AUSTIN (USA): Lewis Hamilton won his sixth Formula One world title on Sunday when he finished second at the United States Grand Prix, taking him just one behind the all-time record of seven held by German legend Michael Schumacher.
The 34-year-old Briton came home just behind Mercedes team-mate Valtteri Bottas and ahead of Max Verstappen who was third in a Red Bull.
Hamilton added the 2019 title to previous triumphs in 2008, 2014, 2015, 2017 and 2018.
“I can’t believe it, thanks a lot,” Hamilton said over the team radio as he moved out of a tie for five titles he held with Argentina’s Juan Manuel Fangio.
“It’s just overwhelming if I’m really honest. It was such a tough race. Valtteri did a great job. As an athlete I feel as fresh as can be. We’ll keep pushing for the rest of the season,” he added.
Leading Formula One world title winners
7: Michael Schumacher (GER) — 1994 (Benetton-Ford), 1995 (Benetton-Renault), 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 (Ferrari)
6: Lewis Hamilton (GBR) — 2008 (McLaren-Mercedes), 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019 (Mercedes)
5: Juan Manuel Fangio (ARG, 1911–1995) — 1951 (Alfa Romeo), 1954 (Maserati/Mercedes-Benz), 1955 (Mercedes-Benz), 1956 (Ferrari), 1957 (Maserati)
