By Gustavo Castilho
English surpasses Michael Schumacher and becomes the driver with most F1 victories.
The Portuguese GP returned in style. After more than two decades without the country taking part in a Formula 1 race, the debut circuit of Portimão, in Algarve, was the stage of a historic event. Lewis Hamilton reached the incredible mark of 92 races won. The race was not easy, after a confusing start, the Englishman needed 20 laps to take the lead. The Mercedes achievement left the driver with the seventh title well underway. He now has 256 points, against 179 from second-placed teammate Valtteri Bottas. Formula 1 returns next weekend with the Emilia Romagna GP in Imola, Italy.
Driver Championship classification
1st – Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes): 256 points / 8 wins
2nd – Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes) – 179 points / 2 wins
3rd – Max Verstappen (Red Bull) – 162 points / 1 win
4th – Daniel Rcciardo (Renault) – 80 points
5th – Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) – 75 points
Builders’ championship classification:
1st – Mercedes: 435 points
2nd – Red Bull / Honda: 226 points
3rd – Racing Point / Mercedes: 126 points
4th – McLaren: 124 points
5th – Renault: 120 points
6th – Ferrari: 93 points
7th – AlphaTauri / Honda: 77 points
8th – Alfa Romeo: 5 points
9th – Haas: 3 points
10th – Williams: 0 points
