Max Verstappen and Carlos Sainz are two of the most prominent drivers in modern Formula 1, showcasing speed, consistency, and tactical brilliance. This head-to-head stats comparison breaks down their qualifying performances, race results, points totals, and key career milestones to see how they compare in Formula 1.
| Career Statistic | Max Verstappen | Carlos Sainz |
|---|---|---|
| Total Career Points | 3,466.5 | 1,340.5 |
| Wins | 71 | 4 |
| Podiums | 127 | 29 |
| Total Grand Prix | 237 | 236 |
| Avg Points per GP | 14.63 | 5.68 |
| Avg Position | 3.39 | 7.53 |
| Avg Wins per GP | 0.300 | 0.017 |
| Avg Podiums per GP | 0.536 | 0.123 |
| Best GP Position | P1 | P1 |
| Best Season Position | P1 | P5 |
| Total Seasons | 12 | 12 |
| First Season | 2015 | 2015 |
| Latest Season | 2026 | 2026 |
| World Championships | 4 🏆 | 0 |
| DNF/DNS Count | 34 (14.3%) | 45 (19.1%) |
| Highest Win Streak (Career) | 10 races | 1 races |
| Highest Win Streak (Season) | 10 (2023) | 1 (2022) |
| Highest Podium Streak (Career) | 15 races | 3 races |
| Highest Podium Streak (Season) | 14 (2023) | 3 (2024) |
| Highest Points Streak (Career) | 43 races | 18 races |
| Highest Points Streak (Season) | 22 (2023) | 18 (2023) |
Max Verstappen
Red Bull
Carlos Sainz
Williams
2025 Season Summary
Points Progression - 2025 Season
Career Points Progression (All Races)
🏁 Championship Performance: Max Verstappen vs Carlos Sainz
Season-by-season comparison of championship positions, points, and wins
📊 Championship Position Timeline
📋 Detailed Season Statistics
| Season | Max Verstappen | Carlos Sainz | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Position | Points | Wins | Position | Points | Wins | |
| 2015 | P12 | 49.0 | 0 | P15 | 18.0 | 0 |
| 2016 | P5 | 204.0 | 1 | P12 | 46.0 | 0 |
| 2017 | P6 | 168.0 | 2 | P9 | 54.0 | 0 |
| 2018 | P4 | 249.0 | 2 | P10 | 53.0 | 0 |
| 2019 | P3 | 278.0 | 3 | P6 | 96.0 | 0 |
| 2020 | P3 | 214.0 | 2 | P7 | 105.0 | 0 |
| 2021 | P1 | 395.5 | 10 | P5 | 164.5 | 0 |
| 2022 | P1 | 454.0 | 15 | P5 | 246.0 | 1 |
| 2023 | P1 | 575.0 | 19 | P7 | 200.0 | 1 |
| 2024 | P1 | 437.0 | 9 | P5 | 290.0 | 2 |
| 2025 | P2 | 421.0 | 8 | P9 | 64.0 | 0 |
| 2026 | P7 | 22.0 | 0 | P13 | 4.0 | 0 |
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🏁 Driver Pole Position Comparison
🏆 Career Pole Position Statistics
📅 Year-by-Year Comparison
| Year | Max Verstappen | Carlos Sainz | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poles | Wins | Podiums | Conv% | Poles | Wins | Podiums | Conv% | |
| 2019 | 2 ⭐ | 1 | 2 | 100.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 2020 | 1 ⭐ | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 2021 | 10 ⭐ | 7 | 8 | 80.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 2022 | 7 ⭐ | 6 | 7 | 100.0% | 2 | 0 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 2023 | 12 ⭐ | 12 | 12 | 100.0% | 2 | 1 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 8 ⭐ | 5 | 6 | 75.0% | 1 | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 8 ⭐ | 5 | 6 | 75.0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| TOTAL | 48 | 37 | 42 | 87.5% | 5 | 2 | 4 | 80.0% |
📊 Head-to-Head Pole Summary
⚡ Fastest Laps Comparison - All Time
Max Verstappen
Red Bull
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Williams
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F1 Stats Last Updated: May 3, 2026 | All statistics, lap times, and driver comparisons on this page reflect the most current data available from the official F1 sources. And updated till the last race which happened in 3 May 2026