THE F1 RECORD MICHAEL SCHUMACHER JUST LOST TO LEWIS HAMILTON

When you think about greatness in Formula 1, only a few names echo across generations — Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher sit firmly at the top. Both have defined eras, broken boundaries, and rewritten what dominance means in F1. And now, as history turns another page, Lewis has officially claimed a record that even Schumacher couldn’t hold forever: 16 consecutive seasons with at least one fastest lap. It’s a subtle but powerful statistic — a reflection not just of speed, but of longevity, consistency, and relentless excellence. In F1, where milliseconds separate legends from mortals, this record underscores Lewis’s enduring mastery across changing cars, rules, and generations of rivals. A Record That Defines Consistency Michael Schumacher’s record stood untouched for years. From his first full F1 season in 1992 until his initial retirement at the end of 2006, Schumacher managed to set at least one fastest lap every season — an unmatched display of dominance and adaptability throug...