About FIA Formula One World Drivers Championship
The Formula One World Drivers Championship has been awarded since 1950, making it the oldest major motorsport world championship. The champion is determined over a season of races known as Grands Prix, held on circuits across the world. The title represents the pinnacle of single-seater motorsport.
This page tracks every Formula 1 World Championship result with a live elapsed counter showing exactly how many days have passed since each edition. The most recent Formula 1 World Championship was won by Max Verstappen on 24 November 2024 — 509 days ago.
2024
Max Verstappen
Netherlands — Red Bull
Lando Norris
509
days ago
2023
Max Verstappen
Netherlands — Red Bull
Sergio Perez
873
days ago
2022
Max Verstappen
Netherlands — Red Bull
Charles Leclerc
1,286
days ago
2021
Max Verstappen
Netherlands — Red Bull
Lewis Hamilton
1,587
days ago
2020
Lewis Hamilton
Great Britain — Mercedes
Valtteri Bottas
1,979
days ago
2019
Lewis Hamilton
Great Britain — Mercedes
Valtteri Bottas
2,357
days ago
2018
Lewis Hamilton
Great Britain — Mercedes
Sebastian Vettel
2,735
days ago
2017
Lewis Hamilton
Great Britain — Mercedes
Sebastian Vettel
3,099
days ago
2016
Nico Rosberg
Germany — Mercedes
Lewis Hamilton
3,428
days ago
2015
Lewis Hamilton
Great Britain — Mercedes
Nico Rosberg
3,827
days ago
2014
Lewis Hamilton
Great Britain — Mercedes
Nico Rosberg
4,163
days ago
2013
Sebastian Vettel
Germany — Red Bull
Fernando Alonso
4,534
days ago
2012
Sebastian Vettel
Germany — Red Bull
Fernando Alonso
4,891
days ago
2011
Sebastian Vettel
Germany — Red Bull
Jenson Button
5,297
days ago
2010
Sebastian Vettel
Germany — Red Bull
Fernando Alonso
5,633
days ago
2009
Jenson Button
Great Britain — Brawn GP
Sebastian Vettel
6,011
days ago
2008
Lewis Hamilton
Great Britain — McLaren
Felipe Massa
6,375
days ago
2007
Kimi Räikkönen
Finland — Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton
6,753
days ago
2006
Fernando Alonso
Spain — Renault
Michael Schumacher
7,117
days ago
2005
Fernando Alonso
Spain — Renault
Kimi Räikkönen
7,509
days ago
2004
Michael Schumacher
Germany — Ferrari
Rubens Barrichello
7,845
days ago
2003
Michael Schumacher
Germany — Ferrari
Kimi Räikkönen
8,227
days ago
2002
Michael Schumacher
Germany — Ferrari
Rubens Barrichello
8,671
days ago
2001
Michael Schumacher
Germany — Ferrari
David Coulthard
8,951
days ago
2000
Michael Schumacher
Germany — Ferrari
Mika Häkkinen
9,308
days ago
1999
Mika Häkkinen
Finland — McLaren
Eddie Irvine
9,665
days ago
1998
Mika Häkkinen
Finland — McLaren
Michael Schumacher
10,029
days ago
1997
Jacques Villeneuve
Canada — Williams
Michael Schumacher
10,400
days ago
1996
Damon Hill
Great Britain — Williams
Jacques Villeneuve
10,778
days ago
1995
Michael Schumacher
Germany — Benetton
Damon Hill
11,121
days ago
1994
Michael Schumacher
Germany — Benetton
Damon Hill
11,478
days ago
1993
Alain Prost
France — Williams
Ayrton Senna
11,849
days ago
1992
Nigel Mansell
Great Britain — Williams
Riccardo Patrese
12,297
days ago
1991
Ayrton Senna
Brazil — McLaren
Nigel Mansell
12,598
days ago
1990
Ayrton Senna
Brazil — McLaren
Alain Prost
12,962
days ago
1989
Alain Prost
France — McLaren
Ayrton Senna
13,312
days ago
1988
Ayrton Senna
Brazil — McLaren
Alain Prost
13,669
days ago
1987
Nelson Piquet
Brazil — Williams
Nigel Mansell
14,033
days ago
1986
Alain Prost
France — McLaren
Nigel Mansell
14,418
days ago
1985
Alain Prost
France — McLaren
Michele Alboreto
14,803
days ago
1984
Niki Lauda
Austria — McLaren
Alain Prost
15,153
days ago
1983
Nelson Piquet
Brazil — Brabham
Alain Prost
15,525
days ago
1982
Keke Rosberg
Finland — Williams
Didier Pironi
15,910
days ago
1981
Nelson Piquet
Brazil — Brabham
Carlos Reutemann
16,253
days ago
1980
Alan Jones
Australia — Williams
Nelson Piquet
16,637
days ago
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Formula 1 World Championship most recently?
Max Verstappen won the 2024 Formula 1 World Championship on 24 November 2024 — 509 days ago.
How many days since the last Formula 1 World Championship?
It has been 509 days since the 2024 Formula 1 World Championship on 24 November 2024.
Where is the Formula 1 World Championship held?
Various circuits worldwide.
How many times has the Formula 1 World Championship been held?
The Formula 1 World Championship has been held 45 times in our records, from 1980 to 2024.
Who has won the Formula 1 World Championship the most times?
Use the complete results table above to see the full list of Formula 1 World Championship winners throughout history.