2006-08-09 13:56:57 · 10 answers · asked by dwtgray 1 in Sports ➔ Auto Racing
Not this year Jenson Button is beating him.
I thought James Hunt held the record, but it might be Nigel Mansell.
In others words, I don't know.
2006-08-09 14:00:09 · answer #1 · answered by Bob 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is the points scorers that count for the championship. So, it is theoretically possible for someone to win the championship without actually winning a race. I don't know that has actually ever happened before, although it has been close to that before - in 1982, Keke Rosberg took the title and only won 1 race that year - he scored the most points that year so he won. Second (or even third) placings can also come into the equation should two drivers finish the season with equal points. Then it goes to who got the most 2nd places (or 3rd places etc should the second places be equal also). Personally, I like that system. There was talk of changing it, but I think it needs left alone.
2016-03-27 05:53:18 · answer #2 · answered by Sharon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Up to and including the Hungarian Grand Prix, David Coulthard has scored 513 points and is the leading scorer among British Formula One drivers. Nigel Mansell has 410.
2006-08-09 16:48:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not having best drivers?
James Hunt.
Jackie Stewart.
And the incomparable Jim Clark.
Not a comprehensive list and not exactly recent but it rubbishes the comment about 'Brit' drivers.
Two of these were from Scotland, which is not exactly a big country or one renowned for a culture of F1.
Idiot.
2006-08-09 20:20:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Over all yes - he has been driving for Donkey's ages and because of that his cumilative points are more than some of the champions that UK produced.
He is quite a decent good driver ya ?
2006-08-09 23:39:45 · answer #5 · answered by R G 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to the official F1 site for all the statistics.
www.formula1.com
2006-08-13 02:45:53 · answer #6 · answered by MMIM 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes its true, i think hes going for the number of races held by a british driver next
he is without doubt the most successful scottish driver ever, possibly for a long tme
2006-08-10 13:47:52 · answer #7 · answered by tony h 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was mistaken with my first answer, DC does indeed have the most points of any british driver.
2006-08-09 14:00:53 · answer #8 · answered by Nick N 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He has the most points, but the Brits aren't known for having the best drivers.
2006-08-09 19:59:40 · answer #9 · answered by pafc1870 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It is true but he never seems to have won the gold.(The title).
2006-08-11 21:03:23 · answer #10 · answered by brogdenuk 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋