Today's community question: Who's the wildest racing driver of all time?

08 Mar 2016

Some racing drivers don’t adhere to the old adage, ‘smooth is fast’, instead choosing to push the limit at every opportunity. Gilles Villeneuve was once such driver who loved a bit of forceful driving. His dual with Rene Arnoux at Dijon in 1979 has gone down in history as one of the greatest battles of all time. His car control was masterful and his bravery was breathtaking, but there are plenty of other drivers who pushed the limit just as far.

So we want to know: who do you think is the wildest driver of all time? Let us know your suggestions!

Comments

Surprised nobody’s mentioned Peter Brock. The man who’d put in 11/10ths in whatever car you threw at him.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWOq94g2HB0

Using slicks in wet conditions. (He went on to officially win this race as the Sierras in front were found to have cheated)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmHPV8NwWiI

Ari Vatanen.

well, er…Maldonado, obviously

Colin McRae

Ethan

No matter who. He, she has to be dead by now

Henri Toivonen, group b driver of the Lancia. Ridiculously powerful car that was said to be uncontrollable yet he still drove it. 0-60 in like 2.5 seconds on gravel! He had some balls to even turn the key to that beast of a car.