11 Nov 2026
Who Is the F1 GOAT? The First Fan Rankings Say Senna, Ahead of Hamilton (2026)
In the first 11 fan rankings on WodaGoat, Ayrton Senna is the F1 GOAT, ahead of Lewis Hamilton and Alain Prost. Not the driver with the most titles: Senna won three, Hamilton and Michael Schumacher seven each. Fans are ranking something else: speed, aura, and the races they still talk about.
Based on 11 fan rankings on WodaGoat, as of November 11, 2026. Each ranking gives 100 points to its #1, 90 to its #2, down to 10 for its #10. With so few rankings, one new list can change the order: see it live and add yours.
The top 10 F1 drivers of all time, according to fans
| Rank | Driver | World titles | Fan points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ayrton Senna | 3 (1988, 1990, 1991) | 830 |
| 2 | Lewis Hamilton | 7 | 770 |
| 3 | Alain Prost | 4 | 620 |
| 4 | Michael Schumacher | 7 | 550 |
| 5 | Juan Manuel Fangio | 5 | 420 |
| 6 | Niki Lauda | 3 | 380 |
| 7 | Max Verstappen | 4 | 260 |
| 8 | Kimi Räikkönen | 1 | 260 |
| 9 | Sebastian Vettel | 4 | 240 |
| 10 | Fernando Alonso | 2 | 230 |
1. Ayrton Senna
Three titles with McLaren, and a reputation no statistic captures. Senna is the reference for one-lap speed and for driving in the rain. His rivalry with Prost defined an era. Fans put him first because of how he won, not how often.
2. Lewis Hamilton
Seven world titles, a record he shares with Schumacher, won with McLaren (2008) and Mercedes (2014-2020). For many fans the numbers settle the debate. He finishes 60 points behind Senna.
3. Alain Prost
"The Professor" won four titles by out-thinking his rivals. Third place says fans have not forgotten the other half of the Senna-Prost story.
4. Michael Schumacher
Seven titles, five of them in a row with Ferrari (2000-2004). The most dominant run of his generation, yet only fourth with fans, behind the two rivals of the 1980s.
5. Juan Manuel Fangio
Five titles in the 1950s, with four different teams. For decades he was the measure of greatness in F1.
6. Niki Lauda
Three titles, including one in 1977 after surviving his 1976 crash at the Nürburgring. Fans rank the comeback as much as the results.
7. Max Verstappen
Four consecutive titles (2021-2024). Level on points with Räikkönen, and still racing: his place can still change.
8. Kimi Räikkönen
One title (2007), but a fan favourite.
9. Sebastian Vettel
Four titles in a row with Red Bull (2010-2013), yet only ninth with fans.
10. Fernando Alonso
Two titles (2005, 2006). Many fans see him as the best driver never to have had the car to win more.
Fans vs. the record books
Rank the drivers by titles and Hamilton and Schumacher share first place. Fans disagree: they put Senna, with three titles, ahead of both. The biggest gap is Vettel, four titles and only ninth.
FAQ
Who is the F1 GOAT according to fans? Ayrton Senna, first in the 11 WodaGoat fan rankings as of November 11, 2026, ahead of Lewis Hamilton and Alain Prost.
Who has the most F1 world titles? Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher, with seven each.
Is Hamilton better than Schumacher? Fans put Hamilton second and Schumacher fourth. Both have seven titles.
Can I vote? Yes. Build your own top 10 on the F1 GOAT ranking: every ranking counts.