Mugello (Italy) (AFP)
"It's fantastic to win such a crazy race," reacted Lewis Hamilton after his victory in the lively Mugello Grand Prix, "one of the most difficult days, physically and mentally" of the Briton's career.
"It is one of the most difficult days, physically and mentally, that I have lived. Frankly, I am exhausted but it is fantastic to win such a crazy race", said the six-time world champion, quoted by a statement from Mercedes.
"Everything is still a bit hazy, I feel like I won three races in one day. It was incredibly hard, this track is phenomenal and Valtteri was pushing me hard," he added.
"The first start was not great and I lost my place in favor of Valtteri, but the second start was better and I regained my position (the first position, note). I had a comfortable advantage afterwards that in the race, but there was another red flag. Anything could have happened during these starts, but luckily the last one was my best of the day and I was able to maintain my lead, "said the Briton.
“Valtteri was always glued behind me and I couldn't make a single mistake otherwise I knew he would be there to pass me in the straight line. A big thank you to the team, here on the track and in the factories, for all of their efforts to make this result possible, ”added Hamilton.
"This circuit is great, I would love to come back to it in the future," concluded the Briton, who is only one length behind Michael Schumacher's record of victories (91), which he could equal soon. on September 27, during the 10th round of the world championship in Sochi, Russia.
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