Lewis Hamilton’s 92nd Formula 1 victory means he now stands alone as the most successful driver in the 70-year history of the World Championship. Hamilton is the ninth driver to claim the record and now replaces Michael Schumacher at the top of illustrious leader board. As he is now cemented into the record books, MotorsportWeek.com takes a look those who once were in the same position as Hamilton throughout the sport’s history. 1950s – Giuseppe Farina, Juan Manuel Fangio, Johnnie Parsons and Alberto Ascari As the record books had only just been opened up, the accolade of F1’s most successful driver changed hands a number of times throughout the first decade of the sport. In 1950,...
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