Formula 1: Top 10 drivers with most grand slams in F1 history

This is a unique achievement in the sport and requires complete domination through the weekend.

A "Grand Slam" in Formula 1 refers to an achievement where a driver is expected to cover the complete checklist of all the competitive events in a race weekend, i.e. winning a race after securing pole position in qualifying, leading every lap of the race, and setting the fastest lap of the race.

Over the years, Formula 1 has seen a lot of records being made and achieving the most Grand Slams is one of the most phenomenal feats for any driver. Here are the top 10 drivers with the most grand slams in F1 history.

10. Max Verstappen - 3 Grand Slams

Two-time Formula 1 world champion, Max Verstappen has been at his devastating best ever since his maiden World Drivers' Championships win in 2021. It was also in the same year that he achieved his first-ever Grand Slam in F1 at the Austria GP. He then followed it with a second grand slam in the Imola GP a year later. Max notched up his third at the Spanish GP in 2023.

• 2021 Austria Grand Prix
• 2022 Imola Grand Prix
• 2023 Spanish Grand Prix

9. Nelson Piquet - 3 Grand Slams

Nelson Piquet was a former Brazilian Formula One driver who had a long and successful career in the sport. He competed in F1 from 1978 to 1991, and won three World Championships during his tenure and along with that he also achieved the feat of three Grand Slams which were:

• 1980 United States Grand Prix West
• 1981 Argentine Grand Prix
• 1984 Canadian Grand Prix

8. Sebastian Vettel - 4 Grand Slams

Sebastian Vettel is a German driver who won four consecutive World Championships from 2010 to 2013. One of the greatest of the modern era, he achieved the Grand Slam three times in his career which are:

• 2011 Indian Grand Prix 
• 2012 Japanese Grand Prix
• 2013 Singapore Grand Prix
• 2013 Korean Grand Prix

7. Ayrton Senna - 4 Grand Slams

Ayrton Senna is widely regarded as one of the greatest drivers in F1 history. He won three World Championships in 1988, 1990, and 1991 and achieved the Grand Slam four times in his career which saw a tragic end as he died in a racing accident in 1994. The four grand slams of his career were:

• 1985 Portuguese Grand Prix
• 1989 Spanish Grand Prix
• 1990 Monaco Grand Prix
• 1990 Italian Grand Prix

6. Nigel Mansell - 4 Grand Slams

Nigel Mansell is a British driver who competed in F1 in the 1980s and 1990s. He won the World Championship in 1992 and achieved the Grand Slam four times in his tenure, which were:

• 1991 British Grand Prix
• 1992 South African Grand Prix 
• 1992 Spanish Grand Prix
• 1992 British Grand Prix

5. Jackie Stewart - 4 Grand Slams

Jackie Stewart is a Scottish driver who competed in F1 in the 1960s and 1970s. He won three World Championships in 1969, 1971, and 1973 respectively. Being one of the smoothest drivers in his days, he achieved the Grand Slam four times in his career, which were:

• 1969 French Grand Prix
• 1971 Monaco Grand Prix
• 1971 French Grand Prix
• 1972 United States Grand Prix

4. Michael Schumacher - 5 Grand Slams

Michael Schumacher is widely regarded as one of the greatest Formula 1 driver of all time. He had a long and successful career in the sport, spanning from 1991 to 2012, and won a total of seven World Championships, five of which he won consecutively with the Ferrari team. During his tenure, he achieved five Grand Slams which were the following:

• 1994 Monaco Grand Prix
• 1994 Canadian Grand Prix
• 2002 Spanish Grand Prix
• 2004 Australian Grand Prix
• 2004 Hungarian Grand Prix

3. Alberto Ascari - 5 Grand Slams

Alberto Ascari was an Italian driver who competed in F1 in the 1950s. He won two World Championships in 1952 and 1953 and achieved the Grand Slam five times in his career which were:

• 1952 French Grand Prix
• 1952 German Grand Prix 
• 1952 Dutch Grand Prix
• 1953 Argentine Grand Prix
• 1953 British Grand Prix

2. Lewis Hamilton - 6 Grand Slams

Lewis Hamilton is a seven-time World Champion and one of the most successful drivers in F1 history. He currently holds the record for the most pole positions and has won a total of 103 races. Hamilton has achieved the Grand Slam six times in his career, which are:

• 2014 Malaysian Grand Prix 
• 2015 Italian Grand Prix
• 2017 Chinese Grand Prix
• 2017 Canadian Grand Prix
• 2017 British Grand Prix
• 2019 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

1. Jim Clark - 8 Grand Slams

Jim Clark was a Scottish driver who competed in F1 in the 1960s. He won two World Championships in 1963 and 1965 and achieved the record of eight Grand Slams in his career which were:

• 1962 British Grand Prix
• 1963 Dutch Grand Prix
• 1963 French Grand Prix
• 1963 Mexican Grand Prix
• 1964 British Grand Prix
• 1965 South African Grand Prix
• 1965 French Grand Prix
• 1965 German Grand Prix

In conclusion, these are the top 10 drivers with the most Grand Slams in F1 history. These drivers have all achieved remarkable feats in the sport and have left an indelible mark on its history.