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Where Do Most F1 drivers start?
karting circuit
Many current Formula 1 drivers got their start in the karting circuit. On average, drivers will spend anywhere between five and seven years dominating the karting world before moving onto lower formulas. Even then, karting is not something they leave behind.
What country has the best F1 drivers?
By driver
| Rank | Country | Driver |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Kingdom | Lewis Hamilton |
| 2 | Germany | Michael Schumacher |
| 3 | Germany | Sebastian Vettel |
| 4 | France | Alain Prost |
Where are most F1 teams based?
- Almost all of the F1 teams are based in Europe since the traditional races are there and also due to ease of access to the circuits.
- Haas F1 has a European Base at Banbury, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom.
- Although the teams are based as above, they are registered under different country flags, as given below.
Which F1 driver has won the most World Drivers’ Championships?
Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher hold the record for the most World Drivers’ Championships, both having won the title on seven occasions. Juan Manuel Fangio is third with five titles.
Where can I find the statistics of the current F1 drivers?
All statistics of the current drivers are on our 2021 F1 teams and drivers page. We also have an interesting article about our view on the top 10 best F1 drivers ever.
Who is the most successful F1 driver with triple-digit pole positions?
Ferrari and McLaren have battled on track for decades of Formula 1 racing. In terms of pole positions, there’s a clear winner. Lewis Hamilton is the first driver to reach triple-digit pole positions. He secured his 100th pole position at the Spanish Grand Prix in 2021.
Who is the youngest F1 driver to win the championship?
Sebastian Vettel is the youngest winner of the World Drivers’ Championship; he was 23 years and 134 days old when he won the 2010 championship. Fangio is the oldest winner of the World Drivers’ Championship; he was 46 years and 41 days old when he won the 1957 title.