Key takeaways
- Historic milestone: Fernando Alonso became the first driver aged 45 or older to score points in Formula 1 in 52 years, matching a record held by Graham Hill since the 1974 Swedish Grand Prix.
- Selective club: The Spaniard ranks as the 14th oldest driver overall to score points in F1 history, trailing only Hill, Juan Manuel Fangio, and Giuseppe Farina among World Champions.
- 100% scoring streak at Zandvoort: Alonso remains the only driver on the current grid to score points in every single edition of the Dutch Grand Prix since its return to the calendar in 2021.
The top-10 finish achieved by Fernando Alonso at the Dutch Grand Prix this past Sunday (23) would be memorable on its own, given the severe difficulties faced by Aston Martin throughout the 2026 F1 season. However, the result also made history through a personal milestone for the two-time Spanish champion: for the first time since 1974, a driver aged 45 or older scored points in the category.
With this feat, Alonso became the oldest driver to score points in a Formula 1 Grand Prix in the last 52 years. The last time a 45-year-old driver scored points in the category was at the 1974 Swedish Grand Prix, when Graham Hill crossed the finish line in sixth position to claim a single point.
In F1 history, Alonso now stands as the 14th oldest driver to score points in a Grand Prix. Among World Champions, the Spaniard trails only Hill, Juan Manuel Fangio—who scored at age 47—and Giuseppe Farina, who achieved the feat at 48. Philippe Étancelin remains the oldest driver to score points in F1, marking points at age 53 at the 1950 Italian Grand Prix.
Added to that, the Dutch Grand Prix ends its current stint on the Formula 1 calendar with Fernando Alonso as the only driver to score points in every edition of the event since Zandvoort returned in 2021. The Spaniard’s best result at the venue came in 2023, when he crossed the finish line in second place.
Max Verstappen, who had also scored points in every edition of the Dutch Grand Prix since 2021 and had never finished off the podium in any of those races, crashed on the very first lap on Sunday, bringing his streak to an end.
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Oldest World Champions to Score Points in F1 History
| Driver | Age at Scoring | Grand Prix | Year |
| Giuseppe Farina | 48 years, 219 days | Belgian Grand Prix | 1955 |
| Juan Manuel Fangio | 47 years, 12 days | French Grand Prix | 1958 |
| Graham Hill | 45 years, 115 days | Swedish Grand Prix | 1974 |
| Fernando Alonso | 45 years, 25 days | Dutch Grand Prix | 2026 |
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
1. Who was the last driver aged 45 or older to score points in F1 before Fernando Alonso?
Graham Hill was the last driver aged 45 or older to score points in Formula 1, finishing 6th at the 1974 Swedish Grand Prix.
2. Is Fernando Alonso the oldest driver to ever score points in Formula 1?
No, Alonso is the 14th oldest overall. The absolute record belongs to Philippe Étancelin, who scored points at the 1950 Italian Grand Prix at the age of 53.
3. What is Fernando Alonso’s scoring record at the Dutch Grand Prix?
Alonso is the only driver to have scored points in all five editions of the Dutch Grand Prix (2021–2026) since the Zandvoort circuit returned to the Formula 1 calendar.
