Formula 1: Hamilton wins Spanish Grand Prix

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British driver Lewis Hamilton for the Mercedes team won Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix.

The Barcelona race saw a new all-time podium record in the Formula 1 as the victor, Hamilton, has made it to the stage 156 times.

Hamilton won the race at the Barcelona-Catalunya circuit by completing 66 laps in one hour, 31 minutes and 45 seconds.

Red Bull Racing Honda's Max Verstappen was the runner-up, ending the competition 24.1 seconds behind Hamilton.

Finnish national Valtteri Bottas, another Mercedes driver, came third to make the podium in Barcelona 44.7 seconds behind his teammate.

During his career, Hamilton has appeared on the podium 156 times, including 88 wins.

The previous record holder was retired German driver Michael Schumacher.

Schumacher made 155 podium finishes.

The next race of the 2020 season, the Belgian Grand Prix, is set for Aug. 30.

Top 5 drivers in 2020:

1. Lewis Hamilton (Great Britain): 132 points

2. Max Verstappen (Netherlands): 95

3. Valtteri Bottas (Finland): 89

4. Charles Leclerc (Monaco): 45

5. Lance Stroll (Canada): 40

Top 5 constructors:

1. Mercedes: 221

2. Red Bull: 135

3. Racing Point: 63

4. McLaren: 62

5. Ferrari: 61