Who is the greatest Formula 1 driver of all time? by Parsons School of Design

To determine the true F1 "GOAT" we delve into an extensive analysis of historical race data. The data spans 1973 to 2023 and weighs drivers by how much they dominated their contemporaries.

This examination forms the foundation for our simulator, which synthesizes key metrics such as average ranking, P1 winning percentage, head-to-head performance, comparison against teammates, and comparison against nearby drivers. According to a recent study, on Applied Economics, contrary to popular perception, the study reveals that these factors actually account for a 20% success rate, slightly lower than previously believed. What truly stands out is the undeniable significance of the driver's input, which commands a weight of 15%. In order to ensure accuracy, we assign equal weightage to all these factors. Admittedly, we acknowledge that the weighting itself may be subjective, as not everyone would assign identical importance to each factor. However, by utilizing the simulator we built, you can explore various GOAT outcomes based on your own preferences and assigned weights.