Lewis Hamilton’s Potential Record-Breaking Quest in the 2024 F1 Season
Renowned as the most successful driver in Formula 1 history, Lewis Hamilton, piloting for Mercedes, is gearing up for the 2024 season with a slew of records already under his belt. However, as he embarks on another F1 campaign, several elusive records still remain within reach for the seasoned driver. Here’s a glimpse of the milestones Hamilton could potentially achieve in the upcoming season:
5. First Driver to Win a GP After 300 Race Starts
With an extensive F1 career spanning back to 2007, Hamilton entered the exclusive 300-race-start club in 2022. As he sets his sights on securing a race victory in 2024, he aims to become the first driver to achieve this feat after reaching the 300-race milestone. Standing in competition with 42-year-old Fernando Alonso, who has raced in 380 Grand Prixs, the quest for this record adds an intriguing narrative to the season.
4. Most Wins on a Single Circuit
Hamilton’s affinity for certain circuits, particularly the British and Hungarian GPs, is evident in his record of eight victories at each. Having equaled Michael Schumacher’s record for eight wins at the French GP, Hamilton aims to break the tie and potentially set a new benchmark at either the British or Hungarian GP in 2024.
3. Most F1 Podiums Shared with a Driver
Throughout his illustrious career, Hamilton has engaged in intense rivalries, notably with Nico Rosberg and Sebastian Vettel. The record for the most podiums shared by two drivers currently rests with Hamilton and Vettel at 56. With a budding rivalry against Max Verstappen, Hamilton could surpass this record by sharing five more podiums with the Red Bull star in the upcoming season.
2. Most F1 Grand Slams
Grand Slams, denoting a driver’s dominance throughout a race weekend, require achieving pole position, leading every lap, and securing the fastest lap. Hamilton, with six grand slam finishes, chases Jim Clark’s record of eight. While the competitive landscape has shifted, Hamilton remains poised to make strides toward this achievement in 2024.
1. Most F1 Drivers’ Championships
The most coveted record for Hamilton is the quest for an eighth Drivers’ Championship, surpassing Michael Schumacher’s seven. After a fierce battle with Max Verstappen in 2021, Hamilton fell short of securing the title.
As the 2024 F1 season unfolds, Hamilton, with a promising Mercedes car, strives to etch his name in history by clinching the record-breaking eighth world championship, solidifying his status as an F1 legend.
