How Senna, Schumacher & Hamilton compare on iconic tracks?
Formula 1 history will always be defined by certain names, whether they were drivers, team principals or car designers, there will always be names that elevate over the rest. Ayrton Senna, Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton are three names that could define the three greatest drivers ever, though debates regarding that list will never end.
In a hypothetical race between these legendary names in equal cars, which one would you bet on? In their prime, these three amazing champions proved to be untouchable and we can only imagine what the result would be if the three competed against each other. If you're looking for certain bets on other sports, TVG greyhound racing can be a tool to test your luck.
In this article, we will compare these three legends' records at five of the most iconic F1 tracks in history.
Wins, podiums and Pole Positions will be the main aspects of the analysis.
Interlagos comparison
At the Autódromo José Carlos Pace, São Paulo, Schumacher leads the way with four triumphs. The German won twice each with Benetton and Ferrari.
Senna, on his side, won at his home track twice, but as the only driver of this trio to compete in the 1980s, he took part in more Brazilian Grands Prix at Jacarepaguá than in Sao Paulo, where he participated in just five GPs.
Hamilton has competed 13 times at Brazil and has won a couple of races there for Mercedes. Beyond his results there, fifth place in 2008 meant he sealed his first World Drivers' Championship at the track.
Monaco comparison
Senna is the undisputed King of the Monaco Grand Prix, having won the race six times, including five consecutive triumphs from 1989 to 1993. His 1984 performance, achieving second place with a Toleman, was memorable.
Schumacher is tied with Graham Hill in second place for most victories at Monaco, with five.
Hamilton has won three times at the venue, with his 2008 win as his best around the track.
Silverstone comparison
Hamilton leads the all-time table of victories at Silverstone with seven wins in his home race. Surprisingly, Senna won only once at Silverstone, in a wet 1988 race. On the other hand, Schumacher won three times at the venue with Ferrari (1998, 2002 and 2004).
Spa-Francorchamps comparison
At the legendary Spa-Francorchamps, Schumacher leads the all-time ranking with six victories, including his first-ever GP win in 1992. In 2004, the German sealed his seventh title with P2 at Spa, where he made his F1 debut in 1991 with Jordan.
Senna won five times at the venue and is one of two drivers (Jim Clark) in history to win four consecutive races in Belgium.
Hamilton now has four victories in the iconic race track in the Ardennes Forest, being one of five drivers (all World Champions) to win at least four races at Spa.
Monza comparison
In the Temple of Speed, these three have taken multiple victories, with the German legend winning the GP five times for Ferrari and Hamilton five for McLaren and Mercedes. Senna, on his side, took two victories for McLaren in 1990 and 1992.
The records of each driver at the most iconic circuits are certainly impressive and what was expected out of these unique competitors.
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Schumacher it is!
Schumacher had team mates who pulled over to let him win, very hollow victories indeed and I won't go into the cheating we witnessed on a regular basis. I make between Senna and Hamilton but difficult to separate them.
Senna and Hamilton both had team mates who would race against them.That say enough about the case.I would go for Hamilton.
When Hamilton was at Mclaren he won 1 Championship, he was a good Driver in Formula 1, so he is to be respected. Senna won competing against Alaine Prost and the rest of that great era of Champions. Schumacker was pulling away from Senna at the peak of his career, Senna even asked Frank Williams to protest races because he couldn't believe Schumacher (a young Lion in F1) was that good. I don't mean to offend anyone but Hamilton just is not in their Class in my opinion.
Hamilton had to compete against drivers like Alonso ,Vettel, Verstappen,Rosberg.Hamilton compared to other drivers has mostly played it fair.
When Hamilton competed against Alonso and Vettle and others like Jenson Button who also won a Championship, how many Championships did he win while at Mclaren? (Mclaren then a Quality 1st rate Team) How many races did he win? There was Parity then with Ferrari, Red Bull, Mclaren and others. Hamilton is a good Driver but he didn't stand out, just an observation.
Mclaren were a first rate team in the 1980s and late 1990s.By Hamiltons time it was not so .This man is just more clean than the other two.This clear for all to see.
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