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Lewis Hamilton holds the record for the most race wins in Formula One history, with 105 wins to date. Michael Schumacher, the previous record holder, is second with 91 wins, and Max Verstappen is third with 63 victories. [6] [7] Hamilton also holds the distinction of having the longest time between his first win and his last.
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.
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 [m] Jenson Button (2011 Canadian Grand Prix) Max Verstappen (2023 Dutch Grand Prix) [34] [35] Most (driving) penalties in one race: 5
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 to Formula One rules or sanctioned by the FIA). [19] Drivers with 4 or more World Championships
Drivers are considered to be entered into a race if they attempt to compete in at least one official practice session with the intent of participating in the race. These drivers are noted on the entry list for that race. A driver is considered to have started a race if they line up on the grid or at the pit lane exit for the start of the race.
The results of each race are combined to determine two annual World Championships, one for drivers and one for constructors. Ferrari hold the record for the most Grand Prix victories, having won 248 times. McLaren are second with 189 wins, and Mercedes are third with 129 wins. [3]
In Formula One, each car is numbered. Since the inaugural Formula One World Championship in 1950, several numbering systems have been used. This list covers the numbers used by drivers since the start of the 2014 Formula One season, when drivers have been allowed to choose a number that they would carry throughout their career. [1]
Formula One, abbreviated to F1, is the highest class of open-wheeled auto racing series administered by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), motorsport's world governing body. [1] The "formula" in the name alludes to a series of rules set by the FIA to which all participants and vehicles are required to conform.