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Put two drivers side by side across titles, wins, podiums, poles and rate metrics — plus the seasons and teams where their histories overlap.

Comparing Lewis Hamilton with Michael Schumacher.

Key statistics

Highlighted cells mark the higher value. Rate metrics use championship race starts.

Statistical comparison between Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher
MetricLewis HamiltonMichael Schumacher
Championships77
Race wins106 (higher)91
Podiums207 (higher)155
Pole positions104 (higher)68
Race starts391 (higher)308
Career pointsPoints systems changed repeatedly, so totals favour modern eras.5,106.5 (higher)1,566
Win rate27.1%29.5% (higher)
Podium rate52.9% (higher)50.3%
GOAT scoreEra-adjusted GridXTrax ranking score.280.8 (higher)278.8
Seasons active2022 (higher)
First season20071991
Final season20262012

Historical overlap

They shared 3 seasons of the World Championship (2010–2012).

Shared-season totals
Shared-season totalLewis HamiltonMichael Schumacher
Shared seasons33
Wins in those seasons100
Podiums221
Poles90
Starts5858
Season-by-season comparison
SeasonLewis Hamilton (W/P/Pole)Michael Schumacher (W/P/Pole)Teams
20103/9/10/0/0McLaren vs Mercedes
20113/6/10/0/0McLaren vs Mercedes
20124/7/70/1/0McLaren vs Mercedes

Shared teams

  • Mercedes

    Lewis Hamilton: 2013–2024 · Michael Schumacher: 2010–2012

  • Ferrari

    Lewis Hamilton: 2025–2026 · Michael Schumacher: 1996–2006

Full career records: Lewis Hamilton driver record · Michael Schumacher driver record

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