Max Verstappen breaks Sebastian Vettel record in landmark Red Bull win
Max Verstappen achieved a significant milestone in his Formula 1 career at the Emilia Romagna GP, surpassing Sebastian Vettel’s total laps led. Verstappen, who started from second place, took the lead from the first turn and maintained his position throughout the race, ultimately securing his 65th win.
This victory propelled Verstappen to a total of 3,560 laps led, eclipsing Vettel’s record of 3,501 laps. Verstappen now trails only Lewis Hamilton (5,487 laps) and Michael Schumacher (5,111 laps) in the all-time laps led standings.
Verstappen’s achievement is a testament to his consistency and dominance on the track. He is rapidly closing in on Schumacher’s record for most wins, with 26 fewer victories than the legendary German driver. Additionally, Verstappen is nearing the record for most laps led for a single team, although he still trails Schumacher’s record for Ferrari by 828 laps.
The Emilia Romagna GP was also a landmark event for Red Bull, as the team secured its 124th win of the 21st century, surpassing Ferrari’s total of 123 victories. This achievement is particularly impressive considering Red Bull’s first win did not come until 2009. Since then, the team has experienced only one winless season, in 2015, whereas Ferrari has endured four winless seasons since 2014.
Furthermore, Red Bull’s victory at Imola marked the team’s 400th grand prix start, a feat only matched by Williams, which achieved this milestone at the 2001 French GP. This accomplishment highlights Red Bull’s remarkable consistency and success in the sport.
As Verstappen continues to break records and push the boundaries of excellence, he solidifies his position as one of the greatest drivers in Formula 1 history. With his talent, dedication, and the support of his team, Verstappen is poised to achieve even greater heights in the world of motorsport.
