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 — 646 days ago.
2024
Max Verstappen
Netherlands — Red Bull
Lando Norris
646
days ago
2023
Max Verstappen
Netherlands — Red Bull
Sergio Perez
1,010
days ago
2022
Max Verstappen
Netherlands — Red Bull
Charles Leclerc
1,423
days ago
2021
Max Verstappen
Netherlands — Red Bull
Lewis Hamilton
1,724
days ago
2020
Lewis Hamilton
Great Britain — Mercedes
Valtteri Bottas
2,116
days ago
2019
Lewis Hamilton
Great Britain — Mercedes
Valtteri Bottas
2,494
days ago
2018
Lewis Hamilton
Great Britain — Mercedes
Sebastian Vettel
2,872
days ago
2017
Lewis Hamilton
Great Britain — Mercedes
Sebastian Vettel
3,236
days ago
2016
Nico Rosberg
Germany — Mercedes
Lewis Hamilton
3,565
days ago
2015
Lewis Hamilton
Great Britain — Mercedes
Nico Rosberg
3,964
days ago
2014
Lewis Hamilton
Great Britain — Mercedes
Nico Rosberg
4,300
days ago
2013
Sebastian Vettel
Germany — Red Bull
Fernando Alonso
4,671
days ago
2012
Sebastian Vettel
Germany — Red Bull
Fernando Alonso
5,028
days ago
2011
Sebastian Vettel
Germany — Red Bull
Jenson Button
5,434
days ago
2010
Sebastian Vettel
Germany — Red Bull
Fernando Alonso
5,770
days ago
2009
Jenson Button
Great Britain — Brawn GP
Sebastian Vettel
6,148
days ago
2008
Lewis Hamilton
Great Britain — McLaren
Felipe Massa
6,512
days ago
2007
Kimi Räikkönen
Finland — Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton
6,890
days ago
2006
Fernando Alonso
Spain — Renault
Michael Schumacher
7,254
days ago
2005
Fernando Alonso
Spain — Renault
Kimi Räikkönen
7,646
days ago
2004
Michael Schumacher
Germany — Ferrari
Rubens Barrichello
7,982
days ago
2003
Michael Schumacher
Germany — Ferrari
Kimi Räikkönen
8,364
days ago
2002
Michael Schumacher
Germany — Ferrari
Rubens Barrichello
8,808
days ago
2001
Michael Schumacher
Germany — Ferrari
David Coulthard
9,088
days ago
2000
Michael Schumacher
Germany — Ferrari
Mika Häkkinen
9,445
days ago
1999
Mika Häkkinen
Finland — McLaren
Eddie Irvine
9,802
days ago
1998
Mika Häkkinen
Finland — McLaren
Michael Schumacher
10,166
days ago
1997
Jacques Villeneuve
Canada — Williams
Michael Schumacher
10,537
days ago
1996
Damon Hill
Great Britain — Williams
Jacques Villeneuve
10,915
days ago
1995
Michael Schumacher
Germany — Benetton
Damon Hill
11,258
days ago
1994
Michael Schumacher
Germany — Benetton
Damon Hill
11,615
days ago
1993
Alain Prost
France — Williams
Ayrton Senna
11,986
days ago
1992
Nigel Mansell
Great Britain — Williams
Riccardo Patrese
12,434
days ago
1991
Ayrton Senna
Brazil — McLaren
Nigel Mansell
12,735
days ago
1990
Ayrton Senna
Brazil — McLaren
Alain Prost
13,099
days ago
1989
Alain Prost
France — McLaren
Ayrton Senna
13,449
days ago
1988
Ayrton Senna
Brazil — McLaren
Alain Prost
13,806
days ago
1987
Nelson Piquet
Brazil — Williams
Nigel Mansell
14,170
days ago
1986
Alain Prost
France — McLaren
Nigel Mansell
14,555
days ago
1985
Alain Prost
France — McLaren
Michele Alboreto
14,940
days ago
1984
Niki Lauda
Austria — McLaren
Alain Prost
15,290
days ago
1983
Nelson Piquet
Brazil — Brabham
Alain Prost
15,662
days ago
1982
Keke Rosberg
Finland — Williams
Didier Pironi
16,047
days ago
1981
Nelson Piquet
Brazil — Brabham
Carlos Reutemann
16,390
days ago
1980
Alan Jones
Australia — Williams
Nelson Piquet
16,774
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 — 646 days ago.
How many days since the last Formula 1 World Championship?
It has been 646 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.