Who are the most successful car manufacturers in motorsport?

There are some big names in motorsports, but who are they?

TL;DR: Which car manufacturer has won the most in motorsport?

Ferrari has won more Formula One races than any other manufacturer in the sport's history. It boasts 249 wins and counting, most recently with Lewis Hamilton's win at the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix, which is why it's widely regarded as the most successful manufacturer in motorsport overall.

But it's not the only manufacturer with a claim to the title: McLaren sits second on the all-time F1 wins list with 203, Mercedes holds the record for most consecutive Constructors' Championships (eight, 2014–2021), and Porsche dominates a different discipline entirely, with 19 outright Le Mans victories.

That’s more than any other manufacturer in the race's history.

The most successful manufacturers in motorsports

From sleek Ferraris to powerful Porsches, the history of motorsport is driven by legendary manufacturers. But who is the most successful manufacturer?

From the high-octane thrills of Formula One to the endurance test of Le Mans, on two wheels or four, these manufacturers have made their mark on motorsport.

Chances are you’ll have heard of most, if not all, of the manufacturers in our list. And while you won't be able to lease an F1 car for the school run, you can get behind the wheel of some pretty neat models from many of these iconic racing brands.

So, let's take a pit stop and look at the manufacturers that have truly mastered the art of motorsport dominance.

Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz (famously known as the "Silver Arrows" for its distinctive silver racing livery) has absolutely dominated modern Formula 1, with Mercedes-AMG Petronas claiming eight consecutive Constructors' Championships from 2014–2021.

Talk about putting the competition in the rear-view mirror.

Sir Lewis Hamilton secured six of his seven World Championships with Mercedes, smashing records for wins (106), poles (104), and podiums (206) along the way.

After 11 hugely successful years with the team, Hamilton made the headline-grabbing decision to leave for Ferrari ahead of the 2025 season — chasing a childhood dream of racing in Ferrari red, and craving a fresh challenge after over a decade with the same team.

This on-track success has turbocharged Mercedes' road cars too.

Just look at the Mercedes-AMG ONE hypercar; it's practically an F1 car with number plates.

The technology that wins on Sunday really does sell on Monday.

It's no wonder Mercedes-Benz leasing is in pole position for both personal and business customers.

With engineering that keeps lapping the competition, Mercedes-Benz puts the drive into driving performance.

Ferrari

Ferrari's motorsport legacy is wrapped in Italian passion, and it's been earning that reputation since 1950.

Since then, Ferrari has never missed a season, making it the sport's most enduring team. With 249 Grand Prix wins and counting, it's also the most successful F1 manufacturer of all time.

Its dominance in the early 2000s was nothing short of spectacular, with Michael Schumacher claiming five straight championships while the team racked up six consecutive Constructors' titles — part of a record 16 Constructors' Championships overall.

But Ferrari's racing DNA runs deeper than just F1.

It collected nine overall victories at Le Mans before deciding to focus solely on formula racing, and its unmatched motorsport heritage flows directly into every road car that leaves Maranello.

From the raw F40 to the hybrid LaFerrari, its special editions blur the line between race and road machines. The 430 Scuderia Spider 16M wasn't just named after its racing division, it was built to celebrate its 16th F1 Constructors' Championship.

With its passionate fanbase and that unmistakable Ferrari red, this iconic Italian outfit continues to prove that some legends simply never fade.

Ford

Racing is in Ford's DNA — from Henry Ford's early victories against the top drivers of his day, to dominating multiple motorsport disciplines worldwide.

Ford (nicknamed "The Blue Oval" for its iconic badge) conquered Formula 1 in the 1970s and 80s, powering champions like Lotus, Tyrrell, McLaren and Williams to glory.

After 20 years away, Ford is back in F1 for the 2026 season as a technical partner to Red Bull Racing, developing the team's next-generation hybrid power unit.

Its rally success is legendary too.

Remember those mud-slinging Escort RS Cosworths tearing through forests? That same winning spirit lives on today with the Puma Rally1 hybrid tackling the World Rally Championship.

And who could forget Ford's historic 1-2-3 finish at Le Mans in 1966?

Ford celebrated the 50th anniversary by winning again in 2016 — now this is what you call coming full circle.

While the Fiesta and Focus have been discontinued as Ford accelerates toward an electric future, you can still experience that racing pedigree in models like the muscular Mustang and the off-road-ready Ranger Raptor.

Fancy putting yourself in the driving seat of Ford's motorsport legacy? We've got you covered with competitive lease deals across its exciting range.

Renault/Alpine

From engines to race wins, Renault's motorsport DNA runs through everything it touches.

The French manufacturer made headlines when Fernando Alonso secured back-to-back F1 titles in 2005–2006, but its real magic has been powering others to glory.

Renault engines have propelled Williams (1992–1997), Benetton (1995), and Red Bull Racing (2010–2013) to multiple world championships, proving it knows exactly what should be going on under the bonnet.

In 2021, Renault's racing operation shifted into Alpine — reviving the iconic French performance brand with serious rallying credentials. The original Alpine A110 dominated the inaugural World Rally Championship in 1973, and today's reborn A110 brings that same lightweight, nimble philosophy to modern roads.

With an all-electric "Dream Garage" on the horizon starting with the A290 hot hatch, Alpine is accelerating toward an exciting future that blends French flair with serious performance credentials.

Not bad for a brand that started in a garage in Dieppe.

Porsche

Porsche has spent decades proving itself on some of the toughest circuits in motorsport — from the twisting mountain roads of the Targa Florio to the gruelling 24 Hours of Le Mans.

The German powerhouse has made the endurance racing world its playground, collecting an unmatched 19 overall victories at Le Mans.

Its domination through the 1970s and 80s with iconic racers like the 917 and 956/962C created a motorsport legacy few can rival.

What sets Porsche apart is how its racing technology flows directly into its road cars.

That iconic 911 silhouette? It's been pushed to its limits on racetracks worldwide, with the knowledge gained feeding straight back to the models you can drive on the street.

Even as Porsche expands into new racing frontiers like Formula E — where it claimed its first Drivers' Championship with Pascal Wehrlein in the 2023/24 season, before completing a Teams' and Manufacturers' Championship double the following year — it maintains its endurance racing heritage with the 963 hypercar competing at the highest level of the World Endurance Championship.

Today, you can experience that racing DNA through Porsche leasing, with models like the track-inspired 911 or the versatile Macan bringing motorsport technology to your daily drive.

It's the closest you can get to living your Le Mans winner dream without needing a racing license.

McLaren

When it comes to motorsport royalty, McLaren stands firmly among the elite.

Founded in 1963 by New Zealand racing driver Bruce McLaren, this British powerhouse has become one of the most successful teams in Formula 1 history.

With 203 Grand Prix victories, 13 Drivers' Championships, and 10 Constructors' Championships, McLaren sits proudly as the second most successful F1 team after Ferrari.

The team's golden eras have featured some of this sport's greatest legends.

The partnership of Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost in the late 1980s created one of F1's most dominant and dramatic periods, while later stars like Mika Häkkinen and Lewis Hamilton added to McLaren's trophy cabinet.

What sets McLaren apart is its relentless pursuit of innovation.

Its Technical Centre in Woking, England is renowned as one of motorsport's most advanced facilities, pushing the boundaries of what's possible on track.

Unlike some manufacturers who produce everything from family hatchbacks to delivery vans, McLaren has stayed true to its high-performance DNA, focusing exclusively on what it does best: Creating vehicles that deliver a genuine motorsport experience for the road.

And McLaren is once again at the very top of the sport.

Lando Norris claimed his maiden World Championship in 2025, ending Max Verstappen's four-year hold on the title, while McLaren secured back-to-back Constructors' Championships in 2024 and 2025, its first defended crown since 1991.

Honda

From the chequered flag to the showroom floor, Honda accelerates beyond ordinary engineering. Since founder Soichiro Honda first entered motorsport in the 1950s, the Japanese powerhouse has conquered virtually every racing discipline on earth.

Its Formula 1 journey began in 1964, but its golden era came as an engine supplier in the late 1980s, powering the legendary McLaren cars of Senna and Prost to unprecedented dominance — winning 15 of 16 races in 1988 alone.

Beyond F1, Honda's winning touch extends to IndyCar, Super GT, touring cars, sports car racing, and even off-road competitions like the brutal Baja 1000.

Its six consecutive F1 Constructors' Championships (1986–1991) — split between Williams and McLaren — and Max Verstappen's 2021 title with Red Bull cement its motorsport legacy.

This racing heritage directly influences Honda's road cars, with track-born technology finding its way into everyday vehicles.

A Honda lease puts you behind the wheel of a car with championship-winning engineering in its blood.

The legacy lives on

From Ferrari's unmatched 249 Grand Prix wins to Porsche's Le Mans dominance, these manufacturers have shaped motorsport history and built road cars with genuine racing DNA in every one of them.

And that championship-winning technology doesn't stay on the track.

It trickles down into the cars you can actually drive, whether that's a Ferrari special edition, a Porsche 911, or a Mercedes-AMG road car built on F1 know-how.