Hamilton wins Turkish GP to equal Schumacher's title record

Lewis Hamilton clinched his seventh Formula 1 drivers' championship at the 2020 Turkish Grand Prix in Istanbul, equalling Michael Schumacher's record. The race was held in treacherous conditions, and Hamilton's decision to stay out on worn intermediate tyres proved decisive as others pitted for fresh rubber. He won by over 31 seconds from Sergio Perez, with Sebastian Vettel completing the podium.

The same day, Lance Stroll started from pole position for the first time in his career, leading for 32 laps before a broken strake beneath the front wing cost him downforce. He eventually finished ninth for Racing Point. Hamilton, who was lost for words afterwards, said he had dreamed of the achievement as a child.