In 2014, we saw formula one head in a new direction, entering the turbo-hybrid era, since then there has been a whole host of race winners and podium placers, but who has the most?
Mercedes have won the Constructors’ Championship in all eight seasons since then, so it’s no surprise that their drivers dominate the list.
Max Verstappen moved up the list with his podium at the Austrian Grand Prix last weekend, but how does he fare against the other drivers?
9.Sergio Perez
MONTE-CARLO, MONACO – MAY 29: Race winner Sergio Perez of Mexico and Oracle Red Bull Racing celebrates with his team by jumping into the pool after the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco at Circuit de Monaco on May 29, 2022 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)
The Mexican is on 18 podiums, with the majority coming as a Red Bull driver, with that number likely to rise throughout this season with his team leading the Constructors’ Championship at the moment.
8. Charles Leclerc
SPIELBERG, AUSTRIA – JULY 10: Race winner Charles Leclerc of Monaco and Ferrari celebrates on the podium during the F1 Grand Prix of Austria at Red Bull Ring on July 10, 2022 in Spielberg, Austria. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)
Although on 18 podiums like Perez, Leclerc edges it on the list because he has more race wins. He’s pushing for a maiden world crown this season with Ferrari, so that number is expected to go up before the season is out.
7. Kimi Raikkonen
AUSTIN, TX – OCTOBER 21: Race winner Kimi Raikkonen of Finland and Ferrari celebrates on the podium during the United States Formula One Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas on October 21, 2018 in Austin, United States. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)
The Flying Finn has left a huge hole in Formula One after retiring last season, but the former world champion still makes this list, having achieved 26 podiums in the turbo-hybrid era. He has a decent cushion to those below him, so Raikkonen won’t be losing his place on here in a hurry.
6.Daniel Ricciardo
MONZA, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 12: Race winner Daniel Ricciardo of Australia and McLaren F1 celebrates on the podium during the F1 Grand Prix of Italy at Autodromo di Monza on September 12, 2021 in Monza, Italy. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)
The loveable Aussie has had a difficult season with McLaren so far, but with 32 podium he’s been one of the better performers in the turbo-hybrid era. After leaving Red Bull, he was back on the podium last season with his dramatic win at Monza.
5. Nico Rosberg
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – NOVEMBER 27: Race winner Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Mercedes GP and second place finisher and World Drivers Champion Nico Rosberg of Germany and Mercedes GP on the podium during the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit on November 27, 2016 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)
Former Mercedes world champion Nico Rosberg is the last retired driver on this list having stepped on the podium 46 times before retiring in 2016 as a world champion, after finally beating teammate and childhood friend, Lewis Hamilton at the third time of asking.
4.Sebastian Vettel
BAKU, AZERBAIJAN – JUNE 06: Second placed Sebastian Vettel of Germany and Aston Martin F1 Team celebrates on the podium during the F1 Grand Prix of Azerbaijan at Baku City Circuit on June 06, 2021 in Baku, Azerbaijan. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)
Another German is in the top 9, having dominated the pre-turbo-hybrid era, Vettel couldn’t add to his four world titles with Ferrari, but he was incredibly consistent as one of the top drivers at that time. However, he is now struggling at the back of the grid in a hard to handle Aston Martin car.
3. Valtteri Bottas
Alfa Romeo’s star man shows us just how good he’s been in his five years with Mercedes, delivering five Constructors’ titles to the Silver Arrows, amassing 67 podiums to cement himself as a great of the turbo-hybrid era.
2. Max Verstappen
MONTREAL, QUEBEC – JUNE 19: Race winner Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing celebrates with their trophy after the F1 Grand Prix of Canada at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve on June 19, 2022 in Montreal, Quebec. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)
Current world champion Verstappen has surpassed Bottas now with 68 podiums after the Austrian Grand Prix second place he delivered. He’s the leading driver at the moment in the standings, so the gap to Bottas will surely be stretched.
1.Lewis Hamilton
ISTANBUL, TURKEY – NOVEMBER 15: Race winner Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Mercedes GP celebrates winning a 7th F1 World Drivers Championship on the podium during the F1 Grand Prix of Turkey at Intercity Istanbul Park on November 15, 2020 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)
Unsurprisingly, Lewis Hamilton has the most podiums in the turbo-hybrid era, delivering an eye-watering 132. He’s on a run of three consecutive top threes, so that obscene amount will only grow. The GOAT of motorsport, the turbo-hybrid era sees Hamilton win six/eight world titles, finishing runner up in the two years he didn’t win.
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