Verstappen set to surpass Hamilton with this extraordinary statistic
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There is a good chance that Max Verstappen will pass Lewis Hamilton at the next Miami Grand Prix with this remarkable statistic. The two Formula 1 drivers' win percentages are currently almost equal, but that won't last long if Verstappen wins in Miami.
Verstappen edging ahead of Hamilton
When Verstappen debuted in the 2015 F1 season, Hamilton had won 22.3 per cent of all races he had started. He reached a personal best of 36.3 per cent. Since then, the Mercedes driver's win percentage has plummeted. He did not manage to win a race since the end of 2021, while Verstappen broke the record for most wins two consecutive years.
Hamilton's victory rate has fallen to 30.56 per cent, while Verstappen's stands at 30.53 per cent. A win at the Miami GP will put him ahead. Even if the Dutchman does not win there, the chances of him overtaking Hamilton at some point in the season remain significantly high.
Red Bull Racing continues to dominate, while Mercedes have yet to achieve a podium finish in 2024. Hamilton finished ninth on Sunday for the third time in four races. During the China GP, in which he started 18th, he still complained about the W15. "This car is so slow," the Briton announced over the team radio. Next year, he hopes to turn the tide with a switch to Ferrari.