Top 13 Formula 1 Drivers of the 2000s

One decade, two dynasties and a changing of the guard, from imperious title machines to the breakout rookies who would define the years ahead. Who ruled the 2000s?

1

Michael Schumacher

Ferrari's record five-title run from 2000 to 2004 defined the decade.

1000pts

2

Giancarlo Fisichella

Renault's stylish Italian race winner through the mid-2000s.

494pts

3

Jenson Button

Turned the Brawn fairytale into the 2009 world championship.

428pts

4

Sebastian Vettel

Announced himself with a breakthrough win at Monza in 2008.

428pts

5

Lewis Hamilton

Sensational 2007 rookie who seized the 2008 title on the final corner.

350pts

6

Ralf Schumacher

Williams race winner and Michael's quick younger brother.

350pts

7

Fernando Alonso

Broke Ferrari's grip with back-to-back Renault titles in 2005 and 2006.

350pts

8

Juan Pablo Montoya

Fearless overtaker who traded blows with Schumacher for Williams.

350pts

9

Rubens Barrichello

Ferrari's loyal number two and a race winner across the era.

350pts

10

Kimi Raikkonen

Ferrari's 2007 world champion, famed for ice-cold late-race pace.

257pts

11

David Coulthard

McLaren and Red Bull mainstay with thirteen career grand prix wins.

257pts

12

Mika Hakkinen

McLaren's two-time champion who opened the decade fighting Schumacher.

257pts

13

Felipe Massa

Came within a single point of the 2008 title for Ferrari.

257pts