Championships

2015 Championship

The 2015 season marked the second year of Mercedes' hybrid era supremacy, with Lewis Hamilton securing his third world championship by winning 10 of 19 races and finishing 59 points ahead of teammate Nico Rosberg. Mercedes dominated with 16 race victories while Sebastian Vettel provided the main challenge, securing 3 wins for a resurgent Ferrari to finish third in the championship. The season showcased Hamilton's racecraft at its finest with several standout drives, while the intense battles between Hamilton and Rosberg set the stage for their epic 2016 showdown.

2016 Championship

The 2016 season delivered one of the most psychologically intense championship battles in modern F1 history, with Nico Rosberg finally claiming his elusive world title by just 5 points over Lewis Hamilton. The championship went down to the final race in Abu Dhabi, where both drivers achieved 9 victories each, making point consistency the ultimate decider after Hamilton controversially slowed the field in an attempt to help rivals overtake Rosberg. The season featured mechanical failures that swung momentum between the title contenders, culminating in Rosberg's shock retirement announcement just days after claiming the title.

2021 Championship

The 2021 season delivered the most captivating championship fight in decades, with Max Verstappen ending Lewis Hamilton's four-year reign in the most dramatic finale in Formula 1 history. The Dutch Red Bull driver and British Mercedes legend went wheel-to-wheel for 22 races, entering the final round tied on points before Verstappen claimed his maiden title on the very last lap following controversial safety car decisions. The season featured nine different race winners and memorable battles at Silverstone, Monza, and Brazil that showcased pure racing intensity and reminded everyone why Formula 1 remains the pinnacle of motorsport.

2023 Championship

The 2023 season witnessed Max Verstappen and Red Bull Racing achieve unprecedented dominance, with Verstappen winning 19 of 22 races including a record-breaking streak of 10 consecutive victories while finishing 290 points ahead of teammate Sergio Pérez. The RB19 proved to be a masterpiece of engineering that dominated across all circuit types, though the season still provided compelling storylines through fierce midfield battles, Aston Martin's early resurgence led by Fernando Alonso, McLaren's mid-season recovery, and Ferrari's struggles to maintain consistency.

2024 Championship

The 2024 season marked a transition year where Max Verstappen secured his fourth consecutive championship despite Red Bull's declining dominance, while McLaren claimed their first Constructors' Championship in 26 years. Verstappen started with seven wins in the opening 10 races but was pressured by Lando Norris for the remainder of the season, ultimately clinching the title at Las Vegas with nine wins total while Norris finished second with four wins. The season showcased multiple teams capable of winning races as McLaren's strong performances from both Norris and Oscar Piastri created an intensely competitive constructors' battle.

2025 Championship

The 2025 season is currently underway and shaping up to be one of the most competitive championships in recent memory, with an Australian driver leading on 266 points, followed closely by a British driver with 250 points, while Max Verstappen sits third with 185 points. The season has already produced intense racing with multiple drivers and teams fighting for victories, indicating the era of single-team dominance may be ending. With Lewis Hamilton's move to Ferrari and other significant driver changes creating fresh dynamics, the close points gap suggests fans can expect a season-long battle for both championships.