The 10 youngest drivers to race in F1 – and how they fared

F1.com has compiled a list of the top 10 youngest drivers in F1 history, highlighting their debuts and subsequent careers. While Arvid Lindblad is set to become the fourth youngest at 18 years and seven months in 2026, the current list features legendary names like Max Verstappen, who tops it debuting at 17, and Fernando Alonso, the oldest current driver, who started with Minardi in 2001. The article recounts the varied paths of these young talents, from Ricardo Rodriguez's tragically short but brilliant career to Lando Norris's recent maiden victory and future F1 title with McLaren. It also includes modern talents like Oliver Bearman, who impressed on debut for Ferrari-powered Haas, and Andrea Kimi Antonelli, who showed early potential with Mercedes.