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Lewis Hamilton Tops the List of F1's Longest Finishing Streaks
24 December 2025Racingnews365AnalysisDriver Ratings

Lewis Hamilton Tops the List of F1's Longest Finishing Streaks

Lewis Hamilton holds the record for the most consecutive F1 finishes at 48. The all-time top-five list also includes Max Verstappen, Oscar Piastri, Daniel Ricciardo, and the currently active George Russell.

Lewis Hamilton holds the all-time record for consecutive Formula 1 race finishes at 48, a streak set between 2018 and 2020. This record, along with others on the top-five list, highlights the incredible reliability of modern F1 cars and the consistency required to compete at the highest level. George Russell is currently on an active streak that places him among the all-time greats.

Why it matters:

In a sport where a single DNF can derail a championship, finishing every race is a monumental achievement. These streaks are a testament to a driver's smoothness, a team's ability to build a reliable car, and the mental fortitude to avoid mistakes over a long period. It's a key metric of a driver's and team's overall performance and resilience.

By the numbers:

Here is a look at the five longest consecutive finishing streaks in F1 history:

  • 1. Lewis Hamilton: 48 races (Britain 2018 - Styria 2020). His record-setting run ended uniquely when he tested positive for COVID-19 and missed the Sakhir Grand Prix.
  • 2. Oscar Piastri: 44 races (Mexico 2023 - Italy 2025). The McLaren driver's impressive streak was snapped by a crash at the 2025 Dutch Grand Prix.
  • 3. Max Verstappen: 43 races (Emilia Romagna 2022 - Saudi Arabia 2024). The dominant champion's streak was broken by a rare brake failure on his Red Bull in Australia.
  • 4. Daniel Ricciardo: 34 races (Styria 2020 - Mexico 2021). The Australian's run ended with a power unit loss during his challenging stint at McLaren.
  • 5. George Russell: 34 races (Netherlands 2024 - Present). The Mercedes driver currently holds the longest active streak, placing him fifth in the history books.

What's next:

All eyes are on George Russell as he carries the torch for active streaks. While still 14 races shy of Hamilton's record, his current form and the inherent reliability of modern machinery mean a challenge to the top spot is not out of the question. Breaking a record that has stood since 2020 would be a significant achievement in the current era of competitive F1.