Every F1 World Champion with Mercedes - Full list of drivers, stats & more
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The Silver Arrows’ journey in F1 began in 1954.
The iconic automotive brand Mercedes-Benz has had a rich history in motor racing from Le Mans to DTM, rallying, and even the pinnacle of motorsport, Formula 1 (F1). The Silver Arrows made their debut as a constructor in F1 in 1954, entering the sport with the iconic W196 racing car.
In 1954, the Legendary Argentinian driver Juan Manuel Fangio clinched his second World title, becoming the first driver to win the title with the team. Fangio repeated the same success in 1955, clinching another World title in the process.
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However, the Silver Arrows withdrew from international motorsport due to the 1955 disaster at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, which killed Mercedes-Benz sportscar driver Pierre Levegh and more than 80 spectators. The Silver Arrows withdrew from motorsport, including F1.
After a return in the 1990s as an engine supplier, Mercedes returned as a full works team in 2010 after acquiring Brawn GP. The early seasons were challenging for the Silver Arrows as they tried to establish themselves in the new landscape of F1, but it did not take them long to start dominating once again.
The hybrid era in 2014 saw the Silver Arrows return to the top once again, clinching back-to-back Drivers’ and Constructors’ titles in the process. Lewis Hamilton won six Drivers’ Championships with Mercedes in 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020.
Nico Rosberg won the 2016 title after a season-long battle with Hamilton and announced his retirement afterward. However, in the ground-effect era (2022–2025), the Silver Arrows struggled and failed to deliver consistently performing cars for their drivers.
The Turbo-Hybrid Era in 2026 has seen the return of Mercedes to the top step once again, with the W17 as the team has consistently been fighting for the win and is comfortably cruising towards another Drivers’ and Constructors’ titles in 2026. Let us now take a look at the full list of Formula 1 World Champions with Mercedes.
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List of all F1 World Champions with Mercedes
| S. No. | Driver | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Juan Manuel Fangio | 1954 |
| 2. | Juan Manuel Fangio | 1955 |
| 3. | Lewis Hamilton | 2014 |
| 4. | Lewis Hamilton | 2015 |
| 5. | Nico Rosberg | 2016 |
| 6. | Lewis Hamilton | 2017 |
| 7. | Lewis Hamilton | 2018 |
| 8. | Lewis Hamilton | 2019 |
| 9. | Lewis Hamilton | 2020 |
This list will be updated as more drivers from the Silver Arrows clinch the Formula 1 World Drivers’ Championship in the years to come.
Who was the first driver to win an F1 World Championship with Mercedes?
Juan Manuel Fangio became the first driver to win the Formula 1 World Championship with the Silver Arrows in 1954.
Which driver has won the most F1 World Championships with Mercedes?
Lewis Hamilton holds the record for the most F1 World Drivers’ Championship titles with Mercedes, having won six titles with the team in 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020.
Who is the latest Formula 1 World Champion with Mercedes?
Lewis Hamilton is the most recent driver to win the World Drivers’ Championship with Mercedes, claiming his seventh career title in the 2020 season. No Mercedes driver has won the Drivers’ Championship since then.
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