The drivers in Formula 1 are top athletes. At speeds of upwards of 300 miles per hour, drivers execute precise steering by making decisions within seconds. Drivers must maintain constant focus on the course, their rivals, and whatever feedback they get via the radio or steering wheel. Formula 1 is mostly for recreational purposes, and its technology is used in regular road motor cars. However, it's not limited to automobiles; the drivers' outfit, for instance, is extremely light and fireproof.

Top F1 Drivers in 2024

Lewis Hamilton Driver F1 for Mercedes

One of the all-time most successful Formula One (F1) Grand Prix drivers is Lewis Hamilton. Lewis Hamilton is tied with Michael Schumacher for the most driver titles (seven), and Lewis Hamilton has the F1 record for lifetime race victories. After 288 Formula One races, Lewis Hamilton's unparalleled accomplishments were undeniable. He has so far set records for 103 wins, 103 pole positions, 183 podium displays, and a host of other accolades. For the first time in his career, Sir Lewis Hamilton did not win a single Formula One Grand Prix in 2022. In July 2024, Lewis Hamilton claimed his first race win since 2021 when Lewis won the British Grand Prix. Three weeks later, Lewis made history by winning the Belgian Grand Prix, his 105th Formula One triumph. In 2009, Hamilton received the title of Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE). In 2021, he was knighted.

Max Verstappen Driver F1 for Red Bull

Since 2016, Max Verstappen has raced in Formula 1 for Red Bull Racing. The vehicle driven by the two-time world champion is assigned a new model designation each year. Red Bull is known for keeping things straightforward. The model number indicates that the automobile from 2024 is the RB20. And it represents a dramatic advancement over the all-conquering RB19 that won in 2023. Max Verstappen became one of the youngest drivers ever to participate in an F1 race in 2015, at the age of 17. Max Verstappen's debut race in the Australian Grand Prix, driving for Scuderia Toro Rosso, ended after 32 laps due to an engine problem. In the racing championship, Max Verstappen ended the season in 12th position, and his highest race finish was fourth.

Lando Norris Driver F1 McLaren

Racing under the British flag, Lando Norris is a British and Belgian racer who is now with McLaren in Formula One. Norris advanced to junior formulae following a fruitful career in karting that included a victory in the 2014 direct-drive Karting World Championship. Lando Norris has signed a longer multi-year contract with the McLaren Formula 1 Team, which will keep him in Papaya and guarantee his services for the team's long run. In February 2022, the British driver most recently agreed to a new four-year contract to keep him signed through the end of 2025.

Charles Leclerc Driver F1 for Ferrari

Charles Leclerc has six race victories, 25 pole positions of power, nine fast laps, and 36 podium finishes in Formula One as of the 2024 Belgian Grand Prix. At the Australian championship in 2022, he achieved his first career grand slam. Leclerc is expected to stay with Ferrari through the end of the 2026 season at the latest. In a brief run for the championship in 2022, Charles Leclerc gained three more wins, and in 2024, Charles Leclerc won the sixth race of the season at Monaco. Charles Leclerc started racing in 2005 and won the French PACA Championship three times: in 2006, 2008, and 2005. He won the French Cadet Championship in 2009 and the Junior Monaco Kart Cup in 2010 after upgrading to the KF3 class.

Oscar Jack Piastri Driver F1 McLaren

Australian racer Oscar Jack Piastri is presently representing McLaren in Formula One. After making the transition from karting to junior formulae in 2016, Piastri won his maiden title with R-ace GP in the 2019 Formula Renault Eurocup. Oscar Piastri, who debuted in Formula 1 in 2023, is the newest driver from Australia. In 2024, Oscar Piastri is a competitor for McLaren and Lando Norris's teammate. Oscar Piastri is committed to the Papaya team till the end of 2026. Oscar Piastri has one race win, three fastest laps, and six podiums in Formula One as of the 2024 Belgian Grand Prix.

Lewis Hamilton made for the Championship Trophy

Lewis Hamilton was awarded more races, seven world positions, and 104 poles in his career. Following his second-place qualifying finish behind teammate Russell, Hamilton won the 2024 British Grand Prix at Silverstone by using the undercut to pass Lando Norris. Lewis had not won at a single circuit since the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in 2021, and this victory shattered Michael Schumacher's record. Hamilton wins the British Grand Prix in record time, defeating Verstappen for the first time since 2021. Verstappen boasts 30 pole positions, 49 victories, and three world titles. Though Verstappen is only 25 years old and began winning at the age of 18, he has the potential to surpass Hamilton's records in the future. Therefore, Verstappen has a lot of potential for the foreseeable future, even though Hamilton now has more victories.