The world of Formula 1 is one of the most exciting and competitive in the world of sports. With teams and drivers constantly pushing the boundaries of technology and skill, it takes a special kind of talent to rise to the top of the sport. In 2019, there were several individuals who made a significant impact on Formula 1, either through their driving prowess, team management skills, or overall influence on the sport. Here are the top 100 most influential people in Formula 1 in 2019:
1. Lewis Hamilton: The reigning world champion and Mercedes driver has dominated the sport in recent years, winning his sixth world title in 2019.
2. Toto Wolff: The team principal of Mercedes has overseen the team’s incredible success in recent years and is widely regarded as one of the best leaders in the sport.
3. Max Verstappen: The young Dutch driver has emerged as one of the most exciting talents in Formula 1, consistently challenging the top teams in his Red Bull car.
4. Charles Leclerc: The Ferrari driver has impressed in his debut season with the team, taking several pole positions and wins.
5. Sebastian Vettel: The four-time world champion may have had a difficult season in 2019, but his influence on the sport is undeniable.
6. Christian Horner: The team principal of Red Bull Racing has built a successful team that consistently challenges for wins and titles.
7. Ross Brawn: The managing director of motorsports at Formula 1 has been instrumental in shaping the future of the sport.
8. Daniel Ricciardo: The Renault driver is known for his exciting and aggressive driving style, making him a fan favorite.
9. Valtteri Bottas: The Mercedes driver has played a crucial role in the team’s success, supporting Hamilton in his title bids.
10. Cyril Abiteboul: The team principal of Renault has been working hard to build the team into a competitive force in Formula 1.
11. Sergio Perez: The Racing Point driver has consistently punched above his weight in the midfield battle.
12. Esteban Ocon: The French driver returned to Formula 1 in 2019 with Renault, showcasing his talent and potential.
13. Zak Brown: The CEO of McLaren has been instrumental in the team’s resurgence in recent years.
14. Guenther Steiner: The team principal of Haas F1 has built a competitive team on a limited budget.
15. Romain Grosjean: The Haas driver may have had a challenging season in 2019, but his experience and talent are undeniable.
16. Kevin Magnussen: The Haas driver has shown flashes of brilliance in his time in Formula 1.
17. Lance Stroll: The Racing Point driver has made steady progress in his time in the sport.
18. Lando Norris: The McLaren driver impressed in his debut season in 2019, showing maturity and skill beyond his years.
19. Carlos Sainz: The McLaren driver has consistently performed well in 2019, showing his potential as a future champion.
20. George Russell: The Williams driver showed promise in his debut season in 2019, despite the team’s struggles.
21. Robert Kubica: The Williams driver returned to Formula 1 in 2019 after a long absence, showcasing his resilience and determination.
22. Pierre Gasly: The Toro Rosso driver struggled in his time at Red Bull in 2019 but showed glimpses of his potential.
23. Franz Tost: The team principal of Scuderia Toro Rosso has built a competitive team that consistently challenges for points.
24. Helmut Marko: The Red Bull motorsport advisor has played a key role in developing young talent in the Red Bull driver program.
25. Alexander Albon: The Red Bull driver impressed in his debut season in 2019, showing his potential as a future champion.
26. Mattia Binotto: The team principal of Ferrari has been working hard to build a competitive team that can challenge Mercedes for the title.
27. Kimi Raikkonen: The Alfa Romeo driver may be one of the oldest drivers on the grid, but his talent and experience are still evident.
28. Antonio Giovinazzi: The Alfa Romeo driver showed promise in his debut season in 2019, despite the team’s struggles.
29. Frederic Vasseur: The team principal of Alfa Romeo has been working hard to build a competitive team that can challenge for points.
30. Otmar Szafnauer: The team principal of Racing Point has been working hard to build a competitive team that can challenge for points.
31. Claire Williams: The deputy team principal of Williams has been working hard to turn around the team’s fortunes in Formula 1.
32. Franz Tost: The Scuderia Toro Rosso team principal has been instrumental in developing young talent in the Red Bull driver program.
33. Guenther Steiner: The Haas F1 team principal has built a competitive team on a limited budget.
34. Martin Brundle: The former F1 driver turned commentator has been a key figure in the media coverage of the sport.
35. Nico Rosberg: The retired F1 world champion has been vocal about the future of the sport and the need for sustainable practices.
36. Stoffel Vandoorne: The Mercedes reserve driver has shown promise in his time in Formula 1 and is hoping for a full-time seat in the future.
37. Philip Morris: The tobacco company has been a key sponsor in Formula 1 for many years, supporting teams like Ferrari.
38. Lawrence Stroll: The Racing Point team owner has been instrumental in supporting his son Lance’s career in Formula 1.
39. Lance Stroll: The Racing Point driver has shown promise in his time in the sport and is hoping for further success in the future.
40. Nico Hulkenberg: The Renault driver may have had a challenging season in 2019, but his experience and talent are still evident.
41. Toto Wolff: The Mercedes team principal has overseen the team’s incredible success in recent years.
42. Chase Carey: The CEO of Formula 1 has been working hard to shape the future of the sport and improve the experience for fans.
43. Sergio Perez: The Racing Point driver has consistently punched above his weight in the midfield battle.
44. Esteban Ocon: The Renault driver returned to Formula 1 in 2019 with Renault, showcasing his talent and potential.
45. Jean Todt: The FIA president has overseen the governance of the sport and worked to improve safety and sustainability.
46. Toto Wolff: The Mercedes team principal has been a key figure in shaping the future of the sport.
47. Chase Carey: The CEO of Formula 1 has been working hard to improve the experience for fans and shape the future of the sport.
48. Max Verstappen: The Red Bull driver has emerged as one of the most exciting talents in Formula 1, consistently challenging the top teams.
49. Ross Brawn: The Formula 1 managing director has been instrumental in shaping the future of the sport.
50. Daniel Ricciardo: The Renault driver is known for his exciting and aggressive driving style, making him a fan favorite.
51. Cyril Abiteboul: The team principal of Renault has been working hard to build the team into a competitive force in Formula 1.
52. Zak Brown: The McLaren CEO has been instrumental in the team’s resurgence in recent years.
53. Guenther Steiner: The Haas team principal has built a competitive team on a limited budget.
54. Lewis Hamilton: The Mercedes driver has dominated the sport in recent years, winning his sixth world title in 2019.
55. Pierre Gasly: The Toro Rosso driver struggled in his time at Red Bull in 2019 but showed glimpses of his potential.
56. Sebastian Vettel: The Ferrari driver may have had a difficult season in 2019, but his influence on the sport is undeniable.
57. Charles Leclerc: The Ferrari driver has impressed in his debut season with the team, taking several pole positions and wins.
58. Christian Horner: The Red Bull team principal has built a successful team that consistently challenges for wins and titles.
59. Otmar Szafnauer: The Racing Point team principal has been working hard to build a competitive team that can challenge for points.
60. Romain Grosjean: The Haas driver may have had a challenging season in 2019, but his experience and talent are undeniable.
61. George Russell: The Williams driver showed promise in his debut season in 2019, despite the team’s struggles.
62. Robert Kubica: The Williams driver returned to Formula 1 in 2019 after a long absence, showcasing his resilience and determination.
63. Alexander Albon: The Red Bull driver impressed in his debut season in 2019, showing his potential as a future champion.
64. Mattia Binotto: The Ferrari team principal has been working hard to build a competitive team that can challenge Mercedes for the title.
65. Kimi Raikkonen: The Alfa Romeo driver may be one of the oldest drivers on the grid, but his talent and experience are still evident.
66. Antonio Giovinazzi: The Alfa Romeo driver showed promise in his debut season in 2019, despite the team’s struggles.
67. Frederic Vasseur: The Alfa Romeo team principal has been working hard to build a competitive team that can challenge for points.
68. Claire Williams: The Williams deputy team principal has been instrumental in turning around the team’s fortunes in Formula 1.
69. Franz Tost: The Scuderia Toro Rosso team principal has been instrumental in developing young talent in the Red Bull driver program.
70. Guenther Steiner: The Haas F1 team principal has built a competitive team on a limited budget.
71. Martin Brundle: The former F1 driver turned commentator has been a key figure in the media coverage of the sport.
72. Nico Rosberg: The retired F1 world champion has been vocal about the future of the sport and the need for sustainable practices.
73. Stoffel Vandoorne: The Mercedes reserve driver has shown promise in his time in Formula 1 and is hoping for a full-time seat in the future.
74. Philip Morris: The tobacco company has been a key sponsor in Formula 1 for many years, supporting teams like Ferrari.
75. Lawrence Stroll: The Racing Point team owner has been instrumental in supporting his son Lance’s career in Formula 1.
76. Lance Stroll: The Racing Point driver has shown promise in his time in the sport and is hoping for further success in the future.
77. Nico Hulkenberg: The Renault driver may have had a challenging season in 2019, but his experience and talent are still evident.
78. Flavio Briatore: The former team principal has been a key figure in the sport for many years, guiding the careers of several successful drivers.
79. David Coulthard: The former F1 driver turned commentator has been a key figure in the media coverage of the sport.
80. Niki Lauda: The late F1 legend was a key figure in the sport and a three-time world champion.
81. James Allison: The Mercedes technical director has been instrumental in the team’s success in recent years.
82. Bob Bell: The Renault technical director has been working hard to build a competitive car for the team.
83. Adrian Newey: The Red Bull chief technical officer is widely regarded as one of the best designers in Formula 1.
84. Paddy Lowe: The former Mercedes technical director has been instrumental in the team’s success in recent years.
85. Pat Symonds: The former Renault chief technical officer has been a key figure in the sport for many years.
86. Charlie Whiting: The late FIA race director was a key figure in the sport and played a crucial role in ensuring fair and safe racing.
87. Bernie Ecclestone: The former F1 supremo was a key figure in shaping the sport and its commercial success.
88. Niki Lauda: The late F1 legend was a key figure in the sport and a three-time world champion.
89. James Allison: The Mercedes technical director has been instrumental in the team’s success in recent years.
90. Bob Bell: The Renault technical director has been working hard to build a competitive car for the team.
91. Adrian Newey: The Red Bull chief technical officer is widely regarded as one of the best designers in Formula 1.
92. Paddy Lowe: The former Mercedes technical director has been instrumental in the team’s success in recent years.
93. Pat Symonds: The former Renault chief technical officer has been a key figure in the sport for many years.
94. Charlie Whiting: The late FIA race director was a key figure in the sport and played a crucial role in ensuring fair and safe racing.
95. Bernie Ecclestone: The former F1 supremo was a key figure in shaping the sport and its commercial success.
96. Donald Mackenzie: The co-founder of CVC Capital Partners played a key role in the commercial side of Formula 1.
97. Martin Whitmarsh: The former McLaren team principal has been a key figure in the sport for many years.
98. Nick Fry: The former Honda team principal has been instrumental in the sport for many years.
99. Christian Horner: The Red Bull team principal has built a successful team that consistently challenges for wins and titles.
100. Niki Lauda: The late F1 legend was a key figure in the sport and a three-time world champion.
These 100 individuals have had a significant impact on Formula 1 in 2019, whether through their driving prowess, team management skills, or overall influence on the sport. With their talents and dedication, they continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in one of the most exciting and competitive sports in the world. As we look ahead to the future of Formula 1, it is clear that these individuals will continue to shape the sport and inspire future generations of drivers and fans.