After 6 Years, Dynamic Duo Lewis Hamilton & Max Verstappen on the Cusp of Creating All-Time F1 Record

In this new era of Formula 1, with fresh rules and regulations, it is a completely new picture on top of the grid. The Mercedes, which has asserted dominance for so many years, finds itself in uncharted waters in 2022. As a consequence, Lewis Hamilton is not a title favorite for the first time since 2013.

Since the Bahrain GP, it has been a year full of adversity for the Brackley outfit. Despite a podium in the season opener for Hamilton, the ambitions for a record-breaking 8th world title looked far-fetched. Nonetheless, the F1 superstar raises the bar each season and is in contention for another record in 2022 by sharing the podium with his 2021 rival.

The motorsport world will talk about the season which marked the origins of the Max Verstappen-Lewis Hamilton rivalry for a long time. Before this, it was the 2016 season when we witnessed a season full of drama and clashes. That year, it was the Nico Rosberg– Lewis Hamilton rivalry that turned each head in the paddock.

The 2016 Mercedes duo delivered a 1-2 finish 31 times as teammates. These drivers set the perfect precedent for peak performance by sharing the top two steps of the podium. However, six years later, this record is under threat with Verstappen set to replace Rosberg’s name.

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After the French GP, Hamilton and Verstappen have closed the gap on this record. The Dutchman grabbed the top step of the podium, while the Brit settled for P2. As a result, the 2021 championship protagonists have now shared a 1-2 finish for the thirtieth time in Formula 1.

Can Lewis Hamilton break Max Verstappen’s 2022 record?

The Red Bull is in a league of its own this season. The RB18 is a beast with unmatched straight-line performance that helps the team score massive points each race weekend. Max Verstappen has not made a single mistake to let go of this opportunity and has seized his moment once again this season.

The reigning world champion has 7 wins this season and is the favorite to win the 2022 title as well. Nevertheless, one doesn’t win the championship by just having the fastest car. Consistency in results is a huge factor in determining a driver’s success, and Verstappen has raised the benchmark for that.

Talking about consistency, fans cannot miss out on the seven-time world champion. For many years, the Briton has been at the top because of his consistency in elite machinery. Even though in 2022, he does not have a competitive race car; he is reaping the rewards of his consistency.

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The 24-year-old holds the longest active streak of finishing in the points in 2022, with the last 9 races finished in the top 10. The 37-year-old follows him closely in second place with the last 8 races finished in the points.

With 10 races to go, both of them are in great form. Verstappen is the championship leader, while Hamilton, with four consecutive podiums, sits at P6. Will the duo equal and break the Hamilton-Rosberg record?