Every World Champion in F1 history

Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher hold the record for the most Formula 1 World Championships in history, with both drivers winning seven world titles each.

Determining the most successful Formula 1 team can vary depending on the criteria used. Factors such as longevity, total wins, and the specific era being considered all play a role. For instance, while Scuderia Ferrari holds the record for the most Constructors' Championships, other teams like McLaren and Williams have also had periods of dominance in F1 history. Therefore, it's essential to consider various metrics when assessing the success of F1 teams.

No F1 driver was ever as dominant in a season as Max Verstappen in 2023. He won nineteen out of twenty-three Grand Prix races, which is a win percentage of 86.36% in 2024. Looking at the win percentage, Michael Schumacher comes second with a win percentage of 72.2%. Regarding the number of wins in a season, Sebastian Vettel and Michael Schumacher both come second with thirteen wins.

There have been 33 drivers who have won the Formula 1 World Drivers' Championship since its inception in 1950. These drivers have achieved the world title through their exceptional performance over the course of a Formula 1 season.

The Formula 1 team with the most World Constructors' Championships is Ferrari. The Italian team has won a total of 16 Constructors' Championships in Formula 1.

Max Verstappen has the most wins in a single year in F1. In 2023, he won an exceptional 19 times out of the 22 Grand Prix races that season. This is the highest number of wins in a single year in F1.

An American driver has never won the Formula 1 World Championship. While there have been American drivers in Formula 1 and some have achieved success, none have clinched the championship title. Notable American drivers in F1 history include Mario Andretti, Phil Hill, and Dan Gurney, among others, but none of them won the championship.