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Max Verstappen has edged ahead of Lewis Hamilton in another area of the F1 record books, with his victory in the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola.
Max Verstappen’s recent win in the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola marked his 59th victory out of 192 races, surpassing another one of Lewis Hamilton’s long-standing career records. Following their intense 2021 title battle, Hamilton’s winning streak has dwindled, with no wins since Saudi Arabia that year, while Verstappen has clinched 40 victories and three world championships, eyeing a fourth this season. Consequently, Hamilton’s win percentage has dropped from 35.88% to 30.38% over the past two-and-a-half years, after going winless for 52 grand prix races. Verstappen’s ascent has been remarkable, boasting a win percentage of 30.72% from his 59 wins in 192 starts, moving him up to fourth on the all-time list and surpassing Hamilton’s ranking. However, Verstappen still has a ways to go if he aims to secure the top spot for highest win percentage in Formula 1 history.
