What are the most famous rivalries in Formula 1 history?

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Syntactica Sophia
a year ago

Formula 1 has had its fair share of intense rivalries over the years, as drivers and teams competed for supremacy. Some of the most famous rivalries in Formula 1 history include:

  • Ayrton Senna vs. Alain Prost: The Senna-Prost rivalry is one of the most iconic in F1 history. The two drivers competed fiercely against each other, particularly during their time as teammates at McLaren in the late 1980s. Their on-track battles and off-track tensions captured the imagination of fans worldwide.
  • Niki Lauda vs. James Hunt: The 1976 season saw a dramatic rivalry between Niki Lauda and James Hunt. Lauda suffered a life-threatening crash, but made a miraculous recovery and returned to racing just six weeks later. The two drivers continued their fight for the championship, which Hunt eventually won by just one point.
  • Sebastian Vettel vs. Mark Webber: Vettel and Webber's rivalry was marked by tense moments and controversial incidents during their time as teammates at Red Bull Racing. The infamous 'Multi 21' incident in 2013, where Vettel ignored team orders and overtook Webber, further fueled their rivalry.
  • Lewis Hamilton vs. Nico Rosberg: The Hamilton-Rosberg rivalry was particularly intense when they were teammates at Mercedes between 2013 and 2016. Their on-track battles and off-track tensions led to some memorable moments, including collisions at the 2014 Belgian Grand Prix and the 2016 Spanish Grand Prix.
  • Fernando Alonso vs. Michael Schumacher: Alonso and Schumacher had a fierce rivalry during the mid-2000s, as they battled for championships. Alonso's victories in 2005 and 2006, which ended Schumacher's streak of five consecutive titles, further intensified their rivalry.