The 15 Greatest Formula 1 Races of the 2010s

From rain-lashed comebacks to last-lap title deciders, the decade served up drama on twisting street circuits and old-school classics alike. Which one still gives you chills?

1

2011 Canadian Grand Prix

The longest race in F1 history saw Jenson Button climb from last to first in changeable rain to win on the final lap.

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2

2014 Bahrain Grand Prix

A floodlit, wheel-to-wheel duel between Mercedes teammates Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg under the lights at Sakhir.

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3

2019 German Grand Prix

A chaotic wet Hockenheim race full of spins and recoveries that Max Verstappen won amid multiple title contenders crashing.

717pts

4

2019 Brazilian Grand Prix

A late-race shootout at Interlagos with crashes among the front-runners that delivered a maiden podium for Pierre Gasly.

717pts

5

2012 Brazilian Grand Prix

A rain-soaked Interlagos thriller where Sebastian Vettel recovered from a first-lap spin to clinch his third world title by three points.

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6

2016 Brazilian Grand Prix

Max Verstappen produced a legendary wet-weather drive at Interlagos, charging from 16th to third in treacherous conditions.

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7

2010 Canadian Grand Prix

A high-degradation Montreal race that returned to the calendar with multiple lead changes and Lewis Hamilton taking the win.

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8

2014 Hungarian Grand Prix

A wet-to-dry Hungaroring epic with team-order drama that ended with Daniel Ricciardo taking a late, decisive victory.

605pts

9

2010 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

The dramatic four-way title decider where Sebastian Vettel won the race and snatched his first championship from Fernando Alonso.

605pts

10

2017 Azerbaijan Grand Prix

A wild Baku street race featuring safety cars, a Vettel-Hamilton clash, and a shock podium for rookie Lance Stroll.

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11

2012 European Grand Prix

Fernando Alonso surged from 11th to win his home Valencia race in a contest full of retirements and overtakes.

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12

2012 United States Grand Prix

The inaugural race at the Circuit of the Americas saw Lewis Hamilton hunt down and pass Sebastian Vettel for victory.

532pts

13

2015 United States Grand Prix

A rain-affected Austin race with a chaotic start that Lewis Hamilton won to seal his third world championship.

532pts

14

2011 Chinese Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton chased down Sebastian Vettel with a bold late strategy to win a multi-stop Shanghai thriller.

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15

2018 German Grand Prix

Sebastian Vettel crashed out of the lead in the rain at his home race, handing Lewis Hamilton an improbable victory from 14th.

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