Eight F1 drivers we can’t believe never won a championship:

— Gilles Villeneuve
Villeneuve competed for six seasons, narrowly missing the title in 1979 by four points to teammate Jody Scheckter. Tragically, he died in qualifying for the 1982 Belgian Grand Prix.

— Stirling Moss
Known as F1’s “most notorious bridesmaid,” Moss finished second in the championship four times. His career ended after a crash in 1962, leaving him as one of the greatest never to win the title.

— Dan Gurney
Gurney’s focus on racing across multiple series and building his own cars with the Eagle project likely cost him a championship.

— Ronnie Peterson
The “Superswede” finished second in the WDC twice. In 1978, his best chance at a title, he died tragically after a crash at Monza.

— Bruce McLaren
While McLaren never won a WDC, he became a motorsport icon by founding the McLaren team and excelling in multiple disciplines. His life was cut short during testing in 1970.

— Jacky Ickx
Known for his versatility across racing, Ickx finished second in the WDC twice but never clinched the title. His success in Le Mans and other series cemented his legacy.

— Carlos Reutemann
Reutemann came closest in 1981, losing the championship in the final race. He retired early in 1982 due to political tensions related to the Falklands War.

— Rubens Barrichello
Despite 11 wins and 68 podiums, Barrichello played second fiddle to Schumacher at Ferrari and later to Button at Brawn.

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