Lewis Hamilton is overcome with emotion as he equals Michael Schumacher's record by winning his SEVENTH Formula One world championship with victory at the Turkish Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton was unable to hold back his emotions after bursting into tears upon winning the Turkish Grand Prix and claiming an historic seventh world championship. Hamilton produced the drive of drives in a compelling rain-hit Istanbul race to draw level with Michael Schumacher's all-time championship haul, 16 years after the great German set a record many thought would stand the test of time. But Hamilton, from a Stevenage council estate, has re-written the Formula One record books and, in the process, staked his claim to be considered among the greatest British sportsmen who have ever lived. Alongside his record-equalling seventh title, Hamilton has more wins (94), more poles (97) and more podiums (163) than any driver who has gone before him. After his incredible achievement, praise poured in from sporting colleagues and politicians, including Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who said Hamilton had 'made us all so proud'. Scroll down for video. Lewis Hamilton was unabl