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Why Hamilton matching Schumacher's records is so remarkable

Lewis Hamilton's victory at the Nurburgring on Sunday brought him level with Michael Schumacher's record of 91 career victories in Formula One. It's a milestone many people thought would never be broken -- Hamilton included -- but it means the 2020 Eifel Grand Prix will always hold a place in the history books.

Witnessing history

It was the record that everyone thought was unbreakable.

When Michael Schumacher first retired from Formula One in 2006 with 91 wins to his name, he was so far clear of the previous record holder -- Alain Prost on 51 -- that it seemed unthinkable anyone could match him.