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Hamilton Wins Belgian GP, Now 2 Behind Schumacher’s Record

Lewis Hamilton celebrates in parc ferme during the F1 Grand Prix of Belgium at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps on Aug. 30. — Lewis Hamilton celebrates in parc ferme during the F1 Grand Prix of Belgium at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps on Aug. 30.
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THE ASSOCIATED PRESS (JEROME PUGMIRE)

August 30, 2020, 2:54 PM UTCUpdated onAugust 30, 2020, 4:21 PM UTC

Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium (AP) -- Lewis Hamilton led from start to finish at the Belgian Grand Prix to clinch his 89th career win and move two behind Michael Schumacher's Formula One record on Sunday.

The world champion was untroubled from pole position, beating his Mercedes teammate Valtteri Bottas by eight seconds and finishing 15 seconds ahead of Red Bull's Max Verstappen.