Most Successful Teams and Drivers at the Spanish Grand Prix

The Spanish GP is one of the oldest races in Formula 1 history and in its legacy numerous tracks have been used and numerous winners have taken the chequered flag. Since F1’s inception in the 1950s four different circuits have been raced on and all four have faced scrutiny in one form or another.

Nonetheless, the GP has witnessed many great moments and some of the closest finishes in F1 history. Gilles Villeneuve holding off four quicker rivals is still talked about today. Here are the stats of the most successful drivers and teams at the Spanish Grand Prix.

MOST SUCCESFUL TEAMS IN SPAIN

TEAM	COUNTRY	YEAR	WINS
FERRARI	ITALY	1954, 1974, 1981, 1990, 1996, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2008, 2013	12
MCLAREN	BRITAIN	1975, 1976, 1988, 1989, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2005	8
MERCEDES	GERMANY	2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021	7
WILLIAMS	BRITAIN	1987, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1997, 2012	7
LOTUS	BRITAIN	1968, 1972, 1973, 1977, 1978, 1986	6
RED BULL	AUSTRIA	2010, 2011, 2016	3

MOST SUCCESSFUL DRIVERS IN SPAIN

DRIVER	COUNTRY	TEAM	YEAR	WINS
MICHAEL SCHUMACHER	GERMANY	FERRARI, BENETTON	1995, 1996, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004	6
LEWIS HAMILTON	BRITAIN	MERCEDES	2014, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021	6
MIKA HAKKINEN	FINLAND	MCLAREN	1998, 1999, 2000	3
ALAIN PROST	FRANCE	WILLIAMS, FERRARI, MCLAREN	1988, 1990, 1993	3
NIGEL MANSELL	BRITAIN	WILLIAMS	1987, 1991, 1992	3
JACKIE STEWART	BRITAIN	MATRA, TYRELL, MARCH	1969, 1970, 1971	3
EMERSON FITTIPALDI	BRAZIL	LOTUS	1972, 1973	3
AYRTON SENNA	BRAZIL	MCLAREN, LOTUS	1986, 1989	2
MARIO ANDRETTI	UNITED STATES	LOTUS	1977, 1978	2
FERNANDO ALONSO	SPAIN	RENAULT, FERRARI	2006, 2013	2
KIMI RAIKKONEN	FINLAND	FERRARI, MCLAREN	2005, 2008	2

After looking at the statistics, it is quite clear Ferrari has been the most successful team in Spain, not only because of victories but also because of the numerous podiums they have achieved. Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher are tied for the most wins, but the German is arguably the most successful having six other podium finishes compared to Hamilton’s three.   

One thing is certain: it takes world championship-caliber drivers and teams to win in Spain. Perhaps Hamilton will surpass Schumacher in May 2022 when the next race is scheduled. It would be his sixth straight victory in Spain and perhaps put to rest who was the best driver in this country.