F1: Most pole positions of all-time

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Lewis Hamitlon has the most poles in Formula One history
Lewis Hamitlon has the most poles in Formula One history

#2 Michael Schumacher

Michael Schumacher
Michael Schumacher

Michael Schumacher or Schumi as he is known is widely considered to be the 'Greatest Motorsport Driver of All-Time'. The German whose career inspired many young Germans to get behind the wheels and aim for Formula One glory won a record 7 Drivers' Championships and won a record total of 91 Grand Prix victories. For 5 years between 2000-2004 inclusive, no driver could match Schumacher wheel-to-wheel. Michael Schumacher has started from pole 68 times in 308 starts.


#1 Lewis Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton

Since losing out on the Drivers' Championship title in his rookie season in 2007 by just a single point, Lewis Hamilton has made great strides and has well and truly cemented his place among the Formula 1 greats. The Briton who has 4 Championships under his belt is well and truly on course to grab his 5th World title equaling the tally of late Argentine great Juan Manuel Fangio. Hamilton has won in a record 26 different circuits around the world. As of the 2018 Japanese Grand Prix, Hamilton has started from pole in 85 races.

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