Lewis Hamilton surpasses Michael Schumacher’s record with 92nd race win after victory at Portuguese Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton enhanced his Formula One legacy on Sunday by becoming the most victorious driver in the sport’s history following his 92nd career win.

The 35-year-old achieved the feat at the Portuguese Grand Prix with a near-flawless display in his Mercedes.

The Brit has surpassed German legend Michael Schumacher’s tally of 91 F1 career wins – a total he had equalled at the Eifel Grand Prix earlier this month.

Hamilton is closing in on becoming a seven-time F1 world champion too, a record that is currently held by Schumacher.

His victory here moved him 77 points clear of team-mate Valtteri Bottas with just 130 points to play for. Bottas finished second at the Portuguese Grand Prix – 25.5 seconds behind Hamilton.

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen finished third ahead of the Ferrari driver of Charles Leclerc at Portimao.

Hamilton, who shared a long embrace with his father Anthony afterwards, was overcome with emotiion at his accomplishment.

‘It is going to take some time to fully sink in. I cannot find the words at the moment,’ he said.

‘My dad is here, which is amazing, and my step-mum Linda too and my dog Roscoe so it is a blessed day.

‘I could have only ever dreamed of being where I am today. didn’t have a magic ball when I came to Mercedes but here I am and as a team we are trying to make the most of it.’