Best Formula One Drivers to Never Win the Drivers Championship Title

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The Top Ten
1 Stirling Moss

He was arguably better than most of the titleholders in Formula One history. He has an impressive win ratio of 16 wins from his 66 starts. He finished second in the drivers' standings on four occasions and had three third-place finishes. He missed the 1968 World Driver's Championship title by a single point due to his commendable sportsmanship.

2 Ronnie Peterson

Ronnie Peterson was considered to be the quickest driver in the 70s. He was a victim of team politics, and unreliable machinery denied him the title in 1971 and 1973.

3 Gilles Villeneuve

Although he had a brief stint in F1, his impact on the sport stands. He was victorious six times, and many would have followed if it wasn't for his tragic demise during the '82 Belgian Grand Prix.

4 Stefan Bellof

Another victim of tragedy. He passed away way too soon, and all the potential in the world.

5 Chris Amon

A streak of mechanical failure shattered his championship dream, notably in the 1968 season. Despite being in a competitive Ferrari, he ended up 10th in the final Drivers Standings with seven retirements.

6 Jacky Ickx
7 Robert Kubica

Robert Kubica's fate drastically changed as his career succumbed after a devastating accident, nearly costing him an arm. He looked destined to be the World Champion at one point.

8 Gerhard Berger
9 Jean Alesi
10 Felipe Massa

Massa's first retirement is one of the most emotional moments in sports history. It could've been an extraordinary moment to win the championship in front of the home crowd, especially after years of hard toil as a second driver.

Should have won the 2008 title he deserved it

He won in 2008