IN NUMBERS: The incredible records Hamilton holds ahead of his 400th Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton is set to reach another Formula 1 milestone at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix as he prepares for his 400th Grand Prix appearance. Ahead of the occasion, F1.com looks at some of the remarkable records held by the seven-time World Champion.

The Briton has rewritten the F1 history books on numerous occasions since making his debut with McLaren at the 2007 Australian Grand Prix. Now in his 20th season, the Ferrari driver is preparing to add another marker to a career that has already featured 106 victories, 105 pole positions and seven World Championships.

Ahead of his weekend in Brazil, F1.com takes a look at some of the extraordinary records held by Lewis Hamilton…

Most World Championships (joint) – 7

When Hamilton claimed his maiden World Championship in dramatic fashion at the 2008 Brazilian Grand Prix, few could have predicted just how many more titles would follow.

After narrowly missing out on the crown during his rookie campaign in 2007, the Briton secured his first title a year later before adding another six during his hugely successful spell with Mercedes.

His seventh championship, sealed at the 2020 Turkish Grand Prix, saw Hamilton draw level with Michael Schumacher's long-standing record, making the pair the most successful drivers in F1 history in terms of titles won.

Most Grand Prix victories – 106

Hamilton first tasted victory at the 2007 Canadian Grand Prix, just six races into his Formula 1 career. Little did he know that it would be the first of more than 100 wins.

At the 2020 Portuguese Grand Prix, the Mercedes driver claimed his 92nd victory to surpass Schumacher's previous record, before becoming the first driver in F1 history to reach a century of wins at the 2021 Russian Grand Prix.

And the victories have continued into 2026, with Hamilton taking his maiden triumph for Ferrari at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix to bring his record-breaking tally to 106.

Most pole positions – 105

Hamilton's impressive one-lap pace has been evident since his rookie season, when he claimed his first pole position at the 2007 Canadian Grand Prix. A decade later, he surpassed Schumacher's record of 68 poles at the 2017 Italian Grand Prix, becoming the most successful qualifier in F1 history.

Having become the first driver to reach 100 pole positions in Spain in 2021, Hamilton extended his record even further at the 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix, edging out George Russell by just 0.009s to claim his 105th pole and his first for the Scuderia.

Most podium finishes – 209

Hamilton wasted little time making an impression in Formula 1, finishing third on his debut at the 2007 Australian Grand Prix before going on to stand on the podium at each of his first nine races. That remarkable start was just a sign of things to come, with the Briton surpassing Schumacher's record of 155 podium finishes at the 2020 Spanish Grand Prix.

More than six years later, Hamilton continues to add to his tally, with his second-place finish at the 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix marking his 209th podium appearance, more than any other driver in F1 history.

Most wins with a single constructor – 84

Hamilton's decision to leave McLaren for Mercedes ahead of the 2013 season would prove to be one of the most significant moves of his career.

Having secured his maiden victory for the Silver Arrows at the 2013 Hungarian Grand Prix, Hamilton went on to enjoy a period of extraordinary success with the team, claiming six World Championships and helping Mercedes establish themselves as a dominant force in the sport.

By the time their partnership came to an end in 2024, Hamilton had secured an incredible 84 Grand Prix victories with Mercedes, the most achieved by any driver with a single constructor.

Most victories at a single circuit – 9

There is something about Silverstone that brings out the best in Hamilton, with the British driver having enjoyed more success at his home circuit than any other racer has managed at a single venue. His first victory there came in treacherous conditions at the 2008 British Grand Prix, when he crossed the line more than a minute clear of his nearest rival.

Eight further victories followed, including an emotional triumph in 2024 that ended a winless run of more than two years and took his Silverstone tally to a record nine wins, surpassing Schumacher's eight wins at Magny-Cours.

Longest winning career – 19 years and four days

Almost two decades separated Hamilton's first Grand Prix victory in Canada in 2007 and his landmark first win for Ferrari at the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix. That triumph did more than extend his record-breaking tally of victories to 106. It also saw Hamilton claim another piece of F1 history, setting a new benchmark for the longest span between a driver's first and most recent Grand Prix wins.

At 19 years and four days, the Briton surpassed the previous record held by Kimi Raikkonen, whose first victory at the 2003 Malaysian Grand Prix and final win at the 2018 United States Grand Prix were separated by 15 years, six months and 28 days.

Longest pole position career – 19 years, four months and 22 days

And Hamilton's longevity is not just reflected in his race victories, with the seven-time World Champion also holding the record for the longest span between a driver's first and most recent pole positions.

Having first topped Qualifying at the 2007 Canadian Grand Prix, Hamilton added another pole to his tally more than 19 years later at the 2026 Mexico City Grand Prix.

The achievement extended the record to an extraordinary 19 years, four months and 22 days, putting him ahead of Kimi Raikkonen, whose first pole at the 2003 European Grand Prix and final pole at the 2018 Italian Grand Prix were separated by 15 years, two months and four days.

Most consecutive points finishes – 48

While Hamilton's victories and pole positions often steal the headlines, his remarkable consistency has also earned him a place in the history books. Starting at the 2018 British Grand Prix, the Mercedes driver embarked on an incredible run of 48 consecutive points finishes, extending all the way to the 2020 Bahrain Grand Prix.

Most consecutive seasons with a podium finish – 18

Hamilton's ability to consistently challenge at the front of the field is reflected in another remarkable record, having secured at least one Grand Prix podium in 18 consecutive Formula 1 seasons. The streak, which stretched from his rookie campaign in 2007 to his final season with Mercedes in 2024, set a new F1 benchmark and underlined the Briton's ability to compete at the front across multiple generations of cars and regulations.

Although the streak came to an end during his maiden season with Ferrari in 2025, Hamilton returned to the podium in 2026, proving that he still has plenty more to give as he approaches his 400th Grand Prix.

The sequence was interrupted when Hamilton was forced to miss the subsequent Sakhir Grand Prix after testing positive for COVID-19, but his tally remains the benchmark for consecutive points-scoring finishes in Formula 1.