During Lewis Hamilton’s 12 seasons with Mercedes he claimed 84 Formula 1 victories, but which were his best?

10. Hungary 2013: The year that proved us wrong

Hungaroring, Budapest, Hungary July 28, 2013 Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes AMG, 1st place, celebrates upon arrival at Parc Ferme World Copyright: Andy Hone/LAT Photo reference: digital image HONZ4772

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Hamilton start: 120
Hamilton victory: 22nd

Hamilton’s move from McLaren to Mercedes made little sense when it was confirmed after the 2012 Singapore Grand Prix. He traded regular winners for a team that was struggling to stay competitive even with Michael Schumacher at the helm. Many, including this author, questioned the logic behind such a move, but this victory in Hungary changed everything. Hamilton’s first victory for Mercedes came in the blistering heat of the Hungaroring. He converted pole position and beat Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Räikkönen.

9. Monaco GP 2019: Beating his future rival

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Hamilton race: 235
Hamilton victory: 77

The pre-race story was dominated by the death of Niki Lauda, ​​who had been instrumental in convincing Hamilton to move to Mercedes. The race itself developed into an intense battle until the checkered flag. Hamilton had to defend himself for 64 laps on the softer medium tire against Verstappen, who was on the hard tire. The Dutchman ran mirrors of Hamilton for most of the race but launched his attack on lap 76 but was defended resolutely by the Mercedes man who held on for his emotional victory.

8th Brazilian GP 2016: Hamilton shines in the wet

Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes F1 W07 Hybrid leads ahead of Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing RB12 and Nico Rosberg, Mercedes F1 W07 Hybrid

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Hamilton race: 187
Hamilton victory: 52

One of Hamilton’s best wins, but also one that often goes under the radar as he lost the title to teammate Nico Rosberg that season. It was also overshadowed by a sensational drive from Max Verstappen, who came from behind to finish third. But that shouldn’t detract from Hamilton’s performance, who was exemplary at the front and kept his championship hopes alive.

7th Italian GP 2018: Beat Ferrari at home

Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes AMG F1 W09, receives applause from his team at the finish

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Hamilton race: 222
Hamilton victory: 68

Hamilton’s victory in front of the Tifosi was a typical pantomime. Before the race he had described the atmosphere at Monza as a “pit of snakes” and stood on the podium to boos as he almost ended Vettel’s title hopes. Hamilton, who started third, drove around the German in the second chicane, touched him and caused the German to spin. Then, with nine laps to go, he pulled off a fantastic overtaking maneuver on Räikkönen to secure victory.

6th GP Germany 2018: Sensational comeback

Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes AMG F1 W09

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Hamilton race: 219
Hamilton victory: 66

Hamilton lost out to Vettel in the title race, and matters got worse when he could only qualify 14th. Hamilton was angry and dejected – but definitely not out. He rallied in the race’s wet and dry conditions, tiptoeing around as Vettel spun and left his Ferrari stranded in the gravel. Hamilton won and regained the momentum.

5th Turkish GP 2020: Winning his seventh world title

Race winner Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes F1 W11

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Hamilton race: 264
Hamilton victory: 94

With a master class in Istanbul, Hamilton equalized Michael Schumacher’s seven world championship titles. The Mercedes driver pitted early in damp conditions to pick up intermediate tires that he would use until the end of the race, while others stopped for fresh rubber. Hamilton’s intermediate tires were effectively slicks as he crossed the finish line as his tire management proved crucial.

4th Bahrain GP 2021: Fight against Verstappen

Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes W12, overtakes Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing RB16B

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Hamilton race: 267
Hamilton victory: 96

A brilliant battle with Verstappen that laid the foundation for the 2021 season. The Red Bull driver started from pole position but was undercut by Hamilton before testing the track restriction rules at Turn 4 in the first half of the race and gaining a lead. In the final stages of the race, Verstappen chased Hamilton before he also went off the track in Turn 4, but had to give up the position again and Hamilton claimed victory.

3. Bahrain GP 2014: Duel in the desert with Rosberg

Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes W05, fights with Nico Rosberg, Mercedes W05

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Hamilton race: 132
Hamilton victory: 24

The third race of the new turbo hybrid era marked the beginning of the rivalry between Hamilton and Nico Rosberg. The two exchanged blows in the early laps and again in the final laps when Hamilton had a tire disadvantage but managed to fend off his teammate’s attempts to overtake. It set the tone for the rest of their time as teammates, as Hamilton would win his second world title that season, his first with Mercedes.

2nd British GP 2024: Hamilton ends the dry spell with his ninth Silverstone victory

Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes AMG

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Hamilton races: 346
Hamilton victory: 104

One of, if not the most emotional of his 105 career wins. Hamilton crossed the finish line in tears after going winless for 945 days. Hamilton won the wet-dry race and set a new record for most F1 victories in a single Grand Prix. Incredibly, it was the 15th time he had been on the podium at his home race.

1st Brazilian GP 2021: The ultimate comeback

Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing RB16B, fights with Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes W12

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Hamilton race: 285
Hamilton victory: 101

In the heat of the moment, attempting to extend Verstappen’s lead in the championship, Hamilton scored his best ever win in Brazil. In the sprint race he was given a grid penalty, which sent him to the back of the field before finishing fifth. A further penalty of five places for an engine part change meant he started the GP in tenth place. He got off to a sensational start, was in fifth place in as many laps and was second on the 19th lap. He ended up battling with Verstappen for a few laps before finally getting past the Red Bull to win and keep his title hopes alive.

Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, 1st place, on the podium with Brazilian flag

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