Lewis Hamilton wins Styrian GP ahead of Mercedes teammate Bottas

For the second time in the past four races, Charles Leclerc and Sebastian Vettel crashed into each other and went out

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Lewis Hamilton wrapped up the title at last month’s Mexican Grand Prix. Photo: Reuters

Press Trust of India

1 min read Last Updated : Jul 12 2020 | 10:07 PM IST

Lewis Hamilton won the Styrian Grand Prix from pole position on Sunday to clinch an 85th career win and move within six of Michael Schumacher's Formula One record.

Most of Schumacher's wins were during a dominant spell with Ferrari, but his old team is struggling badly. For the second time in the past four races, Charles Leclerc and Sebastian Vettel crashed into each other and went out.

Hamilton's record-extending 89th career pole on a rain-drenched track was one of his best in extreme conditions, but during the race he was hardly challenged as he finished a sizeable 13.7 seconds ahead of Mercedes

Topics : Lewis Hamilton Sebastian Vettel

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