Published 22:21 IST, August 30th 2020
'We are incredible' Hamilton praises Mercedes after 89th career win at Belgian GP
Lewis Hamilton claimed his 89th career win in the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday to extend his lead in his bid for a record-equalling seventh Formula 1 world championship.
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Lewis Hamilton claimed his 89th career win in the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday to extend his lead in his bid for a record-equalling seventh Formula 1 world championship.
The Mercedes driver led every lap from pole position to claim his fifth win of an increasingly one-sided Formula One campaign.
Valtteri Bottas took the chequered flag at Spa-Francorchamps 8.4 seconds behind his team-mate, with Red Bull driver Max Verstappen in third.
British driver George Russell emerged unscathed from a harrowing accident which saw his Williams hit by Antonio Giovinazzi's wheel after he crashed out.
Ferrari completed one of their worst weekends in recent memory with Sebastian Vettel and Charles Leclerc finishing in 13th and 14th respectively.
Daniel Ricciardo was fourth for Renault ahead of team-mate Esteban Ocon, with Red Bull'sAlexander Albon sixth and Lando Norris seventh for McLaren.
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22:21 IST, August 30th 2020