Dutch GP sets new records as Alonso, Verstappen rewrite F1's history books

The 2023 Dutch Grand Prix was a special one for many reasons. Not only were Formula 1's history and record books rewritten, but there were also many firsts - not just for the race, but for the Aston Martin team.

We revisit some of the stats and facts coming out of the Netherlands.

- Though the Dutch Grand Prix has been a fixture on the F1 calendar since 1952 - albeit on and off and returning in 2021 for the first time since 1985 - it was the first time in the race's history that the red flag was deployed.

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- With his win, Max Verstappen has tied Sebastian Vettel's 2013 record of winning nine consecutive races. Both drivers achieved this by racing for Red Bull.

- Between the 2003 San Marino and 2004 Japanese Grands Prix, Michael Schumacher set the record for winning 12 consecutive races starting from pole position. Verstappen tied this record around the Zandvoort Circuit on Sunday.

- It was Verstappen's 11th win of the season, surpassing his 2021 tally (10) and matching Lewis Hamilton's highest win tally in any season.

- Vettel holds the outright record for the most laps led in a single season (739) but Verstappen is closing in. The Dutchman led 628 laps in 2023, surpassing his '22 figure (616).

- Verstappen is yet to be beaten around Zandvoort, having won every edition since the race's 2021 return.

- Appearing on the Dutch GP podium with a P2 finish, Fernando Alonso now holds the record for the longest interval between the first and last F1 career podiums, breaking Schumacher's record. Between Malaysia 2003 and the Netherlands 2023, the interval now stands at 7 399 days!

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