Gallery: Longest points-scoring streaks in F1
With a fourth place finish in China, Lewis Hamilton became the new record holder for the most consecutive points scorer in Formula 1.
Hamilton has scored points for 28 races in a row now, counting from the 2016 Japanese GP. He takes over the baton from Kimi Raikkonen, who held the record for five years.
Here at Motorsport.com, we've compiled a list of 25 longest points-scoring streaks in F1. However, keep in mind that between 2003-2009, only the first eight runners were awarded points. Similarly, between 1960-2002, points were handed to those who finished inside the top six only.
25. Jim Clark (Lotus) - 12 races (Belgium 1963 - Belgium 1964)
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24. Fernando Alonso (Ferrari) - 13 races (China 2013 - Japan 2013)
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23. Felipe Massa (Ferrari) - 13 races (Hungary 2012 - China 2013)
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22. Michael Schumacher (Ferrari) - 13 races (San Marino 2006 - China 2006)
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21. Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull) - 14 races (Singapore 2012 - Canada 2013)
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20. Mark Webber (Red Bull) - 14 races (Brazil 2010 - Belgium 2011)
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19. Sergio Perez (Force India) - 15 races (Germany 2016 - 2017)
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18. Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull) - 15 races (Bahrain 2014 - US 2014)
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17º Fernando Alonso (Ferrari) - 15 races (Abu Dhabi 2013 - Belgium 2014)
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16. Carlos Reutemann (Williams) - 15 races (Belgium 1980 - Belgium 1981)
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15. Nico Rosberg (Mercedes) - 16 races (Monaco 2016 - Abu Dhabi 2016)
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14. Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull) - 17 races (Spain 2016 - Abu Dhabi 2016)
Photo by: Alessio Morgese
13. Nico Rosberg (Mercedes) - 17 races (Belgium 2013 - Austria 2014
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12. Fernando Alonso (Renault and McLaren) - 17 races (China 2006 - Belgium 2007)
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11. Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes) - 18 races* (Monaco 2017 - now)
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10. Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari) - 18 races (Japan 2016 - Italy 2017)
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9. Fernando Alonso (Renault) - 18 races (Turkey 2005 - US 2006)
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8. Michael Schumacher (Ferrari) - 18 races (San Marino 2003 - Spain 2014)
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7. Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) - 19 races (Italy 2014 - Italy 2015)
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6. Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull) - 19 races (Brazil 2010 - India 2011)
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5. Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull and Ferrari) - 21 races (Britain 2014 - Hungary 2015)
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4. Fernando Alonso (Ferrari) - 23 races (Europe 2011 - Hungary 2012)
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3. Michael Schumacher - 24 races (Hungary 2001 - Malaysia 2003)
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2. Kimi Raikkonen (Lotus) - 27 races (Bahrain 2012 - Hungary 2013)
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1. Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) - 28 races * (Japan 2016 - now)
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| Series | Formula 1 |
| Drivers | Felipe Massa , Carlos Reutemann , Daniel Ricciardo , Valtteri Bottas , Lewis Hamilton , Kimi Raikkonen , Fernando Alonso , Sebastian Vettel , Nico Rosberg , Mark Webber , Sergio Perez , Michael Schumacher , Jim Clark |
| Teams | Ferrari , Red Bull Racing , Mercedes , Team Lotus , Force India , Williams , Renault F1 Team |
| Author | Bernardo Maldonado |
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