Formula One (F1) is among the most cherished auto racing sports in the world of motorsport.
Like any other internationally sanctioned sport, it brings together competitors from different corners of the world.
In 2020, the championship is set to have 20 able competitors, representing ten teams.
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So, how do the F1 drivers 2020 squad look like, and who is the best among them?
The 2020 Formula One Championship line up is already out.
Arguably, it is somehow similar to that of 2019, but this is not entirely the case.
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There is a new addition of highly competitive drivers who you should probably look out for in 2020.
George Russell 0
George Russell is a 22-year-old British racing driver.
At the moment, he is among the youngest drivers competing in Formula One.
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His 2020 team is Williams.
Russells car number is 63.
Romain Grosjean 0
Grosjean is a Geneva-born racing motorsport driver.
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The 34-year-old dominated the 2003 French Renault competition, coming first.At the time, he was 17 years old.
So far, he has scored ten podiums proving his worth in the sport.
Currently, he is representing the Haas team.
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Also, Grosjeans car number is 8.
Nicholas Daniel Latifi 0
Latifi is an Iranian-Canadian national.
He is currently racing under the Williams squad alongside George Russell.
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Latifi has been competing in F2 before he attracted the squad’s attention, who later promoted him.
Over time, his racing skills and experience have been improving steadily.
Herecently confirmedthat he would be among the 2021 F1 drivers who will represent the Williams team.
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Hemade his breakthroughin 2001.
To this far, the Finish driver has won 103 podiums.
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He has also previously raced under the McLaren and Ferrari teams.
His car number is 7.
Kevin Magnussen 1
Like his father, Jan, Kevin Magnussen is one amazing FI driver with outstanding skills.
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During the time, he was under the McLaren.
The 27-year-old currently races under the Haas squad alongside Grosjean.
Daniil Kvyat 1
Daniil Kvyat is a 28-year-old Russian national with impeccable Formula One racing experience.
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He is among the few established racers from his country right now.
In 2020, he was racing under the AlphaTauri squad.
Antonio Giovinazzi 2
Antonio Giovinazzi, car number 99, was born and raised in Italy.
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The 26-years-oldItalian driverrose to fame in 2015 after participating at the FIA Formula 3 European Championship.
He won the Masters of Formula 3 competition in 2015.
This year, he was on the Alfa Romeo squad.
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Esteban Ocon 4
Esteban Ocon is a partner of Daniel Ricciardo.
The two race under the Renault squad.
At the age of 10, he bagged the French Cadet Championship.
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The 23-years-old French driverreplaced Rio Haryantoin the F1 2016 line up, making his Grand Prix debut Belgium.
The year 2015 was also his best because he won the GP3 Series.
In 2017, he joined Force India.
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Overall, his talent and determination are among the key traits loved by many.
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He was a partner of Daniil Kvyat, who both raced for AlphaTauri in the championship.
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Gasly made hisF1 debutin 2017.
The French auto racer has been consistent since then.
He is expected to make big moves in the future.
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Daniel Ricciardo 8
Daniel Ricciardo is a household name in the auto racing competitions.
The Australian driver has been around for sometimes hence his notable achievements.
The 31-year-old made his breakthrough in the 2011 British Grand Prix through the HRT squad.
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In 2014, he emerged top in the Canadian Grand Prix.
Currently, he is representing the Renault team alongside Ocon.
So far, he has seven wins and29 podiums.
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Lastly, he has a total of 1048 points.
The Germany driver is currently 33 years old.
His track record in motorsport is among the most-envied by admirers.
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He won the World Championship titles consecutively, starting from 2010 to 2013.
His first win was in 2008, the Italian Grand Prix.
He is apartner of Charles Leclercin the Ferrari 2020 team.
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So far, he was won 120 podiums with 2994 total points.
Carlos Sainz Vazquez de Castro 15
Carlos Sainz Jr. is an established driver who hails from Madrid, Spain.
McLaren was his 2020 team.
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His first race was the 2015 Australian Grand Prix.
In 2019, he was ranked position 6 with 96 points.
Lance Stroll 18
Stroll is a 21-year old racing driver born in Montreal, Canada.
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Currently, he is driving for Racing Point.
In 2017 and 2018, Lance raced for the Williams team.
Despite his age, he has achieved a lot since he joined auto racing.
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He hails from Monte Carlo, Monaco.
He is presently racing for Ferrari.
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He was among the drivers who were highly anticipated to win the 2017 FIA Formula 2 Championship.
In 2019, he came fourth with 264 points.
Sergio Perez 22
Sergio Perez Mendoza is a 30-year-old Mexican driver currently racing for Racing Point.
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He has been a member of Formula One for a long time now.
In 2019, he was in the top 10 list of the best F1 auto racers with 52 points.
So far, he has won 8 podiums.
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Sergio has also driven for McLaren and Ferrari.
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Alexander Albon 22
Alexander Albon is a Thai-British renowned racing driver.
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The24-year-oldcomes from a family of racers.
He officially made his debut in 2018 in the FIA Formula 2 Championship.
He was promoted from Toro Rosso to the Red Bull team in 2019.
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He started racing at the age of seven.
The youngster is among the best McLaren drivers.
He has raced alongside pro racers such as Carlos Sainz.
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He finished in the 11th position in 2019 with 49 points.
Judging by his 2020 outstanding performance, Lando is a force to reckon with.
Max Verstappen 33
Verstappen is a 22-year-old born in Belgium.
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He is currently racing under the flag of Dutch.
The Dutchman is among the few who are making a fortune in F1.
Max made his breakthrough in 2016 in Barcelona for Red Bull.
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As of 2019, Max Verstappen haswon 33 podiums.
In 2020, he is racing for the Red Bull squad.
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Valtteri Bottas 58
Valtteri Bottas is, no doubt, an established Grand Prix racer who hails from Finland.
The 30-year-old made his debut with Williams in 2013.
At the moment, he is racing for the Mercedes team.
As of 2020, he has earned 48 podiums.
In 2019, he finished in second place with 326 points.
His car number is 77.
Lewis Carl Davidson Hamilton 63
Lewis Hamilton is no new name in Formula One.
The 35-year-old is a six-time F1 champion.
His first win was in 2007; the 2007 Canadian Grand Prix.
Hamilton is currently representing the Mercedes team in the 2020 Formula One Championship.
So far, he has won 153 podiums.
FAQs
Below are the answers to the commonly asked questions about Formula One drivers.
Who is the greatest F1 driver of all time?
This is among the trickiest questions ever, considering they are many.
However, most people consider Juan-Manuel Fangio as the greatest of them all.
Fangio holds five world championships titles.
Others include Alberto Ascari, Jim Clark, Michael Schumacher, and Lewis Hamilton, among others.
Lewis Hamilton is currently the best driver in 2020.
So far, he has earned 63 points.
The 35-year-old is racing for Mercedes.
What do you think about this F1 drivers 2020 selection?
The list entails some of the best auto racers from different parts of the world.
Arguably, their skills and experience are breathtaking and worth envying.
At the moment, Lewis Hamilton, Valtteri Bottas, and Max Verstappen seem to be unstoppable.
Steph is a fluid engineer for the Mercedes squad, meaning she is a teammate of Lewis Hamilton.
Lewis Hamilton took to Instagram to applaud Steph for winning the award.
She believes that they have equal opportunities like the rest.
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