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Hamilton Lets Tears Flow as He Clinches Record 7th F1 Title

Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning a 7th F1 World Drivers Championship in parc ferme during the F1 Grand Prix of Turkey at Intercity Istanbul Park on Nov. 15. — Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning a 7th F1 World Drivers Championship in parc ferme during the F1 Grand Prix of Turkey at Intercity Istanbul Park on Nov. 15.
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By Associated Press

November 15, 2020 at 12:07 PM UTC

Updated on

November 15, 2020 at 2:19 PM UTC

(AP) -- After winning a difficult race to equal Michael Schumacher's record of seven Formula One championships on Sunday, the hardest thing for Lewis Hamilton was containing his emotions.

His voice could be heard breaking as he thanked his team over the radio moments after crossing the line at the Turkish Grand Prix, while underneath the helmet the tears were starting to build up.