Formula 1 drivers with the most converted pole positions to race wins

Converting a pole position start to a grand prix win is no easy feat for a Formula 1 driver. However, in recent years, drivers such as Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen have made the challenge look effortless, with Verstappen taking 13 pole positions to race wins in 2023 alone.

Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, 1st position, celebrates in Parc Ferme

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While 65 drivers have converted a pole position start to a race win, only 12 drivers have managed to reach double figures. Here’s everything you need to know about drivers with the most poles to race wins. 

F1 drivers with the most pole positions converted to race wins

1. Lewis Hamilton - 61 pole position to race wins

Lewis Hamilton, McLaren MP4-22 Mercedes

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2. Michael Schumacher - 40 pole position to race wins

Michael Schumacher, Benetton Ford

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3. Max Verstappen - 32 pole position to race wins

Sebastian Vettel, Toro Rosso STR03

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5. Ayrton Senna - 29 pole positions to race wins

2024  F1 drivers pole position to wins

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