Formula 1 is renowned for its intense, high-speed competition where every fraction of a second is critical. However, there are occasions when race results are far from close, showcasing dominant performances.
For instance, in 2025, McLaren driver Oscar Piastri secured his third consecutive win at the Miami Grand Prix. He finished a significant 37.644 seconds ahead of the nearest car not from his team. While his teammate Lando Norris was closer, just 4.63 seconds behind, the gap to the third-place finisher, George Russell, highlighted McLaren`s considerable advantage in that race.
Throughout the long history of F1, there have been many instances of drivers finishing with impressive time advantages over their rivals. Below are some of the most significant margins of victory recorded over the years:
- Dan Gurney, one lap, 4`31.1, 1962 French Grand Prix
- Jackie Stewart, two laps, 3`59.6, 1969 Spanish Grand Prix
- Denny Hulme, one lap, 3`12.6, 1967 Monaco Grand Prix
- Juan Manuel Fangio, one lap, 3`01.2, 1954 Italian Grand Prix
- Damon Hill, two laps, 2`55.713, 1995 Australian Grand Prix
- Alberto Ascari, one lap, 2`48, 1952 British Grand Prix
- Fangio, one lap, 2`46.5, 1950 Monaco Grand Prix
- Ascari, one lap, 2`42.6, 1953 Argentine Grand Prix
- Elio de Angelis, one lap, 2`41.183, 1985 San Marino Grand Prix
- Jackie Stewart, one lap, 2`36.1, 1969 British Grand Prix
