Redefining F1 Landscape: Max Verstappen's Record-Breaking Exploits
In a historic season, Max Verstappen continues to rewrite the Formula One record books. At the 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the young Dutch driver set a new record for the highest percentage of wins in a single season, with an impressive 77.27%.
This stunning achievement surpassed the previous record of 75% set by Alberto Ascari back in 1952. Verstappen's dominance in 2023 saw him win a total of 19 races, breaking his own record for wins in a single season, which he set in 2022 with 15 victories.
The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was not the only venue where Verstappen made history. Earlier in the season, at the 2023 Italian Grand Prix, he surpassed Sebastian Vettel's record of 9 consecutive race wins, set in 2013.
Verstappen's success this season is not limited to race wins. He has also secured 4 consecutive World Championships (2021–2024), a feat that places him among the most successful and dominant F1 drivers historically. As of current data, he has 65 career race wins and 116 podium finishes to his name.
In addition, Verstappen set another record at the 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix, achieving the most consecutive points scored in F1 with 1055 points, surpassing Lewis Hamilton's record of 1008 points.
At just 26 years and 57 days old during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Verstappen continues to defy expectations and break records. His unique ability to achieve multiple streaks of seven consecutive wins within one season cycle (2023–2024) further cements his position as one of the greatest drivers in F1 history.
Moreover, Verstappen jointly set the record for the most consecutive pole positions at the 2024 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, achieving 8 pole positions, a record he shares with Ayrton Senna.
As the season comes to a close, Max Verstappen's achievements continue to captivate the world of Formula One, leaving fans eager to see what records he will break next.
Red Bull's Max Verstappen, in the 2024 championship, surpassed Lewis Hamilton's points record at the Bahrain Grand Prix, scoring an impressive 1055 points. Reflecting his dominance in sports, Verstappen's performance at the Formula 1 competition saw him secure 8 consecutive pole positions, a record he shares with Ayrton Senna at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.
