Eifel Grand Prix 2020 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Lewis Hamilton secured a historic 91st career victory at the Eifel Grand Prix, equaling Michael Schumacher's all-time record at the Nürburgring. The emotional achievement came at Formula 1's return to the iconic German circuit after seven years away. Hamilton controlled the race from the front, though his pole-sitting teammate Valtteri Bottas was forced to retire early with a power unit issue, handing him an easier path to victory.

Max Verstappen finished second for Red Bull after setting the fastest lap, while Daniel Ricciardo claimed a well-deserved podium in third for Renault, demonstrating the French team's continued progress. The race took place in cold and misty conditions at the Eifel region circuit, with fog delaying practice sessions earlier in the weekend. Hamilton's victory was made more poignant by the presence of Mick Schumacher, who presented him with one of his father Michael's helmets in a touching post-race gesture.

The historic milestone underscored Hamilton's remarkable consistency and longevity at the highest level of motorsport. Matching Schumacher's record, which had stood since 2006, placed Hamilton alongside the German legend in the sport's pantheon. The Nürburgring victory extended his championship lead to 69 points with just six races remaining, making his seventh title a near certainty. The emotional scenes on the podium, with Hamilton clutching Schumacher's helmet, created one of the season's most memorable images.