Every World Champion in F1 history

F1 began in 1950 and since then many legendary drivers and teams have dazzled audiences around the world. From Juan Manuel Fangio to Alberto Ascari, Ayrton Senna to Michael Schumacher, Lewis Hamilton to Max Verstappen, F1 has crowned many champions over the years.

We've compiled a list of every F1 Drivers' and Constructors' World Champion through the decades. Explore all the F1 world champions by year below.

A list of all F1 world title winners

The first World Championship of Formula One occurred in 1950, where Giuseppe Farina won the first F1 world title ever. A lot of legendary drivers have made it onto the F1 world champion driver list, such as Alain Prost, Ayrton Senna, Michael Schumacher, and many more. Currently, both Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher hold the record for the most F1 world titles ever, with an outstanding total of seven championships each.

In total, there are currently 34 different F1 world title winners, with only three drivers having won five or more world championships, namely:

Juan Manuel Fangio
Lewis Hamilton
Michael Schumacher

The Youngest F1 World Title Winner

Currently, Sebastian Vettel is the youngest world champion in F1 history. He won his first F1 world title in 2010 at the age of 23 years and 134 days with the team Red Bull. The German driver is known as one of the most successful drivers in Formula One history and won from 2010 until 2013 with the same team. Vettel finished his last season in F1 at Aston Martin, retiring at the age of 36 at the end of the 2022 season.

To view all F1 world title winners, watch the overviews below.

Year	Driver
1950	Giuseppe Farina (ITA)
1951	Juan Manuel Fangio (ARG)
1952	Alberto Ascari (ITA)
1953	Alberto Ascari (ITA)
1954	Juan Manuel Fangio (ARG)
1955	Juan Manuel Fangio (ARG)
1956	Juan Manuel Fangio (ARG)
1957	Juan Manuel Fangio (ARG)
1958	Mike Hawthorn (GBR)
1959	Jack Brabham (AUS)
1960	Jack Brabham (AUS)
1961	Phil Hill (USA)
1962	Graham Hill (GBR)
1963	Jim Clark (GBR)
1964	John Surtees (GBR)
1965	Jim Clark (GBR)
1966	Jack Brabham (AUS)
1967	Denis Hulme (NZL)
1968	Graham Hill (GBR)
1969	Jackie Stewart (GBR)
1970	Jochen Rindt (AUT)
1971	Jackie Stewart (GBR)
1972	Emerson Fittipaldi (BRA)
1973	Jackie Stewart (GBR)
1974	Emerson Fittipaldi (BRA)
1975	Niki Lauda (AUT)
1976	James Hunt (GBR)
1977	Niki Lauda (AUT)
1978	Mario Andretti (USA)
1979	Jody Scheckter (RSA)
1980	Alan Jones (AUS)
1981	Nelson Piquet (BRA)
1982	Keke Rosberg (FIN)
1983	Nelson Piquet (BRA)
1984	Niki Lauda (AUT)
1985	Alain Prost (FRA)
1986	Alain Prost (FRA)
1987	Nelson Piquet (BRA)
1988	Ayrton Senna (BRA)
1989	Alain Prost (FRA)
1990	Ayrton Senna (BRA)
1991	Ayrton Senna (BRA)
1992	Nigel Mansell (GBR)
1993	Alain Prost (FRA)
1994	Michael Schumacher (GER)
1995	Michael Schumacher (GER)
1996	Damon Hill (GBR)
1997	Jacques Villeneuve (CAN)
1998	Mika Häkkinen (FIN)
1999	Mika Häkkinen (FIN)
2000	Michael Schumacher (GER)
2001	Michael Schumacher (GER)
2002	Michael Schumacher (GER)
2003	Michael Schumacher (GER)
2004	Michael Schumacher (GER)
2005	Fernando Alonso (SPA)
2006	Fernando Alonso (SPA)
2007	Kimi Räikkönen (FIN)
2008	Lewis Hamilton GBR)
2009	Jenson Button GBR)
2010	Sebastian Vettel (GER)
2011	Sebastian Vettel (GER)
2012	Sebastian Vettel (GER)
2013	Sebastian Vettel (GER)
2014	Lewis Hamilton (GBR)
2015	Lewis Hamilton (GBR)
2016	Nico Rosberg (GER)
2017	Lewis Hamilton (GBR)
2018	Lewis Hamilton (GBR)
2019	Lewis Hamilton (GBR)
2020	Lewis Hamilton (GBR)
2021	Max Verstappen (NED)
2022	Max Verstappen (NED)
2023	Max Verstappen (NED)

Year	Constructor
1958	Vanwall
1959	Cooper
1960	Cooper
1961	Ferrari
1962	BRM
1963	Lotus
1964	Ferrari
1965	Lotus
1966	Brabham
1967	Brabham
1968	Lotus
1969	Matra
1970	Lotus
1971	Tyrrell
1972	Lotus
1973	Lotus
1974	McLaren
1975	Ferrari
1976	Ferrari
1977	Ferrari
1978	Lotus
1979	Ferrari
1980	Williams
1981	Williams
1982	Ferrari
1983	Ferrari
1984	McLaren
1985	McLaren
1986	Williams
1987	Williams
1988	McLaren
1989	McLaren
1990	McLaren
1991	McLaren
1992	Williams
1993	Williams
1994	Williams
1995	Benetton
1996	Williams
1997	Williams
1998	McLaren
1999	Ferrari
2000	Ferrari
2001	Ferrari
2002	Ferrari
2003	Ferrari
2004	Ferrari
2005	Renault
2006	Renault
2007	Ferrari
2008	Ferrari
2009	Brawn GP
2010	Red Bull Racing
2011	Red Bull Racing
2012	Red Bull Racing
2013	Red Bull Racing
2014	Mercedes
2015	Mercedes
2016	Mercedes
2017	Mercedes
2018	Mercedes
2019	Mercedes
2020	Mercedes
2021	Mercedes
2022	Red Bull Racing
2023	Red Bull Racing

Who won the most championships 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.

What is the most succesful F1 team ever?

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.

Who has the most wins in a single F1 season

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.

How many drivers are world champion?

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.

Which Formula 1 team has won the most championships?

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.

Who has the most wins in 1 year F1?

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.

Has an American ever won the F1 world championship?

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.

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Drivers Teams

#	Driver	Points
1	Max Verstappen Red Bull	393
2	Lando Norris McLaren	331
3	Charles Leclerc Ferrari	307
4	Oscar Piastri McLaren	262
5	Carlos Sainz Ferrari	244
6	George Russell Mercedes	192

#	Team	Points
1	McLaren Norris & Piastri	593
2	Ferrari Sainz & Leclerc	557
3	Red Bull Verstappen & Pérez	544
4	Mercedes Hamilton & Russell	382
5	Aston Martin Alonso & Stroll	86
6	Alpine Gasly & Ocon	49