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Vettel: Hamilton the greatest of the modern era

Four-times world champion Sebastian Vettel hailed Lewis Hamilton as the greatest of his era after the Mercedes driver celebrated his seventh Formula One title with victory in a wet Turkish Grand Prix on Sunday.

The German was quick to congratulate his British rival after Hamilton equalled Ferrari great Michael Schumacher's record seven and, with an unprecedented 94 wins, became the most successful driver in the sport's history.

"I told him that it's very special for us because we can witness history being made today," third-placed Vettel told reporters when asked what he had told Hamilton after stepping out of the car.