Formula 1 is back to its former glory. The sport’s popularity has been revived in the past couple of years, and many fans are more than eager to watch the races. Of course, numerous changes have been made compared to 10 years ago, but that’s all part of adapting to the modern era.
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Throughout history, all of us had the pleasure of witnessing great drivers take the stage, and they were able to set numerous records. That’s exactly what we’ll list here. Below, we’ve taken a closer look at some of the best F1 records to date. These accomplishments will be hard to beat, and that’s what makes them so great.
Most Wins
Let’s start with success. Currently, Max Verstappen holds the record for most wins in a single season. He achieved this feat when he won the 2022 Championship. In this season, he won 15 out of the 22 races. That’s a 68.18% win percentage, which is stunning.
However, the record for most consecutive wins in a season is held by none other than the recently-retired Sebastian Vettel. He won 9 races in a row in the 2013 season. If we’re looking at the win percentage, then the leader is Alberto Ascari, who won 6 out of the 8 races in 1952. That’s a win percentage of 75%.
The record for total wins throughout their career is held by Lewis Hamilton. As of right now, he has 310 wins, 2 more than the great Michael Schumacher. Sebastian Vettel was the only driver that came close to this record as he accumulated 300 wins.
Verstappen is a great threat to this record, though. The 25-year-old is yet to reach his peak and has plenty of years left in his professional career. At the moment, he sits at 163 wins. Many reputable bookmakers, such as Paddy Power, already list him as the favourite for the next season.
Betting on F1 races
You can now join in the fun with Paddy Power F1 betting. Registering here takes just a minute of your time, and you will unlock tons of features and free bets on Paddy Power. If you don’t consider Verstappen a favourite, you can place a bet on an underdog or upcoming star like George Russel.
FERRARI F1 GP MESSICO SABATO 29/10/2022 credit @Scuderia Ferrari Press Office
Oldest Driver and Oldest World Champion
We all know that to race in Formula 1, you must start driving from a young age. Many drivers start with go-karting, then go to Formula 3 and 2, and if they impress the big boys, they will likely start their F1 career.
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