Over the years, there have been countless moments where F1 drivers have proved that age is simply just a number.
From Oliver Bearman’s F1 debut at just 18 years old earlier this year to Sebastian Vettel winning his first championship at just 23.
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And of course there have been plenty of examples at the other end of the scale, including Michael Schumacher's exploits at Mercedes after his retirement comeback and the consistent excellence from current Aston Martin man Fernando Alonso.
Click play on the video above as we look back on 17 times when F1 drivers proved age is just a number.
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