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The unexpected Senna honour Hamilton's set to beat

Matching his idol Ayrton Senna's records has meant a lot to Lewis Hamilton, and there's another tally within reach that he might not even realise

Being quick in the wet is a badge of honour for racing drivers. It is one of the key criteria when assessing the best talents behind the wheel, partly because - rightly or wrongly - wet conditions are seen as a great car leveller.

Most of Formula 1's greatest drivers shone when rain arrived, but who is the best ever? Autosport decided to look at all world championship grands prix affected by rain to see which drivers have stood out over the last 67 years.

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