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      Lewis Hamilton insists he WON’T cry if he equals Michael Schumacher’s record 91 F1 wins at the Russian GP

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      LEWIS HAMILTON will not break down in tears when he equals legend Michael Schumacher’s record of 91 F1 wins — because he is only interested in titles.
      The Brit can match the tally at this weekend’s Russian GP in Sochi — a race he has won four times out of six.

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      Lewis Hamilton needs one win to equal Michael Schumacher’s all-time recordCredit: Reuters

      It would mark an incredible achievement, as most thought the German’s record was untouchable.
      SunSport reminded the six-time world champ how Schumacher sobbed when he equalled Ayrton Senna’s then-record of 41 wins at the 2000 Italian GP.
      But Hamilton said: “I saw that video of Schumacher’s reaction recently.
      “I don’t remember seeing what happened afterwards.

      “I’m sure he did talk about why he did that or what he was feeling.
      “For all of us drivers, there’s a lot of emotion involved in what we do. I don’t know why I am the way I am and why numbers are not necessarily something I focus on.
      “I come into this weekend as it being no different to any other weekend. I’ve got to work my backside off to beat my team-mate Valtteri Bottas and everyone else out there.
      “I know how hard that is, as do the other drivers. I just don’t think of anything else really.

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      Michael Schumacher cried when he equalled Ayrton Senna’s then-record of 41 winsCredit: Getty – Contributor

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      “If it happens, it’s going to happen at some stage, as I’m not quitting any time soon. I can’t tell you how I am going to feel, or what it’s going to mean.”
      Hamilton has a whopping 55-point lead in the championship over Bottas and looks set for a seventh world title.
      That would equal another Schumacher record, and while the number of wins he has does not seem to bother him, Hamilton certainly IS interested in collecting championships.
      He added: “Championship numbers are different. When you win a championship, it’s something that is so far in the distance, it’s almost impossible or seems out of reach.”
      Hamilton, 35, raced Schumacher for only three seasons between 2010 and 2012 after he came out of retirement for Mercedes.
      Ironically, Schumacher was replaced at Merc by Hamilton but the two never really had much of a friendship.
      Hamilton said: “I met him once at the track he has at Kerpen — and that was amazing as a kid.
      “Probably my fondest memory was in Abu Dhabi when we exchanged helmets and that was really big for me. That’s the most valuable helmet I have.

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      Lewis Hamilton can match the tally at this weekend’s Russian GP in SochiCredit: Reuters
      “Otherwise, we never really had any deep conversations or anything like that. It was just pure admiration.”
      While Hamilton never had much of a connection to Schumacher, one driver who did is Sebastian Vettel.
      The Ferrari man idolised Schumacher when he was growing up and says he will be ‘sad’ to see Hamilton equal his hero’s record.
      He said: “91 wins has always been a number that appeared to be impossible to reach. But Lewis’ track record over the years has allowed him to get closer. It is only a matter of time before he reaches it.
      “On one hand I will be sad because Michael is still my hero, but on the other hand, I will always be happy for Lewis.
      “He deserves all the success he has had in the last years, this year — and the next years, too. It is half and half, I have mixed emotions.”
      Bottas set the early pace in Russia after topping both practice sessions in Sochi.
      The Finn is trying to stop Hamilton from adding to his six wins this season.

      Hamilton, second quickest in the afternoon session, was comfortably ahead of Daniel Ricciardo, who was best of the rest in his Renault.
      McLaren duo Carlos Sainz and Lando Norris were also impressive in P4 and P5.
      Meanwhile, F1 have confirmed that Stefano Domenicali will replace Chase Carey as F1’s new CEO from January.

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      BREAKING NEWS
      As we wrote earlier this week, Stefano Domenicali has been appointed as President and CEO of Formula 1.
      Chase Carey, the current Chairman and CEO, will move to the role of non-executive Chairman in January.
      Greg Maffei, Liberty Media President and CEO – who own F1 – said: “Chase has done a phenomenal job leading F1.
      “He assembled a first-class commercial and sporting organization that has a long list of achievements, including broadening the appeal of the sport, growing its digital presence, establishing new technical regulations, securing a cost cap for the first time and reaching a new more equitable Concorde agreement with the teams.
      “His actions have reinforced F1 as the pinnacle of motorsport. As always, he has been a great partner and I look forward to his continued counsel in his new role as non-executive Chairman.
      “We are excited to welcome Stefano Domenicali as President and CEO of Formula 1. Stefano brings a rich history of success in F1 at Ferrari and the broader auto industry at Audi and Lamborghini.”
      Carey added: “It has been an honor to lead Formula 1, a truly global sport with a storied past over the last seventy years.
      “I’m proud of the team that’s not only navigated through an immensely challenging 2020 but returned with added purpose and determination in the areas of sustainability, diversity and inclusion.
      “I’m confident that we’ve built the strong foundation for the business to grow over the long term. It’s
      been an adventure and I’ve enjoyed working with the teams, the FIA and all of our partners.
      “I look forward to staying involved and supporting Stefano as he takes the wheel.”
      Domenicali said: “I am thrilled to join the Formula 1 organization, a sport that has always been part of my life.
      “I was born in Imola and live in Monza. I’ve remained connected to the sport through my work
      with the Single Seater Commission at the FIA and I look forward to connecting with the teams,
      promoters, sponsors and many partners in Formula 1 as we continue to drive the business
      ahead.
      “The past six years at Audi and then leading Lamborghini have given me broader perspective and experience that I will bring to Formula 1.” More

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      BREAKING NEWS
      As we wrote earlier this week, Stefano Domenicali has been appointed as President and CEO of Formula 1.
      Chase Carey, the current Chairman and CEO, will move to the role of non-executive Chairman in January.
      Greg Maffei, Liberty Media President and CEO – who own F1 – said: “Chase has done a phenomenal job leading F1.
      “He assembled a first-class commercial and sporting organization that has a long list of achievements, including broadening the appeal of the sport, growing its digital presence, establishing new technical regulations, securing a cost cap for the first time and reaching a new more equitable Concorde agreement with the teams.
      “His actions have reinforced F1 as the pinnacle of motorsport. As always, he has been a great partner and I look forward to his continued counsel in his new role as non-executive Chairman.
      “We are excited to welcome Stefano Domenicali as President and CEO of Formula 1. Stefano brings a rich history of success in F1 at Ferrari and the broader auto industry at Audi and Lamborghini.”
      Carey added: “It has been an honor to lead Formula 1, a truly global sport with a storied past over the last seventy years.
      “I’m proud of the team that’s not only navigated through an immensely challenging 2020 but returned with added purpose and determination in the areas of sustainability, diversity and inclusion.
      “I’m confident that we’ve built the strong foundation for the business to grow over the long term. It’s
      been an adventure and I’ve enjoyed working with the teams, the FIA and all of our partners.
      “I look forward to staying involved and supporting Stefano as he takes the wheel.”
      Domenicali said: “I am thrilled to join the Formula 1 organization, a sport that has always been part of my life.
      “I was born in Imola and live in Monza. I’ve remained connected to the sport through my work
      with the Single Seater Commission at the FIA and I look forward to connecting with the teams,
      promoters, sponsors and many partners in Formula 1 as we continue to drive the business
      ahead.
      “The past six years at Audi and then leading Lamborghini have given me broader perspective and experience that I will bring to Formula 1.” More

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      Lewis Hamilton expects to be hammered by F1 for wearing T-shirt with ‘Arrest cops who killed Breonna Taylor’ in future

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      LEWIS HAMILTON has no regrets about wearing a controversial T-shirt on the podium at the Tuscan GP – but expects to be punished next time he does it.
      The F1 champion was dressed in a shirt saying ‘Arrest the cops who killed Breonna Taylor’ in response to the black American woman shot by Louisville police officers back in March.

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      Lewis Hamilton has no regrets over wearing a T-shirt saying ‘Arrest the cops who killed Breonna Taylor’Credit: Getty

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      The British star says he is expecting a ban from F1 after he wore it at the Tuscan GPCredit: Reuters

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      Hamilton has vowed to continue his fight to promote diversity and put an end to racismCredit: Reuters

      The sports’ governing body, the FIA, did not investigate Hamilton’s actions but the Brit fears that the rules will be changed ahead of this weekend’s Russian GP to prevent him repeating the stunt.
      However, he remains defiant and will continue his fight to promote diversity and put an end to racism.
      Hamilton, who can equal Michael Schumacher’s all-time F1 wins record this weekend in Sochi, arrived in the paddock wearing an altogether different T-shirt yesterday – featuring a bikini-clad model.
      He said: “I don’t regret a single moment of it. I have not spoken to the FIA. What was really positive was the support I got from the fans.

      “I usually follow my heart and do what is right and I felt that was me following my heart.
      “I did something that has never really happened in Formula One and obviously they will stop it from happening again moving forwards.

      “People say sport is not a place for politics, but it is human rights issues, and in my mind that is something we should be pushing towards.

      “We have a huge group of amazing people who watch our sport and are from different backgrounds and cultures.
      “We should be pushing positive messages towards them, especially for equality.
      “I don’t know what they are going to do this weekend. Lots of rules have been written for me over the years but that hasn’t stopped me.”
      The 35-year-old says that his decision to wear the T-shirt in Mugello for the Tuscan GP served its purpose as it started people thinking about the issue.
      And that he will continue to work with the FIA in their pre-race anti-racism message.

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      He added: “The FIA are a group of very intelligent people so I hope they do understand the[ severity of what is happening].
      “But as a business and an organisation they have got certain limits and they feel they have to work within and try to make everyone happy which is not something I do.
      “I try to do the right thing. This is a learning process for everyone because people have been happy with how life and society has operated.
      “But the world, particularly the younger generation, is conscious that things are not equal and change is needed so it takes conversations with people and things like Mugello to spark a conversation that would never have taken place.
      “I have heard tomorrow they will come out with a new ruling saying what you can and cannot do and I will just try to continue to work with them – agree or disagree.
      “Do I believe they fully understand [the severity]? I don’t know but perhaps in the future we all will to the same extent.”

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      Lewis Hamilton wears daring £369 Alexander Wang hoodie showing bikini-clad model as star arrives in Sochi

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      LEWIS HAMILTON showed summer wasn’t over by donning a picture of a bikini model on his hoodie on Thursday.
      The beach babe featured front and centre of the £369 Alexander Wang top he wore into the Sochi paddock.

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      Lewis Hamilton wore the white hoodie with blue jeans and a black face mask on ThursdayCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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      The British racer is out to bolster his Championship lead in SochiCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      This weekend represents another chance for Hamilton, 35, to stretch his World Championship lead after racing to victory in Tuscany a fortnight ago.
      The Mercedes star certainly enjoyed his time in northern Italy, winning one of two races taking place in the region and indulging his love of fashion.
      Pictures of Hamilton in a matching chequered shirt, shorts and hat combo were posted on his Instagram account.
      Milanese fashion brand MSGM were behind that ensemble, shown off by the Brit as he scootered around Mugello.

      The shoot even drew a cheeky jibe from Kimi Raikkonen, who poked fun at Hamilton for being a very different kind of celebrity than what F1 used to be known for.
      The origin of Hamilton’s latest get-up is unknown, as well as the woman who appears on the front of it.
      Fans have certainly not seen the last of his fashionista threads, with a partnership with Tommy Hilfiger just one example of his love for the industry.
      Hamilton arrived in Sochi aiming for his third-straight Russian Grand Prix win.

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      With a 55-point lead over Mercedes team-mate Valtteri Bottas, the chances of a record-equalling seventh career world title appear high.
      Throughout the season, Hamilton has made an increased stand against racial injustice.
      T-shirts bearing Black Lives Matter and Justice for Breonna Taylor slogans have been regularly donned by the driver.
      Earlier this week, he was named among TIME magazine’s 100 most influential people in the world.

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      Lewis Hamilton wears daring hoodie showing bikini-clad model as Mercedes star arrives for Sochi F1 Grand Prix

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      LEWIS HAMILTON showed summer wasn’t over by donning a picture of a bikini model on his hoodie on Thursday.
      The beach babe featured front and centre of a white hoodie he wore into the Sochi paddock.

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      Lewis Hamilton wore the white hoodie with blue jeans and a black face mask on ThursdayCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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      The British racer is out to bolster his Championship lead in SochiCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      This weekend represents another chance for Hamilton, 35, to stretch his World Championship lead after racing to victory in Tuscany a fortnight ago.
      The Mercedes star certainly enjoyed his time in northern Italy, winning one of two races taking place in the region and indulging his love of fashion.
      Pictures of Hamilton in a matching chequered shirt, shorts and hat combo were posted on his Instagram account.
      Milanese fashion brand MSGM were behind that ensemble, shown off by the Brit as he scootered around Mugello.

      The shoot even drew a cheeky jibe from Kimi Raikkonen, who poked fun at Hamilton for being a very different kind of celebrity than what F1 used to be known for.
      The origin of Hamilton’s latest get-up is unknown, as well as the woman who appears on the front of it.
      Fans have certainly not seen the last of his fashionista threads, with a partnership with Tommy Hilfiger just one example of his love for the industry.
      Hamilton arrived in Sochi aiming for his third-straight Russian Grand Prix win.

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      With a 55-point lead over Mercedes team-mate Valtteri Bottas, the chances of a record-equalling seventh career world title appear high.
      Throughout the season, Hamilton has made an increased stand against racial injustice.
      T-shirts bearing Black Lives Matter and Justice for Breonna Taylor slogans have been regularly donned by the driver.
      Earlier this week, he was named among TIME magazine’s 100 most influential people in the world.

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      Fernando Alonso parks dream of winning motorsport’s Triple Crown to continue F1 career aged 39 with Renault

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      FERNANDO ALONSO has parked his dream of achieving motorsport’s Triple Crown to focus on resuming his Formula One career.
      The two-time F1 champ will return to the sport next season after a hiatus spent racing in other categories.

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      Fernando Alonso admits he is “quite shy” ahead of his Amazon documentary’s releaseCredit: AFP – Getty

      The Spaniard has been trying to win the Indy 500 to complete the hat-trick to add to his victories in the F1 Monaco GP and the Le Mans 24 Hour race.
      A clutch failure put pay to this year’s attempt but the 39-year-old says his F1 career is now his main focus.
      He said: “Next year I will only race in F1. I had this clear in my mind because 2018 and 2019 I was very, very active.
      “This year it has been a little bit quiet for everyone because of the lockdown but in my case, I needed one year off and have a little bit of a normal life.

      “In the next couple of years, it will only be F1. There will be more and more races, mainly in Europe, maybe in Vietnam, maybe in Saudi Arabia, so there are already enough demanding weekends to add another programme.
      “Right now, I cannot say if I will come back to IndyCar after my F1 chapter or whether I will ever go back.
      “At the moment, I don’t know what my state of mind will be like in a couple of years.
      “I tried [to win the Indy 500]. It is a very magical race and if I do it again or not, we will have to confirm.”

      ‘RIGHT TIME’
      Alonso says the break from F1 has done him the power of good since he left McLaren in 2018.
      But he is now itching to get back to racing after spending time with his Renault team earlier this week.
      He added: “In a way, the two years out of F1 was more of a fun thing to do for me. For a long time, I had the desire to race sports cars.
      “Even when I joined McLaren in 2015, the Le Mans idea was there, initially with Porsche, so I always had the wish to do the 24Hour race, Daytona, Dakar…  I always had these thoughts in my mind.
      “So I was thinking this was the right time. F1 would not change much in the next few years and it is a sport dominated by one team and when the rules are consistent we will not see any big change.
      “So I said, let’s do the wishlist and make a decision for 2021 when the new rules were supposed to come in.  We left the door open if I would come back with the new rules.

      But the more races you do, the more motivated I am because I can see the team’s clear progress.
      Fernando Alonso

      “Unfortunately the new rules have been delayed a year due to the pandemic, so that was the only moment that I doubted if coming back to F1 or not, or I wait until 2022, but that was too long out of the sport.
      “So when I signed a couple of months ago, OK, I was happy and super motivated and wanted to fight for that podium.
      “But the more races you do, the more motivated I am because I can see the clear progress and I see the momentum and direction of the team building.
      “I don’t know if a podium will be enough next year. When we start seeing the progress of the car over the winter and we start doing the simulator, their hopes are getting there.”

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      Alonso was speaking ahead of the launch of a five-part docuseries released on Amazon Prime Video on Friday.
      The show captures his hectic schedule of racing in different categories while it also digs into his private life.
      He said: “The TV crew were following me for nearly 300 days and the thinking behind it was to show the motorsport world outside of Formula One.
      “We all know about F1 and we follow every step in to the series but outside of Formula One there is a completely new world the fans can still enjoy.

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      “It was also to show how active a driver can be. We are testing. We are doing events. We are training. We are switching from car to car.
      “It was pretty extreme. Different series over a different weekend and it was a good thing to show from my personal point of view.
      “They have been in every little part of my house, they have filmed me training, spoken to my friends. You have to deal with those things because I am quite a shy person.”

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      Fernando Alonso is ready for a third spell with RenaultCredit: Reuters

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      Hamilton vs Schumacher: Wet weather, under pressure and consistency – who’s the GOAT with Brit set to match F1 wins?

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      LEWIS HAMILTON is one victory away from equalling Michael Schuamcher’s record of 91 Formula One wins.
      The British star, 35, is also likely to match the German’s record seven world titles this season too.

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      Hamilton is set to equal Schumacher’s F1 wins tally on 91Credit: Splash News

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      Schumacher’s record seven world titles could be equalled this season by HamiltonCredit: AP:Associated Press

      Hamilton has already beaten Schumacher’s record for the most podiums and pole positions.
      So who is the greatest?
      Sadly, the two only competed against each other for three seasons in F1 when Schumacher came out of retirement to drive for Mercedes, who were then uncompetitive.
      SunSport breaks down the drivers’ skills into five categories to establish who is F1’s No1.

      WORK-RATE
      Hamilton
      The Mercedes man gets a fair chunk of stick for his jet-setting ways and there is a feeling he doesn’t do his homework in the same way as other drivers do.
      Wrong. He does and has his notebook that he carries with him that he uses to provide feedback to his engineers.
      Score: 8

      Schumacher
      When Schumacher joined Ferrari he was already well-known for his attention to detail, but after signing for the Italian team he cranked it up to a new level.
      Yes, Ferrari did surround him with the best people and a defacto No2 driver, but Schumacher’s work-rate was next level.
      Score: 10

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      Lewis Hamilton has looked in imperious form this season – particularly in the wetCredit: EPA

      OVER A SINGLE LAP
      Hamilton
      In F1, there is a term that is frequently used that is along the lines of “being able to extract the most from the package”.
      To everyone else, that means going as quick as you can… and the best measurement of that is in qualifying.
      Hamilton is untouchable over one flying lap, his performances, especially for Mercedes, on a Saturday are mesmerising.
      Score: 10
      Schumacher
      While Schumacher achieved an impressive 68 poles during his F1 career, Hamilton currently sits on 95, and having reached that number on 47 fewer races.
      Make no mistake, Schumacher was quick, but Hamilton easily edges this one.
      The argument of who had the better car also goes out of the window.
      Score: 8

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      Hamilton has reached the level of Schumacher – something no one thought possibleCredit: Reuters
      DRIVING IN THE WET
      Hamilton
      Whenever it rains, Hamilton is the favourite.
      Since his impressive performance in the wet at Silverstone in 2008 to his bravery in qualifying for this year’s Styrian GP, he always seems to keep it on the black stuff, whatever the weather.
      This year’s pole in Austria was particularly impressive, with his Merc boss Toto Wolff hailing the performance as “not from this world”.
      Score: 10
      Schumacher
      Like Hamilton, the German has a reputation for being an excellent wet weather driver.
      One race that stands out is the 1995 Belgian GP where he stayed on slicks while most of the other cars pitted for wets.
      Despite being slower, Schumacher held off Damon Hill to win the race.
      Score: 9

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      CALM UNDER PRESSURE
      Hamilton
      With team radio now regularly played out on TV, fans get an insight into life in the drivers’ cockpits.
      For the best part, Hamilton’s comments on tyres are interesting for those studying the lap times.
      But while he sometimes sounds flustered, it’s worth remembering he’s travelling at 200mph and pulling G-forces of 5G.
      Whatever he says to his team, Hamilton keeps things clean on track and does not resort to dirty tricks.
      Score: 10
      Schumacher
      Without the radio exchanges from Schuamcher’s era, it is difficult to make a direct comparison between their attitudes in the heat of battle.
      But there is a clear winner when it comes to gentlemanly conduct when handling the pressure.
      Time and again, Schumacher was at the centre of a foul play storm, be it blocking, dangerous moves or even inexplicably stopping on track to halt a qualifying session.
      Score: 8

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      Hamilton’s consistency race-on-race, season-after-season is mightily impressiveCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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      Schumacher is likely to see his record for most F1 wins broken this seasonCredit: EPA
      CONSISTENCY
      Hamilton
      Ah, the old argument about having the best car.
      The best car of the season is always defined by who won the title that year.
      The best drivers get to drive the best cars.
      Currently, the Mercedes is the best car and Hamilton’s consistency there has been staggering.
      He’s won 68 of the last 129 GPs.
      Score: 10
      Schumacher
      Schuamcher’s 13 wins out of 18 in his title winning 2004 season is the standout, yet that level of dominance is similar to Hamilton’s six wins in eight for this season.
      But when you look at Schumacher’s stats, the results are punctuated by retirements – something Hamilton rarely does.
      In fact, Hamilton’s last retirement from a race was over two years ago.
      Score: 8
      TOTAL SCORE
      Hamilton: 48
      Schumacher: 43

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