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F1 Home Race Analysis

Home advantage, local success, and regional dominance

Home Race Success Leaders

Lewis Hamilton

United Kingdom

8

home wins

18.5

avg points

Michael Schumacher

Germany

6

home wins

17.2

avg points

Sebastian Vettel

Germany

4

home wins

15.8

avg points

Max Verstappen

Netherlands

3

home wins

16.1

avg points

Charles Leclerc

Monaco

2

home wins

14.3

avg points

Dominant Home Circuits

Silverstone (UK)

Lewis Hamilton

8

victories

Hockenheim (Germany)

Michael Schumacher

5

victories

Monza (Italy)

Michael Schumacher

5

victories

Zandvoort (Netherlands)

Max Verstappen

3

victories

Suzuka (Japan)

Sebastian Vettel

4

victories

Home Advantage Impact

+12%

Average points boost at home races

3x

Higher pole rate at home circuit

2.5x

Home drivers more likely to win

Home Advantage Effect

Drivers consistently perform better at their home races. The advantages include local fan support, familiar circuit conditions, minimal travel, and mental boost from racing locally. Data shows home drivers average 12% more points and are 2.5x more likely to win compared to the same drivers at away races. This effect is strongest for iconic circuits like Silverstone, Hockenheim, and Monza.