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Ferrari have won the most Formula One Grands Prix

Formula One, abbreviated to F1, is a form of open-wheeled auto racing. It is the highest class defined by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), motorsport's world governing body. The "formula" in the name refers to a set of rules. These rules tell the builders and drivers of the cars what they may and may not do. The F1 world championship season is a series of races. These races are known as Grands Prix. They are usually held on purpose-built circuits. In a few places, they are held on closed city streets. The most famous Grand Prix is the Monaco Grand Prix in Monte Carlo. The top finisher of each race are awarded championship points. The points are added up at the end of they year. There are two yearly Championships. The one for drivers and one for constructors.

Ferrari hold the record for the most Grands Prix victories. They have won 216 wins between five teams. French teams are third with 53 Grands Prix wins between three teams.

By constructor

All figures correct as of 26 June 2011

Key
Bold Constructor competing in the current season of Formula One
Italics Formula One World Champion
Rank Country Constructor Wins Active First win Last win Notes
1  Italy Ferrari 216 1950 1951 British Grand Prix 2011 British Grand Prix
2  United Kingdom McLaren 173 1966 1968 Belgian Grand Prix 2011 Hungarian Grand Prix
3  United Kingdom Williams 113 1975 1979 British Grand Prix 2004 Brazilian Grand Prix
4  United Kingdom Lotus 79 19581994 1960 Monaco Grand Prix 1987 Detroit Grand Prix
5  United Kingdom Brabham 35 19621992 1964 French Grand Prix 1985 French Grand Prix
5  United Kingdom Renault 35 19771985
2002
1979 French Grand Prix 2008 Japanese Grand Prix
7  United Kingdom
 Italy
Benetton 27 19862001 1986 Mexican Grand Prix 1997 German Grand Prix
8  United Kingdom Tyrrell 23 19701998 1971 Spanish Grand Prix 1983 Detroit Grand Prix
9  Austria Red Bull 21 2005 2009 Chinese Grand Prix 2011 European Grand Prix
10  United Kingdom BRM 17 1951
19561977
1959 Dutch Grand Prix 1972 Monaco Grand Prix
11  United Kingdom Cooper 16 1950
19521969
1958 Argentine Grand Prix 1967 South African Grand Prix
12  Italy Alfa Romeo 10 19501951
19631965
19791985
1950 British Grand Prix 1951 Spanish Grand Prix
13  Germany Mercedes 9 19541955
2010
1954 French Grand Prix 1955 Italian Grand Prix
13  Italy Maserati 9 19501960 1953 Italian Grand Prix 1957 German Grand Prix
13  United Kingdom Vanwall 9 19541960 1957 British Grand Prix 1958 Moroccan Grand Prix
13  France Matra 9 19671972 1968 Dutch Grand Prix 1969 Italian Grand Prix
13  France Ligier 9 19761996 1977 Swedish Grand Prix 1996 Monaco Grand Prix
18  United Kingdom Brawn 8 2009 2009 Australian Grand Prix 2009 Italian Grand Prix
19  United States Kurtis Kraft 5 19501960 1950 Indianapolis 500 1955 Indianapolis 500
20  Ireland Jordan 4 19912005 1998 Belgian Grand Prix 2003 Brazilian Grand Prix
21  United States Watson 3 19501953
19561960
1956 Indianapolis 500 1960 Indianapolis 500
21  United Kingdom March 3 19701977
19811982
19871989
1992
1970 Spanish Grand Prix 1976 Italian Grand Prix
21  Canada Wolf 3 19771979 1977 Argentine Grand Prix 1977 Canadian Grand Prix
21  Japan Honda 3 19641968
20062008
1965 Mexican Grand Prix 2006 Hungarian Grand Prix
25  United States Epperly 2 19571960 1957 Indianapolis 500 1958 Indianapolis 500
26  United States Kuzma 1 19511960 1952 Indianapolis 500 1952 Indianapolis 500
26  Germany Porsche 1 19571964 1962 French Grand Prix 1962 French Grand Prix
26  United States Eagle 1 19661969 1967 Belgian Grand Prix 1967 Belgian Grand Prix
26  United Kingdom Hesketh 1 19741978 1975 Dutch Grand Prix 1975 Dutch Grand Prix
26  United States Penske 1 19741977 1976 Austrian Grand Prix 1976 Austrian Grand Prix
26  United States Shadow 1 19731980 1977 Austrian Grand Prix 1977 Austrian Grand Prix
26  United Kingdom Stewart 1 19971999 1999 European Grand Prix 1999 European Grand Prix
26  Germany Sauber 1 1993 2008 Canadian Grand Prix 2008 Canadian Grand Prix
26  Italy Toro Rosso 1 2006 2008 Italian Grand Prix 2008 Italian Grand Prix

By nationality

List of races won by nationality of constructor.

Rank Country Wins Constructor(s)
1  United Kingdom 503 12
2  Italy 237 5
3  France 53 3
4  Austria 21 1
5  United States 15 8
6  Germany 11 3
7  Ireland 4 1
8  Canada 3 1
8  Japan 3 1

Related pages

A. Renault held a French licence from 1977 to 2010 and a British licence from 2011 to present.
B. Benetton held a British licence from 1986 to 1995 and an Italian licence from 1996 to 2001.
C. Only one of Benetton's 27 wins were scored with their Italian licence. All the others count towards the British totals.
D. Renault's first 35 wins were with their French licence.
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