Lewis Hamilton equals Michael Schumacher’s F1 victory record with Eifel GP win

Lewis Hamilton has equalled Michael Schumacher’s record (Wolfgang Rattay, Pool via AP)

Lewis Hamilton has made history after matching Michael Schumacher’s Formula One victory record by winning the Eifel Grand Prix.

The British driver started second at the Nurburgring but assumed control of the race on lap 13 when Mercedes team-mate Valtteri Bottas slid off the road.