: Russian GP: Lewis Hamilton registers 100th Formula 1 race win in dramatic circumstances #IndiaNEWS Lewis Hamilton finally claimed his 100th Formula One success on Sunday, the peerless Mercedes driver

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Russian GP: Lewis Hamilton registers 100th Formula 1 race win in dramatic circumstances #IndiaNEWS
Lewis Hamilton finally claimed his 100th Formula One success on Sunday, the peerless Mercedes driver emerging triumphant amid high drama at the rain-hit Russian Grand Prix to retake the championship lead.With a late downpour causing havoc Hamilton reached the unprecedented century after being stuck on 99 since the British Grand Prix in July.The 36-year-old Briton moved back to the top of the drivers standings by two points from Max Verstappen, who finished second.After taking his 100th chequered flag 14 years after his first in Canada Hamilton told his team on the car radio: “Phew. That was hard work man!�The seven-time champion had looked destined to come away for the fifth race in a row stuck on the 99 mark with McLaren’s Lando Norris firmly in command up front.But with five laps to go, the rain that had been threatening the 15th round of the championship for so long arrived, causing mayhem.With cars fitted with slicks starting to lose grip and coming in for intermediates Hamilton joined them, leaving Norris leading.But with three laps left and Norris a sitting duck and sliding all over the circuit Hamilton eventually hit the front to finally nail the magic number of victories.After jumping out of his car he said: “The rain...Read more

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