Verstappen’s Record at 28 Compared to Hamilton and Schumacher Speaks Volumes

Max Verstappen's record at 28 years old has been compared to Formula 1 greats Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher.

Back in 2015, Verstappen became the youngest driver to start an F1 race, lining up for Toro Rosso alongside teammate Carlos Sainz at the age of just 17 years and 166 days.

A year later, Verstappen became F1's youngest ever race winner after taking victory at the Spanish Grand Prix for Red Bull.

From there, the Dutchman never looked back, as he is now a four-time world champion and currently has an outside chance of winning his fifth title this year.

Now at the age of 28, Verstappen is firmly in the conversation to become the GOAT of F1, alongside the likes of Hamilton and Schumacher.

So, how does Verstappen's career at 28 compare to Hamilton and Schumacher?

To start with, Verstappen stands out in terms of world titles won as he has won four already. At the same age, Hamilton only had one while Schumacher had two.

Moving on to race wins, as per Stats F1, when all three drivers were 28 years old, Hamilton only had 22 wins to his name, Schumacher had 27, and Verstappen's current total stands at 67.

Max Verstappen won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix this month. Image: Getty

Verstappen also comes out on top in terms of podium scored at the age of 28, having already secured 120 top-three finishes.

Before turning 29, Hamilton had 54 podium finishes, with Schumacher on the same amount.

Overall, Verstappen has more titles, race wins, and podiums when all three drivers were 28 years old.

However, it has to be said that the comparison is not truly reflective due to the era differences in car, season length and competition.

For example, Hamilton's dominance came between 2014 and 2020, where he won six titles.

Meanwhile, Schumacher dominated from 2000 to 2004, winning five consecutive world championships.

Looking ahead, Verstappen still has work to do to be catch up to the likes of Hamilton and Schumacher, but he is for sure moving in the right direction.

F1 will return this weekend with the Singapore Grand Prix, which will take place around the Marina Bay Street Circuit.