The British Grand Prix is where the Formula One World Championship began. When the lights went out at Silverstone Circuit in 1950, a new era of global motorsport was born. More than seven decades later, the race remains a cornerstone of the calendar and one of only two Grand Prix to feature in every world championship season, alongside the Italian Grand Prix.
From the airfields of post-war Britain to the high-speed sweeps of modern Silverstone, every winner of the British Grand Prix has added a chapter to F1 history.
What To Know?
- A Championship Original: The 1950 race at Silverstone Circuit was the first ever round of the Formula One World Championship, making the British Grand Prix one of only two races to appear in every season alongside the Italian Grand Prix.
- Hamilton’s Silverstone Supremacy: Lewis Hamilton holds the record for the most British Grand Prix victories in the World Championship era, with nine wins at his home race.
- Clark’s 1960s Masterclass: Jim Clark won five times in the 1960s, the most by any driver in a single decade at this event.
- Shared Glory in 1957: The 1957 British Grand Prix remains the only edition of the race to have joint winners, with Tony Brooks and Stirling Moss sharing victory for Vanwall.
List of Every British Grand Prix Winner
british Grand Prix Winners: 1950s
The inaugural world championship race in 1950 was won by Giuseppe Farina in an Alfa Romeo. It set the tone for a decade dominated by front-engined cars and heroic drivers wrestling powerful cars on fast, flowing circuits.
Ferrari began to stamp its authority on the event in the early 1950s. José Froilán González claimed victory in 1951 and 1954, while Alberto Ascari won back-to-back races in 1952 and 1953.
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In 1955, a home hero finally triumphed. Stirling Moss delivered an emotional win at Aintree for Mercedes, edging out his illustrious team mate. A year later, Juan Manuel Fangio added his name to the British roll of honour with Ferrari.
The 1950s established the British Grand Prix as a battleground between Italy and Britain, manufacturers and privateers, and the world’s greatest drivers.
british Grand Prix Winners: 1960s
If one driver defined the 1960s at the British Grand Prix, it was Jim Clark. The quiet Scot won five times between 1962 and 1967, often in dominant fashion for Lotus. His smooth style suited the fast corners of Silverstone and the tighter curves of Brands Hatch.
The decade also saw victories for future champions. Jack Brabham triumphed in 1966 with his own team, while Jackie Stewart won in 1969 during a season of extraordinary consistency.
The 1960s reflected a shift in Formula One. Rear-engined cars became the norm, aerodynamics began to matter, and British teams rose to prominence. The British Grand Prix often felt like the centre of the sport’s technical revolution.
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british Grand Prix Winners: 1970s
The 1970s were defined by fierce rivalries and shifting circuits between Silverstone and Brands Hatch.
James Hunt delighted the home crowd with victory in 1977, while Niki Lauda won twice during the decade, once for Ferrari and once for McLaren.
Brazilian star Emerson Fittipaldi added his name to the list in 1975, and Jody Scheckter triumphed in 1974.
The ground-effect era had begun to reshape the competitive order by the end of the decade. British-based teams were now leading the field, and winning the British Grand Prix carried extra prestige for constructors headquartered just miles from the circuit.
british Grand Prix Winners: 1980s
Few races in Formula One history are as iconic as the 1987 British Grand Prix. Nigel Mansell chased down his team mate in the closing laps to claim a dramatic win that sparked scenes of jubilation rarely seen before in British motorsport.
Mansell would win again in 1991 and 1992, cementing his status as a national hero. The 1980s also belonged to the McLaren pairing of Alain Prost and Ayrton Senna, both of whom stood on the top step at Silverstone during their intense rivalry.
Turbocharged engines, huge crowds and raw speed defined the decade. The British Grand Prix was often the loudest and most passionate stop on the calendar.
british Grand Prix Winners: 1990s and 2000s
The 1990s began with more success for Mansell and Prost, before Damon Hill thrilled fans with victory in 1994.
The late 1990s and early 2000s were marked by Michael Schumacher‘s dominance, who won three times at Silverstone. His 1998 victory, secured after a time penalty was served in the pit lane, remains one of the race’s most unusual finishes.
In 2008, in torrential rain, Lewis Hamilton delivered one of the greatest wet-weather drives in Formula One history, winning by over a minute. It was a performance that signalled the arrival of a new British superstar.
british Grand Prix Winners: 2010 to Today
The hybrid era has seen Silverstone remain a theatre of drama and excellence. Hamilton has become the most successful driver in British Grand Prix history, adding multiple wins in the 2010s and 2020s for Mercedes.
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The new generation has also made its mark. Max Verstappen has taken victory during Red Bull’s period of dominance, while Carlos Sainz secured his maiden Formula One win at Silverstone in 2022.
In 2025, Lando Norris added his name to the list for McLaren, ensuring that the tradition of British success at the country’s flagship race continues into a new era.
A Race That Defines Formula One
From Farina in 1950 to Norris in 2025, every winner of the British Grand Prix has contributed to a living history of speed. Silverstone’s sweeping corners, such as Copse, Maggotts and Becketts, test courage and precision. The crowds bring an atmosphere unmatched anywhere else. For drivers and teams, winning the British Grand Prix is not just another victory. It is a place in the story of Formula One itself.
More F1 Race Winners
From Adelaide to Silverstone to Monza and Spa, we chart the full story of every F1 winner from each event’s first race to the last.
| Grand Prix | Year(s) held | Races held |
|---|---|---|
| 70th Anniversary | 2020 | 1 |
| Abu Dhabi | 2009-2026 | 17 |
| Argentina | 1953–1958, 1960, 1972-75, 1977-81, 1995-98 | 20 |
| Australia | 1985-2019, 2022–2026 | 39 |
| Austria | 1964, 1970-1987, 1997-2003, 2014-2026 | 38 |
| Azerbaijan | 2017-2019, 2021–2026 | 8 |
| Bahrain | 2004-2010, 2012-2026 | 21 |
| Belgium | 1950–1956, 1958, 1960-1968, 1970, 1972-2002, 2004–2005, 2007–2026 | 70 |
| Brazil | 1973-2019 | 47 |
| Britain | 1950–2026 | 76 |
| Caesars Palace | 1981-1982 | 2 |
| Canada | 1967-1974, 1976-1986, 1988-2008, 2010-19, 2022–2026 | 54 |
| China | 2004-19, 2024–2026 | 18 |
| Dallas | 1984 | 1 |
| Detroit | 1982-1988 | 7 |
| Eifel | 2020 | 1 |
| Emilia Romagna | 2020–2022, 2024–2025 | 5 |
| Europe | 1983-1985, 1993-1997, 1999-2012, 2016 | 23 |
| France | 1950–1954, 1956-2008, 2018-2019, 2021–2022 | 62 |
| Germany | 1951–1954, 1956–1959, 1961-2006, 2008-2014, 2016, 2018-19 | 64 |
| Hungary | 1986-2026 | 40 |
| India | 2011-2013 | 3 |
| Indianapolis | 1950–1960 | 11 |
| Italy | 1950–2026 | 76 |
| Japan | 1976-1977, 1987-2019, 2022–2026 | 39 |
| Las Vegas | 2023–2026 | 3 |
| Luxembourg | 1997-1998 | 2 |
| Malaysia | 1999-2017 | 19 |
| Mexico | 1963-1970, 1986-1992, 2015-2019 | 20 |
| Mexico City | 2021–2026 | 5 |
| Miami | 2022–2026 | 4 |
| Monaco | 1950, 1955-2019, 2021–2026 | 71 |
| Morocco | 1958 | 1 |
| Netherlands | 1952–1953, 1955, 1958-1971, 1973-85, 2021–2026 | 35 |
| Pacific | 1994-1995 | 2 |
| Pescara | 1957 | 1 |
| Portugal | 1958–1960, 1984-1996, 2020–2021, 2027 | 18 |
| Qatar | 2021, 2023-2026 | 4 |
| Russia | 2014-2021 | 8 |
| Sakhir | 2020 | 1 |
| San Marino | 1981-2006 | 26 |
| Sao Paulo | 2021–2026 | 5 |
| Saudi Arabia | 2021–2026 | 5 |
| Singapore | 2008-2019, 2022–2026 | 16 |
| South Africa | 1962-1963, 1965, 1967-1980, 1982-1985, 1992-1993 | 23 |
| South Korea | 2010-2013 | 4 |
| Spain | 1951, 1954, 1968-1979, 1981, 1986-2026 | 55 |
| Styria | 2020–2021 | 2 |
| Sweden | 1973-1978 | 6 |
| Switzerland | 1950–1954, 1982 | 6 |
| Turkey | 2005-2011, 2020–2021 | 9 |
| Tuscany | 2020 | 1 |
| USA | 1959-80, 1989-91, 2000–2007, 2012-19, 2021–2026 | 46 |
| USA West | 1976-1983 | 8 |
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