Formula 1: Top 5 drivers with most races for a single team

Drivers in Formula 1 move about the field continually in order to get the best car, making it a dynamic sport. However, throughout the history of the sport, some drivers have developed legendary relationships with particular teams, which have resulted in incredible success on the track. Let’s now focus on the drivers who have participated in the most races for a single squad.

David Coulthard at McLaren: 150 races

David Coulthard’s time with McLaren from 1996 to 2004 was characterised by steady performances, which allowed him to amass 12 victories and 51 podium finishes during his career despite being the only driver on the list who hasn’t won a race while competing in the world championship. In addition, he came in second place to the famous Michael Schumacher in the 2001 World Championship.

Max Verstappen at RedBull: 151 races*

Max Verstappen’s tenure with Red Bull since his debut in 2016 has been nothing short of amazing, as the Dutchman has so far racked up 44 victories and won two world titles. He has the opportunity to outperform every driver on the list and establish himself as one of the sport’s top athletes because he has a contract that runs through the end of the 2028 season.

Kimi Raikkonen at Ferrari: 151 races

Because of his cool demeanour and lightning-quick pace, Kimi Raikkonen continues to be one of the most intriguing characters in Formula 1. His time at Ferrari, when he took the renowned Michael Schumacher’s place, was exceptional since he had an immediate impact by winning the World Championship in his first season there. Raikkonen also achieved 9 victories and 45 podium finishes in 151 races while racing for Ferrari.

Michael Schumacher at Ferrari: 177 races

Michael Schumacher, who is regarded as one of the finest in the sport, joined Ferrari as the defending world champion in 1996, and his name has become synonymous with the Italian automaker. The German driver went on to win five straight world championships between 2000 and 2004 despite the fact that his early years with the team weren’t as successful because he missed out on the championship in the last race of both the 1997 and 1998 seasons.

Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes: 211 races*

Given that he was a strong force in McLaren and Mercedes was a relative newcomer to Formula One, Lewis Hamilton’s move to Mercedes in 2012 was the subject of rumours. The British driver went on to win six world championships and 82 Grand Prix races with the silver arrows in the turbo hybrid era, which was exceptional. Additionally, in 2022 Hamilton made history by being the first driver to win 200 races for a single team.

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