List Of All Previous World Champions In F1
A Journey Through Time: A List of All Previous Formula 1 World Champions
Formula 1, the pinnacle of motorsport, has a history that spans over seven remarkable decades. From the inaugural season in 1950 to the modern era dominated by stars like Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen, the sport has witnessed legends rise and records shatter. In this comprehensive article, we embark on a journey through time, revisiting every Formula 1 Drivers’ World Champion and Constructors’ World Champion from the very beginning.
1950s: The Dawn of Formula 1
1950:
Giuseppe Farina (ITA)
1951: Juan Manuel Fangio (ARG)
1952 – Alberto Ascari (ITA)
1955, Alberto Ascari (ITA)
1954: Juan Manuel Fangio (ARG)
1955: Juan Manuel Fangio (ARG)
1956: Juan Manuel Fangio (ARG)
1957: Juan Manuel Fangio (ARG)
1958: Mike Hawthorn (GBR)
1959: Jack Brabham (AUS)
The 1950s marked the inception of Formula 1, with legendary names like Fangio and Ascari dominating the era.
1960s: A Decade of Transition
1960: Jack Brabham (AUS)
1961: Phil Hill (USA)
1962 Graham Hill (GBR)
1963: Jim Clark (GBR)
1964: John Surtees (GBR)
1965: Jim Clark (GBR)
1966: Jack Brabham (AUS)
1967: Denny Hulme (NZL)
1968: Graham Hill (GBR)
1969: Jackie Stewart (GBR)
The 1960s witnessed new champions like Stewart and Hulme, while showcasing Clark’s brilliance.
1970s: Turbulent Times and Iconic Rivalries
1970- Jochen Rindt (AUT)
1971: Jackie Stewart (GBR)
1972: Emerson Fittipaldi (BRA)
1973: Jackie Stewart (GBR)
1974: Emerson Fittipaldi (BRA)
1975: Niki Lauda (AUT)
1976: James Hunt (GBR)
1977: Niki Lauda (AUT)
1978: Mario Andretti (USA)
1979: Jody Scheckter (RSA)
The 1970s showcased intense rivalries and iconic moments, defining the era.
1980s: Turbocharged Battles and Emerging Stars
1980 Alan Jones (AUS)
1981: Nelson Piquet (BRA)
1982 – Keke Rosberg (FIN)
1983: Nelson Piquet (BRA)
1984: Niki Lauda (AUT)
1985 – Alain Prost (FRA)
1986 – Alain Prost (FRA)
1987: Nelson Piquet (BRA)
1988: Ayrton Senna (BRA)
1989 – Alain Prost (FRA)
The 1980s featured turbocharged battles and the emergence of iconic champions like Senna and Prost.
**1990s: The Schumacher Era Begins**
1990:1990: Ayrton Senna (BRA)
1991: Ayrton Senna (BRA)
**1992** – Nigel Mansell (GBR)
1993: Alain Prost (FRA)
1994: Michael Schumacher (GER)
1995:1995:1995: Michael Schumacher (GER)
1996:1996:1996: Damon Hill (GBR)
1997:1997:1997: Jacques Villeneuve (CAN)
1998-Mika Häkkinen (FIN)
1999 Mika Häkkinen (FIN)
The ’90s marked the beginning of Schumacher’s era, with Senna’s legacy living on.
2000s: Schumacher Dominance and Beyond
2000 Michael Schumacher (GER)
2001 Michael Schumacher (GER)
2002 Michael Schumacher (GER) (GER) 2003 Michael Schumacher (GER)
2004 2004 Michael Schumacher (GER)
2005: Fernando Alonso (SPA)
2006: Fernando Alonso (SPA)2007- Kimi Räikkönen (FIN)
2008 – Lewis Hamilton (GBR)
2009- Jenson Button (GBR)
Schumacher’s dominance continued, but new stars like Alonso and Hamilton emerged in the 2000s.
2010s: The Hamilton Era
2010 Sebastian Vettel (GER)
2011: Sebastian Vettel (GER)
2012 Sebastian Vettel (GER)
Sebastian Vettel (GER)
2014: Lewis Hamilton (GB)
2015: Lewis Hamilton (GB2016: Nico Rosberg (GER)
2017: Lewis Hamilton (GBR)
2018 – Lewis Hamilton (GBR)
2019: Lewis Hamilton (GBR)
The 2010s saw the rise of Hamilton as he became one of the sport’s all-time greats.
2020s: Verstappen’s Reign Begins
2020: Lewis Hamilton (GBR)
2021: Max Verstappen (NED)
2022: Max Verstappen (NED)
The 2020s kicked off with Hamilton’s continued dominance and Verstappen’s emergence as a formidable champion.
These champions have etched their names in the annals of motorsport history, each contributing their own unique chapter to Formula 1’s storied legacy. As the sport evolves, new talents will rise, and the list of world champions will continue to grow, carrying the torch of excellence forward. Formula 1, a timeless journey of speed, skill, and determination, continues to captivate fans around the globe.
