Hamilton at 100 wins: In his adversaries’ words
Some 18 drivers have finished runner-up to Lewis Hamilton on his way to 100 wins. Three of those recall their battles with Formula 1’s centurion and give their personal insights into the seven-time world champion on his rise to unchartered territory
Lewis Hamilton's canny drive to victory in the Russian Grand Prix made him the first Formula 1 driver in history to amass 100 wins.
Equipped with intermediate tyres in the rapidly deteriorating conditions, the Mercedes driver overcame long-time race leader Lando Norris as the Briton struggled on his slick tyres to reach the landmark total and put himself back into the lead of the 2021 title battle by just two points.
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