Fastest F1 Driver: Considering the advancement in technology and development of the modern era cars, take a look at the fastest F1 drivers of all time.
Formula 1 is the most complex and fast-paced sport in the world. With the drivers participating in these races being remarked as synonyms for speed, let’s take a look at the Top 5 fastest drive in F1 of all-time.
Fastest F1 Driver Of All Time
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Alain Prost
He was one of those drivers who brought Formula 1 into the mainframe of global sports. Alain Prost was always regarded as cool, calculating and fiercely fast. Having participated in 202 races in his career, Prost held the record for most Grand Prix victories from 1987 until 2001. He teamed up with Ferrari, McLaren and Renault, Prost till date has the fourth-most number of fastest laps, 41.
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Kimi Raikkonen
He is one of the five drivers to have taken more than 100 podium places in his acreer. Having won the World Championship with Scuderia Ferrari in 2007, Kimi Raikkonen came 2nd in 2003 and 2005. Whereas he finished 3rd in 2008, 20212 and 2018. This clearly signifies the raw pace the Finn driver has in him that have made him still survive in the Formula 1.
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Ayrton Senna
There is perhaps nothing left to say about Ayrton Senna which hasn’t been said in the past. The Brazilian Superstar was determined as the driver who elevated the art of driving an F1 car to a level that was spiritual. Although his illustrious career lasted from 1984-1994, Senna was able register 19 fastest laps against his name.
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Lewis Hamilton
While it may be premature of calling him one of the best drivers the sport has ever seen, as is till date adding to his legacy by winning races and accolades. Since his debut in 2007, he has shocked the F1 fraternity with his talent, having broken numerous fastest lap record at various circuits, there is no denial about his ranking 2rd in this elite list ahead of his idol as one of the modern greats.
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Michael Schumacher
Whether or not Lewis Hamilton will be able to break his Record of 7 World Championship in 2021 remains to be seen, but his sheer pace will always make him rank above Lewis in any list related to pace or speed in F1.
Michael has recorded 77 fastest laps against his name and not only did he have half of the record in numerous circuits against his name in regards to the fastest lap time. But Schumacher made sure that even after his return in 2010, he was able to clock the fastest laps outracing the younger generation.
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