After a 19th win in 22 races, the PA news agency looks at how the triple world champion compares to the sport’s all-time stars. Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton share the record of seven crowns apiece, with Juan Manuel Fangio their nearest challenger on five. Alain Prost and Sebastian Vettel won four apiece, with Verstappen alongside Sir Jack Brabham, Sir Jackie Stewart, Niki Lauda, Nelson Piquet Sr and Ayrton Senna on three. Verstappen has also moved third all-time in terms of race wins. Verstappen was the only driver to complete every lap of this season, adding two second places and fifth in Singapore to his 19 wins.

Source: The Times November 27, 2023 11:28 UTC