F1 World Champions by Year | Full Historical Overview (2024)

F1 began in 1950 and since then many legendary drivers and teams have dazzled audiences around the world. From Juan Manuel Fangio to Alberto Ascari, Ayrton Senna to Michael Schumacher, Lewis Hamilton to Max Verstappen, F1 has crowned many champions over the years.

We've compiled a list of every F1 Drivers' and Constructors' World Champion through the decades. Explore all the F1 world champions by year below.

A list of all F1 world title winners

The first World Championship of Formula One occurred in 1950, where Giuseppe Farina won the first F1 world title ever. A lot of legendary drivers have made it onto the F1 world champion driver list, such as Alain Prost, Ayrton Senna, Michael Schumacher, and many more. Currently, both Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher hold the record for the most F1 world titles ever, with an outstanding total of seven championships each.

In total, there are currently 34 different F1 world title winners, with only three drivers having won five or more world championships, namely:

• Juan Manuel Fangio
• Lewis Hamilton
• Michael Schumacher

The Youngest F1 World Title Winner

Currently, Sebastian Vettel is the youngest world champion in F1 history. He won his first F1 world title in 2010 at the age of 23 years and 134 days with the team Red Bull. The German driver is known as one of the most successful drivers in Formula One history and won from 2010 until 2013 with the same team. Vettel finished his last season in F1 at Aston Martin, retiring at the age of 36 at the end of the 2022 season.

To view all F1 world title winners, watch the overviews below.

Who won the most championships in F1 history?

Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher hold the record for the most Formula 1 World Championships in history, with both drivers winning seven world titles each.

What is the most succesful F1 team ever?

Determining the most successful Formula 1 team can vary depending on the criteria used. Factors such as longevity, total wins, and the specific era being considered all play a role. For instance, while Scuderia Ferrari holds the record for the most Constructors' Championships, other teams like McLaren and Williams have also had periods of dominance in F1 history. Therefore, it's essential to consider various metrics when assessing the success of F1 teams.

Who has the most wins in a single F1 season

No F1 driver was ever as dominant in a season as Max Verstappen in 2023. He won nineteen out of twenty-three Grand Prix races, which is a win percentage of 86.36% in 2024. Looking at the win percentage, Michael Schumacher comes second with a win percentage of 72.2%. Regarding the number of wins in a season, Sebastian Vettel and Michael Schumacher both come second with thirteen wins.

How many drivers are world champion?

There have been 33 drivers who have won the Formula 1 World Drivers' Championship since its inception in 1950. These drivers have achieved the world title through their exceptional performance over the course of a Formula 1 season.

Which Formula 1 team has won the most championships?

The Formula 1 team with the most World Constructors' Championships is Ferrari. The Italian team has won a total of 16 Constructors' Championships in Formula 1.

Who has the most wins in 1 year F1?

Max Verstappen has the most wins in a single year in F1. In 2023, he won an exceptional 19 times out of the 22 Grand Prix races that season. This is the highest number of wins in a single year in F1.

Has an American ever won the F1 world championship?

An American driver has never won the Formula 1 World Championship. While there have been American drivers in Formula 1 and some have achieved success, none have clinched the championship title. Notable American drivers in F1 history include Mario Andretti, Phil Hill, and Dan Gurney, among others, but none of them won the championship.