| Driver | Age During Title-Winning GP | Season | Title-Winning Years | |
| 1 | Sebastian VETTEL | 23y 4m 11d | 2010 | 10-13 |
| 2 | Lewis HAMILTON | 23y 9m 26d | 2008 | 08 | 14-15 | 17-20 |
| 3 | Fernando ALONSO | 24y 1m 27d | 2005 | 05-06 |
| 4 | Max VERSTAPPEN | 24y 2m 12d | 2021 | 21-23 |
| 5 | Emerson FITIPALDI | 25y 8m 29d | 1972 | 72 | 74 |
| 6 | Michael SCHUMACHER | 25y 10m 10d | 1994 | 94-95 | 00-04 |
| 7 | Niki LAUDA | 26y 6m 16d | 1975 | 75 | 77 | 84 |
| 8 | Jacques VILLENEUVE | 26y 6m 17d | 1997 | 97 |
| 9 | Jim CLARK | 27y 6m 4d | 1963 | 63 | 65 |
| 10 | Kimi RAIKKONEN | 28y 0m 4d | 2007 | 7 |
In the world of Formula 1 racing, age is just a number. Max Verstappen, the 23-year-old Dutch driver, proved this when he won his first Formula 1 World Championship in a thrilling title showdown at the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Verstappen, who started his F1 career at the tender age of 17, has been breaking records ever since. He became the youngest-ever F1 points scorer, polesitter, and race winner, and now, he’s 4th youngest-ever F1 World Champion.
Verstappen’s journey to the top has been nothing short of spectacular. He joined Red Bull Racing in 2016 and immediately made his mark by winning the Spanish Grand Prix, becoming the youngest-ever F1 Grand Prix winner.
Despite facing stiff competition from seasoned drivers like Lewis Hamilton, Verstappen has held his own, showcasing his exceptional driving skills and unwavering determination.
Sebastian Vettel: The Youngest World Champion and Quadruple World Champion
In first place there is Sebastian Vettel, another young prodigy who took the F1 world by storm. Vettel entered the 2010 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 15 points shy of Fernando Alonso and emerged as the youngest-ever Formula 1 world champion with his fifth victory of the season.
But Vettel didn’t stop there. He went on to become the youngest-ever double, triple, and quadruple champion in the following years.
Vettel’s success story is a testament to his talent and hard work. He started his F1 career with BMW Sauber in 2007 and quickly made a name for himself by becoming the youngest-ever F1 points scorer. In 2008, he joined Red Bull Racing and the rest, as they say, is history.
Lewis Hamilton: A Prodigy Turned Legend
Lewis Hamilton, the British racing driver, is another young champion who has left an indelible mark on the world of Formula 1. Hamilton delivered his first title in his sophomore F1 season, becoming the youngest Formula 1 world champion at the time at the age of 23 years and 300 days old.
Hamilton’s journey to the top has been marked by fierce rivalries and nail-biting finishes. He started his F1 career with McLaren in 2007 and immediately found himself in a ferocious rivalry with his teammate Fernando Alonso.
Despite the challenges, Hamilton emerged victorious, winning his first F1 World Championship in 2008.
Fernando Alonso: The Spanish Samurai’s Early Triumph
Fernando Alonso, the Spanish racing driver, is a two-time F1 World Champion who won his first title at the age of 24 years and 57 days. Alonso, who started his F1 career with Minardi in 2001, had the toughest of opponents in Michael Schumacher and Ferrari in 2005.
But he managed to end Schumacher’s dominant spell, becoming the youngest-ever double champion at the time with Renault.
Alonso’s success story is a testament to his talent and determination. Despite facing stiff competition from seasoned drivers like Schumacher, Alonso held his own, showcasing his exceptional driving skills and unwavering determination.
