Who is the most successful British racing driver?

Who is the most successful British racing driver?

Nigel Mansell Mansell leads all British drivers with 31 career victories and is sixth on the all-time F1 list. He also won his home race four times; only Clark and Alain Prost, with five each, have more British Grand Prix victories.

Who is the best race car driver in history?

Mario Andretti
It is no wonder that Mario Andretti is considered by many to be the greatest racecar driver of all time. His career touched five decades, longer than any driver, and he has won championships at all levels of competition. His list of racing accomplishments seems almost endless.

Who is the most famous racing driver?

TOP 10 MOST ICONIC RACING DRIVERS

  • Ayrton Senna. Ayrton Senna de Silva was born to drive.
  • Michael Schumacher.
  • Juan Manuel Fangio.
  • Niki Lauda.
  • Lewis Hamilton.
  • Sebastian Vettel.
  • Fernando Alonso.
  • James Hunt.

Which racing driver has won the British?

The British Grand Prix has been won by eleven drivers representing the UK: Stirling Moss, Peter Collins, Clark, Stewart, Hunt, John Watson, Mansell, Damon Hill, Johnny Herbert, David Coulthard, and Hamilton who have won the event 25 times between them.

Who has won the British GP most?

British Grand Prix

Race information
First held 1926
Most wins (drivers) Lewis Hamilton (8)
Most wins (constructors) Ferrari (16)
Circuit length 5.891 km (3.66 mi)

What is the most prestigious car race in the world?

1. Monaco Grand Prix (F1) The Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix, run since 1929 in the tight streets of Monte Carlo, is undoubtedly the most glamorous of all races. There is virtually no run-off, concrete barriers lining both sides of nearly the entire track.

Whats the best race in the world?

The best running races in the world

  • Connemarathon.
  • Two Oceans Marathon.
  • Great Wall Marathon.
  • Midnight Sun Marathon.
  • Big Five Marathon.
  • Tenerife Bluetrail.
  • Le Marathon du Médoc. To see this content you need to update your cookie settings.
  • The Great Ethiopian Run. To see this content you need to update your cookie settings.

How did Lewis Hamilton get into racing?

Hamilton started kart racing when he was six. His father bought him his first go-kart as a Christmas present. His father said he would support his racing as long as he worked hard at school. To support his son Anthony had to take extra jobs, but he found enough time to attend all of Hamilton’s races.