Both Print 91 Wins, This Is A Comparison Of Hamilton And Schumacher's Statistics

Lewis Hamilton (Photo: Antara)

JAKARTA - Lewis Hamilton won the Eifel Grand Prix at the Nurburgring Circuit, Germany, Sunday, October 11 local time to match the record of 91 wins recorded by Michael Schumacher.

Following are the statistics of the two riders as reported by Antara :

Hamilton - Schumacher

Grand prix starts 261 - 306

Pole position 96 - 68

Finish with 224 - 221 points

Podium finish 160 - 155

Wins 91 - 91

Fastest lap 51 - 77

6 - 7 world title

The Schumacher Family on @LewisHamilton winning his 91st GP, equaling Michael's record: Big congrats, an impressive achievement of a great driver. We cannot deny we would have loved for Michael to hold those records, but as he always used to say: records are there to be broken. pic.twitter.com/xDRhVp5HVf

- Michael Schumacher (@schumacher) October 11, 2020

Hamilton won his first grand prix victory in Canada in 2007 while defending McLaren, while Schumacher was in Belgium in 1992 with the Benetton team.

Schumacher's last victory was won in China in 2006 with Ferrari in the 246th race of the German racer.

Feeling really honored to be mentioned in the same likeness as a driver like Michael. What happened today is beyond my wildest dreams. I can't express how grateful I am to all the fans, and to my amazing team for being with me on this journey. This is for us # 91 pic.twitter.com/ZXaq17qd06

- Lewis Hamilton (@LewisHamilton) October 11, 2020

Schumacher won 72 of his victories while defending Ferrari and 19 at Benetton.

Hamilton won 70 Grand Prix championships with Mercedes so far, after 21 other trophies he got with McLaren.

After the race, Hamilton said equaling Schumacher's record was something he had never imagined before. The British racer is now eyeing his seventh world title and is the most successful racer of all time after winning the Eifel Grand Prix at the Nurburgring circuit, Germany, saying his achievement will take a long time to absorb its meaning.

Schumacher's record lasted quite a long time, and some doubted it would be broken. However, Hamilton proves it is not impossible when he still has a chance to win his 100th victory onwards with Mercedes.

"I don't know what it means for the other riders when they get this win, but it will take some time for you to analyze it and to understand, to realize what it really means," said the 35-year-old.

"Like the rest of us, I grew up watching Michael win all those grands prix and I can't imagine matching him.

"I think arriving in Formula 1 is the first step of that dream and of course equalizing (three titles) Ayrton (Senna). But Michael is too far.

"I never thought I could get here today to match him and I am honored at this time and the opportunity Mercedes gave me when I was 13 years old.

I remember watching Michael as a kid, winning all those races and I was just dreaming of being there myself. It shows dreams really can come true. A big, big thank you to @SchumacherMick , this was truly a surreal moment. One that i'll remember forever. 🙏🏾 # 91 pic.twitter.com/LUzfSz79HB

- Lewis Hamilton (@LewisHamilton) October 11, 2020

Here are the top ten drivers with the most wins in Formula 1:

Schumacher 91

Hamilton 91

Sebastian Vettel 53

Alain Prost 51

Ayrton Senna 41

Fernando Alonso 32

Nigel Mansell 31

Jackie Stewart 27

Jim Clark 25

Niki Lauda 25