Ferrari holds nearly every record in the history of Formula 1, but Mercedes could snatch a very important milestone in a specific ranking. Maranello’s Scuderia, having competed in Formula 1 since the very first season, dominates most records related to world championships, team victories, and drivers’ achievements. Now, Mercedes is poised to claim a record in a category where Ferrari has always seemed untouchable.
The Prancing Horse has historically won countless titles, often stringing together championships and dominating entire technical eras. The absolute peak came with Michael Schumacher, when Ferrari reigned supreme in both the Constructors’ and Drivers’ Championships from 1999 to 2004. The last Drivers’ title came in 2007 with Kimi Räikkönen, and the last Constructors’ crown in 2008. Ferrari now counts 15 Drivers’ World Championships and 16 Constructors’ titles, but there is one record that Mercedes could potentially take in 2026.
Ferrari at 249 wins as an engine supplier, Mercedes closing in
Throughout its history, Ferrari has also supplied engines to cars not built by Maranello. The team has recorded only one such victory, with Sebastian Vettel at the wheel of a Toro Rosso in Monza 2008. Mercedes has done the same, having been absent from F1 as a works team for many years. During that period, its engines powered some of the most successful cars, including the McLaren of Mika Häkkinen, Lewis Hamilton, and the Brawn GP in 2009. With the victories accumulated by the ‘Papaya’ team—especially in 2025—the gap between Mercedes and Ferrari has narrowed even further.
Currently, Ferrari stands at 249 wins as an engine supplier, while the three-pointed star is only 10 behind at 239. Ferrari has led this ranking since July 11, 2004, when Michael Schumacher’s win at the British Grand Prix—Ferrari engine victory number 177—surpassed the Ford Cosworth tally of 176. In 2026, Alpine, McLaren, and Williams, along with the AMG Mercedes F1 Team, will all be powered by the same Mercedes Power Unit. Competing against Ferrari engines will be Haas and Cadillac. Losing a record like this would be an early warning sign. Records don’t last forever, and not being the most successful team of all time is now a tangible concern for Maranello.
As the 2026 technical regulations approach, the battle between these two automotive giants is no longer just about the next trophy, but about protecting a legacy that has stood for decades. With Mercedes supplying a vast portion of the grid, including the revitalized McLaren and Alpine squads, the pressure on Ferrari to find winning form has never been higher. If the Silver Arrows manage to bridge that ten-win gap, it would mark a symbolic changing of the guard in the history of Formula 1 engine development.
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