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The stats: Lewis Hamilton versus Michael Schumacher

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McLaren Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain (L) overtakes Mercedes Formula One driver Michael Schumacher of Germany during the Monaco F1 Grand Prix May 29, 2011. REUTERS/Max Rossi (MONACO - [SPORT MOTOR RACING)/File Photo]

Lewis Hamilton has surpassed Michael Schumacher in one of Formula 1's two big all-time records, and he will soon at least equal him in another, making him the most successful racing driver of all time.

Hamilton's victory at the Portuguese Grand Prix on Sunday was the 92nd of his career, taking him beyond Schumacher's record of 91. At the time it was set, just 14 years ago, many thought it might never be beaten.

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