Formula 1 archive answer
Who has the most Formula 1 fastest laps?
Michael Schumacher has the most Formula 1 fastest laps: 77.
Calculated from Racelytic’s recorded archive. Last recalculated 14 September 2026.
Supporting ranking
| Rank | Drivers | Fastest laps | Archive span |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Schumacher | 77 | 1991–2012 |
| 2 | Lewis Hamilton | 69 | 2007–2026 |
| 3 | Kimi Räikkönen | 46 | 2001–2021 |
| 4 | Alain Prost | 41 | 1980–1993 |
| 5 | Sebastian Vettel | 38 | 2007–2022 |
| 6 | Max Verstappen | 37 | 2015–2026 |
| 7 | Nigel Mansell | 30 | 1980–1995 |
| 8 | Jim Clark | 28 | 1960–1968 |
| 9 | Fernando Alonso | 26 | 2001–2026 |
| 10 | Mika Häkkinen | 25 | 1991–2001 |
How this answer was calculated
Official Formula 1 archive records. Coverage: 1950–2026. 141 ranked drivers.
- Grands Prix only are included.
- Disqualified and non-starting entries do not count as classified starts, wins or podiums.
- Figures reflect the Formula 1 results currently available in the Racelytic archive.