In Formula 1, a hat-trick refers to three different achievements:
- Winning three successive races.
- Winning the same event three times in a row.
- Securing pole position, fastest lap, and race victory in one event.
The term "hat-trick" originated in cricket in 1858, where it referred to a bowler taking three wickets with consecutive deliveries in the same match. In other sports, the term has been extended to refer to other achievements based on the number three. For example, in football, a hat-trick is when a player scores three goals in a match. In motor racing, a hat-trick can refer to the three achievements listed above.
According to, the drivers with the most hat-tricks in Formula 1 are:
- Michael Schumacher - 22
- Lewis Hamilton - 19
- Jim Clark - 11
- Max Verstappen - 10
- Ayrton Senna - 9
Finally, provides a list of some of the most (and least) impressive hat-tricks in Formula 1 history.
