George Russell vs Max Verstappen
George Russell vs Max Verstappen: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare George Russell and Max Verstappen?
Russell and Verstappen have been rivals for points and podiums throughout their careers, with Verstappen often emerging on top. They have also been involved in several high-profile incidents, including a collision at the 2020 Belgian Grand Prix.
George Russell
Key numbers
- Races startedover 100
- Points scoredmultiple
- Podiums1
- Fastest lapsmultiple
Top honours
- Podium finish1
- Points finishmultiple
- Fastest lapmultiple
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Max Verstappen
Visit Max Verstappen hubKey numbers
- Wins71
- Podiums128
- Pole positions48
- Fastest laps37
- Career points3487.5
Top honours
- Formula One World Drivers' Championship2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
- Masters of F32014
- Most wins in a season19
- Most consecutive pole positions8
- Most consecutive wins10