
Lewis Hamilton secured a record-equalling seventh Formula One world title on Sunday after winning the Turkish Grand Prix despite starting sixth on the grid.
The Briton matched Michael Schumacher’s haul of drivers’ crowns with three races of the season remaining.
The emotions spill out, as @LewisHamilton conquers the world for the seventh time ❤️👑#TurkishGP 🇹🇷 #F1 pic.twitter.com/KzqVKysLqL
— Formula 1 (@F1) November 15, 2020
The 35-year-old sealed his latest title with a typically measured masterclass, handling treacherous wet early conditions to claim his 94th career win despite his unaccustomed start position.
A breathless Hamilton said: “I’m lost for words. This is way beyond my dreams.”
Hamilton, who sealed his first title in 2008, was adding to his unprecedented roster of records —most wins with 94, most pole positions (97), most podium finishes (163) and most consecutive points finishes (47).
"We're witnessing you making history, man!"
— Formula 1 (@F1) November 15, 2020
A memory to last forever as Sebastian Vettel congratulates his friend and rival @LewisHamilton 🤜🤛#TurkishGP 🇹🇷 #F1 pic.twitter.com/5LGvaby4k0
It was widely declared as one of his finest triumphs and entirely appropriate on the day he drew alongside Schumacher in the record books.
He lapped his team-mate and only remaining title rival Valtteri Bottas, who finished 14th after a desultory outing, to claim his 10th victory in 14 races this season.
Hamilton came home over half a minute clear of Sergio Perez for Racing Point. Both chose to make only one pit-stop and spend most of the race on a single set of intermediate tyres as their rivals pitted several times to cope with the slippery conditions.
Hamilton’s old rival, four-time former champion Sebastian Vettel, finished third ahead of his Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc, Carlos Sainz of McLaren and, after a wild and impulsive afternoon, Max Verstappen in the leading Red Bull.
"Don't listen to anybody that tells you you can't achieve something. Dream the impossible and speak it into existence." 💪
— Sky Sports (@SkySports) November 15, 2020
Lewis Hamilton, seven-time world champion 👇
Alex Albon came home seventh in the second Red Bull ahead of Lando Norris in the second McLaren, Lance Stroll, who had started from his maiden pole position for Racing Point, and Daniel Ricciardo of Renault.
This latest triumph gave Hamilton an unassailable lead over Bottas, with two races in Bahrain and the season-closing Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to come.
🏁 How they crossed the line in Istanbul! 🏁#TurkishGP 🇹🇷 #F1 pic.twitter.com/FSwCI5HEnu
— Formula 1 (@F1) November 15, 2020
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