Max Verstappen vs Michael Schumacher: Comparing the stats at 28 years of age

Max Verstappen and Michael Schumacher are two of the most recognised names in the world of Formula 1. Verstappen is a four-time world champion, while Schumacher is a seven-time winner

Verstappen turned 28 earlier this year, and here, we'll delve deeper into how his numbers stack up against Schumacher's at the same age.

Note: Statistics presented below were collected from their days when they raced in Formula 1, in different years, under varying technical regulations, and with different point systems.

Max Verstappen vs Michael Schumacher

Schumacher, born in 1969, competed in 308 races between 1991 and 2012. Verstappen, born in 1997, is still active in the sport. He has competed in 230 races.

Michael Schumacher at the 2010 F1 Japanese Grand Prix - Practice - Source: Getty

Championships (4 vs 2)

At the age of 28, Verstappen has won four titles (2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024). Schumacher, on the other hand, had two titles at this age (1994 and 1995).

Wins (67 vs 27)

Verstappen has 67 race wins to his name, edging Schumacher in this category as well. When the German driver was 28 years old, he had 27 race wins under his belt.

Podiums (120 vs 54)

Max Verstappen had achieved 120 podiums as of September, when he turned 28. Schumacher had picked up only 54 podiums at that age.

Pole Positions (47 vs 17)

One of the best qualifiers in the world of F1, Max Verstappen had 47 pole positions to his name at the time he turned 28, compared to Schumacher's 17.

Fastest Laps (35 vs 28)

Verstappen claimed 35 fastest laps, while Schumacher wasn't far behind with 28.

Career Points (3364.5 vs 440)

Max Verstappen leaves Michael Schumacher behind by a significant margin. The Dutchman had picked up 3364.5 points, whereas the German had 440 points to his name. However, it's important to note that Schumacher raced in an era when wins fetched 10 points instead of 25.

Years in F1 (11 vs 6)

The 2025 season is Verstappen's 11th in the sport, having joined F1 in 2015. Schumacher, who joined in 1991, had raced for six years at the time he turned 28.