Lewis Hamilton Surpasses Michael Schumacher As Most Successful F1 Driver Of All Time
Lewis Hamilton has surpassed the legendary Michael Schumacher and is now the most successful F1 driver of all time.
Lewis Hamilton, the most accomplished Formula 1 driver in history, continues to break records and redefine success in the sport. The British racing legend, a seven-time world champion, has an astonishing 103 Grand Prix victories and 192 podium finishes to his name. His achievements behind the wheel of his Mercedes car have cemented Hamilton's legacy in the annals of Formula 1.
A New Milestone Reached Down Under
The recent race in Melbourne, the Australian Grand Prix, saw Hamilton once again etch his name in the history books. He achieved a podium finish for the 17th consecutive season, surpassing the equally legendary Michael Schumacher. The German driver, who previously raced for Benetton, Ferrari, and Mercedes, now stands second to Hamilton in this remarkable accomplishment.
The Elusive Victory Awaits
Despite his numerous accolades, Hamilton has been patiently waiting for another Grand Prix win since the swap to ground effect aerodynamics in 2022. His last victory came in Saudi Arabia in 2021, followed by a heart-wrenching loss in Abu Dhabi when Max Verstappen overtook him during the final sprint to the finish after a controversial safety car. Hamilton's most recent season saw him unable to secure a win, a feat his teammate George Russell did however achieve in Brazil.
Mercedes Faces Fierce Competition
As the current season unfolds, the Brackley squad finds itself trailing behind rivals Red Bull Racing and Aston Martin, and in some cases Ferrari. However, the team showed signs of progress in Melbourne, where Hamilton secured a second-place finish ahead of Fernando Alonso. This has been confirmed to be track-specific performance thanks to the flat and smooth tarmac, but the team is hoping for more performance thanks to suspension and aerodynamic upgrades coming over the next few races.