Key Highlights:
- Max Verstappen claimed his first career victory at the Marina Bay Street Circuit on his 10th attempt, sweeping the Singapore race weekend with wins in both the Sprint and the Grand Prix.
- The triumph marks the 27th unique Formula 1 circuit where Verstappen has won, placing him second all-time behind Lewis Hamilton, who has won at 31 different tracks.
- Verstappen has achieved all 73 of his career Grand Prix victories with Red Bull, boasting five wins apiece at the Red Bull Ring, the Autodromo Hermanos RodrĂguez, and Yas Marina Circuit.
Max Verstappen Conquers Marina Bay to Expand Winning Legacy
Max Verstappen conquered his long-standing bogey track at the weekend, securing a dominant maiden Grand Prix victory at the Marina Bay Street Circuit under the lights in Singapore. Competing in Formula 1âs original night race, the four-time World Champion delivered a flawless weekend for Red Bull, coupling his Grand Prix triumph with a victory in the Sprint race. Prior to the event, Verstappen held the unwanted record of having nine starts at the venue without reaching the top step of the podium, despite previously earning four front-row starts and four podium finishes. He erased that drought the moment he led into Turn 1 ahead of Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, controlling the race to secure an emphatic win.
The breakthrough in Singapore extends Verstappenâs career tally to 73 Grand Prix victoriesâevery single one achieved with Red Bull. More significantly, Marina Bay becomes the 27th unique circuit where the Dutchman has stood atop the podium. This milestone leaves him second in the all-time Formula 1 record books for victories across different venues, trailing only seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton, who has triumphed at 31 separate tracks.
Verstappen’s Fortress Venues: Five-Win Circuits
Verstappen’s immense statistical footprint across the sport is anchored by three signature circuits where he has notched five career victories:
- The Red Bull Ring (Austria): Long serving as Verstappenâs de facto home track before Zandvoort joined the calendar, Spielberg witnessed his victories in 2018, 2019, two consecutive pandemic-era rounds in 2021, and 2023. He boasts 5 wins and 5 poles in Austria.
- Autodromo Hermanos RodrĂguez (Mexico City): Benefiting from high-altitude aerodynamics, Verstappen claimed wins in 2017 and 2018 despite Red Bull lacking the fastest overall machinery, before executing subsequent victories in 2021, 2022, and 2023. He holds 5 wins and 1 pole position at the circuit.
- Yas Marina Circuit (Abu Dhabi): A dominant closer to the racing calendar, Verstappen converted four consecutive pole positions into victories between 2020 and 2023, while adding another pole-to-win display last season. He totals 5 wins and 5 poles here.
Dominance Across Historic and Street Circuits
Beyond his five-win tracks, Verstappen has assembled formidable records across a diverse collection of four- and three-win venues. He has claimed four victories apiece at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya (including his history-making debut triumph at age 18), the Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas, the high-speed curves of Suzuka in Japan, and the classic Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari at Imola, where he holds an 80% winning strike rate across five visits.
Three-time victories have arrived at high-challenge layouts including Interlagos in Brazilâhighlighted by a storming charge from 17th on the grid in 2024âalongside the Lusail International Circuit in Qatar, Montreal’s Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve, the historic low-drag temple of Monza, Belgium’s Ardennes forest at Spa-Francorchamps, and his home circuit at Zandvoort.
Rounding out his tally, Verstappen has accumulated two victories apiece at Jeddah, Sepang (including the 2017 Malaysian Grand Prix and his 2026 victory when the track stepped in for Bahrain), Las Vegas, Baku, the Hungaroring, Miami, Monaco, the Bahrain International Circuit, Silverstone, and Circuit Paul Ricard. Single wins were notched at Albert Park, Shanghai, Hockenheim, and now, Marina Bay.
Why This Matters
Verstappenâs breakthrough at Marina Bay removes the last persistent outlier on his resume, proving his capability on tight, high-downforce street circuits that have historically posed mechanical and aerodynamic setup challenges for Red Bull. Sitting at 27 unique circuit victories, the Dutchman continues to chase Lewis Hamilton’s record of 31.
Looking ahead to 2027, the calendar features three specific venues where Verstappen has previously raced but has yet to claim victory: the Algarve International Circuit in Portimao (Portugal), Istanbul Park (Turkey), and the newly introduced Madring in Spain, where he finished second behind Kimi Antonelli in 2026. Securing wins at these circuits would bring him within touching distance of Hamilton’s all-time benchmark.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many different F1 tracks has Max Verstappen won at?
Following his triumph at the Marina Bay Street Circuit, Max Verstappen has won at 27 different Formula 1 circuits throughout his career.
Who holds the record for Formula 1 wins at the most unique circuits?
Lewis Hamilton holds the all-time Formula 1 record, having won at 31 different circuits. Verstappen sits second on the list with 27 venues.
Which circuits have been Verstappenâs most successful?
Verstappen’s most successful venues are the Red Bull Ring in Austria, the Autodromo Hermanos RodrĂguez in Mexico, and Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, having claimed five Grand Prix wins at each location.
