Rate The F1 Driver To Reveal Which Car Belongs In Your Garage
- by Shanna Luis
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When it comes down to it, Formula One racing is probably the best thing to ever happen to the automotive world. This worldwide competition has been in order since the early 1950s, and it's quite apparent that it will have a place in the world until the end of time. Anyone who was born and raised watching F1 racing knows just how special this sport is to the population. Formula One is the biggest and most important single-seater auto racing event in the entire world, hence why people tend to go gaga over it.
Throughout F1's history, there have been excellent race car drivers and not-so-excellent ones. Despite their statistical value, each and every one of them have contributed to the Formula One legacy. Anyone who truly enjoys this event will know about the world's best race car drivers. Should they not, however, this could be a clear indication that they aren't as committed to the F1 as they claim to be.
Want to get matched up with a gorgeous sports car? If so, all one needs to do is rate the following Formula One drivers. After doing this, we'll reveal which sports car should be in their garage. Up for the challenge?
Max Verstappen
Max Verstappen is a Belgian-Dutch race car driver who is currently competing in the Formula One alongside Red Bull Racing. Verstappen is the youngest person to ever compete in the Formula One race. This record was met back in 2015 during the Australian Grand Prix. Verstappen was 17 years old at the time.
Juan Manuel Fangio
If there's one Formula One driver everyone should know and love, it's the one and only Juan Manuel Fangio. Sure, he might be before your time, but the guy did win the World Championship of Drivers five times. This alone should get him a thumbs up, but that's not up to us!
Michael Andretti
Michael Andretti is a race car driver with a huge reputation, and it isn't too hard to see why. He is considered as one of the best drivers in open-wheel car racing. Andretti has won over 42 race victories throughout his career. Knowing this, giving him a big thumbs up should be a given!
Jim Clark
Jim Clark is by far one of the best Formula One drivers of all time. So much so, that The Times placed him at the very top of their list. This gifted racer won more awards than we can count! Anyone who truly loves Formula One racing should know his name.
Mika Hakkinen
Mika Hakkinen is a former Finnish race car driver. Anyone who loves Formula One racing should know this legend's name. After all, he is ranked as one of the best Formula One drivers in various categories. After retiring, Hakkinen became a brand ambassador as well as a race car driver manager.
Daniel Ricciardo
Daniel Ricciardo is an Australian race car driver who has managed to collect seven major wins under his name. He is currently competing in the Formula One, and is signed to the Red Bull Racing team. Ricciardo replaced Mark Webber once he announced his retirement back in 2014. Rate this driver.
Tarso Marques
Tarso Marques is a Brazilian race car driver who has been actively racing since 1996. While he may not have a long list of accomplishments to brag about, he's done his best. His last entry was for the Belgian Grand Prix in 2001. He might not be the best, but he's not the worst... or is he?
Michael Schumacher
Michael Schumacher is a celebrated German race car driver. He is the only racer in the world to have won 7 Formula One World Championships. His accomplishments tend to speak for themselves, which is why he is viewed as the best racer to have ever hit the track. So, what's the verdict?
Luca Badoer
Luca Badoer is a former Italian race car driver, and while he may have had a lot of fans, the same can't be said about his wins. Despite having a great love for the sport, he's managed to hold the biggest start record and the lowest point score... which might be impressive to some.
Alain Prost
Alain Prost is a French race car driver, who just so happens to be happily retired. This legend has won the Formula One Driver's Champion on four different occasions, which is a rarity these days. He started racing in 1980, and was last seen on the track in late 1993.
Piercarlo Ghinzani
Piercarlo Ghinzani is a retired race car driver. This Italian racer quickly found out that he was a better manager than he was a driver, which prompted him to manage his own racing team in 1992. Let's give him some credit tho, as he did win several Formula Three championships back in his day.
Marco Apicella
Marco Apicella is an Italian race car driver who was most active in the mid 80s and early 90s. While he may no longer be racing, he is still an honorable mention. He competed in the International Formula 3000, the Japanese Formula 3000, as well as the Formula One in Japan.
Sir Stirling Moss
When someone has a "Sir" in front of their name, you best believe that it's for a good reason. Sir Stirling Moss has a place on the International Motorsports Hall of Fame, and it's easy to see why. Out of the 529 races he entered, he won 212 of them.
Sir Jackie Stewart
Anyone who has the title of "Sir" in their name means business, and Sir Jackie Stewart is no exception to the rule. This former Formula One driver was nicknamed 'Flying Scot" due to being able to control his vehicle while at incredible speeds. Stewart won three World Driver's Championships during his professional career.
Alex Yoong
Alex Yoong is a Malaysian Chinese professional race car driver. This driver had a lot of promise but had some trouble hanging onto his sponsors. He raced in the Formula One competition in 2001 and 2002, but didn't place due to an unfortunate accident. He last entered the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2007.
Sebastian Vettel
Sebastian Vettel is a German race car driver who is a part of the Scuderia Ferrari team. He won the Formula One World Championship from 2010 to 2013, which is pretty impressive. Vettel is currently signed with Ferrari, and will be until the end of 2020. He has 51 wins to his name.
Paul Belmondo
Paul Belmondo is a former French race car driver who actively raced from 1985 to 2005. He participated in Formula 3 and Formula 3000. Despite competing in many races, Belmondo never brought home a win. He was a part of the March F1 team, but was eventually replaced by Emanuele Naspetti.
Niki Lauda
Niki Lauda is a name that most Formula One fans know all too well. While it has been decades since he last raced, his reputation lives on and on. This Austrian race car driver won the Formula One Driver's Championship on three separate occasions. He participated in over 170 races throughout his career.
Fernando Alonso
Fernando Alonso is a Spanish race car driver who was recently signed with the McLaren F1 Team. He is a two-time champion who is often considered as one of the greatest racers today. He won the F1A World Endurance Championship in 2018, making him one of the most talked-about racers of the year.
Felipe Massa
Felipe Massa is a former Brazilian race car driver who has won a great number of championships. From as early as 8 years old, Massa began expressing his love for racing. By the time he was 22 years old, he began his Formula One career as a test driver for Scudeiria Ferrari.
Taki Inoue
Taki Inoue is a Japanese race car driver who hasn't made the headlines in decades. Despite having a lot of love and enthusiasm for the sport, Inoue was unable to place throughout the 18 Formula One Grand Prix races he attended. He retired from racing in 1999, and is currently training Japanese racers.
Gilles Villeneuve
Gilles Villeneuve is a Canadian race car driver who is known for winning a total of 6 Grand Prix competitions. During his time in the Formula One, Villeneuve raced with Ferrari and quickly became a celebrated member of their team. This racer began his career in 1977 and raced for the last time in 1982.
Yuji Ide
Yuji Ide is a Japanese race car driver who joined Formula One racing under the Super Aguri team back in 2006. This was his first and only season, however, as his license would soon be revoked for dangerous driving reasons. This racer is now signed with the Autobacs Racing Team Aguri.
Nigel Mansell
Nigel Mansell is a British race car driver who is well known for his big win during the 1992 Formula One World Championship. The following year, Mansell also took home the title of the CART Indy Car World Series champion. He is the first driver to win the CART championship during his first time attending the competition.
Lewis Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton is a British race car driver who is currently signed with Mercedes AMG Petronas. This Formula One driver has been regarded as the best driver of his generation. Hamilton has won four championship titles, and a total of 67 wins throughout his racing career. Rate this race car driver.
Ayrton Senna
Ayrton Senna is a late Brazilian race car driver who was most active in the mid 80s until the mid 90s. He won a total of three Formula One World Championships during his racing career. Senna had a bright future ahead of him, however, a racing accident caused him his life in 1994.
Nelson Piquet
Nelson Piquet is a Brazilian former race car driver who took home three championships and 23 wins throughout his professional career. He was most active between the years of 1978 and 1991. He first entered the racing world by participating in the 1978 German Grand Prix. Rate this former driver.
Emerson Fittipaldi
Emerson Fittipaldi is a Brazilian race car driver who has won two Formula One World Championships. He is also the winner of two Indianapolis 500 races, as well as one CART Championship. When he was 25 years old he won the World Driver' Championship. This made him the youngest winner in history, that is, until his record was broken 33 years later.
John Surtees
John Surtees is an English race car driver who won the Formula One World Championship back in 1964. He was fond of racing cars as well as motorcycles, and he exceeded in both these domains. He won the Italian Grand Prix in 1967 and the German Grand Prix in 1963.
Carlos Reutemann
Carlos Reutemann is a former Argentine race car driver who is famous for being a leading Formula One racer. The highlight of his career began in 1972 and ended in 1982. During this time Reutemann scored 12 Grand Prix wins and finished second in the World Driver's Championship. He accumulated 12 wins throughout his career.
Jean Alesi
Jean Alesi is a French race car driver who often gets compared to Gilles Villeneuve. Alesi is considered as one of the greats, despite the fact that he's only ever won one competition. He won the Canadian Grand Prix back in 1995. Alesi also raced in the Formula One Championship from 2002 to 2006.
Mark Webber
Mark Webber is a renown Australian race car driver. He last competed in the F1A World Endurance Championship, and has since then retired. Webber's vehicle of choice was a Porsche, which he proudly raced for many years. This racer has 8 wins and 25 starts to his name. So, what's the verdict?
James Hunt
James Hunt is a former British race car drive. He became a Formula One World Champion in 1976. During his racing career, Hunt entered 93 races and placed in 23 of them. He accumulated 10 wins during this time. In 1979, Hunt raced for the last time in the Monaco Grand Prix.
Graham Hill
Graham Hill is a former British race car driver with a huge reputation. Some might even go as far as saying that he is untouchable. Hill is a two-time Formula One World Champion. In addition to this, he is the only driver to have won the Triple Crown of Motorsport, the Indianapolis 500, and the Monaco Grand Prix.
Gerhard Berger
Gerhard Berger is an Austrian race car driver. He was a part of the Formula One competition on 14 different occasions. He managed to come in in third place on two different accounts. Berger is a former racer with over 10 wins and 48 placements to his name. So, thumbs up or thumbs down?
