British Grand Prix Winners and Runners Up - Drivers and Cars
The British Grand Prix is a cornerstone of the Formula One World Championship, celebrated for its rich history and high-speed thrills.
Since its inception in 1950, this iconic race has seen numerous legendary drivers and memorable moments that have left an indelible mark on the sport.
Held at Silverstone Circuit, the British Grand Prix is a favorite among drivers and fans alike, known for its challenging corners and electric atmosphere.
|
Year |
Winner |
Winner Country |
Winner Car |
Runners Up |
Runners Up Country |
Runners Up Car |
|
1950 |
Giuseppe Farina |
Italy |
Alfa Romeo |
Luigi Fagioli |
Italy |
Alfa Romeo |
|
1951 |
José Froilán González |
Argentina |
Ferrari |
Juan Manuel Fangio |
Argentina |
Alfa Romeo |
|
1952 |
Alberto Ascari |
Italy |
Ferrari |
Piero Taruffi |
Italy |
Ferrari |
|
1953 |
Alberto Ascari |
Italy |
Ferrari |
Juan Manuel Fangio |
Argentina |
Maserati |
|
1954 |
José Froilán González |
Argentina |
Ferrari |
Mike Hawthorn |
UK |
Ferrari |
|
1955 |
Stirling Moss |
UK |
Mercedes |
Juan Manuel Fangio |
Argentina |
Mercedes |
|
1956 |
Juan Manuel Fangio |
Argentina |
Lancia-Ferrari |
Stirling Moss |
UK |
Maserati |
|
1957 |
Stirling Moss |
UK |
Vanwall |
Luigi Musso |
Italy |
Ferrari |
|
1958 |
Peter Collins |
UK |
Ferrari |
Mike Hawthorn |
UK |
Ferrari |
|
1959 |
Jack Brabham |
Australia |
Cooper-Climax |
Stirling Moss |
UK |
BRM |
|
1960 |
Jack Brabham |
Australia |
Cooper-Climax |
John Surtees |
UK |
Lotus-Climax |
|
1961 |
Wolfgang von Trips |
Germany |
Ferrari |
Phil Hill |
USA |
Ferrari |
|
1962 |
Jim Clark |
UK |
Lotus-Climax |
John Surtees |
UK |
Lola-Climax |
|
1963 |
Jim Clark |
UK |
Lotus-Climax |
Graham Hill |
UK |
BRM |
|
1964 |
Jim Clark |
UK |
Lotus-Climax |
Graham Hill |
UK |
BRM |
|
1965 |
Jim Clark |
UK |
Lotus-Climax |
Graham Hill |
UK |
BRM |
|
1966 |
Jack Brabham |
Australia |
Brabham-Repco |
Denny Hulme |
New Zealand |
Brabham-Repco |
|
1967 |
Jim Clark |
UK |
Lotus-Ford |
Denny Hulme |
New Zealand |
Brabham-Repco |
|
1968 |
Jo Siffert |
Switzerland |
Lotus-Ford |
Chris Amon |
New Zealand |
Ferrari |
|
1969 |
Jackie Stewart |
UK |
Matra-Ford |
Jacky Ickx |
Belgium |
Brabham-Ford |
|
1970 |
Jochen Rindt |
Austria |
Lotus-Ford |
Jack Brabham |
Australia |
Brabham-Ford |
|
1971 |
Jackie Stewart |
UK |
Tyrrell-Ford |
Ronnie Peterson |
Sweden |
March-Ford |
|
1972 |
Emerson Fittipaldi |
Brazil |
Lotus-Ford |
Jackie Stewart |
UK |
Tyrrell-Ford |
|
1973 |
Peter Revson |
USA |
McLaren-Ford |
Ronnie Peterson |
Sweden |
Lotus-Ford |
|
1974 |
Jody Scheckter |
South Africa |
Tyrrell-Ford |
Emerson Fittipaldi |
Brazil |
McLaren-Ford |
|
1975 |
Emerson Fittipaldi |
Brazil |
McLaren-Ford |
Carlos Pace |
Brazil |
Brabham-Ford |
|
1976 |
James Hunt |
UK |
McLaren-Ford |
Niki Lauda |
Austria |
Ferrari |
|
1977 |
James Hunt |
UK |
McLaren-Ford |
Niki Lauda |
Austria |
Ferrari |
|
1978 |
Carlos Reutemann |
Argentina |
Ferrari |
Niki Lauda |
Austria |
Brabham-Alfa Romeo |
|
1979 |
Clay Regazzoni |
Switzerland |
Williams-Ford |
René Arnoux |
France |
Renault |
|
1980 |
Alan Jones |
Australia |
Williams-Ford |
Nelson Piquet |
Brazil |
Brabham-Ford |
|
1981 |
John Watson |
UK |
McLaren-Ford |
Carlos Reutemann |
Argentina |
Williams-Ford |
|
1982 |
Niki Lauda |
Austria |
McLaren-Ford |
Didier Pironi |
France |
Ferrari |
|
1983 |
Alain Prost |
France |
Renault |
Nelson Piquet |
Brazil |
Brabham-BMW |
|
1984 |
Niki Lauda |
Austria |
McLaren-TAG |
Derek Warwick |
UK |
Renault |
|
1985 |
Alain Prost |
France |
McLaren-TAG |
Michele Alboreto |
Italy |
Ferrari |
|
1986 |
Nigel Mansell |
UK |
Williams-Honda |
Nelson Piquet |
Brazil |
Williams-Honda |
|
1987 |
Nigel Mansell |
UK |
Williams-Honda |
Nelson Piquet |
Brazil |
Williams-Honda |
|
1988 |
Ayrton Senna |
Brazil |
McLaren-Honda |
Nigel Mansell |
UK |
Williams-Judd |
|
1989 |
Alain Prost |
France |
McLaren-Honda |
Nigel Mansell |
UK |
Ferrari |
|
1990 |
Alain Prost |
France |
Ferrari |
Thierry Boutsen |
Belgium |
Williams-Renault |
|
1991 |
Nigel Mansell |
UK |
Williams-Renault |
Gerhard Berger |
Austria |
McLaren-Honda |
|
1992 |
Nigel Mansell |
UK |
Williams-Renault |
Riccardo Patrese |
Italy |
Williams-Renault |
|
1993 |
Alain Prost |
France |
Williams-Renault |
Michael Schumacher |
Germany |
Benetton-Ford |
|
1994 |
Damon Hill |
UK |
Williams-Renault |
Jean Alesi |
France |
Ferrari |
|
1995 |
Johnny Herbert |
UK |
Benetton-Renault |
Jean Alesi |
France |
Ferrari |
|
1996 |
Jacques Villeneuve |
Canada |
Williams-Renault |
Gerhard Berger |
Austria |
Benetton-Renault |
|
1997 |
Jacques Villeneuve |
Canada |
Williams-Renault |
Jean Alesi |
France |
Benetton-Renault |
|
1998 |
Michael Schumacher |
Germany |
Ferrari |
Mika Häkkinen |
Finland |
McLaren-Mercedes |
|
1999 |
David Coulthard |
UK |
McLaren-Mercedes |
Eddie Irvine |
UK |
Ferrari |
|
2000 |
David Coulthard |
UK |
McLaren-Mercedes |
Rubens Barrichello |
Brazil |
Ferrari |
|
2001 |
Mika Häkkinen |
Finland |
McLaren-Mercedes |
Michael Schumacher |
Germany |
Ferrari |
|
2002 |
Michael Schumacher |
Germany |
Ferrari |
Rubens Barrichello |
Brazil |
Ferrari |
|
2003 |
Rubens Barrichello |
Brazil |
Ferrari |
Juan Pablo Montoya |
Colombia |
Williams-BMW |
|
2004 |
Michael Schumacher |
Germany |
Ferrari |
Kimi Räikkönen |
Finland |
McLaren-Mercedes |
|
2005 |
Juan Pablo Montoya |
Colombia |
McLaren-Mercedes |
Fernando Alonso |
Spain |
Renault |
|
2006 |
Fernando Alonso |
Spain |
Renault |
Michael Schumacher |
Germany |
Ferrari |
|
2007 |
Kimi Räikkönen |
Finland |
Ferrari |
Fernando Alonso |
Spain |
McLaren-Mercedes |
|
2008 |
Lewis Hamilton |
UK |
McLaren-Mercedes |
Nick Heidfeld |
Germany |
BMW Sauber |
|
2009 |
Sebastian Vettel |
Germany |
Red Bull-Renault |
Mark Webber |
Australia |
Red Bull-Renault |
|
2010 |
Mark Webber |
Australia |
Red Bull-Renault |
Lewis Hamilton |
UK |
McLaren-Mercedes |
|
2011 |
Fernando Alonso |
Spain |
Ferrari |
Sebastian Vettel |
Germany |
Red Bull-Renault |
|
2012 |
Mark Webber |
Australia |
Red Bull-Renault |
Fernando Alonso |
Spain |
Ferrari |
|
2013 |
Nico Rosberg |
Germany |
Mercedes |
Mark Webber |
Australia |
Red Bull-Renault |
|
2014 |
Lewis Hamilton |
UK |
Mercedes |
Valtteri Bottas |
Finland |
Williams-Mercedes |
|
2015 |
Lewis Hamilton |
UK |
Mercedes |
Nico Rosberg |
Germany |
Mercedes |
|
2016 |
Lewis Hamilton |
UK |
Mercedes |
Max Verstappen |
Netherlands |
Red Bull-TAG Heuer |
|
2017 |
Lewis Hamilton |
UK |
Mercedes |
Valtteri Bottas |
Finland |
Mercedes |
|
2018 |
Sebastian Vettel |
Germany |
Ferrari |
Lewis Hamilton |
UK |
Mercedes |
|
2019 |
Lewis Hamilton |
UK |
Mercedes |
Valtteri Bottas |
Finland |
Mercedes |
|
2020 |
Lewis Hamilton |
UK |
Mercedes |
Max Verstappen |
Netherlands |
Red Bull-Honda |
|
2021 |
Lewis Hamilton |
UK |
Mercedes |
Charles Leclerc |
Monaco |
Ferrari |
|
2022 |
Carlos Sainz Jr. |
Spain |
Ferrari |
Sergio Pérez |
Mexico |
Red Bull-RBPT |
|
2023 |
Max Verstappen |
Netherlands |
Red Bull-RBPT |
Lando Norris |
UK |
McLaren-Mercedes |
(This data is compiled from historical records and sources such as the official Formula One website and other motorsport archives.)
The British Grand Prix has seen many multiple winners, with Jim Clark and Lewis Hamilton being particularly dominant. Clark's mastery of Silverstone during the 1960s set a high standard, while Hamilton's recent victories have cemented his status as one of the all-time greats. Each win not only contributed to their championship campaigns but also enthralled fans with their skill and determination.
Evolution of the British Grand Prix
Over the decades, the British Grand Prix has evolved in terms of track layout and technology. Originally held at Silverstone, the race briefly moved to Aintree and Brands Hatch before settling permanently back at Silverstone. Technological advancements in F1 have seen faster lap times and improved safety, making the race more competitive and thrilling.
Memorable Moments and Controversies
The British Grand Prix has been the backdrop for some of F1's most dramatic moments. From Mansell's famous pass on Piquet in 1987 to Hamilton's wet-weather masterclass in 2008, the race has consistently delivered excitement. Controversies, such as the collision between Hamilton and Verstappen in 2021, add to the race's storied history.
Impact on British Motorsport
The British Grand Prix has played a significant role in promoting motorsport in the UK. It has inspired generations of British drivers and contributed to the UK's strong presence in F1. Drivers like Stirling Moss, Jackie Stewart, and Jenson Button have all made their mark, thanks in part to the prestige of their home Grand Prix.
The British Grand Prix remains one of the most anticipated events on the F1 calendar, rich in history and excitement. As we look forward to future races, the legacy of past winners and memorable moments will continue to inspire and captivate fans around the world.
