Lewis Hamilton is first F1 driver to win 100 races with victory in Russia


Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton celebrates with the trophy on the podium after winning the race in Sochi, Russia on Sept 26, 2021. - REUTERS/Anton Vaganov

SOCHI, Russia (Reuters): Lewis Hamilton became the first Formula One driver to win 100 races with a victory in Russia on Sunday (Sept 26) that sent him back on top of the championship.

Red Bull's Max Verstappen finished second, after starting in last place, to limit the damage with Hamilton now two points clear. Spaniard Carlos Sainz was third for Ferrari.

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