Lewis Hamilton has said he cherishes his first race in Formula One as the highlight of his career as he prepares to take part in his 300th race at the French Grand Prix this weekend
. The 37-year-old added that during his 16-season career in F1 he rated the double world champion Fernando Alonso as his most formidable opponent.
In bringing up his triple century on Sunday, Hamilton will join a select group of drivers. Only five others have competed in 300 or more grands prix, with Kimi Räikkönen heading the pack on 349. Alonso with 344 is the only other active driver to have reached the milestone, while Rubens Barrichello raced in 322 and Michael Schumacher and Jenson Button 306 apiece.
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