Get up to speed and know everything about the top 5 greatest and fiercest rivalries of all time in F1 history
Formula 1 is the pinnacle of motorsports and it is a dream of every racecar driver to get behind the wheels of an F1 car. However, only a few get the opportunity to try their luck in one of the most toughest and competitive motorsports of all time.
Have a look at the rating of the top 5 greatest rivalries of all time on Formula 1 which entertained the fans most.
Ranking The Top 5 Greatest Rivalries In F1
5. Hunt vs Lauda
English Formula 1 driver James Hunt and Australian driver Niki Lauda were the subjects of one of the greatest rivalries in F1. They were involved in an intense battle of the Championship title for more than 6 years.
Lauda drove for Ferrari and Hunt drove for McLaren which was a faster car at that time. Regardless of their tussles on the grid, both the drivers were good friends and had mutual respect for each other. Meanwhile, both the drivers have three Championship titles.
4. Schumacher-Hakkinen
Michael Schumacher was destined to be one of the greatest drivers in Formula 1, but Mika Hakkinen was keeping the German at bay. He was not allowing Schumacher to unleash the beast everybody knew the German inherited.
After overcoming the challenge of a much faster driver Mika Hakkinen at the McLaren in 2000. Schumacher burst into the scene by winning 5 consecutive Championships with Ferrari till 2005. Both the drivers have a lot of respect for each other and were always humble towards each other.
3. Vettel vs Webber
Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber had an intense rivalry during the 5 years when they were teammates at Red Bull. However, the young German driver was on top of his game out-qualifying his teammate in every session and securing 4 consecutive World Championships.
Vettel had young blood pumping through his veins, whereas, Webber was more composed and took calculated risks. Both drivers now share a good relationship after the retirement of Mark Webber from Formula 1.
2. Hamilton vs Rosberg
British Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton and German driver Nico Rosberg were best friends in junior karting days. Their friendship turned bitter when Mercedes chose Lewis Hamilton as the partner of Nico in 2013.
They were dominant for the Silver Arrows winning 54 of 78 Grand Prix’s and humiliated their competition on the grid. It was clear that Mercedes was pushing for Lewis to become the face of the Silver Arrows. Meanwhile, Rosberg decided to take a step down in 2016 after winning his first Formula 1 Championship ahead of his teammate.
1. Senna vs Prost
Alain Prost and Ayrton Senna will go down in the history books as the best competitors in Formula 1. Both the drivers were ready to do everything in order to become the World Champion. They were teammates in McLaren for 2 years where both the drivers shared a piece of silverware.
They crashed into each other multiple times and in crucial situations where at some moment, the life of both the drivers was at risk. However, they restored their relationship before the death of Ayrton Senna in 1994.
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