Dutch driver Max Verstappen, competing for Red Bull Racing, overtook seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton to become one of Formula 1's most dominant forces during the 2021-2024 seasons.[1][2]
In 2021, Verstappen clinched his maiden drivers' title in the controversial final race at Abu Dhabi, finishing with 395.5 points to Hamilton's 387.5.[1]
He defended the championship in 2022, securing 15 wins and 454 points, wrapping up the title at the Japanese Grand Prix with two rounds remaining.[2]
Verstappen's 2023 campaign set records, with 19 victories from 22 races and 575 points, claiming the crown six races early at Zandvoort.[3][4]
Through 2024, the 27-year-old has remained Red Bull's lead driver, posting multiple wins early in the season and holding a competitive position in the standings amid tighter competition.[5]
Verstappen, who debuted at age 17 in 2015, holds the record as F1's youngest winner and youngest champion, achievements cemented during this dominant stretch.[6]
| Year | Position | Points | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1st | 395.5 | 10 |
| 2022 | 1st | 454 | 15 |
| 2023 | 1st | 575 | 19 |
Sources
- Formula 1 Official Site
2021 Drivers' Standings
Accessed October 2024
https://www.formula1.com/en/results/2021/drivers.html - Formula 1 Official Site
2022 Drivers' Standings
Accessed October 2024
https://www.formula1.com/en/results/2022/drivers.html - Formula 1 Official Site
2023 Drivers' Standings
Accessed October 2024
https://www.formula1.com/en/results/2023/drivers.html - BBC Sport
Max Verstappen equals Michael Schumacher's record with 17th win of F1 2023 season
October 8, 2023
https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/67051391 - Formula 1 Official Site
2024 Drivers' Standings
Accessed October 2024
https://www.formula1.com/en/results/2024/drivers.html - Wikipedia
Max Verstappen
Accessed October 2024
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Verstappen
