Hamilton equals Schumacher’s title record

Lewis Hamilton’s victory at the Turkish Grand Prix secured his seventh Formula 1 World Championship – equalling the haul of Michael Schumacher, a record many thought was unassailable

Schumacher

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COMPARING F1 HEAVYWEIGHTS
World Champions: 1990-2020

Alain Prost wins fourth title

Schumacher: 1994, 1995, 2000-04

Hamilton: 2008, 2014, 2015, 2017-20

Sebastian Vettel – four titles 2010-13

Seasons active
Hamilton 14 
Schumacher 19

Race starts 
264
306

Pole positions 
97 (36.7%)
68 (22.2%) 

Front row
157
116

Fastest laps
53
77

Race victories 
94 (35.6%) 
91 (29.7%)

Podium places 
163 
155

Laps leading
5043 
5111


Sources: F1, Autosport
Pictures: Getty Images
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