What if…?
The great Formula 1 hypotheses. Simulate alternative history.
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What if Hamilton had driven the Red Bull in 2021?
2021The 2021 season was the tightest in decades. Would Hamilton have won his eighth title in Verstappen's dominant car?
What if Hamilton had driven the Ferrari in 2017?
2017In 2017 the SF70H was the fastest car for much of the year. Would Hamilton have won with it?
What if Hamilton had driven the Red Bull in 2023?
2023The RB19 won 21 of 22 races. Would the 7-time champion have shattered all records with it?
What if Hamilton had signed for Ferrari in 2020?
2020The signing that almost happened. Would the Brit have given up the dominant W11 for the red dream?
What if Verstappen had driven the Mercedes in 2021?
2021The W12 was the fastest car in qualifying in 2021. Would Verstappen have won with it too?
What if Verstappen had driven the Ferrari in 2022?
2022The F1-75 was the fastest car in qualifying in 2022. Would Max have dominated even more?
What if Alonso had driven the Red Bull in 2010?
2010Alonso lost the 2010 title by 4 points. With Vettel's dominant RB6, would he have won it?
What if Alonso had driven the Brawn GP in 2009?
2009The Brawn BGP 001 was the most dominant car of the modern era. Would Alonso have swept the board with it?
What if Alonso had signed for Mercedes in 2014?
2014Mercedes talked to Alonso before choosing Rosberg. Would the Asturian have won the double?
What if Alonso had driven the Red Bull in 2013?
2013Vettel won 13 consecutive races in 2013. Would Alonso have matched that streak with the RB9?
What if Schumacher had driven the McLaren in 2000?
2000In 2000 Ferrari and McLaren disputed the title. Would Schumacher have dominated with the MP4/15?
What if Schumacher had gone to Williams in 1996 instead of Ferrari?
1996The FW18 was the most dominant car of 1996. Would Schumacher have won the title with it?
What if Senna had driven the Williams FW14B in 1992?
1992The FW14B is one of the most advanced cars in history. Mansell won 9 of 16 races. What would Senna have done?
What if Senna had driven Prost's Ferrari in 1990?
1990The Ferrari 641 was competitive in 1990. Would Senna have crushed Prost with his own car?
What if Leclerc had driven the Red Bull in 2023?
2023Verstappen won 19 of 22 races in 2023 with the RB19. Would Leclerc have achieved something similar?
What if Leclerc had driven the Mercedes in 2023?
2023Mercedes finished second in constructors in 2023. Would Leclerc have gotten more out of it than Hamilton?
What if Norris had driven the Red Bull in 2024?
2024Norris proved to be Verstappen's most serious rival in 2024. Would he have won the title with the RB20?
What if Norris had driven the Ferrari in 2024?
2024Ferrari had the second best car in the second half of 2024. Would Norris have won races with it?
What if Vettel had signed for Mercedes in 2015 instead of Ferrari?
2015In 2015 the W06 was the most dominant car of the hybrid era. Would Vettel have won a fifth title?
What if Button had driven the Red Bull in 2011?
2011The 2011 RB7 is one of the most dominant cars in history. Would Button have won his second title?
What if Räikkönen had returned to F1 with Red Bull in 2010?
2010Kimi spent 2010 in the WRC. If he had returned to Red Bull, would he have won the title with the RB6?
Historic duels
Senna vs Schumacher: the duel that never was in 1994
19941994 could have been the definitive clash between the two best drivers of their generation. Simulate what history stole from us.
Prost vs Senna 1988: the year of the unbeatable McLaren
1988The McLaren MP4/4 won 15 of 16 races. Simulate the most legendary duel in history in any season.
Senna vs Prost 1989: the crash that decided the title
1989Suzuka 1989 was the most controversial championship ending. Who would have won on a clean race?
Hamilton vs Verstappen 2021: if both had had the same car
2021Who would have won if Hamilton and Verstappen had driven identical cars in 2021?
Hamilton vs Rosberg 2016: the most epic teammate battle
2016Rosberg won the title on the last race. Hamilton was faster almost all season. Simulate the outcome.
Alonso vs Hamilton 2007: the year that changed F1
2007Teammates, irreconcilable rivals. Relive McLaren's most explosive duel with any car.
Vettel vs Alonso 2012: the tightest title of the modern era
2012Alonso extracted the impossible from an inferior Ferrari. Vettel came back from 6th place. 3 points separated them at the end.
Hamilton 2007 vs Schumacher 2004: legends duel
2004Hamilton at his best in his first stint against the greatest Schumacher. Who dominates?
Schumacher vs Häkkinen 1998: the start of a great rivalry
1998The Flying Finn snatched the title from the Kaiser for the first time. One of the most elegant duels in history.
Schumacher vs Häkkinen 2000: the year of revenge
2000Schumacher got his revenge in 2000 winning his first title with Ferrari. Häkkinen was close until the end.
Alonso vs Räikkönen 2005: the Asturian's first title
2005Alonso became the youngest champion in history in 2005. Räikkönen was his main rival.
Schumacher vs Alonso 2006: the Kaiser's last dance
2006Schumacher's last full season was total war against double champion Alonso. Who was better?
Hamilton vs Massa 2008: the title on the last corner
2008One of the most dramatic championship endings in history. Hamilton won the title with one lap to go in Brazil.
Verstappen vs Leclerc 2022: the rivalry of the present
2022The first races of 2022 promised the rivalry of the next decade. What would have happened without Ferrari's failures?
Norris vs Verstappen 2024: the new generation in charge
2024Norris cut into the championship during the summer of 2024. Would he have won the title if he hadn't started so late?
Vettel vs Webber 2010: the civil war at Red Bull
2010Two teammates in the fastest car, fighting for the same title. Multi-21 started here.
Leclerc vs Sainz 2022: Ferrari's internal battle
2022Sainz won his first race in Silverstone; Leclerc fought for the championship. Who was the better Ferrari in 2022?
Hamilton vs Bottas 2019: the year of "Valtteri, it's James"
2019Bottas started 2019 with four consecutive wins. Could he have won the championship if the team situation had been different?
Mansell vs Senna 1991: the bulldog and the maestro
1991Mansell was the fastest driver in 1991 in many races. Senna won the title. Was it fair?
Verstappen vs Hamilton 2023: if they had had the same car
2023Verstappen was absolutely superior in 2023. On equal cars, would he still be superior against Hamilton?
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