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Graham and Damon Hill
- Graham Hill was one of the biggest F1 drivers in the '60s and '70s. He's the only driver who won the Triple Crown of Motorsports: the Monaco GP, Le Mans, and the Indy 500. He died in a plane crash in 1975 when his son Damon was 15.
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Graham and Damon Hill
- Several years passed before Damon Hill took up motor racing, starting with motorbikes. He only made his F1 debut aged 31 with Brabham. Hill then moved on to Williams, where he earned all but one of his 22 Grand Prix titles.
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Gilles and Jacques Villeneuve
- Considered one of the best drivers of his time, Gilles Villeneuve raced in F1 from 1977 until his death at the Belgian Grand Prix in 1982.
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Gilles and Jacques Villeneuve
- His son, Jacques Villeneuve, despite not being considered as good, was proclaimed world champion with Williams in 1997, in his second year in F1. He retired in 2006.
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Keke and Nico Rosberg
- Keke Rosberg's Formula One career spanned nine seasons, from 1978 to 1986. He was crowned world champion in 1982. Nico Rosberg inherited his father's passion for racing and went on to have his own successful F1 career. He became world champion in 2016 and retired shortly afterwards.
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Nelson Piquet and Nelson Piquet Jr.
- One of the most legendary F1 drivers, Nelson Piquet was a triple world champion in 1981, 1983, and 1987. Only five drivers in the history of the series have won more world titles than the Brazilian.
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Nelson Piquet and Nelson Piquet Jr.
- His success paved the way for his son, Nelson Piquet Jr., who was involved in the controversial Crashgate. Due to team orders, he crashed on purpose during the 2008 Singapore GP, bringing out the safety car at a point in the race that helped teammate Fernando Alonso win. After F1, Piquet Jr. raced in NASCAR, RallyCross, and Formula E.
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Jos and Max Verstappen
- Jos Verstappen raced from 1994 to 2003. His career peaked early with two podiums in 1994, but out of 107 Grand Prix he retired from half the races. While his F1 achievements were limited, he passed down a lot of his knowledge to his son, Max Verstappen. Making his debut at the age of 17, Max has established himself as one of the best drivers of his generation.
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Michael and Mick Schumacher
- Michael Schumacher is one of the most famous drivers in the history of F1, winning a total of 91 Grands Prix and seven world championships. In 2013, Michael suffered a severe skiing accident, and to this day little is known about his health.
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Michael and Mick Schumacher
- His son Mick followed in his footsteps. He started racing in F4 in 2015, later becoming F3 European champion in 2018, and F2 champion in 2020. In 2021, Mick made his F1 debut with Haas and is considered one of the great young promises of the motorsport.
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Ralf Schumacher and David Schumacher
- Michael Schumacher wasn't the only Schumacher winning races in the '90s and early 2000s. His brother Ralf enjoyed a successful career as well, standing on the podium 27 times. To date, his son David has raced 14 times for the Haupt Racing Team.
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Jan and Kevin Magnussen
- Jan Magnussen enjoyed a brief stint in F1, competing only in 25 races. His son Kevin made his F1 debut in 2014 with McLaren and took second place in his first race.
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Jack, Gary, and David Brabham
- Jack Brabham raced in F1 from 1955 to 1970 and soon became a legend in the sport. Since Jack founded the Brabham team in 1960, it became one of the most successful teams in F1 history. The Brabham team raced in F1 from 1962 to 1992, and won two constructors’ titles and four drivers’ titles.
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Jack, Gary, and David Brabham
- Jack’s sons, Gary and David, also competed in F1. However, they didn't do so well and failed to live up to their father's legacy.
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Mario and Michael Andretti
- American-Italian Mario Andretti is one of the most successful F1 drivers, having raced in F1 from 1968 to 1982. His son Michael also became a F1 driver, although without much success.
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Wilson and Christian Fittipaldi
- Wilson and Christian Fittipaldi are the brother and nephew of Emerson Fittipaldi, double F1 world champion in 1972 and 1974.
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Wilson and Christian Fittipaldi
- However, compared to Emerson, they didn't have the best F1 results. Wilson raced in F1 in 1972 and 1973, and Christian between 1992 and 1994.
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Satoru and Kazuki Nakajima
- Satoru Nakajima raced in F1 from 1987 to 1991, and was a teammate of the Formula One legend Ayrton Senna. Satoru is regarded in Japan as one of the country’s pioneers in the sport.
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Satoru and Kazuki Nakajima
- His son Kazuki raced in F1 from 2007 to 2009 with Williams. He came in sixth place at the 2008 Australian GP, which was his best in F1. And even if he didn't stand out in F1, he did win the 24 Hours of Le Mans three times in a row.
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Jonathan and Jolyon Palmer
- Jonathan Palmer raced in F1 between 1983 and 1989, taking part in 88 races, with a best result of fourth place.
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Jonathan and Jolyon Palmer
- Just like his father, Jolyon Palmer didn't stand out in F1 and was replaced by Carlos Sainz Jr. due to poor results. He's currently a commentator, providing analysis of races and teams.
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Manfred and Markus Winkelhock
- Manfred Winkelhock took part in 47 F1 races between 1980 and 1985. He was killed in a drag car accident in the US when Markus was just five years old.
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Manfred and Markus Winkelhock
- Markus Winkelhock only had a short stint in F1, participating in one race, the 2007 European GP. He was Christijan Albers’ replacement on the Spyker team, but was then himself replaced by Sakon Yamamoto.
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Hans and Hans Joachim Stuck
- Hans Stuck was a famous German driver in the 1930s. He continued to race after WWII and entered five F1 races between 1951 and 1953.
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Hans and Hans Joachim Stuck
- Between 1974 and 1979, Hans Joachim took part in 81 F1 Grands Prix, and achieved two podium finishes. But just like his father, his greatest successes were achieved outside of F1.
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André and Teddy Pilette
- Belgian driver André Pilette was the son of Indy 500 driver Théodorore Pilette. André competed in F1 between 1951 and 1964.
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André and Teddy Pilette
- Teddy Pilette followed in the footsteps of his father and grandfather, but without great results. He ran one F1 race in 1974 with Brabham, finishing in 17th place.
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Reg and Tim Parnell
- One of the most successful British drivers of the 1930s, Reg Parnell continued to race after WWII, taking part in the first F1 Grand Prix in Silverstone in 1948.
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Reg and Tim Parnell
- His son Tim entered four F1 races between 1959 and 1963. In 1964, Tim took over Reg Parnell Racing following his father’s death. Sources: (Autosport) (One Stop Racing) See also: Lewis Hamilton: a true F1 legend
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Graham and Damon Hill
- Graham Hill was one of the biggest F1 drivers in the '60s and '70s. He's the only driver who won the Triple Crown of Motorsports: the Monaco GP, Le Mans, and the Indy 500. He died in a plane crash in 1975 when his son Damon was 15.
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Graham and Damon Hill
- Several years passed before Damon Hill took up motor racing, starting with motorbikes. He only made his F1 debut aged 31 with Brabham. Hill then moved on to Williams, where he earned all but one of his 22 Grand Prix titles.
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Gilles and Jacques Villeneuve
- Considered one of the best drivers of his time, Gilles Villeneuve raced in F1 from 1977 until his death at the Belgian Grand Prix in 1982.
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Gilles and Jacques Villeneuve
- His son, Jacques Villeneuve, despite not being considered as good, was proclaimed world champion with Williams in 1997, in his second year in F1. He retired in 2006.
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Keke and Nico Rosberg
- Keke Rosberg's Formula One career spanned nine seasons, from 1978 to 1986. He was crowned world champion in 1982. Nico Rosberg inherited his father's passion for racing and went on to have his own successful F1 career. He became world champion in 2016 and retired shortly afterwards.
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Nelson Piquet and Nelson Piquet Jr.
- One of the most legendary F1 drivers, Nelson Piquet was a triple world champion in 1981, 1983, and 1987. Only five drivers in the history of the series have won more world titles than the Brazilian.
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Nelson Piquet and Nelson Piquet Jr.
- His success paved the way for his son, Nelson Piquet Jr., who was involved in the controversial Crashgate. Due to team orders, he crashed on purpose during the 2008 Singapore GP, bringing out the safety car at a point in the race that helped teammate Fernando Alonso win. After F1, Piquet Jr. raced in NASCAR, RallyCross, and Formula E.
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Jos and Max Verstappen
- Jos Verstappen raced from 1994 to 2003. His career peaked early with two podiums in 1994, but out of 107 Grand Prix he retired from half the races. While his F1 achievements were limited, he passed down a lot of his knowledge to his son, Max Verstappen. Making his debut at the age of 17, Max has established himself as one of the best drivers of his generation.
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Michael and Mick Schumacher
- Michael Schumacher is one of the most famous drivers in the history of F1, winning a total of 91 Grands Prix and seven world championships. In 2013, Michael suffered a severe skiing accident, and to this day little is known about his health.
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Michael and Mick Schumacher
- His son Mick followed in his footsteps. He started racing in F4 in 2015, later becoming F3 European champion in 2018, and F2 champion in 2020. In 2021, Mick made his F1 debut with Haas and is considered one of the great young promises of the motorsport.
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Ralf Schumacher and David Schumacher
- Michael Schumacher wasn't the only Schumacher winning races in the '90s and early 2000s. His brother Ralf enjoyed a successful career as well, standing on the podium 27 times. To date, his son David has raced 14 times for the Haupt Racing Team.
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Jan and Kevin Magnussen
- Jan Magnussen enjoyed a brief stint in F1, competing only in 25 races. His son Kevin made his F1 debut in 2014 with McLaren and took second place in his first race.
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Jack, Gary, and David Brabham
- Jack Brabham raced in F1 from 1955 to 1970 and soon became a legend in the sport. Since Jack founded the Brabham team in 1960, it became one of the most successful teams in F1 history. The Brabham team raced in F1 from 1962 to 1992, and won two constructors’ titles and four drivers’ titles.
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Jack, Gary, and David Brabham
- Jack’s sons, Gary and David, also competed in F1. However, they didn't do so well and failed to live up to their father's legacy.
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Mario and Michael Andretti
- American-Italian Mario Andretti is one of the most successful F1 drivers, having raced in F1 from 1968 to 1982. His son Michael also became a F1 driver, although without much success.
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Wilson and Christian Fittipaldi
- Wilson and Christian Fittipaldi are the brother and nephew of Emerson Fittipaldi, double F1 world champion in 1972 and 1974.
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Wilson and Christian Fittipaldi
- However, compared to Emerson, they didn't have the best F1 results. Wilson raced in F1 in 1972 and 1973, and Christian between 1992 and 1994.
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Satoru and Kazuki Nakajima
- Satoru Nakajima raced in F1 from 1987 to 1991, and was a teammate of the Formula One legend Ayrton Senna. Satoru is regarded in Japan as one of the country’s pioneers in the sport.
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Satoru and Kazuki Nakajima
- His son Kazuki raced in F1 from 2007 to 2009 with Williams. He came in sixth place at the 2008 Australian GP, which was his best in F1. And even if he didn't stand out in F1, he did win the 24 Hours of Le Mans three times in a row.
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Jonathan and Jolyon Palmer
- Jonathan Palmer raced in F1 between 1983 and 1989, taking part in 88 races, with a best result of fourth place.
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Jonathan and Jolyon Palmer
- Just like his father, Jolyon Palmer didn't stand out in F1 and was replaced by Carlos Sainz Jr. due to poor results. He's currently a commentator, providing analysis of races and teams.
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Manfred and Markus Winkelhock
- Manfred Winkelhock took part in 47 F1 races between 1980 and 1985. He was killed in a drag car accident in the US when Markus was just five years old.
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Manfred and Markus Winkelhock
- Markus Winkelhock only had a short stint in F1, participating in one race, the 2007 European GP. He was Christijan Albers’ replacement on the Spyker team, but was then himself replaced by Sakon Yamamoto.
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Hans and Hans Joachim Stuck
- Hans Stuck was a famous German driver in the 1930s. He continued to race after WWII and entered five F1 races between 1951 and 1953.
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Hans and Hans Joachim Stuck
- Between 1974 and 1979, Hans Joachim took part in 81 F1 Grands Prix, and achieved two podium finishes. But just like his father, his greatest successes were achieved outside of F1.
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André and Teddy Pilette
- Belgian driver André Pilette was the son of Indy 500 driver Théodorore Pilette. André competed in F1 between 1951 and 1964.
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André and Teddy Pilette
- Teddy Pilette followed in the footsteps of his father and grandfather, but without great results. He ran one F1 race in 1974 with Brabham, finishing in 17th place.
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Reg and Tim Parnell
- One of the most successful British drivers of the 1930s, Reg Parnell continued to race after WWII, taking part in the first F1 Grand Prix in Silverstone in 1948.
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Reg and Tim Parnell
- His son Tim entered four F1 races between 1959 and 1963. In 1964, Tim took over Reg Parnell Racing following his father’s death. Sources: (Autosport) (One Stop Racing) See also: Lewis Hamilton: a true F1 legend
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It's a family affair: fathers and sons in Formula 1
For some families, racing seems to run in their blood
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Motorsport is a highly competitive field that demands great talent and skill, especially to reach F1. Something that stands out with Formula One drivers is the number of fathers and sons who have competed. To get to F1, one needs a lot of money, and a famous surname does help when attracting sponsorship. But it also comes with some pressure and added expectations.
In this gallery, let's have a look at the sons who followed their fathers into Formula One racing.
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