Lewis Hamilton: How did he equal F1 record and where does he go from here?

The Mercedes driver won his seventh World Championship yesterday

The title of ‘greatest of all time’ is often overused in modern day sport – but when it comes to Lewis Hamilton, we’re getting dangerously close to the term being accurate.

It’s hard to believe that it’s been 13 years since the fresh-faced Hamilton burst onto the scene in 2007, breaking records left, right and centre before becoming the youngest F1 world champion in history a year later.

His foot has barely left the throttle since, speeding past every opponent in his way in a quest to etch his name in sporting history.

And if he hadn’t done so already, he made sure of it yesterday as he clinched the Turkish Grand Prix to draw level with Michael Schumacher’s seven world titles.

He may not be done yet, with title number eight and the chance to truly cement his position as the sport’s best ever firmly in his sights.

Incredible in Istanbul

The conditions couldn’t have been worse as Hamilton strapped himself in at Istanbul Park, knowing that a 94th career victory would see him become the most successful F1 driver of all time, having already surpassed Schumacher’s number of race wins last month.

The 35-year-old didn’t make it easy for himself, finding himself back in sixth after five laps, 20 seconds off the lead.

But Hamilton bided his time, electing to continue on worn tyres in order to overtake those ahead of him who chose to pit.

And he made it look easy in the end, with championship rival and team-mate Valtteri Bottas finishing back in 14th.

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