Lewis Hamilton on Sunday scripted history as he registered his 1,000th Formula One Grand Prix race after taking the lead Valtteri Bottas at the first corner to finish at the summit at the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai. It was the Englishman’s career sixth win at the event and second in a row this season. German international Sebastian Vettel in his Ferrari finished third. Also Read - F1 News: Lewis Hamilton, Seven Time World Champion, to be Awarded Knighthood in New Year's Honours List
“To have a one-two (for Mercedes) is really special in the 1,000th grand Prix but the start was where it made the difference and the rest is history,” said the Briton. Also Read - F1 2020 News: Lewis Hamilton Eyes 'Christmas Gift' With New Mercedes Contract For 2021
Hamilton was pipped for pole position by Bottas by just 0.023 seconds in qualifying and had said that he was “struggling with the car”. Also Read - Red Bull's Max Verstappen Cruises to Win at Abu Dhabi GP, Lewis Hamilton Finishes Third
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