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Formula One F1 – Russian Grand Prix – Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia – September 26, 2021 Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton celebrates with champagne on the podium after winning the race Pool via REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov
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Formula One F1 – Russian Grand Prix – Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia – September 26, 2021 Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton celebrates with champagne on the podium after winning the race Pool via REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov
On his 281st race start in Formula One, Lewis Hamilton reached the unprecedented milestone of achieving 100 victories at this year’s Russian Grand Prix. Although many lauded the Briton’s achievement, some fans couldn’t hold themselves back in downplaying his accomplishment in Sochi.
The latter prompted F1 journalist Will Buxton to take to social media in order to share his thoughts on the reigning world champion’s latest milestone.
Will Buxton shares tweet to silence critics of Lewis Hamilton
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The 40-year-old is a prominent figure in the F1 paddock. One can often find Buxton interviewing the drivers following sessions, or giving his insights on various developments across teams and drivers.
The last six laps of the Russian Grand Prix saw heavy showers drench the Sochi Autodrom. While Hamilton benefitted from a strategic move to intermediate tires, Lando Norris refused to make that move. This saw him lose grip, and a maiden race win as Hamilton took over to make history and maintain Mercedes’ perfect streak on this track.
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Formula One F1 – Russian Grand Prix – Sochi Autodrom, Sochi, Russia – September 26, 2021 Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton celebrates with the trophy on the podium after winning the race REUTERS/Anton Vaganov
Following the 53-lap race, a few section of fans didn’t take the 36-year-old’s victory very well. With comments on Twitter gathering pace, Buxton mentioned how they couldn’t accept his accomplishments.
He tweeted, “As I said on the post race show yesterday, 100 race wins is a staggering achievement and figure. Seems incredible there remain those who don’t or won’t appreciate the genius in his craft and the brilliance of his talent. We’re lucky to live in the era of @LewisHamilton.”
As I said on the post race show yesterday, 100 race wins is a staggering achievement and figure. Seems incredible there remain those who don’t or won’t appreciate the genius in his craft and the brilliance of his talent. We’re lucky to live in the era of @LewisHamilton.
— Will Buxton (@wbuxtonofficial) September 27, 2021
He also responded to those who credited all of Hamilton’s accomplishments to Mercedes’ superior package. In another tweet, Buxton wrote, “It’s funny how those who trot out the “best car” argument conveniently overlook the role Lewis played in the development and creation of the cars that have become the dominant force in the sport.”
It’s funny how those who trot out the “best car” argument conveniently overlook the role Lewis played in the development and creation of the cars that have become the dominant force in the sport.
— Will Buxton (@wbuxtonofficial) September 27, 2021
While some fans reacted positively, others decided to send negative reactions to the 40-year-old as well. Some users spoke about fortune shining on him in Sochi, while a few still believed Mercedes gifted him the perfect car.
I still struggle to see it, he driven some amazing cars and had amazing strategists but he just doesn't seem that great to me. The current grid highlight that. Look as Sat qualy. Then on sun the weather gifted him a win. There was nothing great about it.
— Fake Ben Edwards (@FakeBenEdwards) September 27, 2021
What a bunch of nonsense, Lewis has zero part in designing the Hybrid engine, and as Max said, every driver want’s a car with no under or over steer, loads of mechanical grip and a balanced car. Every designer tries to create that and the influence they have is minimal other
— RealityCheck (@RodriquesIsis) September 27, 2021
Erm
Rosberg, Lauda, Schumacher and brawn had 10 times the rôle that lewis had. Lewis is not really a team player. And that's fine, he's entitles to race for himself.And also, Mercedes putting several hundred million € in hybrid PU dévelopement before the reg change kinda helps
— AG (@ELGaGa1712) September 27, 2021
Why didn't or couldn't he develop the car for 7 years before 2014 came around. Until 2013 and after 2013 is a massive difference. Before Mercedes people only talked about Vettel and Alonso being in the GOAT discussions. This era was shaped by Mercedes. Nobody can deny that. pic.twitter.com/PMBIXbs6yC
— Sinan (@TSR_Zinker) September 27, 2021
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After his performance in Sochi, the Briton looks more confident than he did prior to last weekend. With seven races to go, the Briton leads Max Verstappen by just two points in the driver’s championship.
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Given his current run of form, Hamilton looks back on track to make more history in 2021. However, Verstappen isn’t among those to give up easily, and will look to bounce back in Turkey. Despite the races that remain, expect the 2021 driver’s champion to be crowned after the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
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