There are numerous former formula 1 champions. If you consider only those champions who have retired from active competition currently, then the prominent names would be:
a. Micheal Schumacher
b. Alain Prost
c. Ayrton Senna
d. Nigel Mansell
e. Damon Hill
f. Mika Hakkinen
g. Etc
Some of the formula 1 champions who are still racing are:
a. Fernando Alonso
b. Kimi Raikkonen
c. Lewis Hamilton
d. Jenson Button and
e. Sebastian Vettel
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The following 10 drivers are British and have won the F1 drivers world championship.
a. Jackie Stewart - 3
b. Jim Clark - 2
c. Graham Hill - 2
d. Mike Hawthorn - 1
e. John Surtees - 1
f. James Hunt - 1
g. Nigel Mansell - 1
h. Damon Hill - 1
i. Lewis Hamilton - 1
j. Jenson Button - 1
Graham Hill (1962 and 1968) and Damon Hill (1996) are the only father and son to win a Formula One World Championship.
*As of March 2014