During Lewis Hamilton’s 12 seasons with Mercedes he racked up 84 victories in F1, but which were his best?
10. Hungary 2013: The one that proved us wrong
Hungaroring, Budapest, Hungary 28th July 2013 Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes AMG, 1st position, celebrates on arrival in Parc Ferme World Copyright: Andy Hone/LAT Photographic ref: Digital Image HONZ4772
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Hamilton start: 120
Hamilton win: 22
Hamilton’s switch from McLaren to Mercedes made little sense when it was confirmed following the 2012 Singapore Grand Prix. He was swapping regular winners for a team that had struggled to be competitive, even with Michael Schumacher behind the wheel. Many, including this writer, questioned the logic behind such a move, but this win in Hungary changed all that. Hamilton’s maiden win for Mercedes came in the blistering heat at the Hungaroring. He converted pole position to see off Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen.
9. Monaco GP 2019: Beating his future rival
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Hamilton race: 235
Hamilton win: 77
The pre-race narrative had been dominated by passing of Niki Lauda, who had been instrumental in convincing Hamilton to join Mercedes. The race itself shaped up to be an intense race-long fight to the flag. Hamilton was forced to defend for 64 laps on the softer medium tyre against Verstappen, who was running on the hards. The Dutchman ran the majority of the race in Hamilton’s mirrors but launched his attack on lap 76 only to be met with staunch defence from the Mercedes man, who clung on to record his emotional victory.
8. Brazilian GP 2016: Hamilton excels in the wet
Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes F1 W07 Hybrid leads Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing RB12 and Nico Rosberg, Mercedes F1 W07 Hybrid
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Hamilton race: 187
Hamilton win: 52
One of Hamilton’s best victories but also one that frequently slips off the radar as he would lose the title that season to team-mate Nico Rosberg. It was also overshadowed by a sensational drive from Max Verstappen, who came from the back to finish third. But that should not detract from Hamilton’s performance, who was exemplary out on front to keep his championship hopes alive.
7. Italian GP 2018: Beating Ferrari at home
Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes AMG F1 W09, takes the applause of his team at the finish
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