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Lewis Hamilton matched Michael Schumacher’s mark of 91 grand prix victories on German soil in 2020, where Mick Schumacher presented the Mercedes driver with an heartfelt gesture.
Lewis Hamilton achieved the seemingly impossible at the Nurburgring in the 2020 Eifel Grand Prix, matching Michael Schumacher’s 91 F1 victories. The Briton equaled the German’s record on his soil with Mick Schumacher present, adding a poignant touch to the milestone. The race was not without challenges as Hamilton had to battle his teammate Bottas to secure the lead. Bottas’s eventual retirement from the race paved the way for Hamilton to control his position and clinch the win. This victory held special significance for Hamilton, who was moved by Mick Schumacher’s gesture of presenting his father’s helmet in recognition of the achievement. Hamilton’s journey to top Schumacher’s record was a childhood dream fulfilled, one that surpassed expectations even for himself.
