The 13 Most Talented F1 Drivers Who Deserved More World Championships

Blistering talent that fate, machinery or a single cruel afternoon kept from the crowns it deserved, from pre-war heroes to drivers still on the grid today. Who was robbed of more?

1

Fernando Alonso

Two titles for a driver most rivals rate as worth several more.

1000pts

2

Felipe Massa

Lost the 2008 title in the final seconds of the last race.

571pts

3

Carlos Reutemann

Led the 1981 title race to the very last round before faltering.

512pts

4

Ronnie Peterson

Spectacular Lotus charger who finished championship runner-up twice.

512pts

5

David Coulthard

Thirteen wins across a long career but never a title challenge that stuck.

512pts

6

Mark Webber

Nine wins for Red Bull but always second best to Vettel.

444pts

7

Stirling Moss

Widely called the greatest driver never to win the world title.

363pts

8

Charles Leclerc

Ferrari's fast and faithful leader still hunting a first crown.

363pts

9

Rubens Barrichello

Twice runner-up, forever in Michael Schumacher's shadow at Ferrari.

266pts

10

Jean Alesi

Immense natural talent rewarded with just one grand prix win.

266pts

11

Gilles Villeneuve

Ferrari's beloved daredevil, killed before he could land a crown.

148pts

12

Chris Amon

Blindingly quick yet so unlucky he never won a single grand prix.

148pts

13

Didier Pironi

Leading the 1982 championship when a crash ended his career.

148pts