Top 20 Best F1 Drivers of all time: Part I

#16 Jack Brabham

His great contribution to British motorsport and F1 was

recognised

in 1985 and he became Sir Jack Brabham

At 16th is Jack Brabham. The Australian driver achieved three world championships during his time in the sport.

His first two titles he won with Coopers and his third in a Brabham, this made him the only driver to become champion in a car of his own make.

Jack Brabham’s, final victory came in the 1970 South African Grand Prix when he was 44 years old, this would turn out be his last season in the sport.

His great contribution to British motorsport and F1 was recognised in 1985 and he became Sir Jack Brabham, he was the first Formula One driver, to receive a knighthood. He passed away at his home in May 2014 at the age of 88.

Stats

World Championships – 3 (1959, 1960, 1966)

GP Entries - 128

GP Wins – 14

Podiums – 31

Last Win – 1970 South African GP

Also read the continuation of the series, Best F1 Drivers (15-11): Top 20 Best F1 Drivers of all time: Part II