GridpediaLongest career, first to last start
Fernando Alonso holds the record with 9337 days (2001 Australian Grand Prix to 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix).
Days between a driver's first and most recent race start. Ties share a rank. 632 drivers qualify; the top 25 are shown.
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| Rank | Driver | Days | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fernando Alonsoactive | 9337 | 2001 Australian Grand Prix to 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix |
| 2 | Michael Schumacher | 7763 | 1991 Belgian Grand Prix to 2012 Brazilian Grand Prix |
| 3 | Kimi Räikkönen | 7588 | 2001 Australian Grand Prix to 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix |
| 4 | Lewis Hamiltonactive | 7132 | 2007 Australian Grand Prix to 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix |
| 5 | Rubens Barrichello | 6832 | 1993 South African Grand Prix to 2011 Brazilian Grand Prix |
| 6 | Jenson Button | 6286 | 2000 Australian Grand Prix to 2017 Monaco Grand Prix |
| 7 | Graham Hill | 6097 | 1958 Monaco Grand Prix to 1975 Brazilian Grand Prix |
| 8 | Nico Hülkenbergactive | 6040 | 2010 Bahrain Grand Prix to 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix |
| 9 | Riccardo Patrese | 6013 | 1977 Monaco Grand Prix to 1993 Australian Grand Prix |
| 9 | Luca Badoer | 6013 | 1993 South African Grand Prix to 2009 Belgian Grand Prix |
| 11 | Felipe Massa | 5747 | 2002 Australian Grand Prix to 2017 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix |
| 12 | Sergio Pérezactive | 5662 | 2011 Australian Grand Prix to 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix |
| 13 | Sebastian Vettel | 5635 | 2007 United States Grand Prix to 2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix |
| 14 | Jack Brabham | 5580 | 1955 British Grand Prix to 1970 Mexican Grand Prix |
| 15 | Robert Kubica | 5516 | 2006 Hungarian Grand Prix to 2021 Italian Grand Prix |
| 16 | Jo Bonnier | 5509 | 1956 Italian Grand Prix to 1971 United States Grand Prix |
| 17 | Nigel Mansell | 5383 | 1980 Austrian Grand Prix to 1995 Spanish Grand Prix |
| 18 | Jarno Trulli | 5376 | 1997 Australian Grand Prix to 2011 Brazilian Grand Prix |
| 19 | David Coulthard | 5271 | 1994 Spanish Grand Prix to 2008 Brazilian Grand Prix |
| 20 | Maurice Trintignant | 5222 | 1950 Monaco Grand Prix to 1964 Italian Grand Prix |
| 21 | Niki Lauda | 5194 | 1971 Austrian Grand Prix to 1985 Australian Grand Prix |
| 22 | Andrea de Cesaris | 5131 | 1980 Canadian Grand Prix to 1994 European Grand Prix |
| 23 | Mario Andretti | 5102 | 1968 United States Grand Prix to 1982 Caesars Palace Grand Prix |
| 24 | Alain Prost | 5047 | 1980 Argentine Grand Prix to 1993 Australian Grand Prix |
| 25 | Jan Lammers | 5040 | 1979 Argentine Grand Prix to 1992 Australian Grand Prix |