Stirling Moss

Biography

Stirling Craufurd Moss (17 September 1929 - 12 April 2020) was a former British Formula 1 driver born in England who competed in the category from 1951 to 1961. He raced for HWM, ERA, Connaught, Cooper, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, Vanwall, Rob Walker and BRP. He is considered by many to be the greatest driver never to win the World Championship, having finished second in the championship in 1955, 1956, 1957 and 1958. He also finished third in the championship in 1959, 1960 and 1961. Moss won 16 races and claimed 16 pole positions, 19 fastest laps and 24 podiums in Formula 1.