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Formula 1 World Drivers' Champions (WDC)
The Formula One World Drivers' Championship is awarded by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile to the most successful driver over a season, as determined by a points system based on individual Grand Prix results. The Drivers' Championship was first awarded in 1950. German driver Michael Schumacher and British driver, Lewis Hamilton, hold the record for most titles, at seven each.
Winners of the F1 Driver's Championship
Season
Driver
Team
2025
Lando Norris
Mercedes
2024
Max Verstappen
Red Bull
2023
Max Verstappen
Red Bull
2022
Max Verstappen
Red Bull
2021
Max Verstappen
Red Bull
2020
Lewis Hamilton
Mercedes
2019
Lewis Hamilton
Mercedes
2018
Lewis Hamilton
Mercedes
2017
Lewis Hamilton
Mercedes
2016
Nico Rosberg
Mercedes
2015
Lewis Hamilton
Mercedes
2014
Lewis Hamilton
Mercedes
2013
Sebastian Vettel
Red Bull
2012
Sebastian Vettel
Red Bull
2011
Sebastian Vettel
Red Bull
2010
Sebastian Vettel
Red Bull
2009
Jenson Button
Brawn
2008
Lewis Hamilton
McLaren
2007
Kimi Räikkönen
Ferrari
2006
Fernando Alonso
Renault
2005
Fernando Alonso
Renault
2004
Michael Schumacher
Ferrari
2003
Michael Schumacher
Ferrari
2002
Michael Schumacher
Ferrari
2001
Michael Schumacher
Ferrari
2000
Michael Schumacher
Ferrari
1999
Mika Häkkinen
McLaren
1998
Mika Häkkinen
McLaren
1997
Jacques Villeneuve
Williams
1996
Damon Hill
Williams
1995
Michael Schumacher
Benetton
1994
Michael Schumacher
Benetton
1993
Alain Prost
Williams
1992
Nigel Mansell
Williams
1991
Ayrton Senna
McLaren
1990
Ayrton Senna
McLaren
1989
Alain Prost
McLaren
1988
Ayrton Senna
McLaren
1987
Nelson Piquet
Williams
1986
Alain Prost
McLaren
1985
Alain Prost
McLaren
1984
Niki Lauda
McLaren
1983
Nelson Piquet
Brabham
1982
Keke Rosberg
Williams
1981
Nelson Piquet
Brabham
1980
Alan Jones
Williams
1979
Jody Scheckter
Ferrari
1978
Mario Andretti
Lotus
1977
Niki Lauda
Ferrari
1976
James Hunt
McLaren
1975
Niki Lauda
Ferrari
1974
Emerson Fittipaldi
McLaren
1973
Jackie Stewart
Tyrrell
1972
Emerson Fittipaldi
Lotus
1971
Jackie Stewart
Tyrrell
1970
Jochen Rindt
Lotus
1969
Jackie Stewart
Matra
1968
Graham Hill
Lotus
1967
Denny Hulme
Brabham
1966
Jack Brabham
Brabham
1965
Jim Clark
Lotus
1964
John Surtees
Ferrari
1963
Jim Clark
Lotus
1962
Graham Hill
BRM
1961
Phil Hill
Ferrari
1960
Jack Brabham
Cooper
1959
Jack Brabham
Cooper
1958
Mike Hawthorn
Ferrari
1957
Juan Manuel Fangio
Maserati
1956
Juan Manuel Fangio
Ferrari
1955
Juan Manuel Fangio
Mercedes
1954
Juan Manuel Fangio
Maserati / Mercedes
1953
Alberto Ascari
Ferrari
1952
Alberto Ascari
Ferrari
1951
Juan Manuel Fangio
Alfa Romeo
1950
Giuseppe Farina
Alfa Romeo
References
Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile. (2024). "FIA Formula One World Championship Regulations." FIA Official Documents. Retrieved from https://www.fia.com
Formula One World Championship Limited. (2024). "F1 History - World Champions." Formula1.com. Retrieved from https://www.formula1.com
Hayhoe, D. (2023). "The Complete Encyclopedia of Formula One." Anness Publishing. London.
Jones, B. (2022). "Formula One: The Complete Statistical Guide." Carlton Books.
Hamilton, M. (2021). "A History of Formula 1: The World Championship Story." Racing Legends Publishing.
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