Hamilton Wins Record Seventh Canadian Grand Prix
Vettel Penalty Hands Victory to Mercedes Driver
Hamilton Extends Championship Lead in Bizarre Turn of Events
MONTREAL, Canada - Lewis Hamilton has secured a record-breaking seventh win at the 2019 Canadian Grand Prix, after Sebastian Vettel was penalized for making contact with the Mercedes driver during the race.
Vettel, who had dominated the race from pole position, was handed a five-second time penalty after stewards deemed him to be at fault for the incident. This handed the victory to Hamilton, who had been running in second place.
The penalty was a controversial decision and it sparked a heated exchange between Vettel and Hamilton on the podium. However, Hamilton remained calm and collected, saying: "I'm just happy to have won the race. It was a tough race, but I'm delighted to have come out on top."
The victory extends Hamilton's lead in the world championship standings to 50 points over teammate Valtteri Bottas. Vettel is now third in the standings, 59 points behind Hamilton.
The Canadian Grand Prix was a dramatic and controversial race, but it ultimately ended in victory for Lewis Hamilton. The Mercedes driver has now extended his lead in the championship and is looking increasingly likely to win his sixth Formula One title.
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