Hamilton breaks Formula 1 record

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Lewis Hamilton won the Portuguese Grand Prix over the weekend.

The victory extends his lead in the 2020 series and breaks Formula 1’s all-time win record.

During the race, Hamilton dropped to third in a manic first two laps, but fought back to ensure victory and claim his 92nd career Grand Prix victory.

This is the most victories by a single driver in the history of Formula 1. He passes Michael Schumacher’s record of 91 victories.

Hamilton won his first F1 race in 2007 and first title the following year. However, his career really took off when he replaced the retired Schumacher at Mercedes in 2013. Hamilton is the runaway championship leader is now set to equal Schumacher’s record of seven.

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4 Responses

cully says:

November 3, 2020 at 2:02 pm

that is my favorite car in races i love that car!!!!!!!!wow it look amazing
shihamali says:

November 4, 2020 at 9:22 am

awesome to know
Lewis Hamilton says:

November 10, 2020 at 12:47 pm

i was going on to randem websites and found this F1 for life
jack nimo says:

November 24, 2020 at 10:38 am

ow my gosh its lewis hamillton are you really coming to new zealand