2010 's

HYBRID POWER, NEW DYNASTIES AND A SPORT REINVENTED

The 2010s were a decade of transformation, innovation and relentless competition. Red Bull and Sebastian Vettel began the era by establishing a new benchmark for speed and consistency, while Formula 1 itself entered one of the most significant periods of technical change in its history. As hybrid power arrived, the sport became more complex, more demanding and more dependent on precision than ever before.

Yet dominance never went unchallenged. Fernando Alonso pushed Ferrari to its limits in pursuit of elusive championships. Lewis Hamilton's move to Mercedes reshaped the competitive landscape, helping to create one of the most successful partnerships Formula 1 has ever seen. Along the way, drivers such as Jenson Button, Nico Rosberg, Daniel Ricciardo, Valtteri Bottas and Max Verstappen added fresh rivalries, unforgettable victories and new layers of drama.

Across the decade, success was built on fine margins. A strategic decision, a perfectly timed pit stop or a single mistake could decide races and championships alike. Teams balanced innovation with reliability, while drivers faced ever-increasing pressure in a sport evolving at extraordinary speed.

The 2010s delivered dominant champions, fierce title battles and a technological revolution that continues to shape Formula 1 today. This book tells that story race by race, podium by podium, revealing the people, decisions and moments that defined a remarkable era.

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Different Drivers

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Different Drivers scored at least one 1st place
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Different Drivers scored at least one 2nd place
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Different Drivers scored at least one 3rd place
2010s F1 cockpit

DRIVERS OF THE DECADE

Titles: Sebastian Vettel - 4

Wins: Lewis Hamilton - 73

Podiums: Lewis Hamilton - 123

Poles: Lewis Hamilton - 71

Fastest laps: Lewis Hamilton - 43

Starts: Lewis Hamilton - 198

Classic 2010s F1 race

CONSTRUCTORS OF THE DECADE

Titles: Mercedes - 6

Wins: Mercedes - 93

Podiums: Mercedes - 151

Poles: Mercedes - 101

Fastest laps: Mercedes - 66

Starts: Ferrari - 199

Different Constructors

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Different Constructors scored at least one 1st place
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Different Constructors scored at least one 2nd place
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Different Constructors scored at least one 3rd place

QUOTES FROM RACE STORIES IN THE BOOK

2010
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
"Vettel’s win was fast and flawless. Hamilton’s second showed grit. Button’s third was well-earned."
2011
Australian Grand Prix
"Petrov soaked in the moment, arms wide, beaming under his first podium shower."
2012
Malaysian Grand Prix
"Sergio Perez rose through the field with stunning confidence, slicing past seasoned rivals."
2013
Brazilian Grand Prix
"Webber, in his final Formula 1 race, pushed hard, determined to end his career on a high."
2014
Spanish Grand Prix
"Ricciardo, grinning wide, lifted his first winner’s trophy high, the moment sinking in as the crowd roared."
2015
German Grand Prix
"Vettel crossed the line to loud cheers, with Kvyat in second and Ricciardo completing the podium in third, marking one of the most unpredictable races of the season."
2016
Australian Grand Prix
"The podium pulsed with the energy of a dramatic race."
2017
Chinese Grand Prix
"Each lap, his lead grew, a masterclass in precise driving and tire management as he navigated the challenging track with confidence, never putting a wheel wrong."
2018
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
"From pole to flag, Hamilton showed little vulnerability, managing every stint with clinical precision."
2019
Brazilian Grand Prix
"Max Verstappen surged from pole and defended with razor-sharp reactions through multiple Safety Car restarts to deliver a powerful victory."