Get up to speed with the list of the top 10 drivers and the constructors with the most Formula 1 championships and wins in F1
Know everything about the greatest drivers and constructors in Formula 1 history with the most Championship titles. Meanwhile, Lewis Hamilton completed his 100 Formula 1 Grand Prix victory at the Sochi Autodrom to see him top this list of the most wins in F1.
Formula 1 Records: Top 10 Drivers and Constructors with the most wins and titles in F1
10. Niki Lauda
Championships: 3 (1975, 1977, 1984)
Number of wins: 25
Number of pole positions: 24
Austrian Formula 1 driver Niki Lauda became a legend of the sport by securing 3 World Championship titles. Coming from a wealthy background, Lauda managed to pave his way into Formula 1 and won his first driver’s championship in 1975.
The following year he endured a disastrous crash at the German Grand Prix which could have ended his life. However, his love for racing was never lost, and returned to the F1 grid after missing two races. He finished the season behind his arch-rival James Hunt and begins our list of the most wins in F1.
9. Jim Clark
Championships: 2 (1963, 1965)
Number of wins: 25
Number of pole positions: 33
British Formula 1 driver Jim Clark is often considered as one of the greatest drivers in F1 history. Clark secured his first driver’s championship in 1963 where he won 7 Grand Prix out of the 10 and went on to win the Championship.
Jim Clark dominated the Formula 1 grid when the car’s safety was a major concern for the drivers. However, he was able to push his car to another level and secured his final driver’s championship in 1965.
8. Jackie Stewart
Championships: 3 (1969, 1971, 1973)
Number of wins: 27
Number of pole positions: 17
Scottish Formula 1 driver Jackie Stewart began his F1 career in 1965 and finished third in the driver’s championship in his rookie season. Meanwhile, he secured his first championship in 1969 outperforming all the great drivers on the grid.
Jackie Stewart is an influential figure in the Formula 1 paddock who has worked tirelessly to make Formula 1 a safe sport. Therefore, he is responsible for the current safety standards which have made the life of the drivers easy.
7. Nigel Mansell
Championships: 1 (1992)
Number of wins: 31
Number of pole positions: 32
British Formula 1 driver Nigel Mansell began his F1 career in 1980 and came close to winning the driver’s championship multiple times. Meanwhile, Mansell displayed his determination in the US Grand Prix where his gearbox failed at the final lap of the race. He jumped out of the car and pushed his car before passing out on the circuit under a bright sun.
6. Fernando Alonso
Championships: 2 (2005, 2006)
Number of wins: 32
Number of pole positions: 22
Fernando Alonso is one of the oldest drivers on the grid with experience of more than 20 years. Meanwhile, he also became the youngest driver to secure a Formula 1 Championship in 2005 ending the dominance of Ferrari and Michael Schumacher.
The following year, Alonso won his last driver’s championship before joining McLaren and partnering with Lewis Hamilton. He has since not been able to win the Championship but his experience on the grid has helped Renault and McLaren.
5. Ayrton Senna
Championships: (1988, 1990, 1991)
Number of wins: 41
Number of pole positions: 65
Ayrton Senna was one of the greatest ever to get behind the wheels of a Formula 1 car. He is the role model of the current generation of F1 drivers who look up to him and respect the legendary Brazilian driver.
Therefore, he secured his first Formula 1 Championship in 1988 outperforming McLaren teammate Alain Prost. Senna won two successive Formula 1 Championships in 1990 and 1991 where he dominated the grid and intimidated the other drivers because of his loud personality.
Senna tragically lost his life at the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix colliding with the concrete wall. His front and rear suspension broke down and hit him on the head causing serious injuries to the skull and brain.
4. Alain Prost
Championships: 4 (1985, 1986, 1989, 1993)
Number of wins: 51
Number of pole positions: 33
French Formula 1 driver Alain Prost is a legend of the sport and won 4 World Championships during his career. He was also part of a furious rivalry against Ayrton Senna which has provided the fans with some nail-biting final day Championships. He has also contributed to the advancement of safety laws for the betterment of drivers.
3. Sebastian Vettel
Championships: 4 (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013)
Number of wins: 53
Number of pole positions: 57
Formula 1 driver Sebastian Vettel cruised through the earlier stages of his motorsports career and became the youngest ever Grand Prix winner at the age of 21. Meanwhile, he guided Red Bull to 4 consecutive Championship titles from 2010 before the hybrid era. In 2015, Vettel joined Ferrari and had several close seasons with Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton who was far more superior.
2. Michael Schumacher
Championships: 7 (1994, 1995, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004)
Number of wins: 91
Number of pole positions: 68
Michael Schumacher was the benchmark of a legend in Formula 1 history by winning 7 Formula 1 Championships and 91 F1 Grand Prix’s. Meanwhile, he was also embroiled in few controversies on the track which questioned the character of the German. However, nobody can deny the fact that Schumacher was the reason behind the development of Ferrari and their dominance was evident on the grid.
1. Lewis Hamilton
Championships: 7 (2008, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020)
Number of wins: 100
Number of pole positions: 101
British Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton began his F1 career in 2007 and came close to winning the title in his rookie season. The following year he won his first Formula 1 Championship with McLaren before moving to Mercedes.
In 2014, Formula 1 stepped into the turbo-hybrid era which Mercedes mastered, and since their dominance has begun. Hamilton has won 4 consecutive titles and is on the verge of making it 5 and becoming the only driver to win 8 championship titles.
However, his fairytale story was interrupted by Nico Roseberg who clinched the 2016 Championship on the final day of the season.
F1 Most Wins: Top 10 Constructor’s championships with most titles
| NUMBER | CONSTRUCTOR | CHAMPIONSHIP |
| 1. | Ferrari | 16 |
| 2. | Williams | 9 |
| 3. | McLaren | 8 |
| 4. | Mercedes | 7 |
| 5. | Lotus | 7 |
| 6. | Red Bull | 4 |
| 7. | Cooper | 2 |
| 8. | Brabham | 2 |
| 9. | Renault | 2 |
| 10. | Benetton | 1 |