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Nico Rosberg actually falls under German for his nationality, so he can't really count towards this poll.
Having never seen any of Keke's races, nor indeed a few of the others, I'm going to say Mika Häkkinen.
A great driver and a really nice person. Both Kimi and Heikki have quite a way to go before they get to the level that Mika was on, if they do indeed manage it.
Mika Salo was also an impressive driver in his Formula 1 days, but he never really got a proper chance at the title. It was quite evident from his performance at Ferrari that he was a good enough driver, though.
Nico Rosberg actually falls under German for his nationality, so he can't really count towards this poll.
Nico Rosberg actually falls under German for his nationality, so he can't really count towards this poll.
Yes, I know he's half-Finnish... He's racing under the flag of German and I think the biggest reason for that is just money.
I have heard some very impressive things about Keke, especially challenging cars that had turbos when his own didn't. And if I'm right, he took his championship with only a single race win, didn't he?
Actually, Formula 1 drivers race under the nationality displayed on their passport, so I am assuming that on his passport it says he is German. So technically, for all intents and purposes, he should be considered as such. But only technically
I have heard some very impressive things about Keke, especially challenging cars that had turbos when his own didn't. And if I'm right, he took his championship with only a single race win, didn't he?
You're right.
112. Nationality of a competitor or driver
As far as the application of this Code is concerned, every competitor or driver who has obtained their licence from an ASN takes the nationality of that ASN for the period of validity of that licence. All drivers, irrespective of the nationality of their licence, participating in any FIA World Championship event, shall retain the nationality of their passport in all official documents, meetings, information bulletins and prize-giving ceremonies.
Nico Rosberg actually falls under German for his nationality, so he can't really count towards this poll.
Yes, I know he's half-Finnish... He's racing under the flag of German and I think the biggest reason for that is just money.
Actually, Formula 1 drivers race under the nationality displayed on their passport, so I am assuming that on his passport it says he is German. So technically, for all intents and purposes, he should be considered as such. But only technically
He's still a damn good driver.
But this is the truth: When Nico drops out, he's German and when he's driving well, he's Finnish.
Just kidding.
However, he is a really good driver, as you said.
But this is the truth: When Nico drops out, he's German and when he's driving well, he's Finnish.
Just kidding.
I have heard some very impressive things about Keke, especially challenging cars that had turbos when his own didn't. And if I'm right, he took his championship with only a single race win, didn't he?
You're right.
Yep one win at the '82 Swiss GP the year of his WDC title.
I always wonder if he'd have won if Villeneuve and Pironi hadn't had their horrific accidents.
At the same time, I do like to see consistency rewarded. Rather than 'being lucky' I consider it a unique achievement.
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