Formula 1
Active championship · 1950 - 2026Formula 1 is the sharp end of international single-seater racing: Grand Prix weekends, factory engineering, elite drivers and a world championship that has defined modern motorsport since 1950.
The appeal of Formula 1 is its mix of speed and memory. Every era has its own language: front-engined Alfa Romeos, cigar-shaped Lotuses, turbo monsters, V10 screamers, hybrid power units and today's aerodynamic chess match. This page gathers F1 results, seasons, race winners, teams, cars, circuits and country links so the championship can be explored as a continuous sporting archive rather than a list of isolated races.Interesting facts
- The first Formula 1 World Championship season was held in 1950.
- F1 crowns a Drivers Champion and also measures team achievement through the Constructors Championship.
- Grand Prix racing connects permanent circuits, street tracks and national racing traditions on one calendar.
Explore the championship
Seasons
Follow the championship season by season, from 1950 to 2026. Current status: Active championship.
Drivers
Explore driver profiles, standings, race starts and title battles. The title benchmark is Michael Schumacher.
Teams
See how teams shaped the championship through entries, standings and race wins. The title benchmark is Ferrari.
Tracks
Browse the circuits and venues that define this racing series. The most familiar stop is Monza.
Races
Open the race and Grand Prix history behind the championship. The most frequent race is Italy Grand Prix.
Cars
Compare winning cars, chassis and manufacturers across the results. The standout winner is RB19.
Season and race snapshot
| First race | 1950 Britain Grand Prix |
|---|---|
| Latest race | 2026 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix |
| Latest season | 2026 |
| Latest driver champion | Lando Norris (2025) |
|---|---|
| Latest team champion | McLaren (2025) |
| Races with results | 1,154 |
Drivers by titles
Michael Schumacher
|
7 |
Lewis Hamilton
|
7 |
Juan Manuel Fangio
|
5 |
Sebastian Vettel
|
4 |
Alain Prost
|
4 |
Drivers by race wins
|
Lewis Hamilton
|
105 |
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Michael Schumacher
|
91 |
Max Verstappen
|
71 |
|
Sebastian Vettel
|
53 |
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Alain Prost
|
51 |
Most used tracks
Monza
|
76 |
Monaco
|
72 |
Silverstone
|
61 |
Spa-Francorchamps
|
59 |
Montréal
|
45 |
Most frequent races
| Italy Grand Prix | 77 |
| Britain Grand Prix | 77 |
| Monaco Grand Prix | 72 |
| Belgium Grand Prix | 71 |
| Germany Grand Prix | 64 |
Cars by race wins
Red Bull RB19
|
21 |
Mercedes-Benz F1 W07
|
19 |
McLaren M23
|
16 |
Mercedes-Benz F1 W06
|
16 |
Mercedes-Benz F1 W05
|
16 |
Manufacturers by race wins
| Ferrari | 249 |
| McLaren | 203 |
| Mercedes-Benz | 136 |
| Red Bull | 130 |
| Williams | 114 |
Championship by eras
| Era | Years | Seasons | Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 1950 - 1959 | 10 | 84 |
| 1960s | 1960 - 1969 | 10 | 100 |
| 1970s | 1970 - 1979 | 10 | 144 |
| 1980s | 1980 - 1989 | 10 | 156 |
| 1990s | 1990 - 1999 | 10 | 162 |
| 2000s | 2000 - 2009 | 10 | 174 |
| 2010s | 2010 - 2019 | 10 | 198 |
| 2020s | 2020 - 2026 | 7 | 153 |
Championship FAQ
When did Formula 1 start?
Formula 1 starts on this timeline in 1950.
How many seasons are covered?
This championship page covers 77 seasons, from 1950 to 2026.
Who has the most driver titles?
Michael Schumacher sets the title benchmark here with 7 championships.
Which team has the most race wins?
Ferrari is the leading team by race wins here, with 249 victories.
Which track appears most often?
Monza is the most frequent venue on this championship page, with 76 races.