Number 8. Alain Prost (25.63%)
Senna’s bitter rival, Alain Prost, holds a slight edge over him when it comes to win percentage. These two Formula 1 icons frequently found themselves in uncomfortably close proximity on the racetrack and left an indelible mark on the sport’s history.
Alain Prost secured an impressive 51 victories out of 199 starts, a feat that earned him four World Championships. Throughout his illustrious career, Prost was associated with some of Formula 1’s most iconic teams, including Ferrari, McLaren, Williams, and Renault.
The unforgettable battles between Prost and Senna remain etched in the annals of Formula 1 history, marked by two dramatic final-round clashes between these uncompromising legends that determined the outcome of two World Championships.
Number 7. Max Verstappen (26.14%)
Max Verstappen is swiftly ascending to the summit of Formula 1’s statistical leaderboards, establishing himself as a record-breaker from the moment he first took his place in the driver’s seat at the tender age of 17.
Verstappen’s inclusion in this list is primarily thanks to his supremely dominant 2022 campaign, where he triumphed in a staggering 15 out of the 22 rounds, nearly doubling his total number of victories from the previous five seasons combined.
Currently, the Red Bull powerhouse is in the midst of an extraordinary streak, having secured nine consecutive wins in the 2023 Formula 1 season, setting his sights on capturing a third consecutive World Championship title in the current campaign.
Number 6. Jackie Stewart (27.27%)
Much like Alain Prost, Jackie Stewart exited Formula 1 as a World Champion, deciding to conclude his career at the pinnacle of the sport when he was 34 years old.
Stewart’s decision to retire was prompted by the extreme dangers associated with an F1 career during the 1960s and 70s, and in his retirement, he successfully advocated for critical safety enhancements.
