- Max Verstappen secured his 73rd Formula 1 victory with Red Bull Racing at the Singapore Grand Prix, moving into second place all-time for most wins with a single constructor.
- Verstappen surpassed Michael Schumacher’s tally of 72 wins with Ferrari, trailing only Lewis Hamilton’s record of 84 victories achieved with Mercedes.
- The milestone reshapes the top 10 driver-team combinations in Formula 1 history, highlighting iconic partnerships across eras from Jim Clark and Lotus to Ayrton Senna and McLaren.
Max Verstappen’s recent breakthrough win on the streets of Marina Bay at the Singapore Grand Prix delivered dual milestones for the reigning four-time World Champion. Beyond checking off a venue where he had previously never stood atop the podium, the triumph marked Verstappen’s 73rd career Grand Prix victory with Red Bull Racing. The result formally broke his tie with Michael Schumacher’s historic benchmark at Ferrari, elevating the Dutch driver to second on Formula 1’s all-time list of most successful driver-team partnerships.
Verstappen’s journey with Red Bull began famously at the 2016 Spanish Grand Prix, where he won on his debut with the senior team at just 18 years old. After steadily collecting trophies against hybrid-era rivals, his dominance exploded during the thrilling 2021 championship battle against Lewis Hamilton. Sustained momentum followed, highlighted by a record-shattering 2023 campaign featuring 19 wins in 22 races, a fierce late-season surge of six wins in nine rounds during 2025, and continued triumphs in 2026. Now, only Hamilton’s longstanding partnership with Mercedes sits ahead of Verstappen in the sport’s record books.
The Elite 10: Formula 1’s Most Prolific Driver-Constructor Partnerships
Formula 1 has always been defined by the rare alchemy between generational drivers and dominant machinery. Below are the 10 most victorious combinations in grand prix history:
10. Damon Hill & Williams – 21 Wins
Following in the footsteps of his two-time World Champion father, Graham Hill, Damon Hill stepped into a race seat alongside Alain Prost at Williams in 1993. Overcoming early heartbreak, Hill secured his maiden win at the Hungarian Grand Prix before collecting successive victories in Belgium and Italy. Across four seasons, Hill established himself as Williams’ lead challenger, racking up 10 victories across 1994 and 1995 before clinching the 1996 World Championship with his 21st and final victory for the team at Suzuka.
9. Nico Rosberg & Mercedes – 23 Wins
Like Hill, Nico Rosberg chased the legacy of a championship-winning father, Keke Rosberg. Joining the resurrected Mercedes works outfit in 2010, Rosberg captured the team’s breakthrough hybrid-era victory at China in 2012, followed by a trio of wins in Monaco. When the Silver Arrows achieved complete technical supremacy from 2014 onward, Rosberg waged an intense rivalry with team mate Lewis Hamilton, culminating in a nine-win 2016 campaign. Rosberg claimed the title at the season’s conclusion, earning his 23rd Mercedes victory at Suzuka before abruptly retiring.
8. Jim Clark & Lotus – 25 Wins
The legendary partnership between Jim Clark and Colin Chapman defined an era. Driving exclusively for Lotus throughout his entire grand prix career from 1960 until his tragic death at Hockenheim in 1968, the Scottish icon paired sublime control with Chapman’s fast but fragile designs. Clark captured championships in 1963 (winning seven out of 10 rounds) and 1965, securing at least one grand prix victory in seven separate seasons alongside the 1965 Indianapolis 500. His 25th and final victory came at the 1968 season opener in South Africa.
7. Nigel Mansell & Williams – 28 Wins
Spread over three distinct chapters, Nigel Mansell’s union with Williams remains the most successful in the Grove team’s storied history. The aggressive Briton secured his first win at Brands Hatch in 1985 and was an immediate contender, missing out on titles in 1986 and 1987 due to late misfortune. After a brief detour at Ferrari, Mansell returned in 1991, dominating the 1992 championship with nine victories behind the wheel of the active-suspension FW14B. Following Ayrton Senna’s death, Mansell returned for select rounds in 1994, capturing his 28th Williams win in Adelaide.
6. Alain Prost & McLaren – 30 Wins
While Alain Prost debuted with McLaren in 1980, his golden era came after rejoining the squad in 1984. Missing out on the title by half a point to Niki Lauda despite seven wins, Prost answered with consecutive titles in 1985 and 1986. “The Professor” added a third McLaren crown in 1989 amidst an explosive intra-team duel with Ayrton Senna, scoring his 30th and final McLaren win at the Italian Grand Prix before departing for Ferrari and later concluding his career with Williams.
5. Ayrton Senna & McLaren – 35 Wins
Ayrton Senna claimed all three of his World Championships and 35 of his 41 career victories with McLaren between 1988 and 1993. Arriving from Lotus, Senna claimed eight victories in 1988 to win his maiden crown. Despite intense friction with Prost and the rise of Williams, Senna claimed back-to-back championships in 1990 and 1991. Renowned for his six wins in Monaco and unforgettable home triumphs in Brazil, Senna’s final grand prix victory and last McLaren outing came at the 1993 Australian Grand Prix.
4. Sebastian Vettel & Red Bull – 38 Wins
Sebastian Vettel’s promotion from Scuderia Toro Rosso to the senior Red Bull squad in 2009 quickly redefined the grid. Under the technical guidance of Adrian Newey, Vettel captured Red Bull’s historic first win at a wet 2009 Chinese Grand Prix. Between 2010 and 2013, the pairing proved untouchable, stringing together four consecutive drivers’ and constructors’ world titles. Vettel accumulated 38 victories for Red Bull—the last coming at Interlagos in 2013—before moving on to Ferrari.
3. Michael Schumacher & Ferrari – 72 Wins
Arriving at Maranello in 1996 to resurrect a team that had not won a drivers’ title since 1979, Michael Schumacher established the standard for modern Formula 1 dominance. After dramatic title battles in the late 1990s, the partnership hit full stride in 2000, initiating an unprecedented streak of five consecutive drivers’ crowns. Schumacher captured 72 victories with the Scuderia, ending with his wet-weather masterclass at the 2006 Chinese Grand Prix prior to his initial retirement.
2. Max Verstappen & Red Bull – 73 Wins
Verstappen’s Singapore triumph marks his 73rd victory under the Red Bull banner, elevating him beyond Schumacher’s legendary Ferrari haul. From becoming F1’s youngest winner in 2016 to orchestrating multi-championship dominance, Verstappen has consistently matched precision with unmatched pace. With victories continuing in 2026, the four-time champion sits firmly in second place as Red Bull’s most successful driver ever.
1. Lewis Hamilton & Mercedes – 84 Wins
Lewis Hamilton’s bold decision to leave McLaren for Mercedes in 2013 yielded the most successful partnership the sport has ever witnessed. Across 12 seasons, Hamilton collected 84 Grand Prix victories and six Drivers’ Championships with the Silver Arrows. Their run spanned uncontested hybrid supremacy, a dramatic 2021 showdown, and emotional later victories, including Hamilton’s ninth British Grand Prix win and a final Mercedes triumph at Spa-Francorchamps, prior to his switch to Ferrari.
Why This Matters
Driver and constructor partnerships require immense stability, engineering excellence, and driver loyalty over prolonged regulatory cycles. Verstappen’s ascent into the second spot underscores Red Bull Racing’s continuous competitive tenure across different engine eras and aerodynamic rule changes. With Hamilton now competing in Ferrari red—where he secured a victory in Barcelona earlier this season—his Mercedes total is permanently frozen at 84. Verstappen, still at the peak of his career with Red Bull, now sits just 11 wins away from tying the all-time partnership record.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who holds the record for the most Formula 1 wins with a single team?
Lewis Hamilton holds the all-time record, having won 84 Grands Prix with Mercedes between the 2013 and 2024 seasons.
How many wins did Max Verstappen need to surpass Michael Schumacher’s Ferrari record?
Verstappen entered the Singapore Grand Prix level with Schumacher on 72 wins. His victory at the circuit was his 73rd with Red Bull, moving him into sole possession of second place on the all-time list.
Which constructor appears the most times in the top 10 partnerships list?
McLaren, Williams, and Red Bull all feature prominently. Williams (Nigel Mansell and Damon Hill), McLaren (Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost), and Red Bull (Max Verstappen and Sebastian Vettel) each claim two combinations inside the top 10.
