Lewis Hamilton vs Max Verstappen
Lewis Hamilton vs Max Verstappen: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen?
Verstappen emerged as a formidable rival to Hamilton, particularly in the 2021 season, where they engaged in a fierce title battle that culminated in a controversial final race. Their rivalry has brought renewed excitement to Formula One.
Lewis Hamilton
Key numbers
- World Championships7
- Grand Prix Wins105
- Podiums205
- Pole Positions104
- Career Points5108.5
Top honours
- Formula One World Championships7 titles (2008, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021)
- Grand Prix Wins105 wins
- Pole Positions104 poles
- Podium Finishes205 podiums
- Fastest Laps68 fastest laps
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Max Verstappen
Key numbers
- Career Wins71
- World Championships4
- Podiums128
- Pole Positions48
- Fastest Laps37
Top honours
- Formula One World Championships4 titles (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)
- Grand Prix Wins71 wins
- Podium Finishes128 podiums
- Pole Positions48 pole positions
- Fastest Laps37 fastest laps