Leading Formula 1 drivers 1950-2025, by number of pole positions
As of 2025, Lewis Hamilton had more pole positions than any other F1 driver, with a total of over 100. Meanwhile, Michael Schumacher ranked second with 68 poles.
Formula One drivers with the most pole positions as of 2025
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motorsport-total.com. (April 22, 2025). Formula One drivers with the most pole positions as of 2025 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved May 15, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/262985/top-formula-1-drivers-based-on-the-number-of-pole-positions/
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