F1: Five of the best drivers in Williams history - Formula 1

Victory of Pastor Maldonado al Spanish Grand Prix returned Williams, a team that has been in a desperate situation for a long time. Despite the rapid success that lasted eight years, the British team, after Ferrari, is the most successful of them all. F1 World.

In just seventeen years, a team led by Frank Williams he managed to win sixteen world titles: seven drivers (1980, 1982, 1987, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997) and nine constructors (1980, 1982, 1987, 1992, 1993, 1996). Let's find out together I five most successful riders with this command: below you will find their palms and short bios.

1th Nigel Mansell (UK)

Born August 8, 1953 in Upton upon Severn (Great Britain).

SEASONS AT WILLIAMS: 7 (1985-1988, 1991, 1992, 1994).

PALMARES WITH WILLIAMS: 95 Grand Prix, 1992 World Champion, 28 wins, 28 pole positions, 23 best laps, 43 podiums.

OTHER LADDERS: Lotus, Ferrari, McLaren

PALMARES: 187 Grand Prix, 1992 World Champion, 31 wins, 32 pole positions, 30 best laps, 59 podiums.

2th Damon Hill (UK)

Born September 17, 1960 in Hampstead (UK).

SEASONS AT WILLIAMS: 4 (1993-1996)

PALMARES WITH WILLIAMS: 65 Grand Prix, 1996 World Champion, 21 wins, 20 pole positions, 19 best laps, 40 podiums.

OTHER TREES: Brabham, Arrows, Jordan.

PALMARES: 115 Grand Prix, 1996 World Champion, 22 wins, 20 pole positions, 19 best laps, 42 podiums.

3 ° Jacques Villeneuve (Canada)

Born April 9, 1971 in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu (Canada).

SEASONS AT WILLIAMS: 3 (1996-1998)

PALMARES WITH WILLIAMS: 49 Grand Prix, 1997 World Champion, 11 wins, 13 pole positions, 9 best laps, 21 podiums.

OTHER STABLES: BAR, Renault, Sauber, BMW Sauber

PALMARES: 163 Grand Prix, 1997 World Champion, 11 wins, 13 pole positions, 9 best laps, 23 podiums.

4 ° Alan Jones (Australia)

Born November 2, 1946 in Melbourne (Australia).

SEASONS AT WILLIAMS: 4 (1978-1981)

PALMARES WITH WILLIAMS: 60 Grand Prix, 1980 World Champion, 11 wins, 6 pole positions, 13 best laps, 22 podiums.

OTHER STABLES: Hesketh, Hill., Surtees, Shadow, Arrows, Lola.

PALMARES: 116 Grand Prix, 1980 World Champion, 12 wins, 6 pole positions, 13 best laps, 24 podiums.

5 ° Keke Rosberg (Finland)

Born on December 6, 1948 in Solna (Sweden).

SEASONS AT WILLIAMS: 4 (1982-1985)

PALMARES WITH WILLIAMS: 62 Grand Prix, 1982 World Champion, 5 wins, 4 pole positions, 3 best laps, 16 podiums.

OTHER LADDERS: Theodore, ATS, Wolf, Fittipaldi, McLaren

PALMARES: 114 Grand Prix, 1982 World Champion, 5 wins, 4 pole positions, 3 best laps, 16 podiums.

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