The four-time world champion Max Verstappen stands on the verge of matching one of the sport's most stunning records, currently held by the legendary Michael Schumacher.
With 71 wins for Red Bull Racing, Verstappen is just one victory away from equalling the seven-time world champion's record of 72 wins with Ferrari, the second-most wins by a driver with a single constructor in Formula 1 history.
Lewis Hamilton holds the record for the most Formula 1 wins with a single team, achieving 84 victories with Mercedes.
Max Verstappen vs Michael Schumacher
While Schumacher still holds the edge in overall World Championships, 7 titles compared to Verstappen's 4, the Dutchman has already rewritten several record books, especially when it comes to early-career dominance, and earning comparison to the German great.
The 28-year-old Max has already amassed 71 wins, far surpassing Schumacher's 22 wins at the same age. In terms of titles, Verstappen also leads at this stage with 4 championships compared to Schumacher's 2.
Perhaps the most amazing comparison between the two comes from their most dominant seasons. Verstappen's 2023 campaign, where he won 19 out of 22 races (an 86.36% win rate), stands as the most dominant season in Formula 1 history. In comparison, Schumacher's legendary 2004 season saw him win 13 out of 18 races (72.22%), which was once considered the benchmark of dominance in F1.
Max's father, Jos Verstappen, was Schumacher's teammate at Benetton in 1994. Growing up, Max often referred to Schumacher as "Uncle Michael," with both families sharing a close bond.
On track, experts have often pointed out similarities in their driving styles. Both drivers are known for their dominating style of driving even under immense pressure.
It is an irony that Verstappen's pursuit of this historic record comes during one of his toughest seasons in recent years.
As of April, the Red Bull hero finds himself 9th in the Drivers' Championship with just 12 points, as the team struggles to adapt to new F1 2026 technical regulations. The season has witnessed a shift in dominance towards Mercedes and rising star Kimi Antonelli, leaving Verstappen battling in the midfield rather than at the front.
Max Verstappen's 2026 F1 Results:
Australian Grand Prix: 6th place.
Chinese Grand Prix: DNF due to technical failure
Japanese Grand Prix: 8th place.