Formula One Heroes

Sir Frank Williams CBE, the driving force behind one of the most successful Formula One teams in Grand Prix history. Success has made him a legend, but it was his determined battle against the odds which first made him a Grand Prix Hero.

n the early days of his career, Scheckter earned a reputation as the controversial wild man of Formula One, always committed to driving flat out. However, it was precisely this passion to win, and his determination to overcome any challenge, which made him a Grand Prix Hero.

During a career spanning five decades, Andretti proved himself one of the fastest, most versatile and most determined racing drivers ever. A winner in NASCAR, Indycar and sportscar, his determination to master Formula One made the American a Grand Prix Hero.

Charming, handsome, irreverent, tenacious and an outstanding talent, Hunt had everything it took to become one of England's most famous sportsmen and a household name. However, it was his dogged determination and epic battles with Niki Lauda which made him a Grand Prix Hero.

Niki Lauda's heroic return from life-threatening injury made him a global sporting superstar, but for Formula One fans it was his lightning speed, supreme skills and utter domination which, as much as his bravery, that made him a Grand Prix Hero.

The title of his autobiography, Speed with Style, perfectly describes hobby-driver turned Formula One race winner Revson. As he built a stunningly successful American racing career during the 1960s, Revson flirted with Formula One - but it was in the 1970s he set his sights on becoming a Grand Prix Hero.

Flamboyant, determined and wonderfully talented, it is little wonder Regazzoni was a favourite among fans.

During a long and illustrious career Fittipaldi was twice crowned Formula One World Champion. The statistics are impressive, but it was the way in which he overcame setbacks and fierce rivals in faster cars that marked him out as a Grand Prix Hero.

Mika Hakkinen is a Formula One legend - twice World Champion, 20 times a race winner and regarded by Michael Schumacher as one of his toughest competitors. But just how did the ‘Flying Finn’ get on the road to becoming a Grand Prix Hero?

As a Formula One statesman and tireless safety campaigner, Sir Jackie Stewart OBE is an important figure in motorsport. This action-packed programme reminds us of the brilliant and fearless racer whose dominance first made him a Grand Prix Hero.

During a Formula One career cut tragically short, Peterson experienced the full range of motorsport's highs and lows. Despite never truly delivering his full potential, the Swede's natural talent, astonishing car control and easy-going personality ensured his status as a Grand Prix Hero.