The World Championship drivers — Where are they now?
by Richard Jenkins
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Formula 3000 drivers Indy 500 drivers North American Racers World Championship team bosses |
I have endeavoured to try and provide as up-to-date and accurate information as possible for everyone featured on this site, and I am always indebted to the many contributors who help with the information on this site and sadly, space doesn't allow for me to thank everyone here. However, I would like to dedicate the ongoing work, progress and achievements on this site to those contributors who are sadly no longer with us but helped aide this project so much: Len Calinoff, Phil Harms, Gene Heeter, Earl Ma, Don Radbruch and Roscoe H Rann.
Updates and corrections are always welcomed — please either join the debate here or feel free to contact me on with any information you might have.
This part of the site is also dedicated to the memory of Tony Marsh, as it was his post-Grand Prix life that served as the initial inspiration for "Where Are They Now" back in 1998 For more about what this part of the site is trying to achieve, please read my full introduction.
A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z |
| Name | Born | Died | Nat | Grands Prix | Biography |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luca Badoer |
25 Jan 1971 Montebelluna, Treviso |
|
I |
51 (1993-2009) |
Holds the record for most GP's without points, which was increased after a very unhappy spell as a stand-in for Felipe Massa in 2009, a return to F1 after 10 years. He was, and still is Ferrari F1's long-standing test and development driver, a role which, to his great credit, has made him one of the most influential drivers of the last ten years in Formula 1. (Last updated 24 Jan 2010) |
| Giancarlo Baghetti |
25 Dec 1934 Milan |
27 Nov 1995 Milan |
I |
21 (1961-1967) |
Became a photo-journalist after retirement, before his death from cancer. |
| Julian Bailey |
09 Oct 1961 Woolwich, London |
|
GB |
7 (1990-1991) |
Drove in touring cars and sportscar, after F1. His stepson now races in F2 and Julian helps him but does also occasionally test cars and did do the odd corporate event. However, he has been quite ill lately, and so has spent more time on his property interests and pub renovation in Surrey. (Last updated 24 Jan 2010) |
| Mauro Baldi |
31 Jan 1954 Reggio-Emilia |
|
I |
36 (1982-1985) |
Now retired after a successful spell in sportscars - he won Sebring in 1998 and 2002. Now involved in business projects, but he was beset by major tax problems in 2008. (Last updated 24 Jan 2010) |
| Johnny Baldwin |
30 Mar 1922 Fresno, California |
19 May 2000 Sonora, California |
USA |
0 (1956) |
Died of heat stroke. Legendary midget racer in California. Retired in 1966, but continued to race until 1990 in midget vintages. |
| Bobby Ball |
26 Aug 1925 Phoenix, Arizona |
27 Feb 1954 Phoenix, Arizona |
USA |
2 (1951-1952) |
Midget legend, 1950 AMORC Champion. Died of his injuries, after a long period in a coma, after a crash at Gardena raceway. (Last updated 24 Jan 2010) |
| Marcel Balsa |
01 Jan 1909 Saint Frion |
11 Aug 1984 Maisons-Alfort, Val-de-Marne, Paris |
F |
1 (1952) |
Erstwhile and enthusiastic amateur, a car owner who took a few wins at French minor events. |
| Lorenzo Bandini |
21 Dec 1935 Barce, Cyrenaica (now Al Marj, Al Fatih), Libya |
10 May 1967 Monte Carlo |
I |
42 (1961-1967) |
Superb driver who died from burns sustained in a fiery crash at Monaco three days previously. |
| Henry Banks |
14 Jun 1913 Croydon, Surrey, England |
18 Dec 1994 Indianapolis, Indiana |
USA |
3 (1950-1952) |
1950 AAA Champ Car Champion, he later became USAC Director of Competitions. He also starred in a movie with Clark Gable - To Please A Lady. (Last updated 24 Jan 2010) |
| Fabrizio Barbazza |
02 Apr 1963 Monza |
|
I |
8 (1991-1993) |
Suffered a huge accident at Road Atlanta in 1995, which nearly killed him. He retired and worked on the development of safety features (mostly armco design) for racing circuits. A few years ago he moved to Cuba, where he has run a few fishing resorts and is currently based in Cayo Santa Maria. Also based in Milan. (Last updated 24 Jan 2010) |
| John Barber |
22 Jul 1929 Little Marlow, Buckinghamshire |
|
GB |
1 (1953) |
A former Billingsgate fish merchant, he is still close to fish, but in a different way - he lives on a boat in the Med! |
| Skip Barber |
16 Nov 1936 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
|
USA |
5 (1971-1972) |
Formed the successful racing school and series, now called the Barber Dodge Pro Series. No longer involved with the school and is now a part-owner of the Lime Rock racing circuit. (Last updated 24 Jan 2010) |
| Paolo Barilla |
20 Apr 1961 Milan |
|
I |
9 (1989-1990) |
Vice Chairman of the family pasta firm. He has not totally retired from racing but driving appearances are very rare nowadays, mostly focusing on rally (Dakar) and endurance events when he does compete. Read interview. (Last updated 24 Jan 2010) |
| Rubens Barrichello |
23 May 1972 Sao Paulo |
|
BR |
294 (1993- ) |
Still in F1, with Williams. Rubens has now raced in more GP's than any other driver. (Last updated 24 Jan 2010) |
| Michael Bartels |
08 Mar 1968 Plettenberg |
|
D |
0 (1991) |
Long time touring car driver in Germany, he then switched to GT racing, where he runs his own team. Won the FIA GT title in 2006 and 2008 and still there in 2010. (Last updated 24 Jan 2010) |
| Edgar Barth |
26 Jan 1917 Herold-Erzgebirge |
20 May 1965 Ludwigsburg, nr. Stuttgart |
D |
5 (1953-1964) |
Defected to West Germany after a class win in the 1957 Nurburgring 1000km. Won the 1959 Targa Florio. Three time European Mountain Champion, he won his last title in 1964, whilst suffering from the cancer, which he would die from shortly afterwards. His son Jurgen became a famous name in motorsport. (Last updated 24 Jan 2010) |
| Buzz Barton |
07 Oct 1916 Chickasha, Oklahoma |
17 Apr 2002 Kingston, Oklahoma |
USA |
0 (1952-1953) |
Real name Emmett, he passed away after a spell of ill-health. Mainly based in midgets, supermodified and sprint cars. (Last updated 24 Jan 2010) |
| Joe Barzda |
22 May 1915 New Brunswick, New Jersey |
11 Oct 1993 Somerset, New Jersey |
USA |
0 (1951-1953) |
Quit after Van Johnson's fatal crash in 1959, in which Joe was involved in. With brother Jim, he ran the Californian speed and Sport shop in New Jersey which fielded cars in lots of events, including CART and endurance racing. His brother is still alive and continues to run the shop. |
| Giorgio Bassi |
20 Jan 1934 Milan |
|
I |
1 (1965) |
Italian lower formulae stalwart. Believed to still be alive. |
| Erwin Bauer |
17 Jul 1912 Stuttgart |
03 Jun 1958 Cologne |
D |
1 (1953) |
Killed on the slow-down lap of the Nurburging 1000km of 1958. Raced mostly, and most successfully in sportscars. |
| Zsolt Baumgartner |
01 Jan 1981 Debrecen |
|
H |
20 (2003-2004) |
The first Hungarian driver to race in Formula 1, last with Minardi in 2004. His links with them continued as the driver of their two seater car, and in 2007, as their reserve and test driver for the Minardi Champ Car team. Since the team has disbanded, he has been without a drive, but has been a test driver in Formula Superleague and is still the official two-seater driver at F1 events. (Last updated 6 Apr 2010) |
| Elie Bayol |
28 Feb 1914 Marseille |
25 May 1995 La Ciotat |
F |
7 (1952-1956) |
Particularly successful in sportscars, he achieved some notable results across the board. A big crash at Le Mans in 1955 heralded the end of his top-flight career. |
| Don Beauman |
26 Jul 1928 Farnborough, Hampshire |
09 Jul 1955 Rathnew, County Wicklow, Republic of Ireland |
GB |
1 (1954) |
Killed in the Leinster Trophy libre race. A hotelier by trade, he achieved a heap of excellent results in national, club and libre events in Britain. (Last updated 24 Jan 2010) |
| Karl-Gunther Bechem |
21 Dec 1921 Hagen |
|
D |
2 (1952-1953) |
Still alive and enjoying retirement, he is still a visitor to historic events, as he appeared at the Oldtimer GP in 2007. Also raced under the name 'Bernd Nacke.' Lives in Ergste. |
| Jean Behra |
16 Feb 1921 Nice |
01 Aug 1959 AVUS, Berlin, Germany |
F |
53 (1951-1959) |
Although he never won a WC Grand Prix, he remains a legend. Killed in a sportscar race in Berlin. |
| Derek Bell |
31 Oct 1941 Pinner, Middlesex |
|
GB |
9 (1968-1974) |
Sportscar legend, still involved in the field but mainly as a consultant (including to Bentley) these days. He does still drive, however, in the odd event, mainly historics now. He also does live commentary for Speedvision, after-dinner speaking and runs a number of dealerships in Florida. Winner of 5 Le Mans, he lives both in Florida and also Sussex, but originally was a farmer before his racing career took off. (Last updated 6 Apr 2010) |
| Stefan Bellof |
20 Nov 1957 Giessen |
01 Sep 1985 Spa-Francorchamps Circuit, Belgium |
D |
20 (1984-1985) |
Sensational talent killed in sportscar race at Spa after hurtling into the barriers at Eau Rouge after tangling with Ickx. |
| Paul Belmondo |
23 Apr 1963 Boulogne-Billancourt, nr. Paris |
|
F |
7 (1992-1994) |
Son of French acting legend, Jean-Paul, he also dated Princess Stephanie at the time of Princess Grace's death. Ran his own sportscar team for some time, but now has dropped that and races in off-road, ice and rally events. He is also a team and driver consultant, works in TV and even acts in the odd film, like his famous father. He also appeared in a celebrity reality show in 2007, which brought him a bit more fame in his homeland. (Last updated 24 Jan 2010) |
| Tom Belso |
27 Aug 1942 Copenhagen |
|
DK |
2 (1973-1974) |
Until recently, he drove occasionally in historic races. Founded Belso Foods and despite being bought out in 2005, he still has a role with the company. Lives on the Cambridgeshire/Bedfordshire border. (Last updated 24 Jan 2010) |
| Jean-Pierre Beltoise |
26 Apr 1937 Paris |
|
F |
85 (1966-1974) |
Now lives near Paris, having retired from his business and driving. He now follows his sons, Julien and latterly, Anthony's fortunes closely and runs a kart track in Paris. |
| Olivier Beretta |
23 Nov 1969 Monte Carlo |
|
MC |
9 (1994) |
Now one of the World's top sportscar and GT drivers, in which he has been involved in since leaving F1, with a number of titles to his name. Also competes in ALMS. (Last updated 24 Jan 2010) |
| Allen Berg |
01 Aug 1961 Vancouver, British Colombia |
|
CDN |
9 (1986) |
Was a team-boss in the Toyota Atlantic series, although he carried on racing until very recently, especially in Mexico. Now runs a series of driving and karting schools in the Calgary area, as well as working as a racing instructor, independent technical consultant and as a racing administrator and marketing expert. (Last updated 24 Jan 2010) |
| Georges Berger |
14 Sep 1918 Molenbeek, Saint-Jean, nr. Brussels |
23 Aug 1967 Nurburgring, Germany |
B |
2 (1953-1954) |
Killed in an endurance race. A private entrant in F1, he was a good sportscar driver, winning the 1960 Tour de France. |
| Gerhard Berger |
27 Aug 1959 Worgl, nr. Innsbruck |
|
A |
210 (1984-1997) |
Was heavily involved with Williams as BMW Head of Motor Sport, but he stepped down from this role in 2003. After a spell relaxing and pursuing business interests in Austria, he came back in F1 as a successful co-owner of Toro Rosso. For now, he's back to his business interests and relaxing. (Last updated 24 Jan 2010) |
| Eric Bernard |
24 Aug 1964 Martigues |
|
F |
45 (1989-1994) |
Now retired. He is a coach and driver manager, and has also been involved recently in French Formula Renault. (Last updated 24 Jan 2010) |
| Enrique Bernoldi |
19 Oct 1978 Curitiba |
|
BR |
27 (2001-2002) |
With his F1 career coming to an abrupt end with the collapse of Arrows, Bernoldi resurrected his career in the Dallara Nissan series. A string of good performances led to a F1 return, as BAR test driver. Moved to Brazilian stock cars, before a spell in the IRL. Then went into stock cars in his homeland and has also appeared in Formula Superleague, but now more recently in FIA GT. (Last updated 6 Apr 2010) |
| Enrico Bertaggia |
19 Sep 1964 Noale, nr. Venice |
|
I |
0 (1989-1992) |
Now living in England, where he is Ferrari's motorsport director in all UK based racing. He is also a racing instructor for them and as he is in a senior role, often organises race and corporate events. (Last updated 24 Jan 2010) |
| Tony Bettenhausen |
12 Sep 1916 Tinley Park, Illinois |
12 May 1961 Indianapolis, Indiana |
USA |
11 (1950-1960) |
Legendary driver, but he never did win the 500. Died testing Paul Russo's car at Indianapolis. |
| Mike Beuttler |
13 Apr 1940 Cairo, Egypt |
29 Dec 1988 Los Angeles, California, USA |
GB |
28 (1971-1973) |
Became a businessman until his early death, from AIDS, in 1988. |
| Lucien Bianchi |
10 Nov 1934 Milan, Italy |
30 Mar 1969 Le Mans Circuit, France |
B |
17 (1959-1968) |
Killed in a test for the 1969 Le Mans race. Versatile and varied racer, he was probably best in sportscars, in which he won the 1968 Le Mans. His father, who was a race mechanic, moved from Italy to Belgium shortly after Lucien was born. |
| Gino Bianco |
22 Jul 1916 Milan, Italy |
08 May 1984 Rio de Janeiro |
BR |
4 (1952) |
Real name Luigi. Started off as a mechanic, then later raced in hill-climbs. Died after having breathing problems. (Last updated 24 Jan 2010) |
| Hans Binder |
12 Jun 1948 Zell am Ziller, nr Innsbruck |
|
A |
13 (1976-1978) |
Now runs his father's sawmill in Zillertal, Austria. (Last updated 24 Jan 2010) |
| Clemente Biondetti |
18 Oct 1898 Budduso, Sardinia |
24 Feb 1955 Florence |
I |
1 (1950) |
Died of cancer. He had continued to race despite the illness but had to retire in 1954. He had a long and successful career, particularly in sportscars, winning more Mille Miglias than other driver. |
| 'B' Bira |
15 Jul 1914 Bangkok |
23 Dec 1985 Hammersmith, London, England |
T |
19 (1950-1954) |
Prince of Siam (Prince Birabongse) who was an excellent racing driver pre and post war. Died of a heart attack on the London Underground. |
| Pablo Birger |
07 Jan 1924 Buenos Aires |
09 Mar 1966 Buenos Aires |
RA |
2 (1953-1955) |
Kept up links with motorsport until his death, in a traffic accident, aged just 42. (Last updated 24 Jan 2010) |
| Art Bisch |
10 Nov 1926 Mesa, Arizona |
04 Jul 1958 Lakewood Speedway, Atlanta, Georgia |
USA |
1 (1958) |
Killed in a crash at Lakewood Speedway. An excellent midget driver, he raced with an unlit cigar in his mouth! A WW2 veteran, his son, of the same name, later raced. (Last updated 24 Jan 2010) |
| Harry Blanchard |
13 Jun 1929 Burlington, Vermont |
31 Jan 1960 Buenos Aires, Argentina |
USA |
1 (1959) |
Killed in a sportscar race in Argentina. Ran a large car dealership in Greenwich, Connecticut. Raced sportscars mainly and his success in these earnt him an invite to race in the US GP. |
| Michael Bleekemolen |
02 Oct 1949 Amsterdam |
|
NL |
1 (1977-1978) |
Now a very successful businessman (He is the owner of Race Planet, which encompasses 3 indoor karting venues and a racing school at Zandvoort) and has, and continues to, race with his sons. He still races in Porsche Supercup and endurance events and has his own team. Lives in Aerdenhout and for most of the year, in South France. (Last updated 24 Jan 2010) |
| Trevor Blokdyk |
30 Nov 1935 Krugersdorp, Transvaal |
19 Mar 1995 Hekpoort, nr. Krugersdorp |
ZA |
1 (1963-1965) |
Died of a heart-attack, whilst as a farmer, which he took up after racing retirement. |
| Mark Blundell |
08 Apr 1966 Barnet, Hertfordshire |
|
GB |
61 (1991-1995) |
For years he raced in CART. He was ITV's F1 summariser although he still races in sportscars (usually Le Mans), but normally only on one-offs. Also runs a sports management company, 2MB. (Last updated 24 Jan 2010) |
| Raul Boesel |
04 Dec 1957 Curitiba |
|
BR |
23 (1982-1983) |
Formed a successful career in CART and latterly, sportscars and the Brazillian touring car championship. Nephew Luiz also races. Raul is retired now from driving and is now a commentator, journalist and disc jockey! (Last updated 24 Jan 2010) |
| Tony Bonadies |
29 Dec 1916 Bronxville, New York |
05 Jul 1964 Williams Grove Motor Speedway, Pennsylvania |
USA |
0 (1955-1957) |
Very successful and experienced midget driver, killed in an ARDC series midget crash. (Last updated 24 Jan 2010) |
| Bob Bondurant |
27 Apr 1933 Evanston, Illinois |
|
USA |
9 (1965-1966) |
After F1, he went on to do his driving schools (and the books on performance driving that tie in with the schools) - drives occasionally and does the odd bit of TV commentary as well. Currently resides in Phoenix. (Last updated 24 Jan 2010) |
| Felice Bonetto |
09 Jun 1903 Manerbio, nr. Brescia |
21 Nov 1953 Silao, Mexico |
I |
15 (1950-1953) |
Road racing legend, who started in the 1930's. Won the Targa Florio in 1952. Killed in the Carrera Panamericana whilst leading. Son Roberto later became a top motorsport journalist. (Last updated 24 Jan 2010) |
| Joakim Bonnier |
31 Jan 1930 Djurgarden, Stockholm |
11 Jun 1972 Le Mans Circuit, France |
S |
103 (1956-1971) |
A sympathetic, cultured and softly-spoken Swede, with ahe was an early crusader towards racing safety. Ironically, after surviving a long F1 career, he was killed in Le Mans in 1972. |
| Roberto Bonomi |
30 Sep 1919 Buenos Aires |
10 Jan 1992 Buenos Aires |
RA |
1 (1960) |
A wealthy land-owner and local politican. (Last updated 24 Jan 2010) |
| Juan Manuel Bordeu |
28 Jan 1934 Balcarce |
24 Nov 1990 Buenos Aires |
RA |
0 (1961) |
Friend and protégé of fellow Balcarcan resident, Fangio, Bordeu retired from racing in 1973 and then became involved in motorsport administration, becoming Argentina's delegate of FISA, with a seat on the World Motorsport Council until his death, from leukemia. (Last updated 24 Jan 2010) |
| Slim Borgudd |
25 Nov 1946 Borgholm |
|
S |
10 (1981-1982) |
An ex-drummer, Slim went on to drive trucks and touring cars in his homeland. Won the European Championship in FIA Truck Racing in 1995. Real name is Tommy and he lives in Coventry, England. Now managing director of Radical UK Sportscars' international distibution division. Mostly retired from driving, but still takes part in the odd event, mainly in the UK. (Last updated 24 Jan 2010) |
| Luki Botha |
16 Jan 1930 Pretoria |
01 Oct 2006 Pretoria |
ZA |
1 (1967) |
Later worked for East London council as an engineer. Mainly a national racer, he quit shortly after a crash in Mozambique killed some spectators. (Last updated 24 Jan 2010) |
| Jean-Christophe Boullion |
27 Dec 1969 Saint-Brieuc, Cotes d'Armor |
|
F |
11 (1995) |
After an unsuccessful spell in British Touring Cars, he's now in sportscars, mostly the Le Mans Series, with 2nd at Le Mans in 2005 a highlight. (Last updated 24 Jan 2010) |
| Sebastien Bourdais |
28 Feb 1979 Le Mans |
|
F |
28 (2008-2009) |
F3000 Champion in 2002, he went Stateside and impressed hugely in CART with the Newman-Haas team, winning the title three years in a row between 2005 and 2007. His dream was to race in F1, but it turned into a nightmare, and he's now out of F1 and is racing in Formula Superleague, and now also now racing in endurance events, including Le Mans. (Last updated 6 Apr 2010) |
| Thierry Boutsen |
13 Jul 1957 Brussels |
|
B |
163 (1983-1993) |
Raced in sportscars, mostly, until a heavy crash at the 1999 Le Mans. Now re-married, he runs his own aviation business from his Monaco base. He also runs a motorsport team in lower formulae single-seaters. |
| Bill Boyd |
12 Aug 1915 Lovelaceville, Kentucky |
18 Feb 1984 Long Beach, California |
USA |
0 (1951) |
Excellent midget driver, who started racing in 1934. Supplemented his racing by selling racing parts. Survived a horrific crash in 1947 to race on until the early 1960's, by which time he had relocated to California. (Last updated 24 Jan 2010) |
| Johnny Boyd |
19 Aug 1926 Fresno, California |
27 Oct 2003 Fresno, California |
USA |
6 (1955-1960) |
A popular and regular visitor to oldtimer and vintage meetings, he died, after a long fight against liver cancer, recently. (Last updated 24 Jan 2010) |
| David Brabham |
05 Sep 1965 Wimbledon, London, England |
|
AUS |
24 (1990-1994) |
Still a top sportscar racer, either in Japan, America or Europe. His base though is in the same country of his birth, England, in Maidenhead. He also runs a young driver performance school in the UK. (Last updated 24 Jan 2010) |
| Gary Brabham |
29 Mar 1961 Wimbledon, London, England |
|
AUS |
0 (1990) |
Lives in Brisbane. Currently runs and teaches at his own driving school, both for racing drivers and for road safety. (Last updated 24 Jan 2010) |
| Sir Jack Brabham |
02 Apr 1926 Hurstville, nr. Sydney |
|
AUS |
126 (1955-1970) |
Sir Jack regularly attends motor racing events, both in Australia and overseas, but particularly the Classic Adelaide Festival, South Australia, Melbourne F1 and the Goodwood Revival Race in the UK as well as the Monterey Historic Automobile Race held in the US. He received his knighthood in 1979, the 1st F1 driver to be honoured, and turned 80 years of age in 2006. Lack of ear plugs in his early racing days have impaired his hearing, however. In 2008, he was made an Officer of the Order of Australia, one of the country's highest rewards. Previously, he ran a F3 team , a hugely successful Grand Prix team and also ran a number of garages and dealerships. (Last updated 24 Jan 2010) |
| Bill Brack |
26 Dec 1935 Toronto, Ontario |
|
CDN |
3 (1968-1972) |
Now owns and operates a GM/Chrysler car dealership in his native Toronto, and works as an importer/distributor of Maserati's. He also runs an advanced driving academy for road car drivers in Danville, Ontario. Also attends historic events and his son Kyle also races. (Last updated 24 Jan 2010) |
| Ernesto Brambilla |
31 Jan 1934 Monza |
|
I |
0 (1963-1969) |
Worked with Vittorio in their Monza workshop until his younger sibling's death. He still takes car of the workshop but now with both his and Vittorio's sons. |
| Vittorio Brambilla |
11 Nov 1937 Monza |
26 May 2001 Camparada, Brianza |
I |
74 (1974-1980) |
Died of a heart-attack, whilst tending his garden. After F1, he retired to run a Monza workshop with brother Ernesto and his family until his death. |
| Toni Branca |
15 Sep 1916 Sion |
10 May 1985 Sierre |
CH |
3 (1950-1951) |
Allegedly sponsored by a wealthy female admirer, a Belgian countess, Branca's career was shortlived, finishing in hillclimbs in 1952. |
| Gianfranco Brancatelli |
18 Jan 1950 Turin |
|
I |
0 (1979) |
Raced on, very successfully, until quite recently, in touring cars. |
| Eric Brandon |
18 Jul 1920 East Ham, London |
08 Aug 1982 Gosport, Hampshire |
GB |
5 (1952-1954) |
Friend of John Cooper, who helped him build specials. Also ran an electrical goods wholesale business, which helped him obtain parts. No mean driver either, he did well in F3.and won the very first 500cc event in Britain. Later constructed the Halsytec sportscar and also tried hydroplane racing. (Last updated 24 Jan 2010) |
| Don Branson |
02 Jun 1920 Rantoul, Illinois |
12 Nov 1966 Ascot, Gardena, California |
USA |
2 (1959-1960) |
One of the sprint car greats, killed in a sprint car crash. A race is still held his memory today. (Last updated 24 Jan 2010) |
| Tommy Bridger |
24 Jun 1934 Woolmer Green, Hertfordshire |
30 Jul 1991 Logie Coldstone, Aberdeenshire, Scotland |
GB |
1 (1958) |
Raced mostly in F3, where he won over 15 races. |
| Tony Brise |
28 Mar 1952 Erith, Kent |
29 Nov 1975 Arkley, nr. Barnet, Hertfordshire |
GB |
10 (1975) |
Super talent killed in Graham Hill's airplane crash on a golf course near Elstree. His F3 performances in particular had earmarked him for greatness. |
| Chris Bristow |
02 Dec 1937 Lambeth, South London |
19 Jun 1960 Spa-Francorchamps Circuit, Belgium |
GB |
4 (1959-1960) |
Quick driver, who had done very well in F2, who was killed in the Belgian GP just as his star was shining in Grand Prix's. |
| Peter Broeker |
15 May 1926 San Francisco, California, USA |
04 Nov 1980 Ottawa, Ontario |
CDN |
1 (1963) |
Co-founder of the successful Stebro firm, Peter lived all over the world due to his dad's work. Peter himself also wrote a book about Olympic coins in 1973, being a huge and noted coin collector. Born in the US, he was of US nationality, as well as Canadian, and fought in the US army. Moved to Canada in 1952, and just before his death settled in Hawkesbury, Ontario. Died after a short fight against cancer. (Last updated 6 Apr 2010) |
| Tony Brooks |
25 Feb 1932 Dukinfield, Cheshire |
|
GB |
38 (1956-1961) |
Now retired from running his Weybridge garage. Brooks is now involved in media work and makes special appearances in historic festivals. |
| Alan Brown |
20 Nov 1919 Malton, Yorkshire |
20 Jan 2004 Guildford, Surrey |
GB |
8 (1952-1954) |
Became an entrant and team manager for many years. Lived in Marbella, Spain for some while, but sadly died recently, after a heart-attack. (Last updated 24 Jan 2010) |
| Walt Brown |
30 Dec 1911 Springfield, New York |
29 Jul 1951 Williams Grove, Pennsylvania |
USA |
2 (1950-1951) |
Killed in a crash. Raced in sprint cars for most of his career. |
| Warwick Brown |
24 Nov 1949 Sydney, New South Wales |
|
AUS |
1 (1976) |
Lives near Sydney, where he has a flying business. 1975 Tasman champion, he also won the 1977 Australian GP. He also enjoys boats, as well as planes, in his spare time. (Last updated 24 Jan 2010) |
| Adolf Brudes |
15 Oct 1899 Kotulin, Poland |
05 Nov 1986 Bremen |
D |
1 (1952) |
Member of the German nobility, he started racing motorcycles as long ago as 1919. As a owner of a BMW and Auto Union dealership in Breslau, he had the opportunities to go racing, which he did from 1928 onwards, initially in Polish hillclimbs. After WW2 wiped out his trade and finance, he moved to Berlin and for a while became a mechanic, wherever he could find jobs. However he soon found a way back in the sport, and he continued until as late as 1968, in hillclimbs - an amazing career of 49 years! |
| Martin Brundle |
01 Jun 1959 King's Lynn, Norfolk |
|
GB |
158 (1984-1996) |
Mostly doing commentary for ITV but also races in sportscars, especially at Le Mans. Recently, along with his brothers, sold the long-time family garage near his home, near King's Lynn, Norfolk to relocate to a brand new showroom in King's Lynn itself. Also ran a sports management company with Mark Blundell, and was David Coulthard's manager. Son Alex is also racing now. (Last updated 24 Jan 2010) |
| Gianmaria Bruni |
30 May 1981 Rome |
|
I |
18 (2004) |
Minardi's F1 driver in 2004, it was not a great success. Dropped down to join Coloni in GP2 in 2005 and stayed in the series, with his own team, in 2006, before moving to the FIA GT series in 2007. In 2010, he switched to ALMS. (Last updated 24 Jan 2010) |
| Jimmy Bryan |
28 Jan 1926 Phoenix, Arizona |
19 Jun 1960 Langhorne, Pennsylvania |
USA |
9 (1952-1960) |
American Champion three times, he died in a Champ Car race at Langhorne. (Last updated 24 Jan 2010) |
| Clemar Bucci |
04 Sep 1920 Zenon Pereyra, Santa Fe |
|
RA |
5 (1954-1955) |
Is still alive and well, still makes historic events. Also has a large antique car collection, which he spends time restoring, as well as running his website. Lives on the outskirts of Buenos Aires. (Last updated 24 Jan 2010) |
| Ronnie Bucknum |
05 Apr 1936 Alhambra, California |
23 Apr 1992 San Luis Obispo, California |
USA |
11 (1964-1966) |
Died after a long fight with a diabetes-related illness. Son Jeff became a racer. Honda's test and development driver, he also raced at Le Mans and the Indy 500. Raced on until the 1980's in sportscars. (Last updated 24 Jan 2010) |
| Ivor Bueb |
06 Jun 1923 East Ham, London |
01 Aug 1959 Clermont-Ferrand, France |
GB |
5 (1957-1959) |
Killed in a F2 race. Verstatile racer, particularly good in sportscars, winning Le Mans in 1955 and 1957. |
| Sebastien Buemi |
31 Oct 1988 Aigle |
|
CH |
26 (2009- ) |
New F1 driver, with the Toro Rosso team in 2009 and retained in 2010. |
| Luiz Pereira Bueno |
16 Jan 1937 Sao Paulo |
|
BR |
1 (1973) |
Raced in Brazillian touring cars for some time. Lives in Atibaia, Brazil, where he is a consultant for motorsport team management. He also visits historic festivals and writes a blog. (Last updated 24 Jan 2010) |
| Ian Burgess |
06 Jul 1930 |
|
GB |
16 (1958-1963) |
An engineer, Ian was jailed for 10 years for alleged drug dealing. Now lives, quietly, as his health is poor, in London, after emigrating to numerous sites in Europe in the past. (Last updated 24 Jan 2010) |
| Luciano Burti |
05 Mar 1975 Sao Paulo |
|
BR |
15 (2000-2001) |
F1 career was setback by injury. Now in Brazillian stockcars after a brief testing and endurance career. (Last updated 24 Jan 2010) |
| Roberto Bussinello |
04 Oct 1927 Pistoia |
24 Aug 1999 Vicenza |
I |
2 (1961-1965) |
Was an engineer for many years, either with de Tomaso, for whom he also acted as a test driver and then later engineered their sportscars, but also as an independent consultant. (Last updated 24 Jan 2010) |
| Jenson Button |
19 Jan 1980 Frome, Somerset |
|
GB |
174 (2000- ) |
Still in F1, with the McLaren team, after being 2009 World Champion with Brawn. Made a MBE in 2010. (Last updated 24 Jan 2010) |
| Tommy Byrne |
06 May 1958 Drogheda, Co. Louth |
|
IRL |
2 (1982) |
Now does driver coaching at racing schools in the US, more specifically, in Ohio, where he is the senior instructor. Worked as a commentator and now retired from driving. He has also written an award-winning autobiography. (Last updated 24 Jan 2010) |
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