Legendary Drivers
They come from around the world, and from languages and cultures that cover the spectrum of humanity. The biggest names are Fangio, Clark, Hill, Prost, Senna and Schumacher. But there are many other brave, talented and legendary drivers as well, who wrote the history of Formula 1 racing. Find out about the truly great legendary drivers and why they were so revered.
Ayrton Senna: Three-Time World Drivers' Champion
Ayrton Senna won three world championships in the 1980s and 1990s. But his personality, driving style and other results on the track made him be considered one of the very greatest of Formula 1 drivers in history. Senna died tragically in a crash at the San Marino Grand Prix at Imola on 1 May 1994 driving a Williams.
Ayrton Senna won three world championships in the 1980s and 1990s. But his personality, driving style and other results on the track made him be considered one of the very greatest of Formula 1 drivers in history. Senna died tragically in a crash at the San Marino Grand Prix at Imola on 1 May 1994 driving a Williams.
Alain Prost: Four-Time World Drivers' Champion
Alain Prost, a Frenchman, was the first Formula 1 driver after Juan Manuel Fangio of the 1950s to win four world championship titles. Fangio had won five titles, ending in 1958, and no other driver did better than three until Prost won his fourth title in 1993 at the Williams team. Prost was particularly famous as one of a dueling tandem, the other of whom was Ayrton Senna, who won three titles.
Alain Prost, a Frenchman, was the first Formula 1 driver after Juan Manuel Fangio of the 1950s to win four world championship titles. Fangio had won five titles, ending in 1958, and no other driver did better than three until Prost won his fourth title in 1993 at the Williams team. Prost was particularly famous as one of a dueling tandem, the other of whom was Ayrton Senna, who won three titles.
Michael Schumacher: Seven-Time World Drivers' Champion
Michael Schumacher is the only seven-time world drivers' champion in Formula 1 history. He began racing in the series in 1991 and retired in 2006. The German driver broke just about every record in the sport, but above all that number of five world titles previously held by Juan Manuel Fangio since the 1950s that no one thought would ever be broken.
Michael Schumacher is the only seven-time world drivers' champion in Formula 1 history. He began racing in the series in 1991 and retired in 2006. The German driver broke just about every record in the sport, but above all that number of five world titles previously held by Juan Manuel Fangio since the 1950s that no one thought would ever be broken.
Some Drivers Rose Above the Rest, and Became Legends
Although just about anyone who ever drove in a Formula 1 race was far above the average racing car driver, there are many who just rose so high above the rest of them that they became legends. Follow this link for a good overview to start your exploration of the greats.
Although just about anyone who ever drove in a Formula 1 race was far above the average racing car driver, there are many who just rose so high above the rest of them that they became legends. Follow this link for a good overview to start your exploration of the greats.