Mika Hakkinen: “Lewis Hamilton Showed Another Important Quality in Russia”

Mika Hakkinen: “Lewis Hamilton Showed Another Important Quality in Russia”

Lewis Hamilton and Mika Hakkinen

Safe to say Lewis Hamilton made the best use of the Russian Grand Prix. With the right strategy at the right time, and the rain pouring towards the end Hamilton was undoubtedly the best driver in Sochi. However, the attacking prowess of the seven-time world champion managed to impress former F1 driver Mika Hakkinen who acknowledged how the Brit allowed the race to come to him. 

After the conditions got worse, Lewis Hamilton still managed to secure his 100th grand prix victory. Being the first in the history of the sport to do so. This led to an impressed Hakkinen highlighted the Briton’s poise and steady composure in the disrupted race, and an ability to patiently work his way into a winning position. 

Mika Hakkinen on Lewis Hamilton 

Mika Hakkinen
Mika Hakkinen

“Lewis Hamilton used all his natural speed and experience to take an amazing 100th Grand Prix victory,” Mika Hakkinen wrote in his column for UniBet. “It is a huge achievement for the seven-time World Champion. He showed another important quality in the race – patience. It’s a quality you learn over time, particularly when you have confidence in yourself, your car and the team.

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Lewis Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton

“You learn to focus on simply driving your best strategy, allowing the race to come to you. 

You could see that in Sochi. Despite a difficult qualifying and dropping three places at the start, Lewis’ recovery was steady. 

“He picked off each target and calmly worked his way into the fight with Lando. In the dry conditions he found it more difficult to get past Lando’s McLaren, so when the rain arrived it became a clear opportunity for Lewis to take.”

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