A closer look at Britons who have driven for Ferrari in Formula One
The IndependentSign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The seven-time Formula One world champion has enjoyed unrivalled success at Mercedes but is now set to become the 12th British racer to don the famous red overalls of Ferrari. Having joined Ferrari in 1996, Irvine was very much the number two in the team, although victories in Australia, Austria, Germany and Malaysia saw the championship race go down to the wire but – even with Schumacher back from injury and playing a supporting role, he fell short by two points and quit for Jaguar in 2000. Nigel Mansell Starts: 32Wins: 3 Already a world champion, Mansell would forever be bestowed with the honour of being the last driver hand-picked by Enzo Ferrari to race for his eponymous marque. Mike Hawthorn Starts: 24Wins: 3 Hawthorn became the United Kingdom’s first Formula One world champion when he took the title with Ferrari in 1958.
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