GridpediaMost races led since 1982
Who holds the record for most races led since 1982 in Formula 1?
Lewis Hamilton holds the record with 196 races led (2007–2026).
Races in which the driver led at least one lap. A lap led means first at the end of that lap, from lap-by-lap timing, which starts in 1982; laps before 1982 are not counted. Ties share a rank. 80 drivers qualify; the top 25 are shown.
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| Rank | Driver | Races led | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lewis Hamiltonactive | 196 | 2007–2026 |
| 2 | Michael Schumacher | 142 | 1992–2011 |
| 3 | Max Verstappenactive | 114 | 2016–2026 |
| 4 | Sebastian Vettel | 107 | 2007–2022 |
| 5 | Fernando Alonsoactive | 87 | 2003–2023 |
| 6 | Ayrton Senna | 86 | 1985–1994 |
| 7 | Kimi Räikkönen | 83 | 2002–2018 |
| 8 | Alain Prost | 77 | 1982–1993 |
| 9 | David Coulthard | 62 | 1994–2008 |
| 10 | Nigel Mansell | 55 | 1984–1994 |
| 10 | Nico Rosberg | 55 | 2008–2016 |
| 12 | Rubens Barrichello | 51 | 1994–2009 |
| 13 | Charles Leclercactive | 50 | 2019–2026 |
| 14 | Nelson Piquet | 49 | 1982–1991 |
| 15 | Mika Häkkinen | 48 | 1994–2001 |
| 16 | Damon Hill | 45 | 1993–1999 |
| 17 | Jenson Button | 42 | 2003–2014 |
| 17 | Felipe Massa | 42 | 2004–2015 |
| 19 | Valtteri Bottasactive | 38 | 2014–2021 |
| 20 | Lando Norrisactive | 37 | 2021–2026 |
| 21 | Gerhard Berger | 33 | 1986–1997 |
| 22 | Juan Pablo Montoya | 32 | 2001–2006 |
| 23 | Mark Webber | 29 | 2003–2013 |
| 24 | Riccardo Patrese | 28 | 1982–1992 |
| 24 | Sergio Pérezactive | 28 | 2012–2024 |