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The World Championship of Drivers has been held since 1950.Driver records listed here include all rounds which formed part of the World Championship since 1950: this includes the Indianapolis 500 from 1950–1960 (although it was not run to Formula One rules), and the 1952 and 1953 World Championship Grands Prix (which were run to Formula Two rules).
The most recent driver to make their Formula One debut is Jack Doohan, who debuted at the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. [ 18 ] This list includes all drivers who have entered a World Championship race, including participants of the Indianapolis 500 between 1950 and 1960 when it was part of the World Championship (although not being run according ...
As of the 2024 season, out of the 777 drivers who have started a Formula One Grand Prix, [16] the 75 titles awarded have been won by a total of 34 different drivers. [8] [9] The first Formula One World Drivers' Champion was Giuseppe Farina in the 1950 championship and the current title holder is Max Verstappen in the 2024 season.
O'Ward is a McLaren reserve F1 driver in 2024. IndyCar drivers Marcus Armstrong and Christian Lundgaard have raced in F2, one level down from F1. IndyCar vs. F1 salary
The highest-paid driver in 2021 is Lewis Hamilton, who received $55 million in salary from Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 – a record for any driver. [225] The very top Formula One drivers get paid more than IndyCar or NASCAR drivers; however, the earnings immediately fall off after the top three F1 drivers, and the majority of NASCAR racers will ...
He has earned eight top-10 finishes this season, lies 11th in the drivers’ standings, and will have the responsibility of lead driver next year. The 28-year-old looks ready. Esteban Ocon – C
The 25-year-old, who is yet to score a point this season, was a member of the Ferrari Driver Academy from 2014-2018 before moving to Alpine’s junior programme and the Scuderia are one of the ...
Most pit stops by a driver in a single race: 7: Alain Prost (1993 European Grand Prix) Lance Stroll, Liam Lawson, and George Russell (2023 Dutch Grand Prix) Most pit stops by a winning driver in a single race: 6 [l] Jenson Button (2011 Canadian Grand Prix) Max Verstappen (2023 Dutch Grand Prix) [34] [35] Most (driving) penalties in one race: 5