Jackie Stewart, Britain

He was called the Flying Scotsman for a reason--and that reason was his ability to manoeuvre the far less sophisticated cars of his era through hairpin bends and tough curves at breakneck speeds. This 3-time champion won 27 out of the 99 races he started. 

At the end of a stellar 13-year career, Stewart finished with 43 podium finishes, and till date remains the best driver to come out of the UK.

-Picture courtesy f1-grandprix.com-