44 Lewis Hamilton (GBR)

Debut: Australia 2007 Races: 176 Wins: 46 Poles: 54 Fastest laps: 30 Points: 2009 When he isn’t having to start down the order with mechanical troubles in qualifying or getting involved in scrapes with his team-mate, Hamilton remains the quickest driver in F1. While there is little to split the Merc drivers on absolute pace, you suspect Hamilton is well ahead in the mental battle. Add in the extra motivation of racing at home and he’ll be the favourite.