With his French GP victory, the Dutch driver tied the legendary Jackie Stewart and achieved his 27th career victory
Reigning world champion Max Verstappen took his seventh win of the 2022 Formula 1 season last Sunday (24) at the French Grand Prix in Paul Ricard. By crossing the finish line at Le Castellet in first place, the Red Bull Dutchman reached the number of 27 career victories - tying with the legendary Jackie Stewart andIn crossing the finish line in Le Castellet in first place, the Red Bull Dutchman reached a career-high of 27 victories, tying him with the legendary Jackie Stewart and moving into eighth place in the list of greatest winners in the history of the world's top motor racing category.
The 24-year-old had already broken into the top-10 of the select group earlier in the year when he won his 25th career victory in Azerbaijan. The ranking includes three drivers still active: Fernando Alonso (6th, with 32), Sebastian Vettel (3rd, with 53) and Lewis Hamilton (1st, with 103).
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Verstappen's victory in France also symbolized Red Bull's 83rd triumph in Formula 1. In the overall rankings, the Taurinos have slipped further away from Lotus, who have 81, remaining in the top-five. Ferrari (242), McLaren (183), Mercedes (124) and Williams (114) round out the list.
The next opportunity for the young Dutchman to continue climbing the list of Formula 1's biggest winners will be at the Hungarian Grand Prix next weekend.GRANDE PRÊMIO follows all the action of the 13th round of the seasonLIVE and in REAL TIME.