Which driver holds the record for most career podiums?

Lewis Hamilton holds the Formula One record for the most career podium finishes.

A podium finish means placing first, second or third in a Grand Prix. Hamilton’s record has been built across a career spanning McLaren and Mercedes, with his first podium arriving on his debut at the 2007 Australian Grand Prix. He finished third in that race and immediately became a championship contender.

Hamilton moved past Michael Schumacher’s previous record of 155 podiums at the 2020 Eifel Grand Prix at the Nürburgring. His total includes victories as well as second- and third-place finishes, so the record is different from the records for most wins or most championships.

The statistic is also distinct from podium percentage. Drivers such as Juan Manuel Fangio and Alberto Ascari achieved higher podium rates in smaller careers, while Hamilton’s record reflects extraordinary longevity and sustained competitiveness. Other notable Hamilton podium records include the most podiums at Silverstone and the most podiums with a single constructor.