List of Formula One World Drivers’ Champions

List of Formula One World Drivers' Champions

Formula One is the highest class of open-wheeled auto racing defined by the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile. The F1 World Championship season consists of a series of races, known as Grands Prix, held usually on purpose-built circuits. The World Drivers’ Championship is presented by the FIA to the most successful F1 driver over the course of the season.

About List of Formula One World Drivers’ Champions in brief

Summary List of Formula One World Drivers' ChampionsFormula One is the highest class of open-wheeled auto racing defined by the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile. The F1 World Championship season consists of a series of races, known as Grands Prix, held usually on purpose-built circuits, and in a few cases on closed city streets. The World Drivers’ Championship is presented by the FIA to the most successful F1 driver over the course of the season through a points system based on individual Grand Prix results.

Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher hold the record for the most World. Drivers’ Championships, both having won the title on seven occasions. Juan Manuel Fangio is third with five titles. The title has been won by drivers from the United Kingdom 20 times between 10 drivers, more than any other nation. The Scuderia Ferrari team have the highest number of drivers’ titles per squad with 15 between 9 competitors, followed by McLaren with 12 titles between 7 drivers.