Lewis Hamilton’s dominance in Formula 1 is no secret. The Briton is the most experienced driver on the grid and holds the most titles among those competing in the 2025 season. However, the start of his campaign has been far from ideal. Despite the setbacks, Hamilton showed glimpses of his prowess by winning the Sprint race in Shanghai.
Lewis Hamilton’s outings in the Australian and Chinese Grands Prix didn’t go as planned — finishing 10th in Melbourne and suffering disqualification in China due to a rear skid block violation. But if there’s one thing Hamilton is known for, it’s his ability to bounce back.
As the F1 circus moves to Japan, all eyes will once again be on the seven-time world champion as he prepares to take on the iconic Suzuka Circuit—a track where he has historically thrived. Suzuka has been one of Hamilton’s strongest circuits, with five victories to his name (2007, 2014, 2015, 2017, and 2018). That tally makes him the second-most successful driver at this venue, trailing only the legendary Michael Schumacher, who holds the record with six wins (1995, 1997, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004).
The 2025 Japanese Grand Prix, scheduled from April 4-6, presents Hamilton with the perfect opportunity to claim his first win of the season. A victory here would not only reaffirm his dominance at Suzuka but also see him equal Michael Schumacher’s record for the most wins at the circuit.
Notably, Schumacher secured five of his six Suzuka triumphs while driving for Ferrari. Hamilton, who is yet to win with the Scuderia after making a sensational switch from Mercedes in February 2024, now has a chance to follow in Schumacher’s footsteps.
Beyond individual race records, Hamilton remains focused on his ultimate goal—securing a record-breaking eighth world championship, a feat that would cement his legacy as one of the greatest drivers in F1 history.
JAPANESE GRAND PRIX WINS (ALL-TIME LEADERS:
Michael Schumacher – 6 (1995, 1997, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004)
Lewis Hamilton – 5 (2007, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018)
Sebastian Vettel – 4 (2009, 2010, 2012, 2013)
Max Verstappen – 3 (2022, 2023, 2024)
Yoshikazu Sunako – 2 (1966, 1969)
Motoharu Kurosawa – 2 (1969, 1973)
Gerhard Berger – 2 (1987, 1991)
Ayrton Senna – 2 (1988, 1993)
