F1's greatest: drivers and teams with the most championships
In the esteemed realm of Formula One racing, where precision and speed crown kings, the battle for the World Drivers' Championship and the World Constructors' Championship has etched names in the annals of motorsports history. With the conclusion of each adrenaline-fueled season comes the coronation of the world's top driver and the preeminent team standing atop the competition.
Standing shoulder-to-shoulder in the pantheon of Formula One greats, Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher are enshrined with a record seven F1 world drivers' titles each, a testament to their relentless pursuit of perfection and their dominance behind the wheel.
Lewis Hamilton catapulted himself into the league of legends with titles in 2008, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020, showcasing a masterful blend of skill and consistency. Schumacher's own reign of supremacy spanned two decades with his crowning achievements in 1994, 1995, and a five-year streak from 2000 to 2004, marking an era of sheer dominance by the German maestro.
The Italian stalwart, Ferrari, with its prancing horse insignia, commands the constructors' landscape, amassing a staggering 16 world constructors' championships. From their ascension in 1961 to their latest triumph in 2008, Ferrari has been a tour de force in the world of constructors, fueled by an unwavering dedication to automotive excellence.
The vaunted list of champions in both drivers' and constructors' contests features names that have become synonymous with Formula One mastery:
Drivers with multiple F1 World Championships:
Lewis Hamilton: 7 (2008, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020)
Michael Schumacher: 7 (1994, 1995, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004)
Juan Manuel Fangio: 5 (1951, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957)
Alain Prost: 4 (1985, 1986, 1989, 1993)
Sebastian Vettel: 4 (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013)
Max Verstappen: 4 (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)
Jack Brabham: 3 (1959, 1960, 1966)
Niki Lauda: 3 (1975, 1977, 1984)
Nelson Piquet: 3 (1981, 1983, 1987)
Ayrton Senna: 3 (1988, 1990, 1991)
Constructors with multiple titles:
Ferrari: 16 (1961, 1964, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1979, 1982, 1983, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2008)
Williams: 9 (1980, 1981, 1986, 1987, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997)
McLaren: 8 (1974, 1984, 1985, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1998)
Mercedes: 8 (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021)
Lotus: 7 (1963, 1965, 1968, 1970, 1972, 1973, 1978)
Red Bull Racing: 7 (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2022, 2023, 2024)
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