F1 2012 ❲2025❳

Race 3 in went to Nico Rosberg , who gave the resurrected Mercedes team (backed by the controversial "Double DRS" system) its first victory since 1955. The floodgates had opened.

In the annals of Formula 1 history, certain seasons are remembered for dynasties (2002, 2004, 2013), others for bitter rivalries (1989, 1990). But the 2012 FIA Formula One World Championship is remembered for one thing above all else: beautiful, glorious chaos. F1 2012

Race 2 in delivered a monsoon and a miracle. While the big names spun off or suffered pit-stop fiascos, Fernando Alonso dragged a decidedly average Ferrari (the F2012) to a stunning victory. It was a win that defied logic and kickstarted a title bid nobody saw coming. Race 3 in went to Nico Rosberg ,