GridpediaOldest world champion
Who is the oldest world champion in Formula 1?
Juan Fangio holds the record with 46 years, 76 days (1957 season).
Age at the end of the most recent title-winning season. Ties share a rank. 35 drivers qualify; the top 25 are shown.
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| Rank | Driver | Age | Race |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juan Fangio | 46 years, 76 days | 1957 season |
| 2 | Nino Farina | 43 years, 308 days | 1950 season |
| 3 | Jack Brabham | 40 years, 204 days | 1966 season |
| 4 | Graham Hill | 39 years, 262 days | 1968 season |
| 5 | Nigel Mansell | 39 years, 92 days | 1992 season |
| 6 | Alain Prost | 38 years, 256 days | 1993 season |
| 7 | Mario Andretti | 38 years, 222 days | 1978 season |
| 8 | Damon Hill | 36 years, 26 days | 1996 season |
| 9 | Lewis Hamiltonactive | 35 years, 341 days | 2020 season |
| 10 | Michael Schumacher | 35 years, 295 days | 2004 season |
| 11 | Niki Lauda | 35 years, 242 days | 1984 season |
| 12 | Nelson Piquet | 35 years, 90 days | 1987 season |
| 13 | Alberto Ascari | 35 years, 62 days | 1953 season |
| 14 | Phil Hill | 34 years, 171 days | 1961 season |
| 15 | Jackie Stewart | 34 years, 118 days | 1973 season |
| 16 | Alan Jones | 33 years, 338 days | 1980 season |
| 17 | Keke Rosberg | 33 years, 293 days | 1982 season |
| 18 | Ayrton Senna | 31 years, 227 days | 1991 season |
| 19 | Nico Rosberg | 31 years, 153 days | 2016 season |
| 20 | Denny Hulme | 31 years, 126 days | 1967 season |
| 21 | Mika Häkkinen | 31 years, 33 days | 1999 season |
| 22 | John Surtees | 30 years, 257 days | 1964 season |
| 23 | Jenson Button | 29 years, 286 days | 2009 season |
| 24 | Jody Scheckter | 29 years, 251 days | 1979 season |
| 25 | Jim Clark | 29 years, 234 days | 1965 season |