Drivers
The passion, glory and prestige of Formula One racing has lured many drivers to the sport - but only a select few have become famous - or even notorious - for their skill behind the wheel. So widespread is their fame that their names reverberate on the lips of fans around the world - even those who do not follow their careers are usually familiar with them. Names such as Michael Schumacher, Fernando Alonso, Ayrton Senna, Mika Hakkinen and Nigel Mansell have become synonymous with the sport of Formula One racing.Formula One (F1) racing is ranked as the highest class of auto racing by the FIA. Participants in F1 racing have to ensure that both drivers and vehicles meet certain requirements before being allowed to compete. Both equipment and salaries are high in the sport and so only a small minority are actually able participate in the sport and to own teams. The vehicles used are single-seat vehicles which need to be negotiated around a variety of tracks a number of times at top speeds. Because the tracks are not set in one fixed shape, drivers need to have full command of their thinking faculties during a race - the immense speed at which they drive allows little room for error. The F1 World Championships consist of a series of races which are called Grand Prix’s. Drivers need to be in top form to win as many of these Grand Prix as possible in order to claim the World Championship title. Thus, only the select few who posses a combination of natural talent, guts, intuition, intelligence and athleticism are able to claim this much coveted title and make their way into the history books.This section of Autoracing.com is dedicated to the many hero’s of Formula One racing. It covers the both new and old racing legends who have left their mark on the sport. Some showed excessive brilliance on the F1 racing track, whilst others, such as Nikki Lauda, are remembered more for their impressive courage and persistence than their outstanding race performances. We cover notable drivers from every corner of the globe and those who are leading today as well as drivers who were present at the very beginning of the sport. We are confident that you will enjoy learning about these racing greats.
Famous drivers:
- Ayrton Senna - Dedicated to F1 racing
- Emerson Fittipaldi - A Major Name in Motor Sports
- Fernando Alonso - Taking the F1 Circuit by Storm
- Formula One Champion Alain Prost
- Gerhard Berger - A Very Experienced Driver
- Gilles Villeneuve - Master of the Track in F1 History
- Graham Hill - Motor Sport Triple Crown Winner
- Jack Brabham - Australian F1 Champion
- Jackie Stewart - The Flying Scot
- Jacques Villeneuve - A Successful F1 Driver
- James Hunt - A Charismatic Figure
- Jim Clarke - An Unassuming Champion
- Jody Scheckter - A Distinctive F1 Driver
- Keke Rosberg’s Unique Driving Style
- Mario Andretti - A Jack of All Trades
- Michael Schumacher - Master of the F1 Circuit
- Mika Hakkinen - The Flying Finn
- Nelson Piquet - A Career Filled with Successes
- Nigel Mansell - Nothing Could Stop Him
- Phil Hill - His Fears and Accomplishments
- Riccardo Patrese’s Long F1 Driving Career
- Stirling Moss - A Superb F1 Driver
- The Immense Courage of Niki Lauda
- The Legendary Juan Manuel Fangio
