TOP DRIVERS OF THE 2013 SEASON

2
Second Place Driver

Fernando Alonso

1
First Place Driver

Sebastian Vettel

3
Third Place Driver

Mark Webber

2013 Season Details

The 2013 Formula One World Championship, the 64th season of the series, was marked by Sebastian Vettel’s unparalleled dominance and significant team dynamics. Spanning 19 Grands Prix from March 17 to November 24, the season concluded with Vettel securing his fourth consecutive World Drivers’ Championship and Red Bull Racing clinching their fourth straight Constructors’ Championship.

Vettel’s Record-Breaking Performance

Sebastian Vettel’s 2013 campaign was extraordinary, tying Michael Schumacher’s record of 13 race wins in a single season. Notably, Vettel achieved nine consecutive victories to close the season, a feat that underscored his and Red Bull Racing’s supremacy. His total of 397 points set a new benchmark in the sport. 

Contenders and Team Dynamics

While Vettel dominated, Fernando Alonso of Ferrari emerged as the closest contender, finishing second in the standings with 242 points. Alonso secured victories in China and Spain, consistently challenging at the front. Mark Webber, in his final Formula One season, contributed to Red Bull’s success with multiple podium finishes, ending third in the championship with 199 points. 

Mercedes’ Resurgence

Mercedes AMG Petronas showcased significant progress throughout the season. Lewis Hamilton secured a notable win in Hungary and multiple podiums, finishing fourth in the Drivers’ Championship with 189 points. Nico Rosberg added victories in Monaco and Great Britain, highlighting the team’s competitive edge. Mercedes’ efforts culminated in a second-place finish in the Constructors’ Championship, amassing 360 points. 

Lotus and Midfield Battles

Lotus F1 Team, with drivers Kimi Räikkönen and Romain Grosjean, remained competitive. Räikkönen’s season was highlighted by a victory in Australia and several podiums before his early departure due to back surgery. Grosjean demonstrated strong performances in the latter half, securing multiple podium finishes. The midfield saw intense battles, with teams like McLaren, Force India, and Sauber striving for points in a highly competitive environment.

Technical Landscape

The 2013 season marked the final year of the 2.4-litre V8 engine era, as teams prepared for the transition to 1.6-litre turbocharged V6 hybrid power units in 2014. This impending change influenced development strategies, with some teams focusing resources on future regulations.

The 2013 Formula One season will be remembered for Sebastian Vettel’s historic achievements and Red Bull Racing’s continued dominance. As the sport bid farewell to the V8 engine era, teams and fans alike anticipated the technological advancements and challenges that the new hybrid era would bring.

Statistics

Drivers

  • Most Wins
    Sebastian Vettel(13)
  • Most Podiums
    Sebastian Vettel (16)
  • Most Poles
    Sebastian Vettel (9)
  • Most Laps Led
    Sebastian Vettel (684)
  • Most In Points
    Sebastian Vettel (18)
  • Most DNFs
    Paul di Resta (4)
  • Most Fastest Laps
    Sebastian Vettel (7)

Constructors

  • Most Wins
    Red Bull(13)
  • Most Podiums
    Red Bull (24)
  • Most Poles
    Red Bull (11)
  • Most Laps Led
    Red Bull (753)
  • Most In Points
    Mercedes (33)
  • Most DNFs
    Force India (8)
  • Most Fastest Laps
    Red Bull (12)

Drivers Championship Standings

Pos Driver Constructor Points Wins
1
German Sebastian Vettel
Austrian Red Bull
397.0 13
2
Spanish Fernando Alonso
Italian Ferrari
242.0 2
3
Australian Mark Webber
Austrian Red Bull
199.0 0
4
British Lewis Hamilton
German Mercedes
189.0 1
5
Finnish Kimi Räikkönen
British Lotus F1
183.0 1
6
German Nico Rosberg
German Mercedes
171.0 2
7
French Romain Grosjean
British Lotus F1
132.0 0
8
Brazilian Felipe Massa
Italian Ferrari
112.0 0
9
British Jenson Button
British McLaren
73.0 0
10
German Nico Hülkenberg
Swiss Sauber
51.0 0
11
Mexican Sergio Pérez
British McLaren
49.0 0
12
British Paul di Resta
Indian Force India
48.0 0
13
German Adrian Sutil
Indian Force India
29.0 0
14
Australian Daniel Ricciardo
Italian Toro Rosso
20.0 0
15
French Jean-Éric Vergne
Italian Toro Rosso
13.0 0
16
Mexican Esteban Gutiérrez
Swiss Sauber
6.0 0
17
Finnish Valtteri Bottas
British Williams
4.0 0
18
Venezuelan Pastor Maldonado
British Williams
1.0 0
19
French Jules Bianchi
Russian Marussia
0.0 0
20
French Charles Pic
Malaysian Caterham
0.0 0
21
Dutch Giedo van der Garde
Malaysian Caterham
0.0 0
22
Finnish Heikki Kovalainen
British Lotus F1
0.0 0
23
British Max Chilton
Russian Marussia
0.0 0

Constructors Championship Standings

Pos Constructor Points Wins
1
Austrian Red Bull
596.0 13
2
German Mercedes
360.0 3
3
Italian Ferrari
354.0 2
4
British Lotus F1
315.0 1
5
British McLaren
122.0 0
6
Indian Force India
77.0 0
7
Swiss Sauber
57.0 0
8
Italian Toro Rosso
33.0 0
9
British Williams
5.0 0
10
Russian Marussia
0.0 0
11
Malaysian Caterham
0.0 0

Driver Points Distribution

Constructor Points Distribution

Driver Points Evolution

Constructor Points Evolution

Australian Grand Prix

Australian Grand Prix

March 17, 2013

Malaysian Grand Prix

Malaysian Grand Prix

March 24, 2013

Chinese Grand Prix

Chinese Grand Prix

April 14, 2013

Bahrain Grand Prix

Bahrain Grand Prix

April 21, 2013

Spanish Grand Prix

Spanish Grand Prix

May 12, 2013

Monaco Grand Prix

Monaco Grand Prix

May 26, 2013

Canadian Grand Prix

Canadian Grand Prix

June 9, 2013

British Grand Prix

British Grand Prix

June 30, 2013

German Grand Prix

German Grand Prix

July 7, 2013

Hungarian Grand Prix

Hungarian Grand Prix

July 28, 2013

Belgian Grand Prix

Belgian Grand Prix

Aug. 25, 2013

Italian Grand Prix

Italian Grand Prix

Sept. 8, 2013

Singapore Grand Prix

Singapore Grand Prix

Sept. 22, 2013

Korean Grand Prix

Korean Grand Prix

Oct. 6, 2013

Japanese Grand Prix

Japanese Grand Prix

Oct. 13, 2013

Indian Grand Prix

Indian Grand Prix

Oct. 27, 2013

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Nov. 3, 2013

United States Grand Prix

United States Grand Prix

Nov. 17, 2013

Brazilian Grand Prix

Brazilian Grand Prix

Nov. 24, 2013