BRU429 - - FRANCORCHAMPS, BELGIUM : German Michael Schumacher steers his Ferrari car during the Belgian Formula One Grand Prix, Sunday 29 August 2004, on the race track of Spa-Francorchamps. Finnish Kimi Raikkonen won the race and Michael Schumacher got World Champion for the 7th time. BENOITxDOPPAGNE PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY x2141019x
As we gear up for this weekend’s Italian GP, let us take a look at the Constructors with most wins at this Grand Prix
The Italian Grand Prix, first held in 1921, is the fifth oldest national Grand Prix race, following the French, American, Spanish, and Russian Grands Prix. As it approaches its 93rd edition in 2023, it holds the record for the most regularly conducted Grand Prix since 2013.
Together with the British GP, the Italian Grand Prix stands out for its unbroken involvement in the Formula One World Championship Grands Prix every year since the championship’s beginning in 1950. Let us take a look at the most successful constructors’ in the illustrious history of this Grand Prix.
Ferrari holds the title for the most successful constructor at the Italian GP, having claimed victory 20 times. When it comes to the other records, Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton share the distinction of being the most accomplished drivers in the history of the Italian Grand Prix, with both securing a record-breaking five victories each. Notably, Rubens Barrichello set the official race lap record for this Grand Prix with a timing of 1:21.046, accomplished while driving a Ferrari F2004 during the 2004 Italian Grand Prix.
Red Bull continues to dominate the drivers’ championship as the action resumed following the summer break. They have had a fantastic first half and earlier recorded 1-2 finishes in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Miami, Azerbaijan and Belgium besides top of the podium finishes in nine consecutive races. Verstappen leads the standings with 339 points followed by his team-mate Sergio Perez, who occupies the second spot with 201 points. Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso lies in the third spot with 168 points – ahead of Lewis Hamilton, Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc.
In the constructors’ championship, the picture is no different. Defending champions Red Bull are miles ahead of the pack having accumulated 540 points, as we head into the second race after the summer break. Mercedes are significantly behind in second place, having earned 255 points. Aston Martin is placed third in the leaderboard with 215 points in their kitty. Ferrari are close in fourth spot with 201 points on board.
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