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.