Hamilton ‘incredibly humble’ after equaling Schumacher’s record

10:23 Lewis Hamilton won his 91st Formula 1 Grand Prix on Sunday afternoon at the Nürburgring, equaling Michael Schumacher’s record of most GP victories. In recognition of his achievement, the Englishman received a helmet from his father Michael immediately after Mick Schumacher.

The 91st victory of the Mercedes driver had been in the air for some time, but it was finally that far on Sunday afternoon around a quarter to four on the Nürburgring – Schumacher’s home circuit.

Hamilton and Schumacher junior spoke a few words after the helmet was handed over, after which the English driver admitted that it would take a while before the realization would sink in. Hamilton also indicated that he already had a Schumacher helmet in his collection. “It was a very special moment for me, in Abu Dhabi in 2012. I then went to the Mercedes hospitality area and there I met Michael and we exchanged helmets.”

“It was a moment I will never forget, standing there with someone I grew up with on TV, and having the honor of swapping jersey or helmet. It’s something we do as athletes and it’s the highest. honor you can show. It was very special that such a legend wanted to do that to me, “Hamilton recalled.

“And his family honoring me today makes me incredibly humble,” Hamilton continued. “His son is a great talent and a truly sincere person. Michael raised a great person, and I look forward to seeing his career develop further. Now I have two helmets from Michael in my small living room.”

Hamilton admitted that he had barely thought about what the record would do to him before the race, but was impressed afterwards. “It is certainly not just a victory. In the past hour [sinds hij afgevlagd werd] I have really been thinking about what we have achieved. I think I will think back about it a lot in the coming days. It’s hard to find the right words and process it. “

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