Top 25 drivers who never won the F1 title
There are many drivers who could or should have been F1 world champions with a bit more luck, but who were the best? After much office debate, here are Autosport's top 25. We talk to rivals and team-mates, and look into some of their greatest drives
There is no shortage of drivers who could - or should - have been world champions, but who is the best of the Formula 1 nearly-men?
Autosport decided to have an office debate and come up with the top 25.
The only criterion was that candidates had to have competed in F1 for at least one full season. Beyond that, a driver's longevity, title opportunities and opposition were just some of the factors considered in coming up with this list.
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