{"id":17710,"date":"2020-11-16T13:50:18","date_gmt":"2020-11-16T08:50:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/?p=17710"},"modified":"2020-11-16T13:50:18","modified_gmt":"2020-11-16T08:50:18","slug":"lewis-hamilton-wins-7th-formula-1-title","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/archives\/17710","title":{"rendered":"Lewis Hamilton wins 7th Formula 1 title"},"content":{"rendered":"

Istanbul,<\/p>\n

Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton secured the 2020 Formula 1 title in the Turkish Grand Prix with a first-place finish at Intercity Istanbul Park on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Having sealed\u00a0 the seventh F1 title in Istanbul, British driver Lewis Hamilton finished the 58-lap race at 1:42:19, equaling F1 legend Michael Schumacher’s record by winning the seventh Formula 1 title.<\/p>\n

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Mexico’s Sergio Perez was the runner up\u00a0 31.633 seconds behind him while German driver Sebastian Vettel finished in third with 31.960 seconds behind Hamilton<\/p>\n

Having started the race in the pole position, Racing Point’s Lance Stroll came ninth.<\/p>\n

Chaotic park<\/p>\n

With 58 laps, the Turkish Grand Prix\u00a0 was held at Intercity Istanbul Park on a 5.3-kilometer (3.3 miles) track, delivering one of the most chaotic F1 qualifying sessions.<\/p>\n

Drivers had difficulty controlling their vehicles in the qualifying sessions\u00a0 amid wet conditions caused heavy rains on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Italian driver Antonio Giovinazzi had technical issues and retired from the race on lap 13.<\/p>\n

The Netherland’s Max Verstappen spun behind Mexico’s Sergio Perez, dropping\u00a0 down to the eighth position on lap 19.<\/p>\n

Alexander Albon\u00a0 from Thailand also spanned on lap 34, allowing Hamilton through into third as Hamilton passed Perez into Turn 12 to take the lead on lap 37.<\/p>\n

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Hamilton said that he dreamed of this title when he\u00a0 was young, adding that it was important for children to see this and persevere towards their aspirations.<\/p>\n

“When you’re a kid, one or two or three seems unbelievable. What a day, it’s a lot to take in. I feel like I’m only just getting started, it’s really weird. I feel physically in great shape,” he said on Formula 1’s website.<\/p>\n

“This has been such a tough year for everybody and I hope for a better year next year. We need to be more sustainable as a sport and I want to try and be part of that for quite a bit longer,” Hamiton added.<\/p>\n

Hamilton makes history<\/p>\n

Hamilton earned 94\u00a0 victories to be the record holder for the most Grand Prix wins.<\/p>\n

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With 94\u00a0 race wins, Hamilton surpassed Schumacher’s career total of 91. Vettel, coming third on the Grand Prix wins list, has 53 wins.<\/p>\n

Schumacher\u00a0 a retired race driver\u00a0 is one of the best pilots in Formula 1. He faced a severe head injury while skiing in the French Alps in 2013 and is reportedly being treated at home.<\/p>\n

Also, Hamilton holds the record for the most pole positions with 97. Schumacher is second with 68.<\/p>\n

British Prime Minister\u00a0 Boris Johnson congratulated Hamilton on winning the Turkish Grand Prix.<\/p>\n

“An impressive victory\u00a0 well done\u00a0 @LewisHamilton ! You have made us all so proud,” Johnson said on Twitter.<\/p>\n

Driver standings:<\/p>\n

1. Lewis Hamilton (Great Britain): 307 points<\/p>\n

2. Valtteri Bottas (Finland): 197<\/p>\n

3. Max Verstappen (Netherlands): 170<\/p>\n

4.Sergio Perez (Mexico): 100<\/p>\n

5. Charles Leclerc (Monaco): 97<\/p>\n

Constructor standings:<\/p>\n

1. Mercedes: 504 points<\/p>\n

2. Red Bull: 240<\/p>\n

3. Racing Point: 154<\/p>\n

4. McLaren: 149<\/p>\n

5. Renault: 136<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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