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?
1Fernando AlonsoTwo titles for a driver most rivals rate as worth several more.1000pts
2Felipe MassaLost the 2008 title in the final seconds of the last race.571pts
3Carlos ReutemannLed the 1981 title race to the very last round before faltering.512pts
4Ronnie PetersonSpectacular Lotus charger who finished championship runner-up twice.512pts
5David CoulthardThirteen wins across a long career but never a title challenge that stuck.512pts
6Mark WebberNine wins for Red Bull but always second best to Vettel.444pts
7Stirling MossWidely called the greatest driver never to win the world title.363pts
8Charles LeclercFerrari's fast and faithful leader still hunting a first crown.363pts
9Rubens BarrichelloTwice runner-up, forever in Michael Schumacher's shadow at Ferrari.266pts
10Jean AlesiImmense natural talent rewarded with just one grand prix win.266pts
11Gilles VilleneuveFerrari's beloved daredevil, killed before he could land a crown.0pts
12Chris AmonBlindingly quick yet so unlucky he never won a single grand prix.0pts
13Didier PironiLeading the 1982 championship when a crash ended his career.0pts
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Eleven more points across three close seasons would have meant five championships instead of two, on a list where most names won none: https://youpick.best/articles/how-many-ways-to-rank-fernando-alonso
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