The world champion is the winner of the driver’s titleFormula 1 runs two competitions over the course of a season, the Drivers title and the Constructors title. Points are... There's more... for the year proceeding the current year. The world champion has the option to use the No 1
The Number 1 is reserved for the current world champion, as an option for them to use while they defend... There's more... on their car while they hold the title.
In 2022 Max VerstappenMax Verstappen (No 1 as 2021 World Champion, otherwise No 33) is a Belgium born F1 driver, racing under a... There's more... is the defending world champion.