List of Formula One world champions

Formula One world champions are listed below in chronological order from 2026 to 1950. The most recent champion, as of the information provided, is Kimi Antonelli from Italy, who won the title with Mercedes in 2026. Prior to him, Max Verstappen from the Netherlands held the title with Red Bull from 2024 to 2021. Verstappen's victory in 2023 and 2022 was also with Red Bull.

Lewis Hamilton from Britain had been the champion from 2020 to 2019, and before him, Michael Schumacher from Germany dominated from 2008 to 2013. His partnership with Ferrari resulted in multiple titles. Sebastian Vettel from Germany and Ayrton Senna from Brazil were also multiple champions, each winning the title three times.

Ferrari's Fernando Alonso from Spain, McLaren's Jenson Button from Britain, and Benetton's Mika Hakkinen from Finland secured two championship wins each. Other notable drivers like Jackie Stewart from Britain, Ayrton Senna from Brazil, and Juan Manuel Fangio from Argentina, secured one championship title each.

Drivers from various countries have claimed the title, with Britain leading the count with seven champions, followed by Brazil and Finland with three each.