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The longest careers in Formula 1 history
Formula 1 drivers who have appeared in the most World Championship seasons since 1950 — a proxy for career longevity at the top level.
Covering 1950–2026 F1 World Championship seasons.
· British
18 seasons
8.Riccardo Patrese· Italian17 seasons10.Nigel Mansell· British15 seasons16.Jack Brabham· Australian14 seasons17.Jo Bonnier· Swedish14 seasons18.Nelson Piquet· Brazilian14 seasons19.Andrea de Cesaris· Italian14 seasons20.Gerhard Berger· Austrian14 seasons23.Bruce McLaren· New Zealander13 seasons24.Mario Andretti· American13 seasons25.Alain Prost· French13 seasons