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Hamilton secures F1 points boost after US GP embarrassment
Despite a disappointing result at the United States Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton achieved a new F1 record by surpassing a total of 5000 points, a first in the sport’s history.
Hamilton finished 4th in both the sprint and main races in Austin which showed improvement for him and the Ferrari team he now races for.
However, Hamilton also set a negative record by becoming the first Ferrari driver to finish 19 grand prix races without a podium, a sharp contrast to his impressive point total.
With only five races left in the season, the champion is eager to secure a podium before the year ends and looks towards upcoming contests to break the curse.
As talks about the 2026 season begin, Hamilton aims to restore confidence in himself and his team after the missed opportunity at the US GP.
