Despite not holding the record for the most world championships (a distinction he shares with Michael Schumacher, both having achieved seven titles), Hamilton surpasses all others when considering many factors that facilitate cross-era comparisons within modern Formula 1.
“Lewis has dominated impressively, but …” Hamilton not better than Schumacher says Sky Sports F1 Germany pundit who looks back at the comparative histories of both Formula 1 legends. According to many statistics, Lewis Hamilton is the most successful driver in Formula 1 history.
Max and Hamilton are both great drivers, Hamilton would never ever obliterate Max or the other way around. just look at 2021 and you know Max will challenge Hamilton all the way, with a very realistic chance of besting him.
A Formula 1 global fan survey has found Max Verstappen to be the sport's most popular driver, with Lewis Hamilton third, amid a rise in popularity for the sport's younger generation.
Max Verstappen is using number 1 in 2022 and 2023 after his titles in 2021 and 2022. The number 17 was used by Jules Bianchi in 2014 before his crash at the Japanese Grand Prix. Following his death, the number was retired as a mark of respect.
Max Verstappen just finished ahead of Lewis Hamilton to claim his 50th Formula 1 victory; but Hamilton was later disqualified from second after his Mercedes failed a post-race plank-wear test; Lando Norris promoted to second, with Carlos Sainz third.
Lewis Hamilton is faster driver than Max Verstappen and is 'annoyingly talented', says F1 rival. LEWIS HAMILTON is still the fastest driver in Formula One according to one rival on the grid.
Eau Rouge and Radillion are the most dreaded corners of F1. This track is known for its high-speed corners and unpredictable weather, making it a challenging circuit for even the most experienced drivers. The track is also notorious for its lack of run-off areas, which can make accidents even more dangerous.
On paper, this looks like the easiest track layout the drivers have all year – and the official Formula 1 game lists the Red Bull Ring as 'Very Easy' on its difficulty rankings, but that is not necessarily a barrier to great racing.
And during a YouTube live chat with former Ferrari and Williams team manager Windsor, a fan suggested to Windsor that Allison had previously said Schumacher and Hamilton were the best drivers he has worked with, though picked Schumacher as the one who was slightly faster over one lap.
The Brit isn't planning on walking away from the sport any time soon, having recently signed a new contract with Mercedes. Hamilton also recently revealed his plans to have children were still on hold and that he was solely focused on F1.
Alonso has the same number of world titles as a man 16 years his junior and less than a third of the Championships that his former team-mate does. In terms of wins, Verstappen and Hamilton both have more while Hamilton has nearly 100 more podiums than the Spaniard.
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Lewis Hamilton boasts the most podium world records in Formula 1. He maintains the best average race ranking with consistently exceptional performances, especially with his number of top-5 finishes.
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In addition, the young British driver impressed his experienced compatriot Lewis Hamilton and finished fourth in the drivers' standings on 275 points, a full two places ahead of the seven-time champion (240 points).
Verstappen, who went into Sunday's race at Silverstone 33 points ahead in the title race, was clipped by Hamilton on Copse corner and sent crashing into the tyre wall at 180mph.
Hamilton has addressed his issues head-on, saying that Verstappen too often drives too hard and it feels like the young driver “doesn't think the rules apply to him.” In the past he's referred to Verstappen as “crazy,” and been infuriated with his aggressiveness on the track.
Mercedes tried to make a one-stop strategy work while Verstappen and Norris went for a two, but the decision backfired on them and cost Hamilton more time than the margin by which he eventually lost the race. Mercedes had to abandon the plan when Hamilton's tyres suddenly lost performance just two laps later.
Max Verstappen is using number 1 in 2022 and 2023 after his titles in 2021 and 2022. The number 17 was used by Jules Bianchi in 2014 before his crash at the Japanese Grand Prix. Following his death, the number was retired as a mark of respect.
44 because he drove his first kart race with that number — the story goes that he took the number from the licence plate of his father's car: F44. "When I started racing when I was eight, the number plate on my dad's car — he had this red Cavalier — was F44," Hamilton told PETRONAS Motorsports.
F1 driver numbers that are currently not in use for 2023 but are held in reserve are Kimi Raikkonen's number 7, Antonio Giovinazzi's number 99, and Nikita Mazepin's number 9.
Yes, Hamilton would be faster than Verstappen. Verstappen never had a top tier driver as teammate. Albon, Gasly, Perez are average F1 drivers and Ricciardo even below that. Hamilton proved his speed already as rookie against Alonso.
