Get up to speed with the list of top 10 drivers and manufacturers with the most Championships titles wins in IndyCar history.
Know everything about the greatest drivers and manufacturers in IndyCar history with the most number of titles. Meanwhile, Alex Palou secured his first NTT IndyCar Series victory at Barber Motorsports Park and 1 pole position.
IndyCar Records list of all time: Top 10 drivers and manufacturers with the most championships
10. Michael Andretti
Championships: 1 (1991)
Number of wins: 42
Number of Indianapolis 500: 0
Semi-retired American IndyCar racer and team owner Michael Andretti was the Championship runner-up on 5 occasions. However, he was not able to win the Indianapolis 500 which is the only honor he has missed out on.
9. Al Unser Jr
Championships: 2 (1990, 1994)
Number of wins: 34
Number of Indianapolis 500: 2
Former American IndyCar racer Al Unser Jr followed the footsteps of his father and began his IndyCar career in 1983. Meanwhile, he finished behind his father on multiple occasions who was his most fierce competition. Al Unser Jr won his first IndyCar Series Championship in 1990 and had to wait for 3 years before claiming his final Championship in 1994.
8. Bobby Unser
Championships: 2 (1968, 1974)
Number of wins: 35
Number of Indianapolis 500: 2
Former American IndyCar racer Bobby Unser was the older brother of Al Unser Sr and began his career 5 years earlier. However, Al later surpassed him and went on to become an IndyCar legend, whereas, Bobby secured two Championship titles and two Indianapolis 500.
7. Rick Mears
Championships: 3 (1979, 1981, 1982)
Number of wins: 29
Number of Indianapolis 500: 4
Former American IndyCar driver Rick Mears is the legend of the sport and is the record holder of the most pole positions in the Indianapolis 500. Meanwhile, he also secured two consecutive IndyCar Championship titles in 1981 and 1982.
6. Al Unser Sr
Championships: 3 (1970, 1983, 1985)
Number of wins: 39
Number of Indianapolis 500: 4
Al Unser Sr is the most successful driver out of the Unser family because of his sheer confidence on the track. Meanwhile, he is one of the four people who have won the Indianapolis 500 on 4 occasions. He secured his first title in 1970 and the other two titles in 1983 and 1985.
5. Sebastien Bourdais
Championships: 4 (2004-2007)
Number of wins: 37
Number of Indianapolis 500: 0
French Professional IndyCar driver Sebastian Bourdais won 4 consecutive IndyCar Series Championship titles from 2004 to 2007. However, the Frenchman was not able to win the Indianapolis 500 and his best finish is 7th.
4. Scott Dixon
Championships: 4 (2003, 2008, 2013, 2015)
Number of wins: 44
Number of Indianapolis 500: 1
Scott Dixon is the most successful IndyCar driver from the small country of New Zealand who won his first Championship title in 2003. However, he was only able to win the Indianapolis 500 in 1 occasion and that too was a close encounter.
3. Dario Franchitti
Championships: 4 (2007, 2009, 2010, 2011)
Number of wins: 31
Number of Indianapolis 500: 3
British driver Dario Franchitti is the most influential British driver in the IndyCar Series. Meanwhile, he secured his first Championship title in 2007 and the other 3 consecutive titles followed in 2009 and dominated the next 3 years.
2. Mario Andretti
Championships: 4 (1965, 1966, 1969, 1984)
Number of wins: 52
Number of Indianapolis 500: 1
Former Italian IndyCar driver Mario Andretti became a 4 time IndyCar Champion and moved to Formula 1 in 1978. Meanwhile, he also manage to win the great American races Daytona 500 and Indianapolis 500 in 1967 and 1969.
1. AJ Foyt
Championships: 7 (1960, 1961, 1963, 1964, 1967, 1975, 1979).
Number of wins: 67
Number of Indianapolis 500: 4
AJ Foyt set the standards very high by securing 7 IndyCar Championship titles and is one of the 4 people who have won the Indianapolis 500 on 4 occasions. Foyt dominated the earlier years of the sport by a very big margin and was an undisputed legend.
IndyCar Top 10: Manufacturers and teams with the Championships titles
| NUMBER | MANUFACTURER | CHAMPIONSHIP |
| 1. | Chevrolet | 15 |
| 2. | Honda | 10 |
| 3. | Cosworth | 9 |
| 4. | Oldsmobile | 5 |
| 5. | Ford | 2 |
| 6. | Mercedes Benz | 1 |
| 7. | Toyota | 1 |
| 8. | Ilmor | 1 |
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