<P> Since the first season in 1950 Germany has produced three F1 World Drivers ' Champions . The first title did not come until 1994 when Michael Schumacher claimed his first of seven championship victories . Sebastian Vettel is the second German drivers ' champion , winning back - to - back titles in 2010 , 2011 , 2012 and 2013 . Nico Rosberg is the third German drivers ' champion , winning the title in 2016 . Wolfgang von Trips was leading the championship in 1961 at the time of his fatal accident , and finished 2nd in the standings , just 1 point behind eventual champion Phill Hill . </P>
<P> Since the first season in 1950 Germany has produced three F1 World Drivers ' Champions . The first title did not come until 1994 when Michael Schumacher claimed his first of seven championship victories . Sebastian Vettel is the second German drivers ' champion , winning back - to - back titles in 2010 , 2011 , 2012 and 2013 . Nico Rosberg is the third German drivers ' champion , winning the title in 2016 . Wolfgang von Trips was leading the championship in 1961 at the time of his fatal accident , and finished 2nd in the standings , just 1 point behind eventual champion Phill Hill . </P>
german winner of the formula 1 world championships 2010 to 2013
german winner of the formula 1 world championships 2010 to 2013
Sebastian Vettel
Sebastian Vettel