From the 340 hp Alfa Romeo GP Tipo in 1950 to the 1000 hp Williams FW47 in 2025, Formula 1 has evolved from raw power to cutting-edge hybrid precision.
Setting the fastest official lap in F1 history at 164.3 mph, the Mercedes-AMG W11 EQ Performance holds the record of being the fastest official F1 race car. The MP4-4, on the other hand, is another exciting speedster that remains legendary for winning 15 of 16 races in the 1988 season.
A memorable name in the history of F1 race cars, it was the Ferrari F2004 that took Schumacher to his 7th world title , while the Williams FW26 is still revered for its blistering qualifying laps and its radical “Walrus Nose” design.
Ruling the 2005 Grand Prix, the MP4-20 broke Bahrain’s lap record with aerodynamic precision, while the RB7 dominated the 2011 Season with 12 wins and near-total pole position control.
The FW38 clocked 235 mph — the highest speed recorded under F1 regulations, while the SF71H scored 24 podiums and once held the fastest lap in F1 history.
An exhilarating machine in every sense, the RB18 won 18 of 22 races in 2022, while the RA106 is fondly remembered for hitting a record-breaking 246.9 mph — the fastest top speed achieved by an F1 car, albeit with modified specifications and under non-race conditions.