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Hamilton wins at Istanbul, takes seventh F1 Drivers’ Championship

Lewis Hamilton has won a frantic Turkish Grand Prix at Istanbul, taking a record-equalling seventh World Drivers’ Championship. The Briton is now tied on the all-time titles tally list with Michael Schumacher, after eclipsing his win record at Portimao last month. Hamilton’s race came to him in the second half of the grand prix. After jumping into second-place on through the opening corners in wet conditions – however a mistake dropped him down to fifth place. Hamilton swapped his Wet tyres for Intermediates on lap 9 and bided his time, gaining track position as those ahead pitted. On lap 37, Hamilton the 35-year-old overtook race leader Sergio Perez and extended his gap to seconds...
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