The Official GOAT List: Ranking the Greatest F1 Drivers of All Time

Formula 1 has never agreed on its greatest driver.

Some fans believe Ayrton Senna reached a level of speed no one else could touch. Others point to Michael Schumacher, who turned domination into a science. Lewis Hamilton shattered records in the modern era, while Max Verstappen is forcing a new definition of dominance in real time.

Every era has its king. Every fan has their argument.

This league brings together the drivers who didn’t just win—they forced the sport to revolve around them. Some relied on instinct. Others relied on control. Some had the fastest cars. Others became legends by outperforming the machines beneath them.

There is no official answer.

There is only the debate—and your vote.

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1. MICHAEL SCHUMACHER

Michael Schumacher is currently the #1 Greatest F1 Drivers of All Time winning 83.3% head-to-head battles.

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2. MAX VERSTAPPEN

Max Verstappen is currently the #2 Greatest F1 Drivers of All Time winning 70.6% head-to-head battles.

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T3. LEWIS HAMILTON

Lewis Hamilton is currently tied for the #3 Greatest F1 Drivers of All Time winning 57.1% head-to-head battles.

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T3. NIKI LAUDA

Niki Lauda is currently tied for the #3 Greatest F1 Drivers of All Time winning 57.1% head-to-head battles.

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5. AYRTON SENNA

Ayrton Senna is currently the #5 Greatest F1 Drivers of All Time winning 43.3% head-to-head battles.

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6. SEBASTIAN VETTEL

Sebastian Vettel is currently the #6 Greatest F1 Drivers of All Time winning 38.7% head-to-head battles.

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7. ALAIN PROST

Alain Prost is currently the #7 Greatest F1 Drivers of All Time winning 34.6% head-to-head battles.

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8. KIMI RÄIKKÖNEN

Kimi Räikkönen is currently the #8 Greatest F1 Drivers of All Time winning 24.0% head-to-head battles.

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9. FERNANDO ALONSO

Fernando Alonso is currently the #9 Greatest F1 Drivers of All Time winning 13.6% head-to-head battles.