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Fun fact: The last time Harry Styles released an album on a race weekend, Max Verstappen won & took the lead of the drivers' championship, starting a 1029-day reign.
Harry Styles' next album comes out the same weekend the 2026 F1 season starts, which means Max can do it again 👀
Harry Styles' next album comes out the same weekend the 2026 F1 season starts, which means Max can do it again 👀
January 15, 2026 at 7:33 PM
Fun fact: The last time Harry Styles released an album on a race weekend, Max Verstappen won & took the lead of the drivers' championship, starting a 1029-day reign.
Harry Styles' next album comes out the same weekend the 2026 F1 season starts, which means Max can do it again 👀
Harry Styles' next album comes out the same weekend the 2026 F1 season starts, which means Max can do it again 👀
George Russell led all drivers in top 5 finishes during his first season with Mercedes in 2022:
4th, 5th, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 3rd, 5th, 3rd, 4th, DNF, 4th, 3rd, 3rd, 4th, 2nd, 3rd, 14th, 8th, 5th, 4th, 1st, 5th
A very underrated year.
4th, 5th, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 3rd, 5th, 3rd, 4th, DNF, 4th, 3rd, 3rd, 4th, 2nd, 3rd, 14th, 8th, 5th, 4th, 1st, 5th
A very underrated year.
January 15, 2026 at 5:18 PM
George Russell led all drivers in top 5 finishes during his first season with Mercedes in 2022:
4th, 5th, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 3rd, 5th, 3rd, 4th, DNF, 4th, 3rd, 3rd, 4th, 2nd, 3rd, 14th, 8th, 5th, 4th, 1st, 5th
A very underrated year.
4th, 5th, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 3rd, 5th, 3rd, 4th, DNF, 4th, 3rd, 3rd, 4th, 2nd, 3rd, 14th, 8th, 5th, 4th, 1st, 5th
A very underrated year.
Most podiums in a season in Formula 1 history 🏆
Max Verstappen - 21 (2023)
Max Verstappen - 18 (2021)
Lando Norris - 18 (2025)
Max Verstappen - 21 (2023)
Max Verstappen - 18 (2021)
Lando Norris - 18 (2025)
January 15, 2026 at 12:56 PM
Most podiums in a season in Formula 1 history 🏆
Max Verstappen - 21 (2023)
Max Verstappen - 18 (2021)
Lando Norris - 18 (2025)
Max Verstappen - 21 (2023)
Max Verstappen - 18 (2021)
Lando Norris - 18 (2025)
Did you know Charles Leclerc made his F1 debut in a free practice session for Haas using the #50.
Good time to remind everyone there are only 50 more days until cars are on track in Australia.
Good time to remind everyone there are only 50 more days until cars are on track in Australia.
January 15, 2026 at 12:55 PM
Did you know Charles Leclerc made his F1 debut in a free practice session for Haas using the #50.
Good time to remind everyone there are only 50 more days until cars are on track in Australia.
Good time to remind everyone there are only 50 more days until cars are on track in Australia.
Lando Norris is the only driver with 30+ podium finishes since 2024 👏
Norris - 31
Verstappen - 29
Piastri - 24
Leclerc - 20
Russell - 13
Sainz - 11
Hamilton - 5
Perez - 4
Antonelli - 3
Gasly - 1
Ocon - 1
Hulkenberg - 1
Hadjar - 1
Norris - 31
Verstappen - 29
Piastri - 24
Leclerc - 20
Russell - 13
Sainz - 11
Hamilton - 5
Perez - 4
Antonelli - 3
Gasly - 1
Ocon - 1
Hulkenberg - 1
Hadjar - 1
January 15, 2026 at 1:08 AM
Lando Norris is the only driver with 30+ podium finishes since 2024 👏
Norris - 31
Verstappen - 29
Piastri - 24
Leclerc - 20
Russell - 13
Sainz - 11
Hamilton - 5
Perez - 4
Antonelli - 3
Gasly - 1
Ocon - 1
Hulkenberg - 1
Hadjar - 1
Norris - 31
Verstappen - 29
Piastri - 24
Leclerc - 20
Russell - 13
Sainz - 11
Hamilton - 5
Perez - 4
Antonelli - 3
Gasly - 1
Ocon - 1
Hulkenberg - 1
Hadjar - 1
Longest streak of races without a podium in 2025:
2 - Lando Norris
3 - George Russell
4 - Max Verstappen
5 - Charles Leclerc
6 - Oscar Piastri
10 - Kimi Antonelli
12 - Nico Hulkenberg
14 - Isack Hadjar
16 - Carlos Sainz
All other full-time drivers at 24.
2 - Lando Norris
3 - George Russell
4 - Max Verstappen
5 - Charles Leclerc
6 - Oscar Piastri
10 - Kimi Antonelli
12 - Nico Hulkenberg
14 - Isack Hadjar
16 - Carlos Sainz
All other full-time drivers at 24.
January 14, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Longest streak of races without a podium in 2025:
2 - Lando Norris
3 - George Russell
4 - Max Verstappen
5 - Charles Leclerc
6 - Oscar Piastri
10 - Kimi Antonelli
12 - Nico Hulkenberg
14 - Isack Hadjar
16 - Carlos Sainz
All other full-time drivers at 24.
2 - Lando Norris
3 - George Russell
4 - Max Verstappen
5 - Charles Leclerc
6 - Oscar Piastri
10 - Kimi Antonelli
12 - Nico Hulkenberg
14 - Isack Hadjar
16 - Carlos Sainz
All other full-time drivers at 24.
Charles Leclerc & Max Verstappen are the only drivers to take pole in every season of the ground-effect era.
Leclerc did it without a car that won the constructors' title.
In fact, his Ferraris finished 2nd, 3rd, 2nd & even 4th.
Leclerc did it without a car that won the constructors' title.
In fact, his Ferraris finished 2nd, 3rd, 2nd & even 4th.
January 14, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Charles Leclerc & Max Verstappen are the only drivers to take pole in every season of the ground-effect era.
Leclerc did it without a car that won the constructors' title.
In fact, his Ferraris finished 2nd, 3rd, 2nd & even 4th.
Leclerc did it without a car that won the constructors' title.
In fact, his Ferraris finished 2nd, 3rd, 2nd & even 4th.
Carlos Sainz is currently ...
• Ferrari's last grand prix race winner
• Williams' last 2 podium finishers
He just gets it done.
• Ferrari's last grand prix race winner
• Williams' last 2 podium finishers
He just gets it done.
January 14, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Carlos Sainz is currently ...
• Ferrari's last grand prix race winner
• Williams' last 2 podium finishers
He just gets it done.
• Ferrari's last grand prix race winner
• Williams' last 2 podium finishers
He just gets it done.
🚨 Max Verstappen has 61 wins since the start of 2021, which is more wins than all other drivers combined (53)
Verstappen - 61
Norris - 11
Hamilton - 10
Piastri - 9
Leclerc - 6
Perez - 5
Russell - 5
Sainz - 4
Ocon - 1
Ricciardo - 1
Bottas - 1
Verstappen - 61
Norris - 11
Hamilton - 10
Piastri - 9
Leclerc - 6
Perez - 5
Russell - 5
Sainz - 4
Ocon - 1
Ricciardo - 1
Bottas - 1
January 14, 2026 at 12:31 PM
🚨 Max Verstappen has 61 wins since the start of 2021, which is more wins than all other drivers combined (53)
Verstappen - 61
Norris - 11
Hamilton - 10
Piastri - 9
Leclerc - 6
Perez - 5
Russell - 5
Sainz - 4
Ocon - 1
Ricciardo - 1
Bottas - 1
Verstappen - 61
Norris - 11
Hamilton - 10
Piastri - 9
Leclerc - 6
Perez - 5
Russell - 5
Sainz - 4
Ocon - 1
Ricciardo - 1
Bottas - 1
Lewis Hamilton has ...
• won 9.14% of all 1149 races in F1 history
• been on the podium in 17.58% of all 1149 races in F1 history
Formula 1 began in 1950. Lewis has only been racing in F1 since 2007 yet he owns the biggest share of the sport's history. 🤯
• won 9.14% of all 1149 races in F1 history
• been on the podium in 17.58% of all 1149 races in F1 history
Formula 1 began in 1950. Lewis has only been racing in F1 since 2007 yet he owns the biggest share of the sport's history. 🤯
January 14, 2026 at 12:14 PM
Lewis Hamilton has ...
• won 9.14% of all 1149 races in F1 history
• been on the podium in 17.58% of all 1149 races in F1 history
Formula 1 began in 1950. Lewis has only been racing in F1 since 2007 yet he owns the biggest share of the sport's history. 🤯
• won 9.14% of all 1149 races in F1 history
• been on the podium in 17.58% of all 1149 races in F1 history
Formula 1 began in 1950. Lewis has only been racing in F1 since 2007 yet he owns the biggest share of the sport's history. 🤯
Podiums scored in each 1/3 portion of the 2025 season
• Lando Norris the most consistent 👏
• Max Verstappen had the highest peak 🔥
• Oscar Piastri went 1st, 1st, tied last 😬
Full breakdown below:
• Lando Norris the most consistent 👏
• Max Verstappen had the highest peak 🔥
• Oscar Piastri went 1st, 1st, tied last 😬
Full breakdown below:
January 14, 2026 at 12:13 PM
Podiums scored in each 1/3 portion of the 2025 season
• Lando Norris the most consistent 👏
• Max Verstappen had the highest peak 🔥
• Oscar Piastri went 1st, 1st, tied last 😬
Full breakdown below:
• Lando Norris the most consistent 👏
• Max Verstappen had the highest peak 🔥
• Oscar Piastri went 1st, 1st, tied last 😬
Full breakdown below:
🚨 Depending on your preference there are either Ayrton Senna or Kimi Antonelli days left until preseason testing in Barcelona (12)
January 14, 2026 at 12:12 PM
🚨 Depending on your preference there are either Ayrton Senna or Kimi Antonelli days left until preseason testing in Barcelona (12)
Biggest winning margins in ground-effect era:
Max Verstappen: 33.731s
Lando Norris: 30.324s
Max Verstappen: 27.921s
Max Verstappen: 27.066s
Max Verstappen: 24.090s
Max Verstappen: 23.546s
Lando Norris: 22.896s
Max Verstappen: 22.457s
Max Verstappen: 22.305s
Lando Norris: 20.945s
Max Verstappen: 33.731s
Lando Norris: 30.324s
Max Verstappen: 27.921s
Max Verstappen: 27.066s
Max Verstappen: 24.090s
Max Verstappen: 23.546s
Lando Norris: 22.896s
Max Verstappen: 22.457s
Max Verstappen: 22.305s
Lando Norris: 20.945s
January 13, 2026 at 6:54 PM
Biggest winning margins in ground-effect era:
Max Verstappen: 33.731s
Lando Norris: 30.324s
Max Verstappen: 27.921s
Max Verstappen: 27.066s
Max Verstappen: 24.090s
Max Verstappen: 23.546s
Lando Norris: 22.896s
Max Verstappen: 22.457s
Max Verstappen: 22.305s
Lando Norris: 20.945s
Max Verstappen: 33.731s
Lando Norris: 30.324s
Max Verstappen: 27.921s
Max Verstappen: 27.066s
Max Verstappen: 24.090s
Max Verstappen: 23.546s
Lando Norris: 22.896s
Max Verstappen: 22.457s
Max Verstappen: 22.305s
Lando Norris: 20.945s
Ranking the top 10 drivers of the ground-effect era with a unique stat for each included.
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Top 10 drivers of F1's ground-effect regulations
Formula 1 officially concluded the ground-effect era at the close of the 2025 season, marking the end of regulations introduced in 2022. The rules changed the trajectory of several careers on the grid...
thescore.com
January 13, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Ranking the top 10 drivers of the ground-effect era with a unique stat for each included.
thescore.com/formula1/new...
thescore.com/formula1/new...
The chances of Charles Leclerc suffering a DNF, DNS or DSQ is almost the same as his chances of converting pole to victory 🤯
Pole to win rate: 18.52% (5/27)
DNF/DNS/DSQ rate: 15.61% (27/173)
That might be the most diabolical stat you read all winter break.
Pole to win rate: 18.52% (5/27)
DNF/DNS/DSQ rate: 15.61% (27/173)
That might be the most diabolical stat you read all winter break.
January 13, 2026 at 1:27 PM
The chances of Charles Leclerc suffering a DNF, DNS or DSQ is almost the same as his chances of converting pole to victory 🤯
Pole to win rate: 18.52% (5/27)
DNF/DNS/DSQ rate: 15.61% (27/173)
That might be the most diabolical stat you read all winter break.
Pole to win rate: 18.52% (5/27)
DNF/DNS/DSQ rate: 15.61% (27/173)
That might be the most diabolical stat you read all winter break.
Time since last drivers' championship victory 🏆
McLaren: 37 days
Red Bull: 416 days
Mercedes: 1885 days
Ferrari: 6659 days
Williams: 10306 days
McLaren: 37 days
Red Bull: 416 days
Mercedes: 1885 days
Ferrari: 6659 days
Williams: 10306 days
January 13, 2026 at 12:29 PM
Time since last drivers' championship victory 🏆
McLaren: 37 days
Red Bull: 416 days
Mercedes: 1885 days
Ferrari: 6659 days
Williams: 10306 days
McLaren: 37 days
Red Bull: 416 days
Mercedes: 1885 days
Ferrari: 6659 days
Williams: 10306 days
McLaren's first 10 poles in the turbo-hybrid era
1) Lando Norris (2021)
2) Lando Norris (2024)
3) Lando Norris (2024)
4) Lando Norris (2024)
5) Lando Norris (2024)
6) Lando Norris (2024)
7) Lando Norris (2024)
8) Lando Norris (2024)
9) Lando Norris (2024)
10) Lando Norris (2025)
1) Lando Norris (2021)
2) Lando Norris (2024)
3) Lando Norris (2024)
4) Lando Norris (2024)
5) Lando Norris (2024)
6) Lando Norris (2024)
7) Lando Norris (2024)
8) Lando Norris (2024)
9) Lando Norris (2024)
10) Lando Norris (2025)
January 12, 2026 at 4:38 PM
McLaren's first 10 poles in the turbo-hybrid era
1) Lando Norris (2021)
2) Lando Norris (2024)
3) Lando Norris (2024)
4) Lando Norris (2024)
5) Lando Norris (2024)
6) Lando Norris (2024)
7) Lando Norris (2024)
8) Lando Norris (2024)
9) Lando Norris (2024)
10) Lando Norris (2025)
1) Lando Norris (2021)
2) Lando Norris (2024)
3) Lando Norris (2024)
4) Lando Norris (2024)
5) Lando Norris (2024)
6) Lando Norris (2024)
7) Lando Norris (2024)
8) Lando Norris (2024)
9) Lando Norris (2024)
10) Lando Norris (2025)
Williams will be revealing its 2026 car on February 3rd.
The last car that was revealed on February 3rd was the RB19, which claimed the constructors + drivers' title and won 21/22 races 👀
The last car that was revealed on February 3rd was the RB19, which claimed the constructors + drivers' title and won 21/22 races 👀
January 12, 2026 at 2:35 PM
Williams will be revealing its 2026 car on February 3rd.
The last car that was revealed on February 3rd was the RB19, which claimed the constructors + drivers' title and won 21/22 races 👀
The last car that was revealed on February 3rd was the RB19, which claimed the constructors + drivers' title and won 21/22 races 👀
Lewis Hamilton is tied with Lewis Hamilton and Lewis Hamilton for most front rows starts at a single circuit in F1 history 🤯
Lewis Hamilton - 11 at Silverstone
Lewis Hamilton - 11 at Abu Dhabi
Lewis Hamilton - 11 at Hungary
Lewis Hamilton - 11 at Silverstone
Lewis Hamilton - 11 at Abu Dhabi
Lewis Hamilton - 11 at Hungary
January 12, 2026 at 11:47 AM
Lewis Hamilton is tied with Lewis Hamilton and Lewis Hamilton for most front rows starts at a single circuit in F1 history 🤯
Lewis Hamilton - 11 at Silverstone
Lewis Hamilton - 11 at Abu Dhabi
Lewis Hamilton - 11 at Hungary
Lewis Hamilton - 11 at Silverstone
Lewis Hamilton - 11 at Abu Dhabi
Lewis Hamilton - 11 at Hungary
The only drivers with active pole streaks of 5 consecutive seasons or more:
• Max Verstappen - 7 (2019-2025)
• Charles Leclerc - 5 (2021-2025)
List ends here.
• Max Verstappen - 7 (2019-2025)
• Charles Leclerc - 5 (2021-2025)
List ends here.
January 12, 2026 at 11:46 AM
The only drivers with active pole streaks of 5 consecutive seasons or more:
• Max Verstappen - 7 (2019-2025)
• Charles Leclerc - 5 (2021-2025)
List ends here.
• Max Verstappen - 7 (2019-2025)
• Charles Leclerc - 5 (2021-2025)
List ends here.
Sebastian Vettel's race results in 2017:
1st, 2nd, 1st, 2nd, 2nd, 1st, 4th, 4th, 2nd, 7th, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, DNF, 4th, DNF, 2nd, 4th, 1st, 3rd.
Vettel had the best average finishing position (2.56) that season but didn't win the championship, a feat that hasn't happened since.
1st, 2nd, 1st, 2nd, 2nd, 1st, 4th, 4th, 2nd, 7th, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, DNF, 4th, DNF, 2nd, 4th, 1st, 3rd.
Vettel had the best average finishing position (2.56) that season but didn't win the championship, a feat that hasn't happened since.
January 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Sebastian Vettel's race results in 2017:
1st, 2nd, 1st, 2nd, 2nd, 1st, 4th, 4th, 2nd, 7th, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, DNF, 4th, DNF, 2nd, 4th, 1st, 3rd.
Vettel had the best average finishing position (2.56) that season but didn't win the championship, a feat that hasn't happened since.
1st, 2nd, 1st, 2nd, 2nd, 1st, 4th, 4th, 2nd, 7th, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, DNF, 4th, DNF, 2nd, 4th, 1st, 3rd.
Vettel had the best average finishing position (2.56) that season but didn't win the championship, a feat that hasn't happened since.
Most Q3 appearances during the ground-effect regs (92 GPs) 🔥
Max Verstappen - 88
Charles Leclerc - 85
George Russell - 83
Lando Norris - 79
Carlos Sainz - 72
Lewis Hamilton - 71
Fernando Alonso - 67
Oscar Piastri - 62 (out of 70 GPs)
Max Verstappen - 88
Charles Leclerc - 85
George Russell - 83
Lando Norris - 79
Carlos Sainz - 72
Lewis Hamilton - 71
Fernando Alonso - 67
Oscar Piastri - 62 (out of 70 GPs)
January 11, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Most Q3 appearances during the ground-effect regs (92 GPs) 🔥
Max Verstappen - 88
Charles Leclerc - 85
George Russell - 83
Lando Norris - 79
Carlos Sainz - 72
Lewis Hamilton - 71
Fernando Alonso - 67
Oscar Piastri - 62 (out of 70 GPs)
Max Verstappen - 88
Charles Leclerc - 85
George Russell - 83
Lando Norris - 79
Carlos Sainz - 72
Lewis Hamilton - 71
Fernando Alonso - 67
Oscar Piastri - 62 (out of 70 GPs)
Lando Norris was first in 5 of 7 rain-affected competitive sessions in 2025 🌧️
Australia race - Norris
Miami sprint - Norris
Silverstone race - Norris
Spa race - Piastri
Baku quali - Verstappen
Brazil sprint - Norris
Las Vegas quali - Norris
Australia race - Norris
Miami sprint - Norris
Silverstone race - Norris
Spa race - Piastri
Baku quali - Verstappen
Brazil sprint - Norris
Las Vegas quali - Norris
January 11, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Lando Norris was first in 5 of 7 rain-affected competitive sessions in 2025 🌧️
Australia race - Norris
Miami sprint - Norris
Silverstone race - Norris
Spa race - Piastri
Baku quali - Verstappen
Brazil sprint - Norris
Las Vegas quali - Norris
Australia race - Norris
Miami sprint - Norris
Silverstone race - Norris
Spa race - Piastri
Baku quali - Verstappen
Brazil sprint - Norris
Las Vegas quali - Norris
Longest active streaks of consecutive seasons with a win
10 - Max Verstappen
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2 - George Russell, Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri
Levels above.
10 - Max Verstappen
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2 - George Russell, Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri
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January 11, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Longest active streaks of consecutive seasons with a win
10 - Max Verstappen
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2 - George Russell, Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri
Levels above.
10 - Max Verstappen
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2 - George Russell, Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri
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Charles Leclerc's underrated 2024 season:
4th, 3rd, 2nd, 4th, 4th, 3rd, 3rd, 1st, DNF, 5th, 11th, 14th, 4th, 3rd, 3rd, 1st, 2nd, 5th, 1st, 3rd, 5th, 4th, 2nd, 3rd.
21 top five finishes, most of any driver that year.
4th, 3rd, 2nd, 4th, 4th, 3rd, 3rd, 1st, DNF, 5th, 11th, 14th, 4th, 3rd, 3rd, 1st, 2nd, 5th, 1st, 3rd, 5th, 4th, 2nd, 3rd.
21 top five finishes, most of any driver that year.
January 11, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Charles Leclerc's underrated 2024 season:
4th, 3rd, 2nd, 4th, 4th, 3rd, 3rd, 1st, DNF, 5th, 11th, 14th, 4th, 3rd, 3rd, 1st, 2nd, 5th, 1st, 3rd, 5th, 4th, 2nd, 3rd.
21 top five finishes, most of any driver that year.
4th, 3rd, 2nd, 4th, 4th, 3rd, 3rd, 1st, DNF, 5th, 11th, 14th, 4th, 3rd, 3rd, 1st, 2nd, 5th, 1st, 3rd, 5th, 4th, 2nd, 3rd.
21 top five finishes, most of any driver that year.