Lewis Hamilton is now one of the best drivers of all time.
The 32-year-old has won his fourth world title, eclipsing Sir Jackie Stewart's record to become Britain's most successful Formula 1 driver ever.
Hamilton has his idol Ayrton Senna's speed - but Michael Schumacher continues to dominate the statistics.
The German has more titles (seven) and more wins (91) than Hamilton, but how long before the Briton catches up?
If Hamilton wants to leave the sport with the most world titles of all time, he's going to have to stick around for at least another four seasons.
He is currently three behind Schumacher's all-time record but time is very much on his side. Schumacher was the same age - 32- as Hamilton when he won his fourth title and went on to win it again in the next three seasons.
Hamilton's former team-mate, Jenson Button, believes his compatriot will at the very least equal Schumacher's record.
"When you look at the facts and the stats, he's out-qualified Michael but in terms of world championships he's got a little way to go," Button told BBC Sport.
"Michael is still the greatest when you look at the outright results but if Lewis stays in the sport and if Mercedes stay as competitive, you could see him getting close to winning seven world championships - but only time will tell."
Hamilton is a driver who you get the sense won't be fully satisfied until his name is at the top of all notable record charts in Formula 1.
Schumacher's seven world titles will be his main ambition but he will also be keen to take the German's record of most wins.
Schumacher is currently way out in front on 91 but Hamilton is creeping closer...
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