P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The two most successful drivers in modern F1 could be about to trade an all-time record between currently active drivers.
Since Max Verstappen joined Red Bull in 2016, he and Lewis Hamilton have won 123 out of 180 Grand Prix races. Their win totals of 61 for Verstappen and 105 for Hamilton give them some of the highest win percentages in F1 history, ranking fourth and fifth overall. Verstappen and Hamilton currently hold the top two spots among active drivers, with closely matched win rates of 30.05% and 30.00% respectively.
Verstappen surpassed Hamilton earlier in the season, with Hamilton’s win percentage dropping from 35.76% to 30.00% after his 103rd win in 287 starts. Verstappen saw a slight dip in his own numbers after a mid-2024 slump, with his percentage potentially falling to 29.46% if he fails to win the upcoming United States Grand Prix. If he doesn’t win any of the remaining six races, his percentage will drop to 29.18%.
Among active drivers, Fernando Alonso ranks third with 32 wins from 395 starts, giving him an 8.10% win rate. It’s worth noting that the data excludes the Indianapolis 500 races from 1950-1960, where Lee Wallard would top the list with a 50% win rate.
