Lewis Hamilton equalled the all-time record for career Formula 1 victories by winning the Eifel Grand Prix.
The Mercedes driver’s win was the 91st of his career and he will surely break Michael Schumacher’s record soon.
Hamilton extended his championship lead over team-mate Valtteri Bottas to 69 points after the Finn retired.
“I don’t know what to say,” Hamilton said. “When you grow up watching someone and you idolise them, really, for the quality of the driver they are and what they are continually able to do as a driver and with his team week on week.
“Seeing his dominance for so long and I don’t think anyone – especially me – thought he would get close to this record.
“It’s an incredible honour but I could not have done it without this incredible team. A big thank you and huge respect to Michael.”
