Motorsport panel ranks four greatest drivers in F1 history
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 2:00 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Motorsport has asked a panel of ten journalists to identify the four greatest Formula 1 drivers of all time. This effort highlights the challenge of narrowing down over 75 years of grand prix racing history. The panel previously ranked the top 25 drivers, with Lewis Hamilton among those in a tie at the top spot. The results from this summer's evaluations bring renewed discussion about legacy and excellence in the sport.
- •Panel of ten journalists from Motorsport, Autosport, and Yahoo conducted rankings.
- •The evaluation includes 25 drivers from over 75 years of Formula 1.
- •Lewis Hamilton is tied for the top position in the rankings.
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"Trying to name Formula 1's single greatest driver is difficult enough. Narrowing more than 75 years of grand prix racing down to four drivers is arguably even harder. Earlier this summer, Motorsport assembled a panel of 10 journalists from Motorsport, Autosport and Yahoo to rank the 25 greatest Formula 1 drivers of all time. The result produced a dead heat at the very top, with Lewis Hamilton ...Keep reading
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