Most Formula 1 world championships
The current most formula 1 world championships record is 7 championships, held by Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher (tied), set on November 15, 2020. Last checked October 14, 2026.
7
championships
Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher (tied)
- Holder
- Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher (tied)
- Record
- 7 championships
- Exact figure
- 7 championships each
- Date set
- November 15, 2020
- Recognized by
- FIA
- Last checked
- October 14, 2026
Sources
- Formula1.com Read the source
- F1-Fansite F1 records drivers
- espn.com Which f1 drivers teams most championships
- bbc.co.uk Read the source
- crash.net How lewis hamilton equalled f1 s greatestever record
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