Long shots - the drivers who’ve scored podiums from low grid slots
In China Max Verstappen became the seventh member of the current grid to score a podium finish having started outside the top ten. But who are the other drivers to have done it and how many times have they 'climbed the mountain'? Read on to find out…
Lewis Hamilton - 4 times
Fernando Alonso - 4 times
Sebastian Vettel - 2 times
Romain Grosjean - 2 times
Sergio Perez - 2 times
Valtteri Bottas - 1 time
Max Verstappen - 1 time
Next Up
Related Articles
Former Red Bull strategy chief Courtenay starts at McLaren
Hamilton’s best helmets through the years
Mekies sets out expectations for Hadjar in 2026
What F1 drivers have been up to over the festive holidays
End Of Year Reports 2025McLaren’s best and worst moments from 2025
Antonelli picks standout moments from rookie season