Madrid: Mercedes’ British rider Lewis Hamilton will look to extend his lead in the drivers’ standings when Formula One (F1) returns after the summer break with the Belgian Grand Prix (GP) on Sunday.
The 34-year-old, who has won eight out of the 12 races so far this season, is taking steady steps toward his sixth career world title, just one short of F1 legend Michael Schumacher’s record, Efe news reported. Hamilton currently leads the standings with 250 points, 62 ahead of teammate Valtteri Bottas of Finland, and 69 ahead of Red Bull’s Max Verstappen of the Netherlands. Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel sits fourth with 94 points adrift of Hamilton. The Briton clinched his 81st F1 race win at the Hungarian Grand Prix on August 4. (IANS)
