F1 Records: Most pole positions

There's no points on offer in Formula One qualifying and yet it remains a vital factor in determining the winner of a Grand Prix.

Who is the ultimate Mr Saturday? We've compiled a list of the drivers who have achieved the most pole positions in F1.

Lewis Hamilton - 104

Lewis Hamilton's tally of 104 pole positions is comprehensively the best of any F1 driver.

The seven-time world champion has not qualified first since the 2023 Hungarian Grand Prix but has been prolific on a Saturday throughout his career, recording the most pole positions in nine different seasons.

Who can forget that remarkable pole lap at the Singapore Grand Prix, which has since been dubbed as one of the greatest qualifying laps of all time.

Michael Schumacher - 68

For his breathtaking dominance, Michael Schumacher did not always excel in qualifying and yet his remarkable speed ensured he claimed top spot when it mattered.

The German was exceptional over one lap in the 2001 season where he started from first in 11 of the 17 races for Ferrari.

Ayrton Senna - 65

Ayrton Senna is arguably the greatest qualifier to have graced F1.

The Brazilian started over 40% of his races from pole position and during McLaren's dominant era with the MP4/4 and MP4/5, Senna claimed pole in 26 of the 32 races across the 1988 and 1989 seasons.

Most F1 pole positions

1. Lewis Hamilton - 105
2. Michael Schumacher - 68
3. Ayrton Senna - 65
4. Sebastian Vettel - 57
5. Max Verstappen - 40
6. Jim Clark - 33
7. Alain Prost - 33
8. Nigel Mansell - 32
9. Nico Rosberg - 30
10. Juan Manuel Fangio - 29