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Russian Grand Prix: Hamilton takes 100th F1 victory

Monday, 27 September 2021 3:51 PM [ Last Update: Monday, 27 September 2021 3:51 PM ]

The world champion Lewis Hamilton has set a new record at the Russian Grand Prix, registering his 100th Formula One victory.

McLaren's Lando Norris, who took his maiden pole position on Saturday, was leading with just 2 laps to go, but he slid-off several times in the late rain shower, to allow the defending champion, who made a late switch to intermediate tires, to take the Chequered Flag, in 1 hour 30 minutes and 40 seconds.

The Late downpour also helped Red Bull’s Max Verstappen even more, as he finished 2nd, while Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz completed the podium. Lewis Hamilton, has now leapfrogged Verstappen to sit 2 points clear at the top of the standings, while the other Mercedes Driver, Valteri Bottas came in 3rd. The Turkish Grand Prix is next on the List, which will be held on the 8th of October.

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