# McLarens did not even try

*28 October 2026 · Formula 1*

McLarens did not even try.

> F1 Drivers who successfully defended their maiden WDC title:
> 
> 🇳🇱 Max Verstappen | 2021 - 2022 - 2023 - 2024
> 🇩🇪 Sebastian Vettel | 2010 - 2011 - 2012 - 2013
> 🇪🇸 Fernando Alonso | 2005 & 2006
> 🇫🇮 Mika Häkkinen | 1998 & 1999
> 🇩🇪 Michael Schumacher | 1994 & 1995
> 🇫🇷 Alain Prost | 1985 & 1986
> 🇦🇺 Jack Brabham | 1959 & 1960
> 🇮🇹 Alberto Ascari | 1952 & 1953
>
> — [@MV33Racing](https://x.com/mv33racing)

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