Which Formula 1 drivers and teams hold the highest number of championships?
At the conclusion of each season, Formula 1 presents a world drivers’ championship and a world constructors’ championship. The drivers’ championship is awarded to the leading individual competitor, while the constructors’ championship recognizes the top-performing team.
Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher share the record for the highest number of career F1 world drivers’ titles, each having secured seven, whereas Ferrari holds the record for the most world constructors’ championships, with a total of 16.
During the 2026 season, McLaren aims to achieve its third consecutive constructors’ championship.
Below is a summary of the drivers and teams that have claimed the most F1 world championships:
Drivers
Lewis Hamilton: 7 (2008, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020)
Michael Schumacher: 7 (1994, 1995, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004)
Juan Manuel Fangio: 5 (1951, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957)
Alain Prost: 4 (1985, 1986, 1989, 1993)
Sebastian Vettel: 4 (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013)
Max Verstappen: 4 (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)
Jack Brabham: 3 (1959, 1960, 1966)
Niki Lauda: 3 (1975, 1977, 1984)
Nelson Piquet: 3 (1981, 1983, 1987)
Ayrton Senna: 3 (1988, 1990, 1991)
Constructors
Ferrari: 16 (1961, 1964, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1979, 1982, 1983, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2008)
Williams: 9 (1980, 1981, 1986, 1987, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997)
McLaren: 9 (1974, 1984, 1985, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1998, 2024, 2025)
Mercedes: 8 (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021)
Lotus: 7 (1963, 1965, 1968, 1970, 1972, 1973, 1978)
Red Bull Racing: 6 (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2022, 2023)
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