GridpediaMost race starts
Who holds the record for most race starts in Formula 1?
Fernando Alonso holds the record with 441 starts (2001–2026).
Races started. Entries that did not qualify, withdrew or did not start are excluded. Ties share a rank. 789 drivers qualify; the top 25 are shown.
Next race:
- A start for Sergio Pérez would take the career total to 299 starts, equalling Sebastian Vettel (7th all-time).
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| Rank | Driver | Starts | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fernando Alonsoactive | 441 | 2001–2026 |
| 2 | Lewis Hamiltonactive | 397 | 2007–2026 |
| 3 | Kimi Räikkönen | 351 | 2001–2021 |
| 4 | Rubens Barrichello | 322 | 1993–2011 |
| 5 | Michael Schumacher | 307 | 1991–2012 |
| 6 | Jenson Button | 305 | 2000–2017 |
| 7 | Sebastian Vettel | 299 | 2007–2022 |
| 8 | Sergio Pérezactive | 298 | 2011–2026 |
| 9 | Felipe Massa | 268 | 2002–2017 |
| 10 | Nico Hülkenbergactive | 266 | 2010–2026 |
| 11 | Valtteri Bottasactive | 263 | 2013–2026 |
| 12 | Daniel Ricciardo | 257 | 2011–2024 |
| 13 | Riccardo Patrese | 256 | 1977–1993 |
| 14 | Jarno Trulli | 252 | 1997–2011 |
| 15 | Max Verstappenactive | 250 | 2015–2026 |
| 16 | David Coulthard | 246 | 1994–2008 |
| 16 | Carlos Sainzactive | 246 | 2015–2026 |
| 18 | Giancarlo Fisichella | 229 | 1996–2009 |
| 19 | Mark Webber | 215 | 2002–2013 |
| 20 | Gerhard Berger | 210 | 1984–1997 |
| 21 | Andrea de Cesaris | 208 | 1980–1994 |
| 22 | Nico Rosberg | 206 | 2006–2016 |
| 22 | Lance Strollactive | 206 | 2017–2026 |
| 24 | Nelson Piquet | 204 | 1978–1991 |
| 25 | Jean Alesi | 201 | 1989–2001 |