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Lewis Hamilton continued to add to his legendary Formula 1 career after an impressive fourth-place finish at the United States Grand Prix, achieving a historic milestone in the process. By collecting 12 points at the Circuit of the Americas, Hamilton has become the first F1 driver in history to surpass 5,000 career points, taking his total to an astonishing 5,004.5.
A historic feat for Lewis Hamilton
Hamilton’s achievement at the US GP is a testament to his extraordinary consistency and longevity in the sport. The 40-year-old Ferrari driver joins the record books not just for his race wins and championships, but now for career points accumulation—a metric that highlights sustained excellence over nearly two decades of competition.
To put the magnitude of this feat in perspective, the next closest drivers are:
Max Verstappen: 3,329.5 points
Sebastian Vettel: 3,098 points
Fernando Alonso: 2,374 points
Kimi Räikkönen: 1,873 points
Valtteri Bottas: 1,797 points
Sergio Pérez: 1,638 points
Charles Leclerc: 1,622 points
Nico Rosberg: 1,594.5 points
Lewis Hamilton’s record demonstrates not only his dominance at the front of the field but also his ability to consistently score points, race after race, across multiple seasons and technical regulations.
US GP performance
While the spotlight often shines on victories, Lewis Hamilton’s fourth-place finish in Austin showcased his ability to maximize performance even when the car isn’t at the very front. Collecting 12 crucial points in a highly competitive field, Hamilton continues to close in on Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc in the drivers’ standings.
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