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.