The Spectacular Margins of Victory in F1 History

Discover the largest victory margins in F1 history and the top drivers.

F1 is renowned for its intense races where every moment matters. But sometimes, the outcomes are highly one-sided. In 2025, McLaren's Oscar Piastri achieved his third consecutive win at the Miami Grand Prix, finishing 37.644 seconds ahead of the closest non-McLaren car. Even within McLaren, Lando Norris was 4.63 seconds behind Piastri, highlighting a significant margin from third-place George Russell. Throughout F1's history, the gaps between first and second place have been remarkable. Here are some of the most notable margins over the years. Notable examples include Dan Gurney, Jackie Stewart, Denny Hulme, Juan Manuel Fangio, Damon Hill, Alberto Ascari, and Elio de Angelis. Check out the ESPN F1 hub page for more news, standings, and more.

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