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By Andrew Clarke<\/p>\n
Date posted: 20 October 2026<\/p>\n
Kimi Antonelli could become Formula 1\u2019s youngest world champion at this weekend\u2019s United States Grand Prix, but the Mercedes driver needs more than another victory to settle the championship with five races remaining.<\/p>\n
Antonelli arrives at the Circuit of the Americas with his first opportunity to clinch the 2026 Formula 1 World Drivers\u2019 Championship, holding a commanding 102-point advantage over Mercedes teammate George Russell.<\/p>\n
With six Grands Prix remaining and 150 points still available, the championship could be decided in Austin on Sunday, 25 October, provided Antonelli wins and his closest challengers fail to score heavily.<\/p>\n
The equation is straightforward: Antonelli must win, Russell must finish ninth or lower, and Ferrari\u2019s Lewis Hamilton must finish fifth or lower.<\/p>\n
That combination would leave Antonelli at least 125 points clear with five races remaining, giving him the championship on countback even if a rival matched his total by winning every remaining race.<\/p>\n
F1 championship standings before Austin<\/p>\n
Only six drivers remain mathematically capable of winning the title. Antonelli\u2019s closest challengers are Russell and Hamilton, although Max Verstappen has made the late-season picture more interesting with consecutive victories in Malaysia and Singapore.<\/p>\n
Pos
\nDriver
\nPoints
\nBehind
\nMaximum*<\/p>\n
1
\nKimi Antonelli
\n340
\n\u2013
\n490<\/p>\n
2
\nGeorge Russell
\n238
\n102
\n388<\/p>\n
3
\nLewis Hamilton
\n229
\n111
\n379<\/p>\n
4
\nMax Verstappen
\n221
\n119
\n371<\/p>\n
5
\nCharles Leclerc
\n215
\n125
\n365<\/p>\n
6
\nLando Norris
\n201
\n139
\n351<\/p>\n
*Theoretical maximum if each driver individually wins all six remaining Grands Prix. Standings after the Singapore Grand Prix on 11 October 2026.<\/p>\n
How Antonelli can clinch the championship<\/p>\n
The United States Grand Prix is a conventional race weekend, with no Sprint and a maximum of 25 points available.<\/p>\n
Antonelli needs to increase his lead over Russell by at least 23 points, while also extending his advantage over Hamilton by at least 14 points.<\/p>\n
Victory would take Antonelli to 365 points. Russell would then need to finish eighth or better to remain mathematically in contention, while Hamilton would need fourth or better.<\/p>\n
Verstappen, Leclerc and Norris would all be eliminated if Antonelli wins, regardless of their finishing positions.<\/p>\n
United States Grand Prix title scenarios<\/p>\n
Antonelli
\nRussell
\nHamilton
\nChampionship outcome<\/p>\n
1st
\n9th or lower
\n5th or lower
\nAntonelli champion<\/p>\n
1st
\n8th
\n5th
\nRussell survives<\/p>\n
1st
\n9th
\n4th
\nHamilton survives<\/p>\n
1st
\n8th
\n4th
\nBoth remain in contention<\/p>\n
2nd or lower
\nAny
\nAny
\nChampionship remains open<\/p>\n
Calculations based on the current standings, standard Grand Prix points and championship countback rules.<\/p>\n
The significance of ninth place for Russell is that it is worth only two points. Combined with an Antonelli victory, that would leave the Mercedes drivers separated by exactly 125 points.<\/p>\n
Antonelli would then have nine Grand Prix victories for the season. Russell currently has three and could finish the year with no more than eight, even if he won all five remaining races. That makes the countback decisive.<\/p>\n
Hamilton finishing fifth would give him 10 points, leaving him 126 behind Antonelli and mathematically eliminated.<\/p>\n
What keeps the F1 championship alive?<\/p>\n
There are three straightforward ways the championship can extend beyond Austin.<\/p>\n
Antonelli fails to win<\/p>\n
Even if Russell and Hamilton both fail to score, a second-place finish would give Antonelli only an 18-point gain and leave Russell within 120 points of the lead, with 125 still available.<\/p>\n
In other words, Antonelli cannot clinch the championship in Austin without winning the Grand Prix.<\/p>\n
Russell finishes eighth or better<\/p>\n
If Antonelli wins and Russell finishes eighth, the championship gap would be 123 points. Russell would remain mathematically alive, although he would need to win every remaining race and hope Antonelli scored almost nothing.<\/p>\n
Hamilton finishes fourth or better<\/p>\n
Even with an Antonelli victory, fourth place would leave Hamilton 124 points behind and keep his championship challenge alive by the narrowest of margins.<\/p>\n
The result for Verstappen is particularly interesting. If Antonelli wins and Verstappen finishes second, the Dutchman would still fall 126 points behind, ending his mathematical challenge.<\/p>\n
However, a third consecutive Verstappen victory would prevent Antonelli from securing the championship this weekend.<\/p>\n
Norris, the most distant of the six contenders, faces a much tougher equation. Even if the McLaren driver wins in Austin, Antonelli must finish fifth or lower for Norris to remain mathematically in contention.<\/p>\n
Antonelli\u2019s remarkable 2026 season in numbers<\/p>\n
The 20-year-old Italian has established a commanding championship lead through a combination of outright speed and consistency.<\/p>\n
Statistic
\n2026 total<\/p>\n
Championship points
\n340<\/p>\n
Grand Prix victories
\n8<\/p>\n
Grand Prix podiums
\n14<\/p>\n
Pole positions
\n6<\/p>\n
Grand Prix fastest laps
\n7<\/p>\n
Grand Prix win rate
\n47.1%<\/p>\n
Podium finish rate
\n82.4%<\/p>\n
Sprint points
\n31<\/p>\n
Championship lead
\n102 points<\/p>\n
Antonelli has won eight of the opening 17 Grands Prix, taken 14 podiums and qualified on pole six times. His 340-point haul includes 31 points from the six Sprint races.<\/p>\n
He established his championship lead with consecutive victories in China, Japan and Miami, followed by wins in Canada and Monaco. Further successes came in Belgium, Italy and Spain.<\/p>\n
His most recent three Grands Prix have produced fifth in Azerbaijan, second in Malaysia and third in Singapore.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Verstappen has won the last two races, underlining that Antonelli is not guaranteed the Austin victory he requires.<\/p>\n
How many races remain after Austin?<\/p>\n
Five Grands Prix are scheduled after the United States Grand Prix, with a maximum of 125 championship points still available.<\/p>\n
Round
\nGrand Prix
\nDate
\nPoints<\/p>\n
19
\nMexico City
\n1 November
\n25<\/p>\n
20
\nS\u00e3o Paulo
\n8 November
\n25<\/p>\n
21
\nLas Vegas
\n21 November
\n25<\/p>\n
22
\nQatar
\n29 November
\n25<\/p>\n
23
\nAbu Dhabi
\n6 December
\n25<\/p>\n
Total points remaining
\n125<\/p>\n
All five remaining events are scheduled as conventional Grands Prix, with no further Sprint points available.<\/p>\n
That is why Austin represents the first opportunity to decide the championship. The 125-point threshold is the key to every calculation.<\/p>\n
There remains some uncertainty surrounding the final two scheduled events in Qatar and Abu Dhabi because of the regional security situation. Formula 1 intends to run both races, although contingency arrangements have been considered should either event become impossible to stage.<\/p>\n
The Austin championship calculations are based on the currently scheduled six remaining Grands Prix.<\/p>\n
Antonelli chasing Formula 1 history<\/p>\n
Antonelli turned 20 on 25 August and would smash the record for Formula 1\u2019s youngest World Champion, currently held by Sebastian Vettel, who claimed his first title in 2010 aged 23 years and 133 days.<\/p>\n
An Antonelli championship would also end Italy\u2019s 73-year wait for a Formula 1 drivers\u2019 title.<\/p>\n
The country\u2019s most recent champion was Alberto Ascari, who claimed successive championships for Ferrari in 1952 and 1953.<\/p>\n
For Russell, Hamilton and the remaining contenders, the priority is keeping the championship alive beyond Sunday. For Antonelli, victory and two favourable results would bring the contest to an early conclusion, with five Grands Prix still on the calendar.<\/p>\n
United States Grand Prix 2026 \u2013 key details<\/p>\n
Event
\nUnited States Grand Prix<\/p>\n
Circuit
\nCircuit of the Americas, Austin<\/p>\n
Race date
\nSunday, 25 October 2026<\/p>\n
Melbourne start
\nMonday, 26 October, 7:00am AEDT<\/p>\n
Circuit length
\n5.513km<\/p>\n
Race distance
\n56 laps \/ 308.405km<\/p>\n
Format
\nStandard Grand Prix, no Sprint<\/p>\n
Frequently asked questions
\nCan Kimi Antonelli win the 2026 F1 championship in Austin?<\/p>\n
Yes. Antonelli will become World Champion at the United States Grand Prix if he wins the race, George Russell finishes ninth or lower and Lewis Hamilton finishes fifth or lower.<\/p>\n
Can Antonelli win the title without winning the United States Grand Prix?<\/p>\n
No. Even if his closest rivals fail to score points, finishing second would leave the championship mathematically undecided.<\/p>\n
What results does George Russell need to stay in the championship?<\/p>\n
If Antonelli wins, Russell must finish eighth or better. If Antonelli does not win, Russell will remain mathematically in contention regardless of his result.<\/p>\n
How many points are left in the 2026 F1 championship?<\/p>\n
There are 150 points available across the final six Grands Prix, including Austin. Following the United States Grand Prix, a maximum of 125 points will remain available under the current calendar.<\/p>\n
The bottom line: Antonelli is one victory and two favourable results away from becoming Formula 1\u2019s youngest world champion. Russell and Hamilton can delay the coronation, but the championship is now firmly in Antonelli\u2019s hands.<\/p>\n
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\n1958: Mike Hawthorn (United Kingdom) – Ferrari 246, Ferrari
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\n1959: Jack Brabham (Australia) – Cooper T51, Cooper-Climax
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\n1961: Phil Hill (United States) – Ferrari 156, Ferrari
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\n1962: Graham Hill (United Kingdom) – BRM P57, BRM
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\n1965: Jim Clark (United Kingdom) – Lotus 33, Lotus-Climax
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\n1967: Denny Hulme (New Zealand) – Brabham BT20, Brabham-Repco
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\n1968: Graham Hill (United Kingdom) – Lotus 49, Lotus-Ford
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\n1969: Jackie Stewart (United Kingdom) – Matra MS80, Matra-Ford
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\n1972: Emerson Fittipaldi (Brazil) – Lotus 72D, Lotus-Ford
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\n1973: Jackie Stewart (United Kingdom) – Tyrrell 006, Tyrrell-Ford
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\n1974: Emerson Fittipaldi (Brazil) – McLaren M23, McLaren-Ford
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\n1975: Niki Lauda (Austria) – Ferrari 312T, Ferrari
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\n1976: James Hunt (United Kingdom) – McLaren M23, McLaren-Ford
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\n1977: Niki Lauda (Austria) – Ferrari 312T2, Ferrari
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\n1978: Mario Andretti (United States) – Lotus 79, Lotus-Ford
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\n1979: Jody Scheckter (South Africa) – Ferrari 312T4, Ferrari
\n1980-1989
\n1980: Alan Jones (Australia) – Williams FW07B, Williams-Ford
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\n1981: Nelson Piquet (Brazil) – Brabham BT49C, Brabham-Ford
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\n1982: Keke Rosberg (Finland) – Williams FW08, Williams-Ford
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\n1983: Nelson Piquet (Brazil) – Brabham BT52, Brabham-BMW
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\n1984: Niki Lauda (Austria) – McLaren MP4\/2, McLaren-TAG
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\n1985: Alain Prost (France) – McLaren MP4\/2B, McLaren-TAG
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\n1986: Alain Prost (France) – McLaren MP4\/2C, McLaren-TAG
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\n1987: Nelson Piquet (Brazil) – Williams FW11B, Williams-Honda
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\n1988: Ayrton Senna (Brazil) – McLaren MP4\/4, McLaren-Honda
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\n1989: Alain Prost (France) – McLaren MP4\/5, McLaren-Honda
\n1990-1999
\n1990: Ayrton Senna (Brazil) – McLaren MP4\/5B, McLaren-Honda
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\n1991: Ayrton Senna (Brazil) – McLaren MP4\/6, McLaren-Honda
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\n1992: Nigel Mansell (United Kingdom) – Williams FW14B, Williams-Renault
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\n1993: Alain Prost (France) – Williams FW15C, Williams-Renault
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\n1994: Michael Schumacher (Germany) – Benetton B194, Benetton-Ford
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\n1995: Michael Schumacher (Germany) – Benetton B195, Benetton-Renault
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\n1996: Damon Hill (United Kingdom) – Williams FW18, Williams-Renault
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\n1997: Jacques Villeneuve (Canada) – Williams FW19, Williams-Renault
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\n1998: Mika H\u00e4kkinen (Finland) – McLaren MP4\/13, McLaren-Mercedes
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\n1999: Mika H\u00e4kkinen (Finland) – McLaren MP4\/14, McLaren-Mercedes
\n2000-2009
\n2000: Michael Schumacher (Germany) – Ferrari F1-2000, Ferrari
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\n2001: Michael Schumacher (Germany) – Ferrari F2001, Ferrari
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\n2002: Michael Schumacher (Germany) – Ferrari F2002, Ferrari
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\n2003: Michael Schumacher (Germany) – Ferrari F2003-GA, Ferrari
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\n2004: Michael Schumacher (Germany) – Ferrari F2004, Ferrari
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\n2005: Fernando Alonso (Spain) – Renault R25, Renault
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\n2006: Fernando Alonso (Spain) – Renault R26, Renault
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\n2007: Kimi R\u00e4ikk\u00f6nen (Finland) – Ferrari F2007, Ferrari
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\n2008: Lewis Hamilton (United Kingdom) – McLaren MP4-23, McLaren-Mercedes
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\n2009: Jenson Button (United Kingdom) – Brawn BGP 001, Brawn-Mercedes
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\n2011: Sebastian Vettel (Germany) – Red Bull RB7, Red Bull-Renault
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\n2012: Sebastian Vettel (Germany) – Red Bull RB8, Red Bull-Renault
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\n2013: Sebastian Vettel (Germany) – Red Bull RB9, Red Bull-Renault
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\n2015: Lewis Hamilton (United Kingdom) – Mercedes F1 W06 Hybrid, Mercedes
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\n2016: Nico Rosberg (Germany) – Mercedes F1 W07 Hybrid, Mercedes
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\n2017: Lewis Hamilton (United Kingdom) – Mercedes F1 W08 EQ Power+, Mercedes
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\n2018: Lewis Hamilton (United Kingdom) – Mercedes F1 W09 EQ Power+, Mercedes
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\n2019: Lewis Hamilton (United Kingdom) – Mercedes F1 W10 EQ Power+, Mercedes
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\n2020: Lewis Hamilton (United Kingdom) – Mercedes F1 W11 EQ Power+, Mercedes
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\n1951: Juan Manuel Fangio (Argentina) – Alfa Romeo 159, Alfa Romeo
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\n1952: Alberto Ascari (Italy) – Ferrari 500, Ferrari
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\n1954: Juan Manuel Fangio (Argentina) – Maserati 250F, Maserati \/ Mercedes-Benz W196, Mercedes-Benz
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\n1957: Juan Manuel Fangio (Argentina) – Maserati 250F, Maserati
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\n1959: Jack Brabham (Australia) – Cooper T51, Cooper-Climax
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\n1961: Phil Hill (United States) – Ferrari 156, Ferrari
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\n1962: Graham Hill (United Kingdom) – BRM P57, BRM
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\n1963: Jim Clark (United Kingdom) – Lotus 25, Lotus-Climax
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\n1964: John Surtees (United Kingdom) – Ferrari 158, Ferrari
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\n1965: Jim Clark (United Kingdom) – Lotus 33, Lotus-Climax
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\n1966: Jack Brabham (Australia) – Brabham BT19, Brabham-Repco
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\n1967: Denny Hulme (New Zealand) – Brabham BT20, Brabham-Repco
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\n1968: Graham Hill (United Kingdom) – Lotus 49, Lotus-Ford
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\n1969: Jackie Stewart (United Kingdom) – Matra MS80, Matra-Ford
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\n1970: Jochen Rindt (Austria) – Lotus 72, Lotus-Ford
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\n1971: Jackie Stewart (United Kingdom) – Tyrrell 003, Tyrrell-Ford
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\n1972: Emerson Fittipaldi (Brazil) – Lotus 72D, Lotus-Ford
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\n1973: Jackie Stewart (United Kingdom) – Tyrrell 006, Tyrrell-Ford
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\n1974: Emerson Fittipaldi (Brazil) – McLaren M23, McLaren-Ford
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\n1975: Niki Lauda (Austria) – Ferrari 312T, Ferrari
\n
\n1976: James Hunt (United Kingdom) – McLaren M23, McLaren-Ford
\n
\n1977: Niki Lauda (Austria) – Ferrari 312T2, Ferrari
\n
\n1978: Mario Andretti (United States) – Lotus 79, Lotus-Ford
\n
\n1979: Jody Scheckter (South Africa) – Ferrari 312T4, Ferrari
\n1980-1989
\n1980: Alan Jones (Australia) – Williams FW07B, Williams-Ford
\n
\n1981: Nelson Piquet (Brazil) – Brabham BT49C, Brabham-Ford
\n
\n1982: Keke Rosberg (Finland) – Williams FW08, Williams-Ford
\n
\n1983: Nelson Piquet (Brazil) – Brabham BT52, Brabham-BMW
\n
\n1984: Niki Lauda (Austria) – McLaren MP4\/2, McLaren-TAG
\n
\n1985: Alain Prost (France) – McLaren MP4\/2B, McLaren-TAG
\n
\n1986: Alain Prost (France) – McLaren MP4\/2C, McLaren-TAG
\n
\n1987: Nelson Piquet (Brazil) – Williams FW11B, Williams-Honda
\n
\n1988: Ayrton Senna (Brazil) – McLaren MP4\/4, McLaren-Honda
\n
\n1989: Alain Prost (France) – McLaren MP4\/5, McLaren-Honda
\n1990-1999
\n1990: Ayrton Senna (Brazil) – McLaren MP4\/5B, McLaren-Honda
\n
\n1991: Ayrton Senna (Brazil) – McLaren MP4\/6, McLaren-Honda
\n
\n1992: Nigel Mansell (United Kingdom) – Williams FW14B, Williams-Renault
\n
\n1993: Alain Prost (France) – Williams FW15C, Williams-Renault
\n
\n1994: Michael Schumacher (Germany) – Benetton B194, Benetton-Ford
\n
\n1995: Michael Schumacher (Germany) – Benetton B195, Benetton-Renault
\n
\n1996: Damon Hill (United Kingdom) – Williams FW18, Williams-Renault
\n
\n1997: Jacques Villeneuve (Canada) – Williams FW19, Williams-Renault
\n
\n1998: Mika H\u00e4kkinen (Finland) – McLaren MP4\/13, McLaren-Mercedes
\n
\n1999: Mika H\u00e4kkinen (Finland) – McLaren MP4\/14, McLaren-Mercedes
\n2000-2009
\n2000: Michael Schumacher (Germany) – Ferrari F1-2000, Ferrari
\n
\n2001: Michael Schumacher (Germany) – Ferrari F2001, Ferrari
\n
\n2002: Michael Schumacher (Germany) – Ferrari F2002, Ferrari
\n
\n2003: Michael Schumacher (Germany) – Ferrari F2003-GA, Ferrari
\n
\n2004: Michael Schumacher (Germany) – Ferrari F2004, Ferrari
\n
\n2005: Fernando Alonso (Spain) – Renault R25, Renault
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\n2006: Fernando Alonso (Spain) – Renault R26, Renault
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\n2007: Kimi R\u00e4ikk\u00f6nen (Finland) – Ferrari F2007, Ferrari
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\n2008: Lewis Hamilton (United Kingdom) – McLaren MP4-23, McLaren-Mercedes
\n
\n2009: Jenson Button (United Kingdom) – Brawn BGP 001, Brawn-Mercedes
\n2010-2020
\n2010: Sebastian Vettel (Germany) – Red Bull RB6, Red Bull-Renault
\n
\n2011: Sebastian Vettel (Germany) – Red Bull RB7, Red Bull-Renault
\n
\n2012: Sebastian Vettel (Germany) – Red Bull RB8, Red Bull-Renault
\n
\n2013: Sebastian Vettel (Germany) – Red Bull RB9, Red Bull-Renault
\n
\n2014: Lewis Hamilton (United Kingdom) – Mercedes F1 W05 Hybrid, Mercedes
\n
\n2015: Lewis Hamilton (United Kingdom) – Mercedes F1 W06 Hybrid, Mercedes
\n
\n2016: Nico Rosberg (Germany) – Mercedes F1 W07 Hybrid, Mercedes
\n
\n2017: Lewis Hamilton (United Kingdom) – Mercedes F1 W08 EQ Power+, Mercedes
\n
\n2018: Lewis Hamilton (United Kingdom) – Mercedes F1 W09 EQ Power+, Mercedes
\n
\n2019: Lewis Hamilton (United Kingdom) – Mercedes F1 W10 EQ Power+, Mercedes
\n
\n2020: Lewis Hamilton (United Kingdom) – Mercedes F1 W11 EQ Power+, Mercedes
\n2021-
\n2021: Max Verstappen (Netherlands) \u2013 Red Bull RB16B, Honda
\n
\n2022: Max Verstappen (Netherlands) \u2013 Red Bull RB18, Red Bull Power Trains Honda
\n
\n2023: Max Verstappen (Netherlands) \u2013 Red Bull RB19, Red Bull Power Trains Honda
\n
\n2024: Max Verstappen (Netherlands) \u2013 Red Bull RB20, Red Bull Power Trains Honda’,
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