Best Formula 1 Drivers of All Time
Who are the greatest formula 1 drivers of all time? Explore the leading formula 1 drivers in Sport Ranking’s historical formula 1 ranking, based on results from world championships across different eras.
Greatest Formula 1 Drivers
Formula 1 Drivers
| # | Athlete | Country | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lewis Hamilton | Great Britain | 322 |
| 2 | Michael Schumacher | Germany | 284 |
| 3 | Alain Prost | France | 216 |
| 4 | Sebastian Vettel | Germany | 205 |
| 5 | Fernando Alonso | Spain | 190 |
| 6 | Kimi Räikkönen | Finland | 181 |
| 7 | Max Verstappen | Netherlands | 178 |
| 8 | Ayrton Senna | Brazil | 164 |
| 9 | Juan Manuel Fangio | Argentina | 161 |
| 10 | Nelson Piquet | Brazil | 157 |
How the All-Time Ranking Works
The ranking is based on the final Formula 1 World Championship standings from 1950 onwards. The Drivers’ ranking uses a points scale corresponding to the current Grand Prix scoring system, rewarding not only World Championship titles but also consistent finishes among the leading drivers of each season. This creates separate historical rankings for drivers, constructors, and engine manufacturers based on their overall championship performance in each season.
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