Top Formula 1 drivers of all time

It doesn’t get much faster than Formula 1. Formula 1 cars are advanced vehicles with cutting-edge aerodynamics and turbocharged engines that can reach 60 mph in under two seconds.

And because of that, Formula 1 drivers are among the best drivers in the world, possessing lightning-fast reflexes, ultra-sharp focus, strategic racing prowess, and the ability to operate under constant pressure.

Formula 1 has seen its fair share of unforgettable F1 drivers since it started in 1950 – some more celebrated than others!

So why not run through them?

Below we’ve listed the top Formula 1 drivers of all time.

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Lewis Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton has won 7 championships, putting him side-by-side with Michael Schumacher as the greatest Formula 1 driver of all time. He’s currently the best in the world, known for his aggressive style.

Needless to say, Hamilton is always a favourite when it comes to the latest sports betting odds for the Grand Prix.

Hamilton began his racing career at a young age and quickly rose to make his Formula 1 debut in 2007 with the McLaren team. He won his first World Championship the year after, becoming the youngest winning driver ever. 

He followed that up with another championship win in 2014; the rest is history.

Michael Schumacher

Like Hamilton, Michael Schumacher has won 7 championships. He made his Formula 1 debut in 1991 before winning his first World Championship in 1994, following it up with a second win in 1995.

Schumacher is best known for driving for Ferrari, which he joined in 1996. With Ferrari, he won his third World Championship in 2000, then won five more championships, including two in a row – an achievement that has not been repeated since.

Schumacher was fast and aggressive on the race track and will forever be remembered as one of the best, if not the best, F1 drivers ever.

Sebastian Vettel

Sebastian Vettel drove for BMW, Red Bull, and Ferrari during his career, earning four championships. In 2010, he became the youngest driver to win a Grand Prix before winning four titles in a row with Red Bull Racing from 2010 to 2013. 

Vettel was a fast F1 driver known for consistently leading and dominating races from the front. Like Schumacher, Vettel hails from Germany and is considered one of the best Formula 1 drivers ever to grace the circuit.

Alain Prost

Hailing from France as France’s only world champion, Alain Prost is a…