About this episode

The episode ranks the best F1 drivers of the 2000s, featuring a debate among experts and a former driver.

Ranking F1's Best Drivers of the 2000s Autosport editor-in-chief Kevin Turner is joined by senior writer Stuart Codling and former F1 driver turned broadcaster Karun Chandhok to debate and rank the finest talents of Formula 1's 2000s era. From Ferrari's all-conquering superteam years to the rise of a new generation of stars, the panel discusses the drivers who shaped the decade — including the sport's greatest legends like Lewis Hamilton, Michael Schumacher, Kimi Räikkönen and Fernando Alonso, plus a look at those who narrowly missed out. Who tops the list, and who's ranked lower than you might expect? Listen to find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Kevin Turner

Guests: Stuart Codling, Karun Chandhok

Topics covered

• F1 drivers
• 2000s era
• driver rankings
• Formula 1
• sports debate

Keywords

• F1
• drivers
• 2000s
• ranking
• Formula 1
• Lewis Hamilton
• Michael Schumacher
• Kimi Räikkönen
• Fernando Alonso

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ferrari

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