Lewis Hamilton (L) and Toto Wolff, Michael Schumacher (R) [Images via Getty]
F1 drivers and teams form a special bond when they work together. A driver needs to understand the team's vision, car, and members, while the team needs to understand a driver's emotions, driving style, and comfort zones. When both team and driver work flawlessly together, they create a recipe for success and dominance in F1.
In the past, several driver-team pairings have reigned supreme in the sport and collected multiple wins and championships. Here is a list of the five most successful alliances.
The five most successful driver-team pairings in F1
#1 Lewis Hamilton & Mercedes
Lewis Hamilton joined Mercedes from McLaren in 2013, replacing the great Michael Schumacher as he retired from the sport for good. It was considered risky since F1 was about to introduce hybrid power units in 2014 which would level the field. As Mercedes struggled, McLaren was considered one of the best teams on the grid.
