IN NUMBERS: The incredible statistics behind Verstappen’s fourth consecutive title-winning season

Max Verstappen once again added his name to the history books in 2024 by becoming one of an elite group of drivers to win four world championships. While the campaign started in dominant style for Red Bull, Verstappen faced an increased challenge from his rivals as the season progressed – but the Dutchman fought on to secure the title, a feat that brought with it some impressive statistics along the way…

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The margin between Verstappen and George Russell’s identical pole position-worthy lap times during qualifying for the Canadian Grand Prix, a closely-fought session that highlighted the growing competition that Verstappen would face. As Russell set his lap first, the Mercedes man started from pole – but Verstappen ultimately went on to win what proved to be an eventful wet/dry Grand Prix.

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How many other drivers have also achieved four world championships, making Verstappen only the sixth man to do so. His tally of four titles puts him on equal terms with Alain Prost and Sebastian Vettel, while Juan Manuel Fangio is ahead on five and Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton remain at the top as the two names to triumph seven times.