Sebastian Vettel is the youngest Formula 1 world champion in history, having won his first championship aged 23 years and 133 days.
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As of the 2021 season, there have been 34 Formula 1 world champions in F1 history. Whilst it is widely known that Michael Schumacher has the most World Championship titles, many people aren't aware of who the youngest Formula 1 world champion is.
Quick — think of the youngest Formula 1 world champion. What do you get? Two names, right? Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton. Both won their first world title at the age of 23.
As one of the most expensive sports, Formula 1 has witnessed a lot and brought many in-form drivers to the picture. This article tells you a chronological list of the youngest Formula One drivers to win the World Championship.
The 10 Youngest World Champions in F1 History
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| Rank | Driver | Age & First Championship |
| 1 |  Sebastian Vettel(1987), Germany |
23 years, 133 days 2010 |
| 2 |  Lewis Hamilton(1985), United Kingdom |
23 years, 301 days 2008 |
| 3 |  Fernando Alonso(1981), Spain |
24 years, 58 days 2005 |
| 4 |  Max Verstappen(1997), Belgium |
24 years, 73 days 2021 |
| 5 |  Emerson Fittipaldi(1946), Brazil |
25 years, 273 days 1972 |
| 6 |  Michael Schumacher(1969), Germany |
25 years, 314 days 1994 |
| 7 |  Niki Lauda(1949-2019), Austria |
26 years, 197 days 1975 |
| 8 |  Jacques Villeneuve(1971), Canada |
26 years, 200 days 1997 |
| 9 |  Jim Clark(1936-1968), United Kingdom |
27 years, 188 days 1963 |
| 10 |  Kimi Räikkönen(1979), Finland |
28 years, 4 days 2007 |
Updated on 05/22/2202
Formula 1 is the pinnacle of motor racing. You can't get any higher than this. Getting to this level requires years of careful planning and hard work, both on and off the track. F1 world champions aren't born. They're made through tireless training, a competitive spirit, and a healthy dose of ambition.
The world of Formula 1 is not short on talent. The fastest motorsport in the world sees a series of titans battling it out at the top of the food chain.
The new record, who will create a new record, let us look forward to it together!
Related: The 10 Best Formula 1 Drivers Of All Time: The Definitive List
| Rank | Company | Country |
|---|---|---|
| #1 |  Volkswagen |
Germany |
| #2 |  Toyota |
Japan |
| #3 |  Stellantis |
Netherlands |
| #4 |  Mercedes-Benz Group |
Germany |
| #5 |  Ford Motor |
United States |
| Rank | Company | Country |
|---|---|---|
| #1 |  Michelin |
France |
| #2 |  Bridgestone |
Japan |
| #3 |  Continental |
Germany |
| #4 |  Goodyear |
United States |
| #5 |  Sumitomo |
Japan |
