Who are the youngest drivers in F1 history to secure a race victory?
Kimi Antonelli entered a select group by securing his inaugural Formula 1 victory at the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix.
At the age of 19 years, 6 months, and 18 days, the native of Bologna, Italy, became the youngest pole-sitter in the history of Formula 1, surpassing the record held by Sebastian Vettel for 18 years. Vettel was 21 years, 2 months, and 11 days old when he achieved the youngest driver status for pole position at the Italian Grand Prix in 2008.
Following his pole position, Antonelli outpaced Mercedes teammate George Russell and seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton to claim the victory, making him the second-youngest race winner in Formula 1 history. The only driver younger than him on the list of the sport’s youngest race winners is Max Verstappen.
Below is the list of the youngest race winners in Formula 1 history.
Max Verstappen
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Age: 18 years, 7 months, and 15 days
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Race: 2016 Spanish Grand Prix
Kimi Antonelli
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Age: 19 years, 6 months, and 18 days
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Race: 2026 Chinese Grand Prix
Sebastian Vettel
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Age: 21 years, 2 months, and 11 days
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Race: 2008 Italian Grand Prix
Charles Leclerc
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Age: 21 years, 10 months, and 16 days
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Race: 2019 Belgian Grand Prix
Fernando Alonso
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Age: 22 years and 26 days
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Race: 2003 Hungarian Grand Prix
Troy Ruttman
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Age: 22 years, 2 months, and 19 days
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Race: 1952 Indianapolis 500
Bruce McLaren
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Age: 22 years, 3 months, and 12 days
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Race: 1959 United States Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton
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Age: 22 years, 5 months, and 3 days
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Race: 2007 Canadian Grand Prix
Oscar Piastri
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Age: 23 years, 3 months, and 15 days
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Race: 2024 Hungarian Grand Prix
Kimi Raikkonen
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Age: 23 years, 5 months, and 6 days
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Race: 2003 Malaysian Grand Prix
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Source: espn.com
