Lewis Makes (Yet More!) History
Sir Lewis Hamilton.
Seven-time World Champion. Trailblazer. History maker.
He added to that final category in Austria. From just 343 events, Lewis became the first driver to score points in 300 Grands Prix weekends.
He did so by taking P6 in Saturday’s Sprint. He followed that up with a strong P4 in the Grand Prix.
First Corner Frustrations
The Sprint had been a frustrating 23 laps for Lewis.
He had the pace on the Ferrari of Carlos Sainz. Unfortunately, with no tyre life offset, he was unable to make a move for P5.
Starting directly behind the Spaniard on Sunday, he knew an early move would be key to his Grand Prix.
As the lights went out, he went around the outside of Sainz to take the position at turn one. The move was soon being looked at by race control though.
With a particularly tight first corner in Austria, Lewis had been forced to go over the kerb and wide. With a possible 10-second penalty for the infringement, there was only one thing to do.
The team instructed him to give the place back. His afternoon was about to become even more difficult…