Formula 1: Rating the Best Drivers of the Modern Era

The 2011 Formula One season is drawing to a close with Sebastian Vettel totally dominating the scene. This young German is Formula One's version of what Roger Federer is to tennis: clean living, super achieving, almost too-good-to-be-true role model. When a new force emerges, comparisons are inevitably made with past greats, and the proud German sports public already refers to Vettel as “baby Schumi.”However, while he idolises Michael, it is no secret that Sebastian wants to be recognised for his own achievements. He is raking in records in true Schumacher fashion, but just how good is he compared to other drivers of the modern era? Top driver lists have been produced for many years, and their merits will always be debated. When...

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