Hamilton wins 100th F1 race to take lead over Verstappen

Lewis Hamilton became the first Formula One driver to win 100 races with victory in the Russian Grand Prix on Sunday to retake the championship lead from Max Verstappen.

Hamilton used his overtaking skills, strategic thinking and driving skills in the rain to fight back from seventh place on the first lap to a landmark victory to retake the championship lead from Max Verstappen.

Hamilton was chasing Lando Norris for the lead when the rain started late in the race. Hamilton heeded his team's advice to stop for intermediate tires - though he was reluctant to break off chasing Norris - but Norris stayed out on slick tires and paid the price when he slid off the track and let Hamilton through.

“It's taken a long time to get to 100 and at times, I wasn't sure it would come,” Hamilton said. It was Hamilton's fifth win of the season and his first since the British Grand Prix in July.

“It's a magical moment,” Hamilton added. “I could only have dreamed of still being here and having this opportunity to win these races and get to drive with such phenomenal talents this late in my career.”