F1 Drivers And Teams That Ended The Best Streaks Of Consecutive Victories In Teams
In Formula 1 history, several drivers and teams have ended the best streaks of consecutive victories by other teams. These moments are often remembered as significant upsets and showcases of extraordinary talent. Here are some notable instances:
1. Red Bull Racing Ends Ferrari’s Dominance
(2010): Red Bull Racing, led by Sebastian Vettel, put an end to Ferrari’s streak of consecutive constructors’ championships. Ferrari had won the title for six consecutive years from 1999 to 2004, but in 2010, Red Bull Racing secured their first constructors’ championship.
2. Ferrari Ends McLaren’s Dominance (2000)
: McLaren had a formidable run in the late 1990s, but Ferrari, with Michael Schumacher at the helm, ended their streak by winning the constructors’ championship in 2000, starting a period of dominance for the Scuderia.
3. Mercedes Ends Red Bull Racing’s Reign (2014):
Red Bull Racing, with Sebastian Vettel, had won four consecutive constructors’ championships from 2010 to 2013. Mercedes, with their powerful hybrid power unit, ended Red Bull’s streak by winning the Constructors’ Championship in 2014 and beginning their own era of dominance.
4. Mclaren Ends Williams’ Dominance (1988):
Williams had won two consecutive constructors’ championships in 1986 and 1987. However, McLaren, led by Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost, dominated the 1988 season and ended Williams’ streak, securing the constructors’ championship.
5. Lotus Ends Ferrari’s Streak (1973):
Ferrari was on a roll in the early 1970s, winning three consecutive constructors’ championships from 1972 to 1974. Lotus, with their innovative and groundbreaking designs, managed to break Ferrari’s streak by securing the constructors’ championship in 1973.
6. McLaren Ends Lotus’ Reign (1984):
Lotus had enjoyed a streak of three consecutive constructors’ championships from 1980 to 1982. McLaren, powered by Porsche’s TAG engine, ended Lotus’ reign by winning the constructors’ championship in 1984.
These moments showcase the competitive nature of Formula 1 and how different teams and drivers rise to the challenge to break dominant streaks and establish their own legacies in the sport’s history.
