Lewis Hamilton Win and Sets Formula 1 World Record
Crossing the finish line almost a whole half a minute before his nearest rival, Lewis Hamilton raced into the record books on Sunday afternoon, with a record-breaking, career-defining, Formula 1 victory.
Standing on top of the podium to crown his, record-breaking, 92nd career win in the Portuguese Grand Prix, Lewis’s win moved him an impressive 77 points clear of his teammate Valtteri Bottas in the driver’s championship.
The win comes just two weeks after Lewis equaled victories with legendary racing driver Michael Schumacher – the former record holder. Hamilton is now officially on course to become a seven-time world champion, once again equaling Schumacher’s gargantuan record.
Having been credited with so many outstanding accolades, there has been a renewed call for Lewis to join the likes of Bradley Wiggins, Mo Farah and Andy Murray in receiving a knighthood.
Though Hamilton suffered a painful cramp in his right calf during the landmark race, he remains appreciative of the support Mercedes continue to provide him with. In a post-race interview, Lewis said that he “Could only ever have dreamed of being where I am today.”
Crediting the team, Hamilton added, “Everything we do together, we are all rowing in the same direction and that’s why we are doing what we’re doing.”
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