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The twelfth race, the eighth victory, Lewis Hamilton rules the 2020 season with a firm hand. Despite the changing program due to the coronavirus epidemic, despite new routes and unpredictable circumstances, it is safer than in previous years. If he does not make a mistake, he will win.
Nevertheless, he was surprised by the circuit in Portimao, Portugal. Even after the first training, he reported that he was unexpectedly demanding. “Beautiful circuit, interesting, but it gives each of us a lot. Physical condition will be important, “predicted the British rider before the start.
However, after the problems in the race, he did not think for a moment about stopping. That he would give up and turn into the pits due to strong discomfort. Although he has the title of world champion practically certain, although he would certainly beat Schumacher in one of the other races. “It’s a very demanding sport. However, I had to overcome the pain, “the champion explained during the post-race interviews.
Even the beginning of the Grand Prix was not easy for him. The first lap was not ideal for him at all, he fought a lot with his car. In qualifying, he won the opportunity to start the race on medium-hard tires, but then it took him a long time to get them to the optimal temperature.
“I started great, but in the seventh turn I caught a huge oversteer. And you know what it’s like, I didn’t know what was coming. I planned to attack Valtteri, but in the end I thought there would be enough time, “he described.
And what about breaking Schumacher’s record? How did the 35-year-old from Stevenage feel when he was winning the finish line? They say nothing much … “It will take some time before I fully realize it. So far, I am still mentally in racing mode. But it is the crossing of a certain limit, the historical maximum. I can’t find the right words. “
And another record will come. Unless something completely unpredictable happens, the living British legend will celebrate his seventh world title at the end of the season. The same number as Michael Schumacher. And even the 2021 season will not have a bigger favorite than Lewis Hamilton.
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