During the race, Max Verstappen became the youngest ever driver to lead (at least one) lap of a Formula One Grand Prix, taking the record from Sebastian Vettel whose previous record was 20 years, 89 days set at the 2007 Japanese Grand Prix.
During the race, Max Verstappen became the youngest ever driver to lead (at least one) lap of a Formula One Grand Prix, at age 18 years, 228 days. Taking the record from Sebastian Vettel whose previous record was 20 years, 89 days set at the 2007 Japanese Grand Prix.