THIS was a typical Hamilton triumph — rain and drama as the Brit conjured up a victory from nothing for his tenth win in 14 grands prix.
Here SunSport looks at six other great wins from his career . . .
Lewis Hamilton won his tenth grand prix in 14 races in TurkeyCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Hamilton celebrates his seventh world titleCredit: Getty Images – Getty
BRITISH GRAND PRIX, 2008
Hamilton won on home soil in 2008Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
He drove magnificently in the wet for McLarenCredit: PA:Press Association
Hamilton had an incredible debut season with McLaren but he won his first title in 2008.
In the pouring rain at Silverstone, he produced one of the greatest drives in the wet.
His decision to go for intermediate tyres was ballsy and brilliant and when the others needed to stop later on, he was well clear, finishing more than a minute ahead of Nick Heidfeld in second.
CHINESE GP, 2011
Hamilton won in China despite Red Bull’s dominance in 2011Credit: Action Images – Reuters
A three-stop strategy helped him blast through the field in ShanghaiCredit: Action Images – Reuters
He only wins in the best car? Well Red Bull’s Sebastian Vettel had the better car on this day.
Hamilton stuck to a three-stop strategy and when he emerged late on with fresh tyres, he blasted through the field. At the time, he rated it as one of his best-ever drives.
HUNGARIAN GP, 2013
Hamilton pops the champers after winning his first race with MercedesCredit: Getty Images – Getty
It was a phenomenal start to life with his new team in BudapestCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Oh, how we questioned what he was doing but at the Hungaroring he finally proved us all wrong, winning his first grand prix for Mercedes.
He took an unlikely pole and worked his car while preserving tyre life, to give his team flexibility to make their pitstops.
GERMAN GP, 2018
Hamilton celebrates with his team after winning in GermanyCredit: AFP or licensors
Hamilton incredibly came from 14th spot to winCredit: AFP or licensors
An unthinkable victory. The day before, in qualifying, his car suffered hydraulic failure.
He started 14th, well behind Vettel’s Ferrari on pole. But as the rain fell, the German crashed out.
Greater drama followed when the Brit made a last-minute decision to cancel a pitstop, while Valtteri Bottas and Kimi Raikkonen stopped for tyres.
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MONACO GP, 2019
Hamilton sprays the bubbly in Monaco last yearCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Hamilton paid tribute to the late F1 legend Niki Lauda Credit: Getty Images – Getty
Hamilton choked back tears as he honoured the memory of F1 legend Niki Lauda, who had died six days earlier.
He took pole but a gamble to use medium tyres left him a sitting duck for Max Verstappen. The Dutchman raced him hard but Hamilton defended like his life depended on it.
PORTUGUESE GP, 2020
Hamilton eclipsed Michael Schumacher’s 91-win record in PortugalCredit: Splash News
Hamilton made his way to the front and held off team-mate Valtteri Bottas Credit: Splash News
The victory that moved him clear of Michael Schumacher’s 91-win record was a typical Hamilton performance.
He kept his cool after a slow start to work his way back to the front. Team-mate Bottas could not catch him, as Hamilton crossed the line an incredible 25.5sec ahead of the Finn.
Lewis Hamilton wins 7th world title in Turkey to match Michael Schumacher record
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