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British F1 World Drivers' Championship winners

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Read a full list of British F1 World Drivers' Championship winners since its inception in 1950.

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Who has the most F1 Drivers' World Championship wins?

Lewis Hamilton is the most decorated British driver in Formula 1 history with a record seven titles.

Jackie Stewart (three), Graham Hill (two) and Jim Clark (two) are the only other Brits to win on multiple occasions.

In total, there have been 11 different British F1 world title winners following Lando Norris' victory in 2025.

British Drivers' Championship Winners' (1950 - Present)

  • 2025 - Lando Norris (McLaren)
  • 2020 - Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
  • 2019 - Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
  • 2018 - Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
  • 2017 - Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
  • 2015 - Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
  • 2014 - Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
  • 2009 - Jenson Button (Brawn)
  • 2008 - Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
  • 1996 - Damon Hill (Williams)
  • 1992 - Nigel Mansell (Williams)
  • 1976 - James Hunt (McLaren)
  • 1973 - Jackie Stewart (Tyrrell)
  • 1971 - Jackie Stewart (Tyrrell)
  • 1969 - Jackie Stewart (Matra)
  • 1968 - Graham Hill (Lotus)
  • 1965 - Jim Clark (Lotus)
  • 1964 - John Surtees (Ferrari)
  • 1963 - Jim Clark (Lotus)
  • 1962 - Graham Hill (BRM)
  • 1958 - Mike Hawthorn (Ferrari)
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