Max Verstappen completed 78 overtakes during the 2016 F1 season, the most in a single year since the record was first recorded.
Verstappen was one of the stars of the season, winning his debut race for Red Bull in Spain after being promoted from Toro Rosso. He continued to improve as the season progressed and turned in a breathtaking performance during the wet Brazilian Grand Prix, where he charged from 14th to third in the final 12 laps.
In a lengthy stat pack released on Monday, F1 tyre supplier Pirelli confirmed Verstappen's tally is the most since 1983, the first year data is available. Verstappen achieved the feat despite an average starting position of sixth on the grid.
It is worth noting that 2016 was a record season in length, with 21 races on the calendar.
Other stand-out stats include Fernando Alonso's 41 places gained on the opening lap of races, while Sebastian Vettel was overtaken just once all season -- by Verstappen in Brazil. Lewis Hamilton claimed the most overtakes in a single race, making 18 passes during the Chinese Grand Prix after contact at Turn 1.
Aided by Verstappen, Red Bull recorded the most overtakes during the season (61 by Ricciardo and 15 by Kvyat before his demotion). Predictably, world champions Mercedes were overtaken on the fewest occasions; Rosberg four times, Hamilton three.