Daniel Valente 🏎️
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The Driver With The Most Top 5 Finishes In Each Season Of The Ground-Effect Regs 👏
2025: Oscar Piastri (21)
2024: Charles Leclerc (21)
2023: Max Verstappen (22)
2022: George Russell (19)
4 different drivers. 4 different teams. That's incredible.
2025: Oscar Piastri (21)
2024: Charles Leclerc (21)
2023: Max Verstappen (22)
2022: George Russell (19)
4 different drivers. 4 different teams. That's incredible.
January 16, 2026 at 7:58 PM
The Driver With The Most Top 5 Finishes In Each Season Of The Ground-Effect Regs 👏
2025: Oscar Piastri (21)
2024: Charles Leclerc (21)
2023: Max Verstappen (22)
2022: George Russell (19)
4 different drivers. 4 different teams. That's incredible.
2025: Oscar Piastri (21)
2024: Charles Leclerc (21)
2023: Max Verstappen (22)
2022: George Russell (19)
4 different drivers. 4 different teams. That's incredible.
Red Bull Sauber Ford’s C14 car from 1995 vs. Red Bull’s RB22 in 2026 🤩
Now that’s how you pay homage to your roots.
Now that’s how you pay homage to your roots.
January 16, 2026 at 7:57 PM
Red Bull Sauber Ford’s C14 car from 1995 vs. Red Bull’s RB22 in 2026 🤩
Now that’s how you pay homage to your roots.
Now that’s how you pay homage to your roots.
Most Wins For Red Bull (Win Rate) 🏆
Max Verstappen - 71 (33.81%)
Sebastian Vettel - 38 (33.63%)
Mark Webber - 9 (6.98%)
Daniel Ricciardo - 7 (7.00%)
Sergio Perez - 5 (5.56%)
Max Verstappen - 71 (33.81%)
Sebastian Vettel - 38 (33.63%)
Mark Webber - 9 (6.98%)
Daniel Ricciardo - 7 (7.00%)
Sergio Perez - 5 (5.56%)
January 16, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Most Wins For Red Bull (Win Rate) 🏆
Max Verstappen - 71 (33.81%)
Sebastian Vettel - 38 (33.63%)
Mark Webber - 9 (6.98%)
Daniel Ricciardo - 7 (7.00%)
Sergio Perez - 5 (5.56%)
Max Verstappen - 71 (33.81%)
Sebastian Vettel - 38 (33.63%)
Mark Webber - 9 (6.98%)
Daniel Ricciardo - 7 (7.00%)
Sergio Perez - 5 (5.56%)
Red Bull returning to a glossy livery in the year 2026 🤔
Your move, Ferrari.
Your move, Ferrari.
January 16, 2026 at 12:24 PM
Red Bull returning to a glossy livery in the year 2026 🤔
Your move, Ferrari.
Your move, Ferrari.
🚨 We are only Pierre Gasly days away from Barcelona testing.
10 more days!
10 more days!
January 16, 2026 at 12:23 PM
🚨 We are only Pierre Gasly days away from Barcelona testing.
10 more days!
10 more days!
Happy 16/1 day to all those that celebrate 🥳
Ferrari's next drivers' champion will be the 16th in team history by the way 👀
Ferrari's next drivers' champion will be the 16th in team history by the way 👀
January 16, 2026 at 12:22 PM
Happy 16/1 day to all those that celebrate 🥳
Ferrari's next drivers' champion will be the 16th in team history by the way 👀
Ferrari's next drivers' champion will be the 16th in team history by the way 👀
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
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)
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• 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.