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Best 9: Driver moments

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7 March 2023 12:44 (UTC)

BEST 9: DRIVER MOMENTS

Presenting the most popular driver moments, chosen by you

There are moments in F1 you never forget. Moments you still talk about to this day. Overtakes, pitstops, podium celebrations - the list goes on.

From Bruce in 1968 to Jenson in 2011, we posted a selection of our favourite driver moments on Instagramarrow top right, and here's how you double-tapped:

Ayrton Senna, Monaco 1988

25.6k likes: Senna's qualifying lap in Monte Carlo will go down in history as one of the greatest ever. 

McLaren RacingAyrton Senna, Monaco 1988

Jenson Button, Canada 2011

20.6k likes: Two collisions, a torrential downpour, and a battle from last to first. This GP was unforgettable. 

McLaren RacingJenson Button, Canada 2011

Mika Häkkinen, Belgium 2000

19k likes: Starting on Pole, Mika was overtaken by Schumacher on the 13th lap. 21 laps later, the Flying Finn regained the lead and took the win.

McLaren RacingMika Häkkinen, Belgium 2000

Pedro de la Rosa, Hungary 2006

15.2k likes: A maiden podium for Pedro in Budapest.

McLaren RacingPedro de la Rosa, Hungary 2006

Lewis Hamilton, Brazil 2008

14.6k likes: Is that Glock? That last corner/last lap overtake secured Lewis Hamilton the points needed to take his first championship. 

McLaren RacingLewis Hamilton, Brazil 2008

Alain Prost, Australia 1986

13.9k likes: A tyre failure for Mansell and some clever strategy calls led to Prost winning the GP and taking the championship title. 

McLaren RacingAlain Prost, Australia 1986

Bruce McLaren, Belgium 1968

13.5k likes: Our inaugural World Championship was earned by none other than Bruce McLaren, our founder. 

McLaren RacingBruce McLaren, Belgium 1968

David Coulthard, Magny-Cours 2000

12.5k likes: The team's only win at Magny-Cours - David describes it as one of the most memorable of his career.

McLaren RacingDavid Coulthard, Magny-Cours 2000

Denny Hulme, Argentina 1974

8.7k likes: Starting from 10th, Denny raced to the podium for his final F1 win in 1974. 

McLaren RacingDenny Hulme, Argentina 1974
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