Lewis Hamilton overtakes Schumacher, registers record 92nd F1 victory

Six-times World Champion Lewis Hamilton scripted history by becoming the most successful Formula One driver of all time by clinching his 92^nd career victory at the Portuguese Grand Prix. The Mercedes driver has overtaken Michael Schumacher’s record of 91 wins to achieve this feat. Hamilton took the chequered flag 25.592 seconds ahead of the runner-up Valtteri Bottas and won the race. Dutch driver Max Verstappen came third for Red Bull.

Hamilton has also got a bonus point for fastest lap in the race and gave him a lead of 77 points over Bottas with five races remaining in the World Championship.

NINETY TWO WINS Today is beyond my wildest dreams. I couldn’t be here today without my team, continuously innovating and pushing the barrier in this game. I’m so grateful to have you guys by my side through this journey... pic.twitter.com/uNNFY6eLED

— Lewis Hamilton (@LewisHamilton) October 25, 2020