The F1 drivers with the longest gap between first and last wins

Lewis Hamilton has further cemented his legacy in Formula 1 by extending his record for the longest winning career, with his recent Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix victory occurring in his twentieth season. Since his maiden win with McLaren in 2007, the seven-time champion has achieved 106 victories across 381 races, marking an unprecedented span of sustained success in the sport. Historically, several legends have also demonstrated remarkable longevity in their winning careers. Drivers such as Riccardo Patrese, Gerhard Berger, and Jack Brabham showcased winning stretches spanning a decade or more. Furthermore, iconic figures including Sebastian Vettel, Nelson Piquet, Niki Lauda, Alain Prost, Michael Schumacher, and Kimi Raikkonen all maintained high performance levels over long periods, though none have yet matched the sheer duration and consistency of Hamilton's winning career from his rookie season to his latest triumph with Ferrari.