Max Verstappen wins his third successive Spanish Grand Prix: Stats
Max Verstappen claimed a crucial victory in the Spanish Grand Prix, holding off the challenge of pole-sitter Lando Norris. With this win, Verstappen sealed his 3rd successive Spanish GP win and a 4th overall. The Dutchman has extended his lead at the top for a fourth championship title. Meanwhile, Lewis Hamilton claimed his maiden podium finish in 2024. He finished behind Norris.
61st race win for Verstappen
With his 50th race win at the 2023 United States GP, Verstappen became the fifth to do so in Formula 1 history. Hamilton leads the way with 103 wins ahead of Michael Schumacher (91). Verstappen has now won his 61st race in Formula 1. Notably, the Dutchman sealed 19 race wins in the 2023 season out of 22 races.
Verstappen sealed his 106th career podium finish
By winning the Spanish GP, Verstappen sealed his 106th podium finish. Earlier, he became the sixth driver in F1 history to clock 100-plus podiums. Verstappen, who won the F1 title in 2023 and 2022 respectively, went on to claim 21 podium finishes last season. Notably, in the 2022 season, he managed 17 podium finishes. He has 46 podium finishes since 2022.
7th race win for the Dutchman in 2024
Verstappen won the 2024 season-opening Bahrain GP. He finished first in Saudi Arabia too. The Australian GP saw Verstappen retire. He won the Japanese and Chinese GP respectively. He finished second in Miami before winning the Emilia Romagna GP. He finished sixth in Monaco. Verstappen sealed his 3rd successive Canadian GP earlier this month. And now, he has reigned supreme in Barcelona.
19th podium finish for Norris; Hamilton's first podium since October
McLaren's Norris claimed his 19th career podium finish. Norris is having a solid 2024 season, earning six podium finishes from 10 races thus far. Meanwhile, Hamilton earned a rare podium finish. The Briton, who sealed his 198th career podium, last finished in top 3 at the Mexican GP back in October 2023. He had finished second in that race.
A look at the Constructor and Driver standings
After 10 races, Red Bull Racing lead the Constructor Standings with 330 points. Ferrari are second with 270 points. McLaren are third (237 points) and are above Mercedes (151). Among drivers, Verstappen has 219 points and is above Norris (150) and Charles Leclerc (148).
Here are the key details of Top 10 drivers
Verstappen enjoyed a sturdy race with Norris and Hamilton behind him. Mercedes saw George Russell take fourth place. The two Ferraris - Leclerc and Carlos Sainz - finished fifth and sixth respectively. McLaren's Oscar Piastri and Red Bull's Sergio Perez finished ahead of Alpine duo.
A look at the facts and stats
Verstappen, who owns 106 podium finishes, tied Alain Prost and Fernando Alonso for fourth on the all-time list. Norris, who has been consistent, is the only driver to finish in the points in every Grand Prix this year. As per F1, McLaren managed their first podium here at the Spanish GP since 2011. McLaren have been on the podium for six consecutive races.
Hamilton smashes these records
For the 18th consecutive season, Hamilton has earned a podium finish, extending his F1 record. Meanwhile, at 39 years and 168 days, he is now the third-oldest podium finisher in the 21st century, behind Alonso and Michael Schumacher.
