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Who has the most Pole Positions in F1?

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Lewis Hamilton holds the all-time Formula 1 record for most pole positions with 104 pole positions. Second on the list is Juan Fangio with 86. Michael Schumacher ranks third with 68.

Most Pole Positions in F1 — FAQ

Who has the most pole positions in F1?+
Lewis Hamilton holds the all-time Formula 1 record for most pole positions with 104.
Who is second on the all-time list for most pole positions?+
Juan Fangio is second with 86 pole positions.
Who is third on the all-time list for most pole positions?+
Michael Schumacher is third with 68 pole positions.
Who are the top 5 drivers for most pole positions in F1?+
The top five drivers for most pole positions in Formula 1 are: 1. Lewis Hamilton (104); 2. Juan Fangio (86); 3. Michael Schumacher (68); 4. Ayrton Senna (65); 5. Alberto Ascari (58).
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