Emerging as the best racing driver at the 2020 Turkish Formula One Grand Prix, British driver Lewis Hamilton sealed his 94th career victory, at the Istanbul Park circuit, in Istanbul, and also equaled Michael’s world record. Schumacher. The 51-year-old retired German driver won his seventh Formula One world championship in 2004.
Having started sixth on the wet track at the Turkish GP, Hamilton finished first after finishing 31 seconds ahead of Mexican Sergio Pérez. Meanwhile, Mercedes’ Valtteri Bottas finished 14th.
Emotions spill out like @Lewis Hamilton conquer the world for the seventh time #TurkishGP # F1 pic.twitter.com/KzqVKysLqL
– Formula 1 (@ F1) November 15, 2020
By winning the Turkish GP on November 15, 2020, Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton has equaled that record and urged children to “dream the impossible.” With tears in her eyes and hearts warmed by her exceptional joint record of 7 World Championship titles, 6 of which she won while representing Mercedes.
“For all the kids who dream of the impossible, you can too, man. I believe in you guys. Thank you all very much for your support, ”said Hamilton after the victory.
“We dreamed of this when I was young, when we were watching the grand prix and this is far, far beyond our dreams. It is very important that children see this: do not listen to anyone who tells you that you cannot achieve something. Speak for it to exist, you have to work to achieve it, you have to pursue it. Never give up and never doubt yourself, ”said Hamilton, speaking to Sky Sports.
When Hamilton won his first world championship, with McLaren in 2008, he had become the youngest driver to win the title and also the first black racer to do so.
“7X Formula 1 World Champion. Wow. To everyone who has supported me along the way, this is for you. For my amazing family, where do I start? I am forever grateful for their unconditional love, sacrifices and support, ”Hamilton wrote on Twitter.
7X Formula 1 World Champion. Wow. To everyone who has supported me along the way, this is for you. For my amazing family, where do I start? I am forever grateful for your unconditional love, sacrifices, and support … https://t.co/Uwb34qzCx2
– Lewis Hamilton (@LewisHamilton) November 15, 2020