This week's Top 10 features the record for the greatest number of pole positions in career for a Formula 1 driver.
It's important to note that the format of qualifying has changed dramatically over the years. It used to be done on absolute speed with the car shod on qualifying tires, and with a minimum amount of fuel in the tank.
Over the past few years, however, qualifying must be performed with the car running in race trim, shod on the set of tires it will start the race on.
Number of Grands Prix contested is based on the actual number of races started by each individual driver.
10.Nelson Piquet
It's important to note that the format of qualifying has changed dramatically over the years. It used to be done on absolute speed with the car shod on qualifying tires, and with a minimum amount of fuel in the tank.
Over the past few years, however, qualifying must be performed with the car running in race trim, shod on the set of tires it will start the race on.
Number of Grands Prix contested is based on the actual number of races started by each individual driver.
10.Nelson Piquet
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| Nelson Piquet, Brazil, raced F1 from 1978 to 1991, 204 Grands Prix contested, captured 24 pole positions |
