Is Michael Schumacher the GOAT?

According to GOAT Rank's current data model, Michael Schumacher ranks #2 in Formula 1 with a GOAT Score of 94.8/100, behind Lewis Hamilton (96.1).

What is Michael Schumacher's GOAT Score?

94.8/100, calculated from the verified career record: Dominance 97 (25%), Peak 97 (20%), Longevity 90 (20%), Honours 95 (20%), Statistics 94 (15%).

Where does Michael Schumacher rank all time?

#2347 of 5087 eligible athletes across all sports and #2 in Formula 1.

Michael Schumacher vs Lewis Hamilton: who ranks higher?

Lewis Hamilton ranks higher at 96.1 versus Michael Schumacher at 94.8, a margin of 1.3 points.

Michael Schumacher — GOAT profile

World titles

Race wins

Pole positions

Podiums

155

Fastest laps

Win rate

29.6%

Career assets & trophy cabinet

Major titles

League & cup titles

Individual awards

Clubs & teams

Benetton
1991–1995 · 1994, 1995 titles
Scuderia Ferrari
1996–2006 · Five straight titles
Mercedes
2010–2012

Total career numbers

Race starts: 308
Wins: 91
Win rate: 29.5%
Consecutive titles: 5

Category profile

Dominance: 97
Peak: 97
Longevity: 90
Honours: 95
Statistics: 94

Career timeline · Form index per season

Editorial season form index (0–100), not raw goals or points. Raw season-by-season statistics are shown only where fully verified.

Season	Form index per season	Share of career
1992	1
1993	1
1994	8
1995	9
1996	3
1997	5
1998	6
1999	2
2000	9
2001	9
2002	11
2003	6
2004	13
2005	1
2006	7
2007	0
2008	0
2009	0
2010	0
2011	0

Data sources

FIA
Formula1.com
Motorsport Stats

Last verified: 2026-09-14

Figures come from public records and are normalised per sport. See the methodology for category weights. Method

Why Michael Schumacher ranks #2 in Formula 1

Michael Schumacher ranks #2 in Formula 1 and #2347 of 5087 across all sports. The verified GOAT Score is 94.8/100.

The verified career covers 1991–2012 and 20 documented seasons. Peak is 97/100, with Dominance the strongest category at 97/100 (25% weight). Key metrics: World titles 7, Race wins 91, Pole positions 68, Podiums 155.

Nearest context: ahead Lewis Hamilton (96.1); behind Juan Manuel Fangio (92.8). Rankings update whenever verified records change.

Michael Schumacher GOAT Score explained

Dominance97/100 · weight 25%: Dominance: 97/100, based on the verified career record.
Peak97/100 · weight 20%: Peak: 97/100, based on the verified career record.
Longevity90/100 · weight 20%: Longevity: 90/100, based on the verified career record.
Honours95/100 · weight 20%: Honours: 95/100, based on the verified career record.
Statistics94/100 · weight 15%: Statistics: 94/100, based on the verified career record.

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Michael Schumacher — frequently asked

Is Michael Schumacher the GOAT?: According to GOAT Rank's current data model, Michael Schumacher ranks #2 in Formula 1 with a GOAT Score of 94.8/100, behind Lewis Hamilton (96.1).
What is Michael Schumacher's GOAT Score?: 94.8/100, calculated from the verified career record: Dominance 97 (25%), Peak 97 (20%), Longevity 90 (20%), Honours 95 (20%), Statistics 94 (15%).
Where does Michael Schumacher rank all time?: #2347 of 5087 eligible athletes across all sports and #2 in Formula 1.
Michael Schumacher vs Lewis Hamilton: who ranks higher?: Lewis Hamilton ranks higher at 96.1 versus Michael Schumacher at 94.8, a margin of 1.3 points.

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