The youngest point scorers in F1 history

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After winning seven Formula 1 World Drivers' Championships in 12 seasons, Lewis Hamilton made the momentous decision to leave Mercedes and join Ferrari in 2025. While finding a successor to a driver with Hamilton's legendary track record is a daunting task, Mercedes appears to have unearthed a prodigious talent in Andrea Kimi Antonelli.

The 18-year-old Italian rookie made headlines by finishing fourth in the recent 2025 Australian Grand Prix, thereby becoming the second-youngest driver ever to score points in an F1 race. With this remarkable achievement, Antonelli joins an elite list of the youngest point scorers in Formula 1 history.

Here is a look at these precocious talents who made an impact on the sport at a young age:

Max Verstappen (17 years, 5 months, 29 days): Scored 6 points at the 2015 Malaysian Grand Prix.

Andrea Kimi Antonelli (18 years, 6 months, 19 days): Scored 12 points at the 2025 Australian Grand Prix.

Lance Stroll (18 years, 7 months, 13 days): Scored 2 points at the 2017 Canadian Grand Prix.

Oliver Bearman (18 years, 10 months, 1 day): Scored 6 points at the 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

Lando Norris (19 years, 4 months, 18 days): Scored 8 points at the 2019 Bahrain Grand Prix.

Daniil Kvyat (19 years, 10 months, 18 days): Scored 2 points at the 2014 Australian Grand Prix.

Sebastian Vettel (19 years, 11 months, 14 days): Scored 1 point at the 2007 United States Grand Prix.

Jaime Alguersuari (20 years, 0 months, 12 days): Scored 2 points at the 2010 Malaysian Grand Prix.

Jenson Button (20 years, 2 months, 7 days): Scored 1 point at the 2000 Brazilian Grand Prix.

Ricardo Rodríguez (20 years, 4 months, 3 days): Scored 3 points at the 1962 Belgian Grand Prix.

Andrea Kimi Antonelli's impressive performance not only marks a significant milestone in his burgeoning career but also positions him as a potential future star in the world of Formula 1. As the F1 community watches his career unfold, Mercedes can take pride in nurturing this young talent who has already begun to make a mark on the sport.

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