Hamilton wins 100TH F1 Grand Prix with amazing late victory in Sochi to reclaim title lead and deny Norris first win

Published

26th September 2021

LEWIS HAMILTON won his 100TH GRAND PRIX with a dramatic late victory in Sochi on Sunday afternoon.

The Mercedes star, 36, overtook British rival Lando Norris, 21, to win the Russian GP and reclaim the lead in the Drivers’ Championship.

Lando Norris couldn’t hold on for his maiden F1 victory

Bristol-born Norris led for much of the race after starting on pole but couldn’t claim his maiden F1 victory in the McLaren.

Norris was ordered to pit with just a few laps remaining as heavy rain descended on Sochi but refused and paid the price.

Hamilton did change his tyres and was able to take the lead when Norris span off, becoming the first driver in history to win 100 F1 races.

A heartbroken Norris was left to cross the line in seventh but deserved so much more on a disappointing afternoon in Russia.

The rain also benefitted Hamilton’s title rival Max Verstappen, who stormed from the midfield to finish second.

Hamilton has regained the lead at the top of the Drivers’ Championship but Verstappen is just two points behind him.

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