Who has the most podiums in F1 history? Updated list of drivers with most top-three finishes in Formula One
In Formula One, the three drivers who finish a race in P1, P2 and P3 are awarded prizes that they collect on top of the podium.
The race winner stands in the middle on the tallest step but a podium finish of any kind is considered one of the greatest achievements in F1.
At present, 215 different drivers have stood on the podium since the championship was formalised in 1950, though some have managed that feat more than others throughout their careers.
We at Sportshistori.com take a look at who has the most top-three race finishes in F1 history.
Who has the most podiums in F1 history?
Lewis Hamilton (195)
Across Formula One history, it's British driver Lewis Hamilton who holds the record for most podiums obtained in the sport with 191 and counting.
The Mercedes driver started his career with McLaren back in 2007 when he remarkably recorded top-three finishes in all nine of his opening races in F1.
Since then, Hamilton has gone on to become World Drivers' Champion seven times — the joint-most alongside Michael Schumacher —
Top 10 drivers with most podium finishes in F1 history
Rank. Driver — F1 podiums
1. Lewis Hamilton* — 195
2. Michael Schumacher — 155
3. Sebastian Vettel — 122
4. Alain Prost — 106
5. Fernando Alonso* — 104
6. Kimi Raikkonen — 103
7. Max Verstappen* — 88
8. Ayrton Senna — 80
9. Rubens Barrichello — 68
10. Valtteri Bottas* — 67
*Denotes active driver
Who has the most podium finishes in a single F1 season?
In 2021, Max Verstappen set a new record of 18 podium finishes in a single F1 season. He won 10 grands prix and came second eight times across 22 races as he won his first drivers' championship.
The previous record was held jointly by Michael Schumacher, Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel, whose best returns for a season were 17 podium finishes
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