At just 24, he dethroned Michael Schumacher and ended Ferrari’s dominance to become the youngest Formula 1 World Champion.
A day when a legend was crowned, and a new era began.
At just 24, he dethroned Michael Schumacher and ended Ferrari’s dominance to become the youngest Formula 1 World Champion.
A day when a legend was crowned, and a new era began.
Lewis Hamilton has now gone longer than most before tasting champagne in Ferrari red.
He’s third on the all-time list for most races before a first Ferrari podium, a list no legend wants to be on. The wait continues…
Lewis Hamilton has now gone longer than most before tasting champagne in Ferrari red.
He’s third on the all-time list for most races before a first Ferrari podium, a list no legend wants to be on. The wait continues…
1. Lewis Hamilton - 48 (2018-2020) & 33 (2016-2018)
2. Max Verstappen - 43 (2022-2024) & 31 (2024-2025)
3. Oscar Piastri - 31 (2024-2025)
The next-best active streak? Just 11, also by Hamilton.
1. Lewis Hamilton - 48 (2018-2020) & 33 (2016-2018)
2. Max Verstappen - 43 (2022-2024) & 31 (2024-2025)
3. Oscar Piastri - 31 (2024-2025)
The next-best active streak? Just 11, also by Hamilton.
And with 11 races still to go… that record is under serious threat.
And with 11 races still to go… that record is under serious threat.
They’re the first team to do it in the ground effect era, and in the entire hybrid era, only one other team has managed it - Mercedes.
No Red Bull. No Ferrari. Let that sink in!
They’re the first team to do it in the ground effect era, and in the entire hybrid era, only one other team has managed it - Mercedes.
No Red Bull. No Ferrari. Let that sink in!
Oscar Piastri - 6 (2025)
Jack Brabham - 5 (1960)
Alan Jones - 5 (1980)
Already a national legend, and it's only his third season.
Oscar Piastri - 6 (2025)
Jack Brabham - 5 (1960)
Alan Jones - 5 (1980)
Already a national legend, and it's only his third season.
It's race week! 🔥
It's race week! 🔥
At 37 years, 10 months and 17 days, he’s the oldest since George Follmer, who was 39 years, 3 months and 2 days old when he finished on the podium at the 1973 Spanish Grand Prix.
At 37 years, 10 months and 17 days, he’s the oldest since George Follmer, who was 39 years, 3 months and 2 days old when he finished on the podium at the 1973 Spanish Grand Prix.
Only Mercedes has more... and by a mile.
They’ve taken 125. That’s 2.5x more!
Only Mercedes has more... and by a mile.
They’ve taken 125. That’s 2.5x more!
🔹 2025 - 7 times in 12 races
🔹 2024 - 7 times in 24 races
And Alpine are last in the standings, but not because of him.
🔹 2025 - 7 times in 12 races
🔹 2024 - 7 times in 24 races
And Alpine are last in the standings, but not because of him.
Only one driver has been outqualified by Alonso more often - Felipe Massa (58 times).
Different era, same Alonso.
Only one driver has been outqualified by Alonso more often - Felipe Massa (58 times).
Different era, same Alonso.
The last time Stroll started ahead of him?
Exactly a year ago, Silverstone 2024.
The last time Stroll started ahead of him?
Exactly a year ago, Silverstone 2024.
🔹 P4 in 2008 (McLaren)
🔹 P6 in 2014 (Mercedes)
And both those victories came on 6th July.
Today is 6th July and he starts outside the top-3. 👀
🔹 P4 in 2008 (McLaren)
🔹 P6 in 2014 (Mercedes)
And both those victories came on 6th July.
Today is 6th July and he starts outside the top-3. 👀
The others in that club?
Norris, Piastri, Hamilton, Leclerc, Verstappen, Russell and Albon. Some serious names. 👏
The others in that club?
Norris, Piastri, Hamilton, Leclerc, Verstappen, Russell and Albon. Some serious names. 👏
A sharp turnaround after recording just two top-five starts in the first nine races of the season, including Sprints.
A sharp turnaround after recording just two top-five starts in the first nine races of the season, including Sprints.
The last time that happened was in Las Vegas and Qatar in 2024.
The last time that happened was in Las Vegas and Qatar in 2024.
Fun fact - The last seven times a driver has topped all three qualifying sessions, they’ve gone on to win the race.
Fun fact - The last seven times a driver has topped all three qualifying sessions, they’ve gone on to win the race.
The last time they secured a bigger gap was at the inaugural Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in 2009, when Lewis Hamilton was 0.667s clear.
The last time they secured a bigger gap was at the inaugural Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in 2009, when Lewis Hamilton was 0.667s clear.
Senna - 46
Hakkinen - 26
Hamilton - 26
Hunt - 14
Norris - 12
Senna - 46
Hakkinen - 26
Hamilton - 26
Hunt - 14
Norris - 12
Hard to believe that just eight years ago, they had 16 DNFs and 2 DNS in a 20-race season.
Wild how far they’ve come.
Hard to believe that just eight years ago, they had 16 DNFs and 2 DNS in a 20-race season.
Wild how far they’ve come.
❌ Canada 2025 – Collision
❌ Austria 2024 – Collision
❌ Miami Sprint 2024 – Collision
❌ Las Vegas 2023 – Accident
His last mechanical DNF? Sao Paulo 2022.
❌ Canada 2025 – Collision
❌ Austria 2024 – Collision
❌ Miami Sprint 2024 – Collision
❌ Las Vegas 2023 – Accident
His last mechanical DNF? Sao Paulo 2022.
✅ Youngest to lead a race
✅ Youngest to take pole (in any format)
✅ Youngest to set a fastest lap
✅ 2nd-youngest to score points
✅ 3rd-youngest to start a race
✅ 3rd-youngest to get a podium
✅ Youngest to lead a race
✅ Youngest to take pole (in any format)
✅ Youngest to set a fastest lap
✅ 2nd-youngest to score points
✅ 3rd-youngest to start a race
✅ 3rd-youngest to get a podium
Every single one featured either Oscar Piastri or Kimi Antonelli.
A generational shift is well underway.
Every single one featured either Oscar Piastri or Kimi Antonelli.
A generational shift is well underway.