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June 20, 2026
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Abhinav Ennazhiyil

Lewis Hamilton Extends Record for Longest Winning Career in F1 History

Lewis Hamilton has once again rewritten the record books. With his recent victory at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, Hamilton has extended his record for the longest winning career in Formula 1 history.

Lewis Hamilton celebrating a victory

A Historic Winning Span

Hamilton's winning streak spans a staggering 19 years and 4 days. His first climb to the top step of the podium occurred in Canada in 2007 while driving for McLaren. His latest victory—now in red for Ferrari—comes in his twentieth season, demonstrating an unprecedented level of sustained excellence.

Over this period, Hamilton has secured 106 wins: 21 for McLaren, 84 for Mercedes, and his most recent for Ferrari.

Other Long-Term Winners

While Hamilton stands alone at the top, other legendary drivers have also shown remarkable longevity in their winning careers:

  • Kimi Raikkonen: 15 years, 6 months, 28 days (First win: Malaysia 2003; Last win: Austin 2018).
  • Michael Schumacher: 14 years, 1 month, 1 day (First win: Belgium 1992; Last win: China 2006).
  • Alain Prost: 12 years, 20 days (First win: France 1981; Last win: Germany 1993).
  • Sebastian Vettel: 11 years, 8 days (First win: Italy 2008; Last win: Singapore 2019).
Sources: https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/the-top-10-f1-drivers-with-the-longest-gap-between-their-first-and-last-wins.5EXRiYajNaTqFS5NzBtCXc