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Video of the youngest and oldest F1 records: 17 times F1 drivers proved that age is just a number

Over the years, there have been countless moments where F1 drivers have proven that age is simply a number.

From Oliver Bearman’s F1 debut at just 18 years old earlier this year to Sebastian Vettel’s victory in his first championship at just 23.

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And of course, there have been plenty of examples at the other end of the scale, including Michael Schumacher’s exploits at Mercedes after his return to retirement and the continued excellence of current Aston Martin man Fernando Alonso.

Click play on the video above as we look back at 17 times F1 drivers proved that age is just a number.