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Max Verstappen on the Brink of Shattering Hamilton’s F1 Podium Record in Epic Showdown

David Castro by David Castro
October 31, 2025
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Max Verstappen on the Brink of Shattering Hamilton’s F1 Podium Record in Epic Showdown

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - OCTOBER 26: Third placed Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing looks on during the F1 Grand Prix of Mexico at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez on October 26, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202510260914 // Usage for editorial use only //

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Max Verstappen on the Brink of F1 Greatness: Closing in on Hamilton’s Podium Record!

In a dazzling exhibition of skill and determination, Max Verstappen has reached a remarkable milestone in his illustrious Formula 1 career, achieving his 123rd podium finish during the recent Mexican Grand Prix. With this incredible feat, Verstappen has now secured a spot on the podium in over half of his 229 races, and he is hot on the heels of a legendary statistic that could see him eclipse the all-time great, Lewis Hamilton!

It feels like a distant memory when Verstappen burst onto the F1 scene, clinching his inaugural podium at the 2016 Spanish Grand Prix in a dramatic debut for Red Bull Racing. Fast forward nine years, and the Dutch prodigy has transformed into a formidable force in motorsport, boasting four world championships and gunning for a historic fifth title against fierce competitors like McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.

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With a staggering 68 victories, 37 second-place finishes, and 18 third-place finishes, Verstappen’s rise to prominence is nothing short of extraordinary. His recent third-place finish in Mexico has not only reinforced his position among the sport’s elite but has also seen him surpass Sebastian Vettel in the all-time podium standings. Now, only the titans of the sport, Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher, stand between him and the top of the leaderboard.

Hamilton, the seven-time world champion, continues to dominate this prestigious ranking with an astonishing 202 top-three finishes amassed over 18 years, including a jaw-dropping 105 victories. Remarkably, Hamilton accomplished this feat over 376 grands prix, with his last podium finish at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, a staggering 23 races ago.

As the 2023 season unfolds, Verstappen’s relentless pursuit of greatness is captivating fans and experts alike. With each race, he inches closer to Hamilton’s record, igniting the debate about who truly deserves the title of the greatest Formula 1 driver of all time. Will Verstappen’s meteoric rise continue, or will Hamilton’s legacy hold strong against the onslaught of this young superstar? The tension is palpable, and the world of motorsport is eagerly awaiting the next chapter in this thrilling saga!

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