Formula 1 archive answer
Who has the most Formula 1 pole positions?
Lewis Hamilton has the most Formula 1 pole positions: 104.
Calculated from Racelytic’s recorded archive. Last recalculated 14 September 2026.
Supporting ranking
| Rank | Drivers | Pole positions | Archive span |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lewis Hamilton | 104 | 2007–2026 |
| 2 | Michael Schumacher | 68 | 1991–2012 |
| 3 | Ayrton Senna | 65 | 1984–1994 |
| 4 | Sebastian Vettel | 57 | 2007–2022 |
| 5 | Max Verstappen | 48 | 2015–2026 |
| 6 | Alain Prost | 33 | 1980–1993 |
| 6 | Jim Clark | 33 | 1960–1968 |
| 8 | Nigel Mansell | 32 | 1980–1995 |
| 9 | Nico Rosberg | 30 | 2006–2016 |
| 10 | Juan Manuel Fangio | 29 | 1950–1958 |
How this answer was calculated
Official Formula 1 archive records. Coverage: 1950–2026. 109 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.