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Lewis Hamilton clinched a record-setting seventh Formula One world title on Sunday after winning the Turkish Grand Prix despite starting sixth on the grid.
The Briton equaled Michael Schumacher’s driver crowns with three races remaining of the season.
The 35-year-old sealed his latest title with a typically measured masterclass, handling treacherous early rain conditions to claim his 94th career victory despite his unusual starting position.
A breathless Hamilton said, “I have no words. This is beyond my dreams.”
Hamilton, who sealed his first title in 2008, was adding to his list of unprecedented records: more wins with 94, more pole positions (97), more podiums (163) and more consecutive points (47).
It was widely declared one of his best wins and totally appropriate the day he drew alongside Schumacher in the record books.
He edged out his teammate and only remaining title rival, Valtteri Bottas, who finished 14th after a disjointed start, to claim his 10th win in 14 races this season.
Hamilton came home more than half a minute ahead of Sergio Perez for Racing Point. Both opted to make just one pitstop and spent most of the race on just one set of intermediate tires as their rivals pitted multiple times to cope with the slippery conditions.
Hamilton’s longtime rival, four-time champion Sebastian Vettel, finished third ahead of Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc, McLaren’s Carlos Sainz and, after a wild and impulsive afternoon, Max Verstappen in the leading Red Bull.
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 first pole position for Racing Point, and Daniel Ricciardo of Renault.
This latest win gave Hamilton an unassailable lead over Bottas, with two races in Bahrain and the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix closing the season to come.
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