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Hamilton v Vettel: What the stats say

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Hamilton v Vettel: What the stats say

Originally written by Joas van Wingerden. This version is a translation.

Lewis Hamilton has taken a 24-point lead over Sebastian Vettel into Formula 1's summer shutdown at the top of the drivers' championship, but that does not quite tell the full story, with Ferrari having brought the fiercest challenge yet to Mercedes' dominance of the V6 Hybrid era.

So how has Hamilton opened up no only the biggest standings lead of the season, but also the widest advantage he has ever held at this stage of a campaign before?

The stats certainly back up claims that Ferrari are quicker than Mercedes in 2018 - Vettel's average qualifying position is on the front row, while Hamilton is third.

But the standings leader trumps his rival in both points per race and average race finish, showing the Silver Arrows have been able to turn it on when it matters most on a Sunday.

HAMILTON

VETTEL

POLE POSITIONS

5

5

POLE POSITIONS

RACE WINS

5

4

RACE WINS

PODIUM FINISHES

9

7

PODIUM FINISHES

FASTEST LAPS

1

1

FASTEST LAPS

LAPS COMPLETED

738

731

LAPS COMPLETED

LAPS LED

232

297

LAPS LED

AVE. QUALIFYING

3.2

2.1

AVE. QUALIFYING

AVE. FINISH

3.3

4.2

AVE. FINISH

POINTS PER RACE

17.8

15.8

POINTS PER RACE

DNFs

1

1

DNFs

Words

HAMILTON

VETTEL

POLE POSITIONS

5

5

POLE POSITIONS

RACE WINS

5

4

RACE WINS

PODIUM FINISHES

9

7

PODIUM FINISHES

FASTEST LAPS

1

1

FASTEST LAPS

LAPS COMPLETED

738

731

LAPS COMPLETED

LAPS LED

232

297

LAPS LED

AVE. QUALIFYING

3.2

2.1

AVE. QUALIFYING

AVE. FINISH

3.3

4.2

AVE. FINISH

POINTS PER RACE

17.8

15.8

POINTS PER RACE

DNFs

1

1

DNFs

Words

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