9. Niki Lauda, Austria (March, BRM, Ferrari, Brabham, McLaren)
Austrian F1 driver Andreas ‘Niki’ Lauda was a true legend of the sport. Having won 25 Grands Prix, he had a long healthy career between 1971-1985. His first win came in 1974 at the Spanish Grand Prix, with his final win coming in the year he retired, at the 1985 Dutch Grand Prix. At the 1976 German Grand Prix Lauda had a near-miss when his Ferrari 312T2 burst into flames. Luckily, he survived and recovered well enough that he was ready to compete once again at the Italian Grand Prix only 6 weeks later! What a man.
Niki Lauda
8. Jackie Stewart, United Kingdom (BRM, Matra, March, Tyrrell)
Sitting at number 8 is Sir John ‘Jackie’ Young Stewart, a great British racer. Stewart is often referred to as the “Flying Scot”, for some superior driving during his active years. During 1965 and 1973 he won three World Drivers’ Championships, finishing runner-up twice. His first win came at the 1965 Italian Grand Prix, with his final win coming in 1973 at the German Grand Prix. Stewart’s career ended with 27 wins in total, a respectable amount that leaves him in a respectable position. Since retirement Stewart has been instrumental in improving the safety of motor racing; campaigning for improved medical care and track upgrades.
Jackie Stewart
