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David Tremayne compares five current drivers to F1 stars of the past

Is it possible, I was recently asked, to liken any Formula 1 stars of yore to current racers? It was an interesting concept. Who would I chose? Who today reminds me of yesterday, in this putative game of doubles? It’s been an intriguing exercise…
Charles Leclerc and Gilles Villeneuve
Charles and Gilles… A brace of seemingly carefree cavaliers who simply loved racing, especially for Ferrari.
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