Formula 1 drivers’ ages: From the oldest to the youngest on the 2024 grid

Formula 1 is a highly competitive sport. 20 of the best drivers race against one another to win the world title. Like athletes in other sports, age also plays a factor in the performance of F1 drivers. Over the years, a heavy influx of younger drivers to the sport has occurred. However, experienced drivers have also remained in F1.

The youngest-ever driver to make an F1 debut was Max Verstappen. The Dutchman raced for the Toro Rosso team for the first time at the age of 17. Later on, Formula 1 changed the super license system to prevent such an occurrence in the future. On the other hand, there is no maximum eligible age for racers to enter F1. 

The 2023 Formula 1 grid represents a generational shift in the sport. Veterans such as Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen bid goodbye to F1. While exciting talents such as Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen started their domination. This article will delve into the ages of the drivers on the current grid, from the eldest to the youngest

Here is list of F1 drivers’ age on the 2023 grid

The sport continues to have veteran drivers in the form of Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton. However, the majority of the drivers are younger than the age of 30. This is an indication of the new dawn in the sport, where fans will see new rivalries and champions in the decade to come.

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