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Lewis Hamilton caught up with Michael Schumacher at the Nürburgring: 91 GP victories. Lewis humbly: “Michael Schumacher is still a legend, his record seemed so unattainable to me.”
91 Formula 1 victories, Lewis Hamilton still can’t believe it. Even hours after his seventh win of the season in 2020, setting the record for Michael Schumacher, the Briton says: “I don’t know how other drivers will feel when they set a record, but I haven’t quite done it yet. arrived. I suppose it will be a few days before I am fully aware of the implications. “
“Like all of us, I watched Schumacher pull off all these premier class victories. Never in my life did it occur to me that one day I would have as many victories as he did. At first, my dream was even to get to Formula 1. Later, when I started winning races on a regular basis, I allowed myself the idea: maybe one day I can win as many as Ayrton Senna. But Schumacher? His 91 victories seemed unattainable to me. “
“Right now I am humbled by what I was able to accomplish. Mercedes, who has supported me since I was 13, played a huge role in this. In all my 91 victories, I had the power of Mercedes at the rear. “
“Michael Schumacher remains unique, a legend of the sport. He was a role model for a whole generation of drivers, he understood how important physical preparation is, how much you have to go into detail to be successful. “
“It was an incredible journey from the first win in Canada in 2007 to the 91st win here at the Ring. I had the honor of competing against great opponents. And it doesn’t get easier. But this is exactly where the appeal lies: getting better at new tasks. Michael will always be unique. “
What many people may not even know: I already have a Michael helmet! There was a very special moment in Abu Dhabi in 2012 when I went to the Mercedes guest area and we exchanged helmets. For me it was a moment that I will never forget in my life. There is a man you saw on television when you were a child and then one day you stand by his side and change helmets. It’s a bit like in football when players change their shirts, that’s a huge sign of respect. “
“But experiencing such appreciation from the Schumacher family fills me with great humility and gratitude. Mick Schumacher is not only a good guy, he is also a very promising racing driver. I am very proud to now call two of Michael’s helmets my own. “
What was perhaps the most difficult moment for Lewis Hamilton in all those years of Formula 1? “Possibly when I decided to leave McLaren and go to Mercedes. There was a lot of criticism, people thought that he had bet on the wrong horse. But I could see what was happening at Mercedes and I wanted to be a part of it. “
Does Lewis feel any relief to have the record in his pocket? No, I don’t feel that feeling. I find it difficult to describe how I feel. Rather, I am thinking of the many people who have accompanied me on this journey. We stay focused on our goal. But I have to admit, of course I didn’t think I’d have that much of an advantage in the World Cup at this point in the season. That is really bad luck for Valtteri Bottas. “
“A lot of crazy things can still happen in this strange season with the corona pandemic. I don’t take anything for granted. I keep trying to stay healthy and make the best of every race weekend. The rest will take care of itself. “
If the World Cup continues as normal, it is only a matter of time before Lewis Hamilton clinches his eighth title. But what happens when it comes to victories? Is victory number 100 a tempting goal, for example? Lewis continues: “Of course I can set more goals, but right now I am grateful for what I have been able to accomplish. I have the best team behind me that a racing driver could ask for. I love my job, I love the challenge of asserting myself at the top. I know I’m getting older. But in spirit I feel young, and as long as I don’t see gray hair, I don’t worry. “
Eifel-GP, Nürburgring
1. Lewis Hamilton (GB), Mercedes, 1:35:55, 073 h
2. Max Verstappen (NL), Red Bull Racing, +4 470 seconds
3. Daniel Ricciardo (AUS), Renault, +14,465
4. Sergio Pérez (MEX), Racing Point, +16,059
5. Carlos Sainz (E), McLaren, +21,764
6. Pierre Gasly (F), AlphaTauri, +22,787
7. Charles Leclerc (MC), Ferrari, +29,791
8. Nico Hülkenberg (R), Racing Point, +31,559
9. Romain Grosjean (F), Haas, +38,019
10. Antonio Giovinazzi (I), Alfa Romeo, +39,112
11. Sebastian Vettel (D), Ferrari, +39,688
12. Kimi Räikkönen (FIN), Alfa Romeo, +40,518
13. Kevin Magnussen (DK), Haas, +47,732
14. Nicholas Latifi (CDN), Williams, +52,986
15. Daniil Kvyat (RUS), AlphaTauri, +53 544
Outside
Lando Norris (GB), McLaren, Motor
Alex Albon (T), Red Bull Racing, Motor
Esteban Ocon (F), Renault, Hydraulik
Valtteri Bottas (FIN), Mercedes, Motor
George Russell (GB), Williams, accident
World Championship place after 11 of 17 races
driver
1. Hamilton 230 points
2. Bottas 161
3. Verstappen 147
4. Ricciardo 78
5. Pérez 68
6. Norris 65
7. Albon 64
8. Leclerc 63
9. Walk 57
10. Gasly 53
11. Sainz 51
12. Ocon 36
13. Vettel 17
14. Kvyat 14
15. Nico Hülkenberg (D) 10
16. Giovinazzi 3
17. Raikkonen 2
18. Grosjean 2
19. Magnussen 1
20. Latifi 0
21. Russell 0
Trademarks
1. Mercedes 391
2. Red Bull Racing 211
3. Racing Point 120
4. McLaren 116
5. Renault 114
6. Ferrari 80
7. AlphaTauri 67
8. Alfa Romeo 5
9. Haas 3
10. Williams 0
