Lewis Hamilton takes 100th win

LEWIS Hamilton won his 100th Formula 1 race as a frantic last few laps in the Russian Grand Prix caused by heavy rain dashed Lando Norris’ hopes of a maiden victory.

And the rain helped Hamilton’s title rival Max Verstappen vault from seventh to second in his Red Bull after timing his change to wet tyres perfectly.

The Briton’s win puts him back into the title lead but Verstappen’s drive from the back of the grid in Sochi means Hamilton’s advantage is only two points.

Hamilton already held the record for most F1 wins with Michael Schumacher next in the all-time list with 91 victories.

The late downpour turned the race on its head and while it gave the Mercedes driver a victory, it helped Verstappen even more.

Norris, who took his maiden pole position on Saturday, was leading with five laps to go in his McLaren when it started to rain.

It was light initially and only over a few corners, but Verstappen, who was at that point struggling in seventh place, was one of the first drivers to pit for treaded intermediate tyres. It was the making of his afternoon as Norris and Hamilton – more than 30 seconds up the road in their battle for the lead – initially stayed out. – bbc.com