List Of F1 Drivers of McLaren Racing Year By Year

Last Modified Apr 14, 2025 12:27 GMT
List Of F1 Drivers of McLaren Racing Year By Year
List Of F1 Drivers of McLaren Racing Year By Year (Getty)

McLaren Racing, or McLaren F1 Racing, is a British motorsport company that competes in the FIA World Formula 1 Championship. Founded by Bruce McLaren in 1693 and won its first ever Grand Prix at the 1968 Belgian Grand Prix. The team entered F1 for the first time in 1966 at the Monaco Grand Prix. With nine constructors’ titles and 12 drivers’ championship wins, McLaren is the second most successful team in the history of F1 after Ferrari.

Since its debut in 1966, McLaren has entered into F1 races with 974 starts and 531 podiums. In 2024 McLaren created history by winning the World Constructor Championship title after 26 years since their last win in 1998. The team has been home to many legendary drivers like Ayrton Senna, Alain Prost, Mika Häkkinen, and Lewis Hamilton.

McLaren Racing Formula 1 Drivers List

Since its inception in 1966, McLaren has raced with more than 57 racers through the years, and only 12 drivers have clinched the world’s title with the team. The following table shows the drivers from different nations who have been part of the team and have contributed to the team’s illustrious history in the world of F1.

YearsDriver 1Driver 2
2025Lando NorrisOscar Piastri
2024Lando NorrisOscar Piastri
2023Oscar PiastriLando Norris
2022Lando NorrisDaniel Ricciardo (left the team at the end of 2022)
2021Lando NorrisDaniel Ricciardo
2020Carlos Sainz Jr.Lando Norris
2019Carlos Sainz Jr.Lando Norris
2018Fernando AlonsoStoffel Vandoorne
2017Fernando AlonsoStoffel Vandoorne
2016Jenson Button (left the team after the 2016 season)Stoffel Vandoorne, Fernando Alonso
2015Jenson ButtonKevin Magnussen (reserve driver), Fernando Alonso
2014Jenson ButtonKevin Magnussen
2013Jenson ButtonSergio Perez
2012Lewis HamiltonJenson Button
2011Lewis HamiltonJenson Button
2010Jenson ButtonLewis Hamilton
2009Lewis HamiltonHeikki Kovalainen
2008Lewis HamiltonHeikki Kovalainen
2007Fernando AlonsoLewis Hamilton
2006Kimi RäikkönenJuan Pablo Montoya, Pedro de la Rosa
2005Kimi RäikkönenJuan Pablo Montoya, Pedro de la Rosa, Alexander Wurz
2004Kimi RäikkönenDavid Coulthard
2003Kimi RäikkönenDavid Coulthard
2002David CoulthardKimi Räikkönen
2001Mika HäkkinenDavid Coulthard
2000Mika HäkkinenDavid Coulthard
1999Mika HäkkinenDavid Coulthard
1998David CoulthardMika Häkkinen
1997Mika HäkkinenDavid Coulthard
1996Mika HäkkinenDavid Coulthard
1995Mika HäkkinenMark Bundle, Nigel Mansell, Jan Magnussen
1994Mika HäkkinenMartin Brundle, Philippe Alliot
1993Ayrton SennaMika Häkkinen, Michael Andretti
1992Ayrton SennaGerhard Berger
1991Ayrton SennaGerhard Berger
1990Ayrton SennaGerhard Berger
1989Alain ProstAyrton Senna
1988Alain ProstAyrton Senna
1987Alain ProstStefan Johansson
1986Alain ProstKeke Rosberg
1985Niki LaudaAlain Prost, John Watson
1984Niki LaudaAlain Prost
1983Niki LaudaJohn Watson
1982Niki LaudaJohn Watson
1981John WatsonAndrea de Cesaris
1980John WatsonAlain Prost, Stephen South
1979John WatsonPatrick Tambay
1978James HuntPatrick Tambay, Bruno Giacomelli
1977James Hunt, Jochen MassGilles Villeneuve, Bruno Giacomelli
1976James HuntJochen Mass
1975Emerson FittipaldiJochen Mass
1974Denny Hulme, Mika Hailwood, David HobbsEmerson Fittipaldi, Jochen Mass
1973Denny Hulme, Peter RevsonJody Scheckter, Jacky Ickx
1972Denny Hulme, Peter RevsonBrian Redman, Jody Scheckter
1971Denny HulmePeter Gethin, Jackie Oliver
1970Bruce McLaren, Dan Gurney, Nanni GalliDenny Hulme, Andrea de Adamich, Peter Gethin
1969Bruce McLarenDenny Hulme, Derek Bell
1968Bruce McLarenDenny Hulme
1967Bruce McLaren
1966Bruce McLaren

McLaren Racing F1 Drivers 2025

Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri are the McLaren drivers for the 2025 season. Both drivers have already signed a multi-year contract deal with the team. However, they will be with McLaren until 2028.

F1 Reserve Drivers Of McLaren Racing Year-by-Year

McLaren Racing has elected various young reserve drivers through the decades. But in the early days, there was no such thing as reserve drivers. The team relies on various racers who are available within the team and race in the championship. In the early 2020s, the concept of a reserve driver came into existence. However, McLaren has not yet announced their reserve driver for the 2025 season.

Given below is the list of various drivers who are part of the young driver program or are reserve drivers.

YearsReserve/Development Drivers
1993Mika Hakkinen (serves as a test driver)
1994Philippe Alliot (serves as test driver)
2005Pedro de la Rosa
2006Alexander Wurz
2015Kevin Magnussen
2016Stoffel Vandoorne
2017Stoffel Vandoorne
2020Paul de Resta
2021Pato O'Ward
2022Pato O'Ward
2023Pato O'Ward
2024Pato O'Ward

FAQs on List Of F1 Drivers of McLaren Racing Year By Year

A. Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri are the McLaren F1 current drivers lineup for the 2025 season.

A. Bruce McLaren started McLaren in 1966, and as a driver, he won the 1968 Belgian Grand Prix.

A. Ayrton Senna is considered the most successful driver in McLaren history. He has 35 Grand Prix wins with three driver's titles.

A. A total of 12 drivers have won the driver's titles with the McLaren F1 Racing.

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