Lewis hits 100 Wins!

[BillyBobSenna]

In celebration of Lewis's 100 wins, I thought I would share some photos from a few of the races in the USA. Simply AMAZING!

Indy 2007

COTA 2012

COTA 2018

 

[Ruttman98]

Get in there, Lewis! I was present for his 2012 victory when his key rival was another Red Bull driver: Vettel. Inaugural USGP at COTA, near one of my favorite cities--with a free place to stay with friends, and the last year for the V8s, so I had to go!

Although the circuit was scarcely finished, there was not a bad seat for viewing.

Unfortunately for COTA, a parking lot in Miami is likely to usurp this excellent circuit as the subsidy from the Texas legislature is likely to be pulled because many claim the body will only fund COTA if it hosts the only US F1 race. (Actually, the reason is because most people just don't "get" the true economic impact of motorsports.) Additionally, most of Austin seems to view F1 as a bother (too many transplants from LA?)

Link to a local Austin speculative article:

Is the US Grand Prix 'F1 and done'? Sources say contract prospects could be in jeopardy

In May, Circuit of the Americas chairman Bobby Epstein looked back on 10 years of Formula 1's U.S. Grand Prix at COTA confident that the race would be here to stay in Texas. But sources have told Austonia that securing another contract may be in jeopardy.

austonia.com

 

[Bram Hengeveld]

Insane how many victories the man has under his belt. When the counter started ticking moments before the finish it became even more impressive. 100!

 

[MoerasGrizzly]

It's nice that Lewis Hamilton's record-breaking races have been exciting ones. Turkey last year is where he broke the Schumi record no?