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F1 Champions Decoded: Astrology & Numerology of F1 Champions

Simply Astro

Jul 10, 2024 — 5 min read

In the high-octane world of Formula 1, where speed and precision reign supreme, champions are forged in the crucible of intense competition.

From the roar of the engines to the calculated risks on the track, these drivers operate at the outer limits of human capability.

But could there be hidden forces at play, influences beyond raw talent and relentless training?

In this exploration, we switch gears and analyse the birthdates of all F1 champions through the lens of numerology and astrology to identify any trends.

Numerological Analysis

Here are all the 34 F1 champions so far along with the following data points: compound lifepath number, lifepath number, and day they were born.

ℹ️ What is a Compound Lifepath Number?

Consider Lifepath 8s:

January 2nd, 1994 (01/02/1994) - 1+2+1+9+9+4 = 26
November 1st, 1994 (11/01/1994) - 11+1+1+9+9+4 = 35
November 11th, 1993 (11/11/1993) - 11+11+1+9+9+3 = 44

Even though all of these numbers will eventually be reduced to 8 (2+6 = 8, 3+5 = 8, 4+4 = 8) to obtain the Lifepath number, we believe it is crucial to not just look at the Lifepath number but at the number that is obtained before the reductions.

This is what we refer to as ‘Compound Lifepath Numbers’.

Compound Lifepath Numbers among F1 Champions

Day Born Date (reduced) among F1 Champions

1️⃣ Lifepath 11 is the most common among Formula One champions, with eight champions in total, including the all-time leader in race wins, Michael Schumacher with 7 titles.

2️⃣ The second most common Lifepath is LP 8, with 6 F1 champions.

3️⃣As for compound Lifepaths, Lifepath 26/8 and 29/11 are the two most common compounds, with 4 champions each.

4️⃣ F1 champions born on the 17th (8) and the 29th (11) are the most common, with 3 champions each.

ℹ️ Related: Numerology Life Paths 101: Basics and Beyond

Western Astrology Analysis

🇩🇪 (7x 🥇) Michael Schumacher: Capricorn ♑️
🇬🇧 (7x 🥇) Lewis Hamilton: Capricorn ♑️
🇦🇷 (5x 🥇) Juan Manuel Fangio: Cancer ♋️
🇫🇷 (4x 🥇) Alain Prost: Pisces ♓️
🇩🇪 (4x 🥇) Sebastian Vettel: Cancer ♋️
🇦🇺 (3x 🥇) Jack Brabham: Aries ♈️
🇬🇧 (3x 🥇) Jackie Stewart: Gemini ♊️
🇦🇹 (3x 🥇) Niki Lauda: Pisces ♓️
🇧🇷 (3x 🥇) Nelson Piquet: Leo ♌️
🇧🇷 (3x 🥇) Ayrton Senna: Aries ♈️
🇳🇱 (3x 🥇) Max Verstappen: Libra ♎️
🇮🇹 (2x 🥇) Alberto Ascari: Cancer ♋️
🇬🇧 (2x 🥇) Graham Hill: Aquarius ♒️
🇬🇧 (2x 🥇) Jim Clark: Pisces ♓️
🇧🇷 (2x 🥇) Emerson Fittipaldi: Sagittarius ♐️
🇫🇮 (2x 🥇) Mika Häkkinen: Libra ♎️
🇪🇸 (2x 🥇) Fernando Alonso: Leo ♌️
🇮🇹 Giuseppe Farina: Scorpio ♏️
🇬🇧 Mike Hawthorn: Aries ♈️
🇺🇸 Phil Hill: Taurus ♉️
🇬🇧 John Surtees: Aquarius ♒️
🇳🇿 Denny Hulme: Gemini ♊️
🇦🇹 Jochen Rindt: Aries ♈️
🇬🇧 James Hunt: Virgo ♍️
🇺🇸 Mario Andretti: Pisces ♓️
🇿🇦 Jody Scheckter: Aquarius ♒️
🇦🇺 Alan Jones: Scorpio ♏️
🇫🇮 Keke Rosberg: Sagittarius ♐️
🇬🇧 Nigel Mansell: Leo ♌️
🇬🇧 Damon Hill: Virgo ♍️
🇨🇦 Jacques Villeneuve: Aries ♈️
🇫🇮 Kimi Räikkönen: Libra ♎️
🇬🇧 Jenson Button: Capricorn ♑️
🇩🇪 Nico Rosberg: Cancer ♋️

Western Sign by Month among F1 Champions

1️⃣ The two most winningest F1 Champions are both Capricorns (Jan 3rd and Jan 7th)

2️⃣ Out of the top 5 most successful F1 Champions, two of them are Capricorns (Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton) and two of them are Cancers (Juan Manuel Fangio and Sebastian Vettel).

On a zodiac wheel Capricorn and Cancer are on the opposite sides

3️⃣ Both Water and Fire signs are the most common with 10 Champions each. Followed by Air signs (8) and Earth Signs (6).

4️⃣ Cardinal Signs (Capricorn, Cancer, Libra, Aries) are the most common with 15 Champions when it comes to Modality, followed by Mutable Signs (10), and Fixed Signs (9).

Chinese Astrology Analysis

🇩🇪 (7x 🥇) Michael Schumacher: Monkey 🐒
🇬🇧 (7x 🥇) Lewis Hamilton: Rat 🐀
🇦🇷 (5x 🥇) Juan Manuel Fangio: Pig 🐖
🇫🇷 (4x 🥇) Alain Prost: Goat 🐐
🇩🇪 (4x 🥇) Sebastian Vettel: Cat 🐈
🇦🇺 (3x 🥇) Jack Brabham: Tiger 🐅
🇬🇧 (3x 🥇) Jackie Stewart: Cat 🐈
🇦🇹 (3x 🥇) Niki Lauda: Ox 🐂
🇧🇷 (3x 🥇) Nelson Piquet: Dragon 🐉
🇧🇷 (3x 🥇) Ayrton Senna: Rat 🐀
🇳🇱 (3x 🥇) Max Verstappen: Ox 🐂
🇮🇹 (2x 🥇) Alberto Ascari: Horse 🐎
🇬🇧 (2x 🥇) Graham Hill: Snake 🐍
🇬🇧 (2x 🥇) Jim Clark: Rat 🐀
🇧🇷 (2x 🥇) Emerson Fittipaldi: Dog 🐕
🇫🇮 (2x 🥇) Mika Häkkinen: Monkey 🐒
🇪🇸 (2x 🥇) Fernando Alonso: Rooster 🐓
🇮🇹 Giuseppe Farina: Horse 🐎
🇬🇧 Mike Hawthorn: Snake 🐍
🇺🇸 Phil Hill: Cat 🐈
🇬🇧 John Surtees: Rooster 🐓
🇳🇿 Denny Hulme: Rat 🐀
🇦🇹 Jochen Rindt: Horse 🐎
🇬🇧 James Hunt: Pig 🐖
🇺🇸 Mario Andretti: Dragon 🐉
🇿🇦 Jody Scheckter: Ox 🐂
🇦🇺 Alan Jones: Dog 🐕
🇫🇮 Keke Rosberg: Rat 🐀
🇬🇧 Nigel Mansell: Snake 🐍
🇬🇧 Damon Hill: Rat 🐀
🇨🇦 Jacques Villeneuve: Pig 🐖
🇫🇮 Kimi Räikkönen: Goat 🐐
🇬🇧 Jenson Button: Goat 🐐
🇩🇪 Nico Rosberg: Ox 🐂

Chinese Astrology Signs among F1 Champions

Chinese Astrology Trines among F1 Champions

Chinese Astrology Signs w Elements among F1 Champions

Chinese Astrology Elements among F1 Champions

1️⃣ Most common Chinese Year sign among F1 Champions are Rat and Ox. Rat and Ox are said to be good friends in Chinese Astrology.

2️⃣ Least common Chinese Sign among F1 Champions are Tigers with a single champion (3x Champion Jack Brabham) which is interesting given F1 was launched in 1950, which was a Tiger year.