Hamilton defeated Spain and surpassed one of the records of Schumacher

At the Catalunia Autodrome in Barcelona, ​​the British Mercedes pilot Lewis Hamilton became the winner of the Grand Prix of the Spain of the World Cup in the Class of Machines Formula 1.

“The team made fantastic efforts. It was a surprise - last week we had a problem with the tires, but it seems that we dealt with it,” Hamilton Air Force quotes her. “I did not immediately understand that we went through the last round because I was ready to drive more. I even thought about going to strategies with one stop. The race was difficult. I was insanely hot. It is focused on perfectly starting, and then began to control the consumption of tires. "

For Hamilton, this podium became 156th in his career, he surpassed the record of the German Michael Schumacher (155). Lewis won the 88th victory and approached the legendary Shumher record (91).

The second place was taken by the Dutch pilot "Red Bull" Max Verteppen, the third finished Finn Valteri Bottas, playing for "Mercedes". The Russian pilot "Alpha Tauri" Daniil Kvy ended the race in 12th place.

The Ferrari pilot Charles Lekler failed to complete the race due to problems with the engine, he became the only racer who failed to finish. The next stage "Formula 1" will be held in Belgium from August 28 to 30.

Record Breaker ????

156 f1 podiums for @lewishamilton

He is Now Clear of Michael Schumacher and Is Number One on the All-Time List ???? Alexander #spanishgp #F1 pic.twitter.com/lrb8bvuvka

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