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F1'S GREATEST DRIVERS - AUTOSPORT persuaded 217 world championship Formula 1 heroes to vote for the all-time greates driver
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Laconic to the point of taciturn - he was called 'Black Jack' for a reason - Jack Brabham occupies a unique place in F1 history. Having honed his skills racing midgets and hillclimbs in Australia, he moved to England and linked up with Cooper.
The partnership yielded back-to-back championships in 1959 and 1960, and a third followed in 1966 for the eponymous team that he'd set up with compatriot and designer Ron Tauranac a few years earlier.
While renowned for his technical skill, Brabham deserved respect as a driver. His aggressive style might not have had the finesse of his rivals, but then again none of them were winning their third world title at the age of 40 - as unlikely a proposition then as it is today.
STATISTICS
| Born | 2 Apr 1926 |
| Died | 19 May 2014 |
| Active years | 1955 - 1970 |
| Champion | 1959, 1960, 1966 |
| Presences | 128 |
| Starts | 126 |
| Wins | 14 |
| Podiums | 31 |
| Poles | 13 |
| Front row | 38 |
| Fastest laps | 12 |
| Races led | 28 |
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