The Briton Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) won this Sunday his victory of his career in Formula 1 at the Grand Prix of Portugal.
He thus becomes the F1 driver with the most victories on the clock, ahead of Michael Schumacher.
Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) claimed the 92nd victory of his Formula 1 career at the Portuguese Grand Prix on Sunday, breaking Michael Schumacher's record for success.
The Briton also consolidates his lead in the world championship, five rounds to go.
He is aiming more than ever for a 7th title which would allow him to equal another all-time record of the legendary German driver.
"I owe it to the people at the factory who keep innovating and working"
"I have not yet had time to really think about it, I am still mentally in the race", reacted hot Hamilton, questioned on the importance of being now, at 35, the absolute record holder of victories in F1.
"I owe it to the people at the factory who keep innovating and working," added the British champion, who has won five of his six world titles with Mercedes.
Hamilton took the lead on lap 20, passing his teammate Valtteri Bottas, who finally finished 2nd, as often, and did not let go despite uncertain weather punctuated by a few drops of rain and strong gusts of wind.
"It was tough today, but it was mostly a question of temperatures," said the winner as the drivers had to deal with the wear and tear of their tires in addition to their difficult warming up on the asphalt. nine from Portimao.
The Dutchman Max Verstappen (Red Bull) finished 3rd, and therefore still on the podium, as every time he does not give up in 2020, ahead of the Monegasque Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) 4th.