Most Successful Teams and Drivers at the British Grand Prix
The British Grand Prix is one of the oldest races in Formula 1 history and since its inception has provided amazing races, especially for the British who have dominated on the track be it as a driver or team. The British Grand Prix has been won twenty-eight times by a British driver and even more, remarkable British-based teams have won thirty-eight times. Lewis Hamilton leads the way with eight victories and McLaren with fourteen wins. Here is a look at the most successful teams and drivers at the British Grand Prix.
MOST SUCCESFUL TEAMS IN BRITAIN
| TEAM | COUNTRY | YEAR | WINS |
| FERRARI | ITALY | 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1958, 1961, 1976, 1978, 1990, 1998, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2011, 2018 | 16 |
| McLAREN | BRITAIN | 1973, 1975, 1977, 1981, 1982, 1984, 1985, 1988, 1989, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2005, 2008 | 14 |
| WILLIAMS | BRITAIN | 1979, 1980, 1986, 1987, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997 | 10 |
| MERCEDES | GERMANY | 1955, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2021 | 9 |
| LOTUS | BRITAIN | 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1967, 1968, 1970 , 1972 | 8 |
| RED BULL | AUSTRIA | 2009, 2010, 2012 | 3 |
| RENAULT | FRANCE | 1983, 2006 | 2 |
| COOPER | BRITAIN | 1959, 1960 | 2 |
| TYRELL | BRITAIN | 1971, 1974 | 2 |
MOST SUCCESFUL DRIVERS IN BRITAIN
| DRIVER | COUNTRY | TEAM | YEAR | WINS |
| LEWIS HAMILTON | GREAT BRITAIN | MCLAREN, MERCEDES | 2008, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021 | 8 |
| JIM CLARK | GREAT BRITAIN | LOTUS | 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1967 | 5 |
| ALAIN PROST | FRANCE | RENAULT, MCLAREN, FERRARI, WILLIAMS | 1983, 1985, 1989, 1990, 1993 | 5 |
| NIGEL MANSELL | GREAT BRITAIN | WILLIAMS | 1986, 1987, 1991, 1992 | 4 |
| JACK BRABHAM | AUSTRALIA | COOPER, BRABHAM | 1959, 1960, 1966 | 3 |
| NIKKI LAUDA | AUSTRIA | FERRARI, MCLAREN, | 1976, 1982, 1984 | 3 |
| MICHAEL SCHUMACHER | GERMANY | FERRARI | 1998, 2002, 2004 | 3 |
As mentioned earlier the British have dominated on home soil but one must note the vast number of different winners from different countries winning the race. Mercedes and Hamilton have boosted their stats by winning eight races in nine seasons surpassing the legendary Lotus team who has eight wins. Can Mercedes and Hamilton win again in 2022? No one can be sure, but it is certain it will be one hell of a fight.
