AI gives its verdict with Alonso among the 5 best F1 drivers in history: this is his position

Max Verstappen gave his Top-5 of the best drivers in the history of Formula 1 on ‘DAZN’ a few days ago, selected Michael Schumacher, Ayrton Senna, Fernando Alonso, Lewis Hamilton and Juan Manuel Fangio. This is a purely subjective choice, which may vary depending on each person’s taste and the priority each F1 fan gives to titles and numbers or to each driver’s characteristics and their driving style.

but, What happens if you ask a machine like AI (Artificial Intelligence)? You might be surprised by the answer.

If you ask the most famous chatbot AI application, ChatGPT (in its free version) with data updated until the end of 2022, before Fernando Alonso’s great season at Aston Martin in 2023, the answer to the question about 5 best pilots in history are as follows: Michael Schumacher, Lewis Hamilton, Ayrton Senna, Juan Manuel Fangio and Alain Prost.

We asked AI why Max Verstappen was with Fernando Alonso and ChatGPT didn’t include him in its top 5 list. The answer is based on the numbers: “Fernando Alonso is without a doubt one of the most talented and respected drivers in the history of Formula 1. Although he does not have as many titles as some of the other driver on the list, there are several reasons why many, including Max Verstappen, consider him one of the best.

Therefore, if you tell the free version of ChatGPT to make this list of 5 best drivers in history just by reviewing it due to factors such as skill, consistency, driving, memorable races, driving style, race reading and car development… the answer is very different.

The 5 best in history according to AI:

This is AI’s verdict of the 5 best F1 drivers by key driving factors and not just taking titles into account:

1. Ayrton Senna. “Known for his exceptional qualifying skills, his aggressive driving style and his legendary performance in difficult conditions, such as in the rain. His victories at Monaco 1984 and Donington 1993 are remembered as some of the best performance in F1 history”.
2. Fernando Alonso: Known for his consistency, ability to build cars and his versatility. Alonso has had many memorable races, such as his victory in the 2012 European Grand Prix at Valencia, and is known for his ability to get the most out of inferior cars.
3. Lewis Hamilton: Known for his adaptability, ability to read runs and his raw talent. It is consistently fast and effective in any condition and car. His comeback at Silverstone 2008 and his hold on the title in high-pressure situations highlight his skill and consistency.
4. Michael Schumacher: Famous for his dedication, ability to build teams and cars, and his relentless driving style. Schumacher has an incredible ability to maintain a constant pace and be very competitive in any situation. His dominance at Ferrari in the 2000s is testament to his impact on the sport.
5. Juan Manuel Fangio: Considered one of the most skilled drivers of all time, Fangio led F1 through a dangerous era with heavy cars. His precision, consistency and adaptability to different cars and teams make him an exceptional driver, with outstanding performances in many teams.

“This list reflects drivers who not only won races and titles, but also left a significant mark on the sport through their pure skill, driving style, and contributions to the development of cars and team,” concludes the free version of ChatGPT.