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Who has the most pole positions in F1?
Lewis Hamilton
Most pole positions (driver)
| Pos | Driver | Pole positions |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lewis Hamilton | 103 |
| 2 | Michael Schumacher | 68 |
| 3 | Ayrton Senna | 65 |
| 4 | Sebastian Vettel | 57 |
Who has the second most pole positions in F1?
Michael Schumacher
Lewis Hamilton holds the record for the most pole positions, having qualified first on 103 occasions. Michael Schumacher is second with 68 pole positions.
How much does pole position matter in F1?
Pole Position is a term used to describe the position which lies at the front of the starting grid. This gives the driver in pole the advantage of starting ahead of all the other drivers. This advantage is such that, in all races in Formula One history, more than 40% of race wins have come from pole.
Does F1 give points for pole position?
Unlike some other motor racing series (e.g., the IndyCar Series), F1 has never given extra points to drivers for leading the highest number of laps or qualifying on pole position.
What percentage of F1 races are won by pole position?
Statistically, 40% of all Formula 1 races are won by the driver who stars in pole position. This makes pole position the most important starting position on the grid, and this is why the drivers push so hard to win pole position during qualifying.
Who is the fastest Formula 1 driver?
By driver
| Rank | Driver | Fastest laps |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Schumacher | 77 |
| 2 | Lewis Hamilton | 60 |
| 3 | Kimi Räikkönen | 46 |
| 4 | Alain Prost | 41 |
Does pole position guarantee a win?
Does the pole position driver always win? The truth is that the statistics showing that 40% of race wins are won by pole position drivers are based on the overall race wins since Formula 1 began in the 1940s. In the real world, current Formula 1 race conditions paint a different picture to the races of the past.