The Pole Position Trophy is an accolade awarded to the driver who scores the most pole positions in a season. In the event that multiple drivers are tied at the end of the season, a countback system applies whereby drivers are next ranked by second placed qualifying, then third, and so on.
The Pole Position Trophy was implemented in 2014, with an aim to improve the spectacle of qualifying.[1]
The inaugural Pole Position Trophy was won by Nico Rosberg, who sealed the trophy at the 2014 Brazilian Grand Prix.
During race weekends where there is a Sprint Qualifying race, the Pirelli Speed King Award[2] is given in place of the usual pole position award.[3]
Winners[]
Year | Driver | Constructor | Races | Poles |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | Nico Rosberg | Mercedes | 19 | 11 |
2015 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes | 19 | 11 |
2016 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes | 21 | 12 |
2017 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes | 20 | 11 |
2018 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes | 21 | 11 |
2019 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 21 | 7 |
2020 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes | 17 | 10 |
2021 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing-Honda | 22 | 8 |
2022 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 2* | 14* |
* Season in progress
Prior to Establishment[]
Between the 1950 and 2013 seasons, a pole position trophy was not implemented. This list details the hypothetical scenario of driver's who would have won the trophy if it had been established.
- Bold indicating driver also won the driver's championship
Notes[]
- ↑ Collantine, Keith (12 December 2013). "Further rule changes confirmed for 2014". F1 Fanatic (Keith Collantine). http://www.f1fanatic.co.UK/2013/12/12/2014-f1-rules-more-changes/. Retrieved 11 December 2014.
- ↑ 2021 Pirelli Pole Position Award | Formula 1® [1]
- ↑ Brawn wants pole awarded on Friday at F1 sprint race weekends - The Hindu, https://www.thehindu.com/sport/motorsport/brawn-wants-pole-awarded-on-friday-at-f1-sprint-race-weekends/article37296903.ece