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F1 driver heights is a topic often discussed by fans, with many left wondering how their heroes fit into their sleek machines which are primed for optimal aerodynamics.
It’s a sport where every gram counts, and even a few inches of height can significantly affect weight distribution across the car.
Who’s the tallest driver on the 2025 F1 grid – and who’s the shortest? See the table below to find out the heights of your favourite F1 drivers, including Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen and Yuki Tsunoda.
| DRIVER | TEAM | HEIGHT (FT & IN) | HEIGHT (METRES) |
| Esteban Ocon 🇫🇷 | Haas | 6’1 | 1.86m |
| Alex Albon 🇹🇭 | Williams | 6’1 | 1.86m |
| George Russell 🇬🇧 | Mercedes | 6’0 | 1.85m |
| Nico Hulkenberg 🇩🇪 | Kick Sauber | 6’0 | 1.84m |
| Oliver Bearman 🇬🇧 | Haas | 6’0 | 1.84m |
| Gabriel Bortoleto 🇧🇷 | Kick Sauber | 6’0 | 1.84m |
| Jack Doohan 🇦🇺 | Alpine | 6’0 | 1.83m |
| Lance Stroll 🇨🇦 | Aston Martin | 5’11 | 1.82m |
| Max Verstappen 🇳🇱 | Red Bull | 5’11 | 1.81m |
| Charles Leclerc 🇲🇨 | Ferrari | 5’10 | 1.80m |
| Oscar Piastri 🇦🇺 | McLaren | 5’10 | 1.78m |
| Carlos Sainz 🇪🇸 | Williams | 5’10 | 1.78m |
| Pierre Gasly 🇫🇷 | Alpine | 5’9 | 1.77m |
| Lewis Hamilton 🇬🇧 | Ferrari | 5’8 | 1.74m |
| Liam Lawson 🇳🇿 | Racing Bulls | 5’8 | 1.74m |
| Andrea Kimi Antonelli 🇮🇹 | Mercedes | 5’8 | 1.72m |
| Fernando Alonso 🇪🇸 | Aston Martin | 5’7 | 1.71m |
| Lando Norris 🇬🇧 | McLaren | 5’6 | 1.70m |
| Isack Hadjar 🇫🇷 | Racing Bulls | 5’6 | 1.67m |
| Yuki Tsunoda 🇯🇵 | Red Bull | 5’2 | 1.59m |
Who is the tallest F1 driver?
The tallest drivers on the 2025 F1 grid are Esteban Ocon and Alex Albon, who both stand at 6’1. Thai driver, Albon, is still awaiting his first race win in F1, while Ocon boasts one previous win from the 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix.
What is the average height of an F1 driver?
The average height of the 2025 F1 grid stands at 5’9, or 1.77m. 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 1.71m.
Who is the smallest F1 driver?
Yuki Tsunoda, now driving for Red Bull, is the shortest driver in the 2025 lineup. Standing at just 5’2 (1.59m), Tsunoda had an eventful start to this season, swapping places with Liam Lawson after just two races of the current campaign.
How tall is Lewis Hamilton?
An icon of the sport and widely considered one of the best drivers of all time, Lewis Hamilton is 5’8 (1.74m).
How tall is Max Verstappen?
Red Bull’s Dutch maestro, Max Verstappen, stands at 5’11” (1.81m), making him one of the taller drivers on the grid.
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