Top 10 Formula 1 Rivalries

Formula One (F1) has had its fair share of rivalries over the years. From legendary drivers to fierce competitors, these rivalries have provided some of the most exciting moments in F1 history. Here are the top 10 F1 rivalries.

1. Ayrton Senna vs Alain Prost

Arguably the most famous rivalry in F1 history, Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost had a fierce on-track rivalry that spilled over into off-track animosity. Their intense battles on the track reached their climax in 1990, when they collided at the Japanese Grand Prix, resulting in Senna winning the championship.

2. Lewis Hamilton vs Nico Rosberg

Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg were childhood friends who became fierce rivals on the track. The two drivers were teammates at Mercedes from 2013 to 2016, and their rivalry culminated in a controversial clash at the 2016 Spanish Grand Prix.

3. Nigel Mansell vs Nelson Piquet

Nigel Mansell and Nelson Piquet were teammates at Williams in the 1980s, but their relationship was far from cordial. The two drivers had a series of intense battles on the track, with Piquet often getting the better of Mansell.

4. James Hunt vs Niki Lauda

The rivalry between James Hunt and Niki Lauda was the stuff of legend. The two drivers had a fierce on-track rivalry, with Lauda winning the 1975 championship and Hunt winning the 1976 championship.

5. Michael Schumacher vs Damon Hill

Michael Schumacher and Damon Hill had a fierce rivalry in the mid-1990s. The two drivers famously collided at the 1994 Australian Grand Prix, which resulted in Schumacher winning the championship.

6. Sebastian Vettel vs Mark Webber

Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber were teammates at Red Bull Racing from 2009 to 2013. The two drivers had a tense relationship, with Vettel often getting preferential treatment from the team.

7. Gilles Villeneuve vs Rene Arnoux

Gilles Villeneuve and Rene Arnoux had one of the most exciting battles in F1 history at the 1979 French Grand Prix. The two drivers traded places multiple times in a thrilling battle that lasted for several laps.

8. Ayrton Senna vs Nigel Mansell

Ayrton Senna and Nigel Mansell had a fierce rivalry in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The two drivers had a number of memorable battles on the track, with Senna often coming out on top.

9. Alain Prost vs Nigel Mansell

Alain Prost and Nigel Mansell had a number of intense battles on the track in the late 1980s. The two drivers famously collided at the 1987 Japanese Grand Prix, which resulted in Prost winning the championship.

10. Lewis Hamilton vs Max Verstappen

The rivalry between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen is a recent one, but it's already become one of the most exciting in F1 history. The two drivers have had a number of intense battles on the track, with Verstappen often getting the better of Hamilton.

In conclusion, F1 has had some of the most intense and exciting rivalries in sports history. From Senna vs Prost to Hamilton vs Verstappen, these rivalries have provided some of the most thrilling moments in F1 history.