Racing Legends: Formula 1 world champions – A legacy of racing legends

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Formula 1 world champions – the drivers who have claimed the prestigious F1 title, highlighting their key achievements and lasting impact on the sport. This feature celebrates the champions who defined Formula 1 history with their victories.

Formula 1 officially kicked off in 1950, marking the beginning of an exhilarating era in motorsport history, with groundbreaking races, legendary drivers, and unforgettable moments. Here's a look at every champion since that iconic year, showcasing the evolution of the sport and the exceptional talent that has left an indelible mark on the track.

F1 officially kicked off in 1950. Here's every champion since:

Giuseppe 'Nino' Farina - 1950 (Alfa Romeo)

Juan Manual Fangio - 1951 (Alfa Romeo), 1954 (Maserati/Mercedes), 1955 (Mercedes), 1956 (Ferrari), 1957 (Maserati)

Alberto Ascari - 1952, 1953 (Ferrari)

Mike Hawthorn - 1958 (Ferrari)

Jack Brabham - 1959 (Cooper), 1960 (Cooper), 1966 (Brabham)

Phil Hill - 1961 (Ferrari)

Graham Hill - 1962 (BRM), 1968 (Lotus)

Jim Clark - 1963, 1965 (Lotus)

John Surtees - 1964 (Ferrari)

Denis Hulme - 1967 (Brabham)

Jackie Stewart - 1969 (Matra), 1971 (Tyrrell), 1973 (Tyrrell)

Jochen Rindt - 1970 (Lotus)

Emerson Fittipaldi - 1972 (Lotus), 1974 (McLaren)

Niki Lauda - 1975 (Ferrari), 1977 (Ferrari), 1984 (McLaren)

James Hunt - 1976 (McLaren)

Mario Andretti - 1978 (Lotus)

Jody Scheckter - 1979 (Ferrari)

Alan Jones - 1980 (Williams)

Nelson Piquet - 1981 (Brabham), 1983 (Brabham), 1987 (Williams)

Keke Rosberg - 1982 (Williams)

Alain Prost - 1985 (McLaren), 1986 (McLaren), 1989 (McLaren), 1993 (Williams)

Ayrton Senna - 1988, 1990, 1991 (McLaren)

Nigel Mansell - 1992 (Williams)

Michael Schumacher - 1994, 1995 (Benetton), 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 (Ferrari)

Damon Hill - 1996 (Williams)

Jacques Villeneuve - 1997 (Williams)

Mika Hakkinen - 1998, 1999 (McLaren)

Fernando Alonso - 2005, 2006 (Renault)

Kimi Raikkonen - 2007 (Ferrari)

Lewis Hamilton - 2008 (McLaren), 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 (Mercedes-AMG)

Jenson Button - 2009 (Brawn)

Sebastian Vettel - 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 (Red Bull)

Nico Rosberg - 2016 (Mercedes-AMG)

Max Verstappen - 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 (Red Bull)