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Who has the most Race Starts in F1?

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Fernando Alonso holds the all-time Formula 1 record for most race starts with 442 race starts. Second on the list is Lewis Hamilton with 394. Kimi Räikkönen ranks third with 352.

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Most Race Starts in F1 — FAQ

Who has the most race starts in F1?+
Fernando Alonso holds the all-time Formula 1 record for most race starts with 442.
Who is second on the all-time list for most race starts?+
Lewis Hamilton is second with 394 race starts.
Who is third on the all-time list for most race starts?+
Kimi Räikkönen is third with 352 race starts.
Who are the top 5 drivers for most race starts in F1?+
The top five drivers for most race starts in Formula 1 are: 1. Fernando Alonso (442); 2. Lewis Hamilton (394); 3. Kimi Räikkönen (352); 4. Rubens Barrichello (326); 5. Jenson Button (309).
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