‘Mind-blowing’: Lewis Hamilton celebrates his win at the Russian Grand Prix.
SOCHI: Lewis Hamilton described becoming the first driver to win 100 Formula One races as “magical” on Sunday while his Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff hailed the landmark as “mind-blowing”.
The 36-year-old Briton reached his century by winning the rain-lashed Russian Grand Prix at Sochi.
Seven-time world champion Hamilton also moved back to the top of the drivers standings by two points from Max Verstappen, who finished second in a Red Bull.
“It’s a magical moment,” said Hamilton.
“I could only ever have dreamed of still being here and having this opportunity to win these races and get to drive against such phenomenal talent this late in my career.
“To continue to build with Mercedes, of which I’m so proud of everything we’ve…
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