Who is the tallest F1 driver ever?
Records before the turn of the century are not as consistent, though Hans-Joachim Stuck – who raced in F1 in the 1970s – is unofficially credited as the tallest driver in the sport’s history at a height of 194cm. Dan Gurney – active from the late 1950s to ’70s – also had a recorded height of 193cm. The average height of the 2025 F1 grid stands at 5’9, or 1. This may be surprising to some people, given that F1 drivers have a bit of a reputation for being on the smaller side and this is above the worldwide average male height of 5’7 or 1.
Which F1 driver is a billionaire?
Sir lewis hamilton is the richest f1 driver in the world, and makes history as the most decorated driver in f1. Michael schumacher is the all time wealthiest – and most successful – formula one driver with an estimated fortune of $600m (£463m). He won the world drivers’ championship seven times – a record he holds with lewis hamilton. He still holds the record for consecutive drivers’ championships and number of fastest laps.
Who is the shortest F1 driver?
Who are the tallest and shortest drivers on the grid? Currently, the shortest driver is Red Bull’s Yuki Tsunoda, who is just 5ft 3 in, or 1. At the opposite end of the scale, the tallest driver is Haas youngster Oliver Bearman at 6ft 2ins or 1. Currently, the shortest driver is Red Bull’s Yuki Tsunoda, who is just 5ft 3 in, or 1. At the opposite end of the scale, the tallest driver is Haas youngster Oliver Bearman at 6ft 2ins or 1.Buddy Baker, at 6-foot-6, is said to be the tallest Cup driver on record. He starred in the Cup Series from 1959 until 1992.