Sochi: A supreme Lewis Hamilton made history in Sochi yesterday when he won the inaugural Russian GP for his fourth straight victory to extend his lead in the F1 title race and secure Mercedes a maiden constructors' title.


Russian President Vladimir Putin applauds as Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton atop the podium at the Sochi Autodrom yesterday. Pic/AFP 

Starting from his 38th pole position, the 29-year-old Briton took the chequered flag 13.657 seconds ahead of Mercedes teammate Nico Rosberg.