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Mercedes eye up record number of consecutive race wins at Austrian Grand Prix

Mercedes eye up record number of consecutive race wins at Austrian Grand Prix

27-06-2019 16:18 Last update: 16:39
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Mercedes have the opportunity to match McLaren's record of the number of consecutive race wins this weekend at the Austrian Grand Prix. The record is 11 wins in a row by a single constructor and the Silver Arrows are on course to match that. However, Lewis Hamilton has admitted that it is not something that he is giving much thought to.  

"Maybe the engineers have a list of the records and that's something they take pride in," Hamilton said to GPToday.net. "It's awesome when you can break a record but it's nowhere near the top of the list of priorities on a weekend.

"But it is remarkable to be in the 125th year of Mercedes-Benz history and be a part of helping them break barriers and records. I'm very proud to be part of that cycle."

Hamilton went on to say how much he enjoyed making history with the team and reminisced about visiting the Mercedes-Benz Museum when he was younger. 

"The amount of cars I've already got in Stuttgart at the Mercedes-Benz museum is awesome," Hamilton acknowledged. 

"I remember going there in 1996 or 1997 and seeing David Coulthard and Mika Hakkinen there, seeing all the cars they have there and wishing I had a car there. Now I have multiple. I'm enjoying continuing to put more in there."

Mercedes look in total control and are expected to win again this weekend, therefore, matching the record held by McLaren. 

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