GridpediaOldest world champion
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 |