Max Verstappen Sets Record for Most Dominant Season in Formula One History

Verstappen claims 17th win of the season, breaks record with 85% win percentage, and sets new records for podiums, points scored, and laps led.

Max Verstappen has rewritten Formula One's record book with his 17th win of 2023, surpassing the previous season win percentage record of 75% set by Alberto Ascari in 1952.
Despite having two more races to go in Las Vegas and Abu Dhabi, Verstappen’s current win percentage stands at an impressive 85%, assuring him of finishing the season well above the previous record.
Verstappen has secured a record 19 podiums for the season, scored a maximum of 524 points, and led a record 922 laps, showcasing unparalleled dominance.
The gap between Verstappen and his teammate Sergio Perez, who is second in the standings, is a staggering 266 points, dwarfing the previous record margin of 155 points set by Sebastian Vettel in 2013.
Verstappen's record-breaking season includes more wins (11) from pole position than any other driver in a single season. His team, Red Bull, matched Mercedes' 2016 record with their 19th win of the season and broke the same season's record of most laps led (1,055).