Lewis Hamilton vs Max Verstappen
The defining F1 rivalry of the 2020s — Lewis Hamilton vs Max Verstappen. Championships, race wins and the 2021 title fight compared.
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Sir Lewis Hamilton
British · Born 1985
The most statistically successful F1 driver in history — 105+ wins and 104+ poles.
View Full Profile →Max Verstappen
Dutch · Born 1997
Four-time World Champion and holder of the single-season wins record (19 in 2023).
View Full Profile →Career Statistics
| Statistic | Sir Lewis Hamilton | Max Verstappen |
|---|---|---|
| Championships | 7 | 4 |
| Race Wins | 104 | 63 |
| Pole Positions | 104 | 40 |
| Fastest Laps | 61 | 31 |
| Podiums | 201 | 111 |
| Career Points | 4639 | 2851 |
| Race Starts | 353 | 210 |
| Youngest Race Winner | — | 18 years 227 days (2016 Spanish GP) |
Sir Lewis Hamilton
Sir Lewis Carl Davidson Hamilton was born in Stevenage, Hertfordshire in 1985, son of a mixed-race family of Caribbean and white British heritage, and became the most statistically successful Formula 1 driver in history. He joined McLaren's young driver programme at 13 — the youngest driver offered such a contract — and made his F1 debut for McLaren in 2007. He drove for McLaren (2007–2012) and Mercedes (2013–2024) before joining Ferrari in 2025. He won 7 World Championship titles — equalling Michael Schumacher's record — all by different margins across different regulatory eras. His 104 race …
Full Sir Lewis Hamilton biography →Max Verstappen
Max Emilian Verstappen was born in Hasselt, Belgium in 1997, son of former F1 driver Jos Verstappen, and became the youngest driver in Formula 1 history when he debuted for Toro Rosso in Australia 2015 aged 17 years and 166 days. He moved to Red Bull Racing in 2016 and won on his debut for the team at the Spanish Grand Prix — becoming the youngest race winner in F1 history at 18 years and 227 days. He drove for Toro Rosso (2015–2016) and Red Bull (2016–present). He won 4 consecutive World Championships in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. His 2023 season — 19 wins from 22 races — is the most dominant…
Full Max Verstappen biography →The Verdict
Hamilton has 7 championships and 104 wins to Verstappen's 4 and 63 — but Verstappen is still active at 27. Their 2021 title battle — decided by a controversial final lap in Abu Dhabi — is the most debated championship conclusion in modern F1. Verstappen's 2023 season (19 wins from 22 races) may be the single most dominant in F1 history.