Iconic Formula 1 Seasons with the Closest Finishes

The 2007 Formula 1 season is iconic for its incredibly tight finish, where Kimi Räikkönen was crowned champion by a single point. The intense battle between three drivers, including Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso, culminated in a final race full of drama and surprises, deciding the championship on the last lap.

• Räikkönen came back to win the championship

• McLaren had the fastest car

The 2010 Formula 1 season is iconic for its dramatic conclusion, where Sebastian Vettel was crowned champion in the final race, narrowly beating Fernando Alonso by just four points. The battle went down to the wire, showcasing one of the tightest and most thrilling finishes in the sport's history.

• Title fight between Vettel and Alonso

The 1976 season is iconic for the dramatic duel between James Hunt and Niki Lauda, decided in the final race by a single point. This epic confrontation, marked by Lauda's near-fatal accident and Hunt's tenacity, represents one of the closest and most thrilling finishes in Formula 1 history.

• Championship finale with a one-point difference

• James Hunt was Formula 1 champion

The 2021 Formula 1 season is remembered as one of the most dramatic and closely contested in history, culminating in a thrilling final lap that decided the championship. The intense rivalry between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton, marked by multiple lead changes and controversies, cemented this season as a milestone of competition and excitement.

• Both drivers tied in the standings with 369.5 points.

The 2008 Formula 1 season is iconic for its incredibly tight finish, with the championship being decided in the final corner of the final race. Lewis Hamilton was crowned champion by a single point, following a thrilling battle against Felipe Massa that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the very last second.

• Hamilton became the youngest champion in F1 history

• Very tight finish, with one point difference between Hamilton and Massa

The 1994 season is iconic for its dramatic conclusion, with Michael Schumacher and Damon Hill battling until the very last race for the championship. The controversy and intensity of their duel defined one of the tightest and most memorable finishes in Formula 1 history.

• Last-race decider

• Peak intensity and rivalry

• Debate-sparking controversial moments

• Both drivers showcased skill

The 1984 Formula 1 season is iconic for the incredibly close duel between Niki Lauda and Alain Prost, decided by a minuscule margin of half a point. This season exemplifies a tight finish, as the championship battle went down to the wire, showcasing the intensity and parity between the competitors.

• World title duel decided by the smallest margin