Leading Formula One world title winners after Lewis Hamilton Turkish Grand Prix win
- Lewis Hamilton sealed his latest title with a typically measured masterclass
- Michael Schumacher has seven titles to his name
- Hamilton sealed his first title in 2008
Lewis Hamilton secured a record-equalling seventh Formula One world title after winning the Turkish Grand Prix, equalling Michael Schumacher’s haul of drivers’ crowns with three races of the season remaining.
The 35-year-old sealed his latest title with a typically measured masterclass, handling treacherous wet early conditions to claim his 94th career win despite starting sixth on the grid. Hamilton, who sealed his first title in 2008, was adding to his unprecedented roster of records – most wins with 94, most pole positions, most podium finishes and most consecutive points finishes.
Here’s the full list of world title winners:
7: Michael Schumacher (GER) — 1994 (Benetton-Ford), 1995 (Benetton-Renault), 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 (Ferrari).
7: Lewis Hamilton (GBR) — 2008 (McLaren-Mercedes), 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 (Mercedes).
5: Juan Manuel Fangio (ARG, 1911-1995) — 1951 (Alfa Romeo), 1954 (Maserati/Mercedes-Benz), 1955 (Mercedes-Benz), 1956 (Ferrari), 1957 (Maserati).
4: Sebastian Vettel (GER) — 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 (Red Bull-Renault).
4: Alain Prost (FRA) — 1985, 1986 (McLaren-Tag Porsche), 1989 (McLaren-Honda), 1993 (Williams-Renault).
3: Ayrton Senna (BRA) — 1988, 1990, 1991 (McLaren-Honda).
3: Nelson Piquet (BRA) — 1981 (Brabham-Ford), 1983 (Brabham-BMW), 1987 (Williams-Honda).
3: Niki Lauda (AUT) — 1975, 1977 (Ferrari), 1984 (McLaren-Tag Porsche).
3: Jackie Stewart (GBR) — 1969 (Matra-Ford), 1971, 1973 (Tyrrell-Ford).
3: Jack Brabham (AUS) – 1959, 1960 (Cooper-Climax), 1966 (Brabham).
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