Take a look at the list of the top five worst F1 drivers of all time and know just why they land into this list.
The most prestigious car racing series in the world, Formula 1, demands athletes to be at possessing great driving skills, boldness and strategy.
Every fanatic of the Formula 1 is aware about the greatest drivers, such as Ayrton Senna, Lewis Hamilton, Michael Schumacher etc. and what is their USP which makes them rank at the top of all time elite drivers.
On the contrary there are some drivers, who have have suffered miserable stints in the Formula 1 managing to rank in the worst F1 drivers of all time list. Want to know who these drivers are? Check below.
Top Five Worst F1 Drivers of All Time
5. Taki Inoue
Many would not believe, but he has self proclaimed himself as the worst formula 1 driver of all time through his Twitter account.
He raced for a team in the 1994 F1 season, which was crazy for money, Inoue got sponsors for the team himself. Which allowed him to be a paid driver.
Need not elaborate further than the fact that he collided with a safety car during his one year stint in Formula 1.
4. Yuji Ide
A Japanese driver who drove for Super Aguri Team in the 2006 Formula 1 season alongside his countryman, Takuma Sato.
His F1 career lasted for only 4 Grand Prix. Moreover FIA took away his license stating that he is a threat on the tracks to other drivers.
3. Rikky Von Opel
He paid his way into a newly created team called Ensign in 1973. Rikky stayed in the category for two seasons.
After only three races in 1974, he replaced the second driver of Brabham and became the teammate of Argentine Carlos Reutemann. Furthermore in 1974’s Monaco GP, he wasthe only driver to not even qualify.
2. Paul Belmondo
To sum up his F1 career, he entered the qualifying sessions of 27 races but could only participate in seven of them.
Eventually Paul Belmondo realized this kind of amusement was getting way too expensive and abandoned Formula 1.
1. Alex Yoong
His F1 career had a total of 18 races, of which he qualified for fourteen. Malaysian Driver, Alex Yoong’s lap times were always three or more seconds higher than those of the better drivers.