Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher tied for greatest F1 driver
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
In a recent ranking by Motorsport, Autosport, and Yahoo Sports, Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher finished tied for first place among the greatest Formula 1 drivers. Both drivers accumulated 235 points in a combined assessment of their careers based on votes from 10 journalists, highlighting their seven world titles each and exceptional performance across different teams and eras. Hamilton received four first-place votes while Schumacher secured two, with Hamilton being rated ahead on six ballots. The debate remains unresolved, and a final poll for fans is now open to decide who should be recognized as the top driver.
- •Hamilton and Schumacher each scored 235 points in the ranking
- •Both drivers are seven-time world champions
- •Hamilton received four first-place votes to Schumacher's two
- •The ranking is based on assessments from 10 journalists
- •A public poll is now available for fans to vote on their choice
- 1:00 PMMotorsport.com — Lewis Hamilton vs Michael Schumacher: You decide F1's greatest driver
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Lewis Hamilton vs Michael Schumacher: You decide F1's greatest driver
"Our Top 25 Formula 1 drivers ranking produced the one result nobody could ignore: a dead heat at number one. After 10 journalists from Motorsport, Autosport and Yahoo Sports submitted their individual top-25 rankings, a clear result emerged: Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher finished level at the top of the combined standings on 235 points each. Both drivers are seven-time world ...Keep reading
"Hamilton and Schumacher tied for No. 1 in our all-time ranking, but who should stand alone at the top?
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External links- Motorsport.comAug 18, 2026, 1:00 PMLewis Hamilton vs Michael Schumacher: You decide F1's greatest driver
Our Top 25 Formula 1 drivers ranking produced the one result nobody could ignore: a dead heat at number one. After 10 journalists from Motorsport, Autosport and Yahoo Sports submitted their individual top-25 rankings, a clear result emerged: Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher finished level at the top of the combined standings on 235 points each. Both drivers are seven-time world ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 1:00 PMLewis Hamilton vs Michael Schumacher: You decide F1's greatest driver
Hamilton and Schumacher tied for No. 1 in our all-time ranking, but who should stand alone at the top?
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