How Old Are All The Formula 1 Drivers?

Given the level of fitness required to race a Formula One car at the highest level, it is unsurprising to find that most of the top drivers combine youth and experience to their advantage. However, as can be seen below, there is a wide range of ages to be found across the 2022 driver’s grid:

Ages of all the 2022 Formula 1 drivers:

  • Verstappen: 24
  • Perez: 32
  • Hamilton: 37
  • Russell: 24
  • Sainz: 27
  • Leclerc: 24
  • Riccardo: 32
  • Norris: 22
  • Ocon: 25
  • Alonso: 40
  • Gasly: 26
  • Tsunoda: 21  
  • Vettel: 34  
  • Stroll: 23
  • Latifi: 26
  • Albon: 25
  • Bottas: 32
  • Zhou: 22
  • Schumacher: 22
  • Magnussen: 29

While the above list highlights each respective driver’s age in years, it is worth taking the time to explore each driver’s background in greater depth, including the day and month they were born. For more details on all twenty drivers for the 2022 season, see below

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Red Bull Drivers

The two Red Bull drivers for 2022 are Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez.

1. Max Verstappen

Max Verstappen is a Belgium-Dutch driver who was born in Hasselt, Belgium, on the 30th of September 1997, making him 24 at the time of writing.

2. Sergio Perez

Sergio Perez is a Mexican driver who was born in Guadalajara, Mexico, on the 26th of January 1990, making him 32 at the time of writing.


Mercedes Drivers

The two Mercedes drivers for 2022 are Lewis Hamilton and George Russell. 

1. Lewis Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton is a British driver who was born in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England, on the 7th of January 1985, making him 37 at the time of writing.

2. George Russell 

George Russell is a British driver who was born in King’s Lynn, Norfolk, England, on the 15th of February 1998, making him 24 at the time of writing.


Ferrari Drivers

The two Ferrari drivers for 2022 are Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc.  

1. Carlos Sainz

Carlos Sainz is a Spanish driver who was born in Madrid, Spain, on the 1st of September 1994, making him 27 at the time of writing.

2. Charles Leclerc

Charles Leclerc is a Monegasque driver who was born in Monte Carlo, Monaco, on the 16th of October 1997, making him 24 at the time of writing.


McLaren Drivers

The two McLaren drivers for 2022 are Daniel Riccardo and Lando Norris.  

1. Daniel Riccardo

Daniel Riccardo is an Australian driver who was born in Perth, Western Australia, Australia, on the 1st of July 1989, making him 32 at the time of writing.

2. Lando Norris

Lando Norris is a British driver who was born in Bristol, England, on the 13th of November 1999, making him 22 at the time of writing.


Alpine Drivers

The two Alpine drivers for 2022 are Esteban Ocon and Fernando Alonso.   

1. Esteban Ocon

Esteban Ocon is a French driver who was born in Évreux, Normandy, France, on the 17th of September 1996, making him 25 at the time of writing. 

2. Fernando Alonso

Fernando Alonso is a Spanish driver who was born in Oviedo, Asturias, Spain, on the 29th of July 1981, making him 40 at the time of writing.

Fernando Alonso is the oldest driver competing in the 2022 Formula One World Championship.


AlphaTauri Drivers

The two AlphaTauri drivers for 2022 are Pierre Gasly and Yuki Tsunoda.   

1. Pierre Gasly

Pierre Gasly is a French driver who was born in Rouen, France, on the 7th of February 1996, making him 26 at the time of writing. 

2. Yuki Tsunoda 

Yuki Tsunoda is a Japanese driver who was born in Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan, on the 11th of May 2000, making him 21 at the time of writing.

Yuki Tsunoda is the youngest driver competing in the 2022 Formula One World Championship.


Aston Martin Drivers

The two Aston Martin drivers for 2022 are Sebastian Vettel and Lance Stroll.    

1. Sebastian Vettel

Sebastian Vettel is a German driver who was born in Heppenheim, West Germany, Germany, on the 3rd of July 1987, making him 34 at the time of writing.

2. Lance Stroll

Lance Stroll is a Canadian driver who was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, on the 29th of October 1998, making him 23 at the time of writing.


Williams Drivers

The two Williams drivers for 2022 are Nicholas Latifi and Alexander Albon.

1. Nicholas Latifi

Nicholas Latifi is a Canadian driver who was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, on the 29th of June 1995, making him 26 at the time of writing.

2. Alexander Albon

Alexander Albon is a Thai-British driver who was born in London, England, on the 23rd of March 1996, making him 25 at the time of writing.


Alfa Romeo Drivers

The two Williams drivers for 2022 are Valterri Bottas and Ghanyu Zhou.

1. Valtteri Bottas

Valterri Bottas is a Finnish driver who was born in Nastola, Finland, on the 28th of August 1989, making him 32 at the time of writing.

2. Ghanyu Zhou

Ghanyu Zhou is a Chinese driver who was born in Shanghai, China, on the 30th of May 1999, making him 22 at the time of writing.

The 2022 Formula One World Championship is Ghanyu Zhou’s first year competing in Formula One.


Haas Drivers

The two Williams drivers for 2022 are Mick Schumacher and Kevin Magnussen.

1. Mick Schumacher

Mick Schumacher is a German driver who was born in Vufflens-le-Château, Vaud, Switzerland, on the 22nd of March 1999, making him 22 at the time of writing. 

2. Kevin Magnussen

Kevin Magnussen is a Danish driver who was born in Roskilde, Denmark, on the 5th of October 1992, making him 29 at the time of writing.


Conclusion

As can be seen above, while the majority of drivers for the 2022 season are in their mid-20s, there is a host of talent to be found in both the early 20s and onwards till over 40!


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