14 drivers from different eras who raced together in F1

The 2026 F1 season will feature a significant age gap as 18-year-old rookie Arvid Lindblad joins the grid, competing against 44-year-old Fernando Alonso. This isn't unprecedented in F1 history; many illustrious names have raced alongside newcomers who later became stars. Fernando Alonso himself shared the grid with Jos Verstappen early in his career. Kimi Räikkönen debuted in 2001 alongside veteran Jean Alesi. Michael Schumacher's entry in 1991 saw him as Nelson Piquet's teammate. Nico Hülkenberg raced with Rubens Barrichello in his 2010 rookie year. Even Eddie Irvine's infamous 1993 debut led to a confrontation with Ayrton Senna. Lewis Hamilton, in 2007, competed with Ralf Schumacher. These instances highlight F1's rich tradition of generational clashes, promising exciting dynamics for the upcoming season.