Is Jim Clark the best F1 driver ever?

Is Jim Clark the best F1 driver ever?

At the time of his death, aged 32, he had won more Grand Prix races (25) and achieved more Grand Prix pole positions (33) than any other driver. In 2009, The Times placed Clark at the top of a list of the greatest-ever Formula One drivers.

Who was the greatest racing driver of all time?

It is no wonder that Mario Andretti is considered by many to be the greatest racecar driver of all time. His career touched five decades, longer than any driver, and he has won championships at all levels of competition. His list of racing accomplishments seems almost endless.

Did Jim Clark win the Monaco Grand Prix?

Jim Clark The race is often defined as the measure of the true greats and Clark was one of the very greatest (perhaps THE greatest), yet he never won it. He never even took a podium there, his best result - and only points finish - being a fourth place in 1964.

What was Jim Clark worth?

$1 billion After three years in exile in the realm of nine-figure fortunes, Clark is back on the Forbes Billionaires List this year, cracking the $1 billion threshold thanks to super successful bets on some of Silicon Valley's biggest companies. (His net worth is an estimated $1 billion.)

Is Jim Clark better than Lewis Hamilton?

However, having entered only 73 races in his career, Jim Clark has a win percentage of incredible 34.25%, being surpassed by Lewis Hamilton (35.36%) in 2020! Jim Clark is also 3rd and 7th driver in the history of Formula 1 with the highest percentage of wins in a season – 70% in 1963 and 60% in 1965.

Did Jim Clark win Indy 500?

JIM CLARK, the 1965 Indianapolis 500 race winner and Grand Prix World driving champion in 19, scored 25 Formula I Grand Prix victories during his short career. His Indianapolis triumph came on the third of his five appearances in the Indianapolis 500; he also finished second in 19.

Who is the best drifter?

In professional racing, he is a two-time 24 Hours of Le Mans class winner and the 2001 All Japan GT Championship runner-up....

Keiichi Tsuchiya
Born	Janu (age 65) Tōmi, Nagano, Japan
Nationality	Japanese
24 Hours of Le Mans career
Years	1994–2000

Who is the king of racing?

Richard Lee Petty Richard Lee Petty (born J), nicknamed "The King", is an American former stock car racing driver who raced from 19 in the former NASCAR Grand National and Winston Cup Series (now called the NASCAR Cup Series), most notably driving the No....Richard Petty.

Wins	Top tens	Poles
200	712	123

What was Jim Clark's number?

Jim Clark, Lotus 49 Ford DFV at Kyalami on New Year's Day 1968. Final Grand Prix for the great man, completed in time-honored style with pole, fastest lap and victory.

Is Jim Clark still alive?

Deceased (1936–1968) Jim Clark/Living or Deceased