Lewis Hamilton makes stunning Michael Schumacher revelation after French Grand Prix win
LEWIS HAMILTON has revealed his delight at breaking a Michael Schumahcer record during the French Grand Prix.
Hamilton led from start to finish in a dominant display to move 14 points clear of Sebastian Vettel in the Drivers Championship standings.
The Mercedes man’s team-mate Valtteri Bottas had a collision with Sebastian Vettel and the mistake proved costly for the German.
With his victory, Hamilton set a new record for most wins at different circuits.
“I didn’t know that. It’s news to me. Every time I’m told of these records I’m blown away by Michael, even more and more,” Hamilton said.
Every time I’m told of these records I’m blown away by Michael, even more and more
“He had obviously a long career and incredible statistics, and it just brings me back to watching him as a kid.
“I was actually just sitting here thinking, and I don’t know if Kimi knows, I remember growing up wanting to be in Formula 1 and obviously I was at McLaren since I was 13 and I used to play F1 on the Playstation all the time and I was always Kimi, which is kind of crazy.
“I wasn’t Montoya, I was always Kimi in his car and I always wanted to race against him.
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“It’s just crazy how life works and how you get the opportunity to work with some of these legends.
“I don’t know if they realise the respect that the younger generation will have for them.
“Maybe you do, maybe you don’t but… yeah.”