An F1 world without Schumacher or Hamilton
In 2020, the best Formula 1 driver of this generation, Lewis Hamilton, has the chance to statistically supersede the greatest of all time, Michael Schumacher. But how different would the record books look if those two were removed from F1 history?
Lewis Hamilton is closing in on Michael Schumacher's two most important Formula 1 records. If Mercedes produces another good car in 2020, as everyone expects, Hamilton could match the 91 wins benchmark and Schumacher's remarkable tally of seven titles.
Both drivers are giants of the sport that set the standard for their generation and would have to be included in any debate about the greatest drivers. But what would F1 look like without them?
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Kevin Turner is Autosport’s Chief Editor. While studying History at the University of York, Kevin began covering UK club events as a freelance reporter for Autosport and Motorsport News. He joined the Autosport staff as Editorial Assistant on the magazine in 2006, winning what is now known as the Motorsport UK Young Journalist of the Year Award. He became National Editor in 2008 and over the next few seasons covered a range of international events, including the Le Mans 24 Hours, as well as the British Touring Car Championship and British GT. Kevin became Features Editor before switching to edit Motorsport News in 2014.
He returned to Autosport in 2016 to become editor of the magazine, a dream job that is still part of his role.
He became Chief Editor in 2020, helping to plan content for autosport.com and Autosport’s podcast as well as seeing the magazine through the coronavirus pandemic. Kevin also led work on the special publication celebrating 70 years of Autosport and has been a judge on the Aston Martin Autosport BRDC Young Driver Award, formerly known as the McLaren Autosport BRDC Award, since 2008. He lives in Warboys with his wife and two children.
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