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Lewis Hamilton passed one Michael Schumacher record in Monaco, equalled another and close in on a third.
Max Verstappen rewrote numerous Formula 1 records in 2023, often dethroning Lewis Hamilton or Michael Schumacher from the top spots. Although Hamilton and Verstappen have snatched many of Schumacher’s records in recent years, including career wins and podiums, Schumacher still dominated in the fastest lap category until Hamilton’s recent success. During the Monaco Grand Prix, Hamilton claimed a fastest lap record, marking his 54th with Mercedes, surpassing Schumacher’s 53 with Ferrari.Hamilton’s Monaco achievement also established him as the driver with the most seasons earning a fastest lap, totaling 17 throughout his career. As Hamilton closes in on Schumacher’s all-time fastest laps record of 77, he and Verstappen continue to reshape the Formula 1 history books.Hamilton now stands just 12 fastest laps away from eclipsing Schumacher’s benchmark, with his most recent 12 coming after the 2021 Monaco GP.
