Max Verstappen vs Lewis Hamilton
Max Verstappen vs Lewis Hamilton: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton?
Verstappen's rivalry with Lewis Hamilton has defined several seasons, particularly during their intense championship battles in 2021 and 2022.
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
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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