Born Nelson Sautomaior, on August 17, 1952, he used his mother’s surname Piquet to hide his early racing adventures from his disapproving parents. His father, a prominent Brazilian government mi
Alain Prost was born on February 24, 1955, near Saint Chamond in the Loire region of central France, where his father Andre manufactured kitchen furnishings. Alain was a busy little boy with a boundle
7 – Kimi Räikkönen
Team Ferrari
Country Finland
Podiums 84
Points 1360
Grands Prix entered 253
World Championships 1
Highest race finish 1 (x20)
Highest grid position 1
Date of birth October
Karl Jochen Rindt, born on April 18, 1942, in Mainz, Germany, was orphaned as an infant when his wealthy parents were killed in a bombing raid. His maternal grandparents adopted him and brought him up
Keijo Erik Rosberg – he later called himself Keke to make it easier for the media to remember his name – was born in Stockholm, Sweden, on December 6, 1948, where his Finnish parents were
Jody Scheckter was born on January 29, 1950, in East London, South Africa, where his father owned a Renault dealership. Jody worked there as an engineering apprentice and learned to drive when he was
The most extraordinary driver’s origins were most ordinary. He was born on 3 January, 1969, near Cologne, Germany, six years before his brother Ralf, who would also become a Formula One driver o
Ayrton Senna da Silva was born on March 21, 1960, into a wealthy Brazilian family where, with his brother and sister, he enjoyed a privileged upbringing. He never needed to race for money but his deep
John Young ‘Jackie’ Stewart was born in Dumbartonshire, Scotland, on June 11, 1939. His father owned a garage business and Jackie’s older brother Jimmy was the first in the family to
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