Collection: Formula 1 Racing Cards

Formula 1, the pinnacle of motorsport, has a history defined by speed, innovation, legendary drivers, and global spectacle since the official World Championship began in 1950. Emerging from European Grand Prix racing of the 1920s and 1930s, F1’s first era saw dominance from Giuseppe Farina and Juan Manuel Fangio, with Fangio winning five world titles in the 1950s, a record that stood for decades. The 1960s brought technical innovation with rear-engine cars and stars like Jim Clark, Graham Hill, and Jack Brabham, while safety concerns began to grow alongside the sport’s incredible speed. The 1970s introduced flamboyance and fierce rivalries, with Niki Lauda, James Hunt, and Emerson Fittipaldi embodying both drama and brilliance, highlighted by Lauda’s miraculous return after his near-fatal Nürburgring crash. The 1980s saw turbocharged power and the rise of legends like Ayrton Senna, Alain Prost, and Nelson Piquet, whose rivalries defined an era of technical mastery and intense competition. The 1990s were shaped by Senna’s genius and tragic death in 1994, followed by Michael Schumacher’s emergence, whose dominance with Ferrari in the early 2000s brought him seven world championships, cementing his place as one of the greatest drivers ever. The modern era has been defined by incredible engineering, global expansion, and new icons, with Lewis Hamilton tying Schumacher’s record of seven titles and becoming the face of a new generation, admired for his skill, consistency, and activism. Rivalries have continued to fuel the sport, from Hamilton versus Nico Rosberg to the recent battles between Hamilton and Max Verstappen, whose 2021 title win marked one of the most dramatic finishes in F1 history. With innovations like hybrid engines and a push toward sustainability, F1 continues to evolve while honoring its legacy of speed, drama, and legends who risk everything in pursuit of glory on the world’s fastest tracks.

Favorite Formula 1 Drivers

Michael Schumacher  |  Lewis Hamilton  |  Juan Manuel Fangio  |  Alain Prost  |  Ayrton Senna  |  Niki Lauda  |  Nelson Piquet  |  Max Verstappen  |  Jackie Stewart  |  Sebastian Vettel