Lewis Hamilton equals Michael Schumacher’s F1 record with 91st race win after victory at Eifel Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton has equalled the all-time record for Formula One victories after emerging triumphant in the Eifel Grand Prix.

The Brit’s win on Sunday sees him level with German legend Michael Schumacher on 91 F1 career wins.

Hamilton achieved the feat after finishing 4.470 seconds ahead of Red Bull’s Max Verstappen who came second and 14.613 seconds ahead of Renault’s Daniel Ricciardo in third.

The win extends Hamilton’s championship lead over team-mate Valtteri Bottas to 69 points after the Finn was forced to retire from the race.

Following his victory, Hamilton was presented with one of Schumacher’s old helmets by the latter’s son Mick. It was from from his last F1 season with Mercedes in 2012, to recognise the achievement.

‘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.’

Hamilton will be hoping to surpass Schumacher senior’s record in two weeks’ time when F1 heads to Portimao on Portugal’s Algarve on 25 October.