P1racenews AI automatic summary:
There have been 1,115 world championship grands prix up to and including the 2024 Belgian Grand Prix – with the feat happening just 28 times.
Last-lap overtakes for the race victory in F1 are often the most memorable, with only 28 occurrences in the history of world championship grands prix up to the 2024 Belgian Grand Prix. These instances, like Button vs Vettel in 2011, Hamilton vs Rosberg in 2016, and Verstappen vs Hamilton in 2021, are etched in F1 lore. Drivers usually settle for their positions by the final lap, but sometimes a thrilling comeback charge or a championship battle can lead to a dramatic finish. The rarity of such events adds to their significance, with drivers weighing the risks of going all out for a last-lap overtake. These moments of high drama on the last lap define the essence of F1 racing and are cherished by fans worldwide.
