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Max Verstappen Breaks Schumacher’s Record with 900+ Days as F1’s Reigning Leader – Eyes Fourth Title in Las Vegas

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November 13, 2024
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Max Verstappen Breaks Schumacher’s Record with 900+ Days as F1’s Reigning Leader – Eyes Fourth Title in Las Vegas

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - OCTOBER 26: Max Verstappen of the Netherlands driving the (1) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB20 on track during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Mexico at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez on October 26, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202410270155 // Usage for editorial use only //

Max Verstappen has officially shattered a record that once seemed untouchable, surpassing Michael Schumacher’s mark for the most consecutive days leading the Formula 1 Driver Standings. With his commanding victory at the Brazilian Grand Prix, Verstappen has been at the top for over 900 days, surpassing Schumacher’s streak from 2000 to 2003. Now, at 27, Verstappen is firmly steering himself into the conversation of F1’s greatest of all time.

Verstappen’s mastery at the Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace was nothing short of remarkable. Starting from 17th on a wet and chaotic track, he sliced through the field to claim victory by 19.4 seconds over Esteban Ocon, marking his 62nd career win and his first from 17th since Kimi Raikkonen’s legendary comeback win at the 2005 Japanese GP.

This season, Verstappen has expanded his lead to 62 points over McLaren’s Lando Norris, who started on pole but couldn’t match the relentless Dutchman. Now, with just three races remaining, Verstappen heads into the Las Vegas Grand Prix with a chance to seal his fourth consecutive championship. If he leaves Vegas with a 59-point lead, he’ll claim the title even if Red Bull misses out on the Constructors’ Championship, a rare feat last seen in 2008.

Beyond breaking records, Verstappen’s dominance has raised expectations that he may soon challenge the seven-world-title record held by Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton. With his Red Bull contract lasting through 2028 and his form showing no signs of waning, many believe he is on a trajectory to claim his place among the legends.

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