This is just a thread I created thinking about drivers from different nations - I hope it stirs some debate and discussion. Select who you think is the best driver(s) from your nation, and include your favourite driver regardless of nation as well.
My nation being Canada, I'd have to say that Gilles Villeneuve is probably the best driver this country has ever seen and is my favourite driver. Gilles tenacity, aggressive driving nature, and results in a car that wasn't as good as the competition are what make him a personal favourite.
His son Jacques gets honourable mention for actually managing to win an F1 WDC, winning the Indianapolis 500, and winning a Cart championship.
Little known Canadian racing fact: John Duff (originally born in China) won the 1924 24 Hours of Le Mans (the second running of the race) In a Bentley 3-Litre Sport. He raced the Bentley after personally appealing to W.O. Bentley in 1923 to run a Bentley at Le Mans. In fact, Duff was the first entrant in the first Le Mans in 1923, but he only managed 4th place in that race. Cool story though!
My favourite current driver is Kimi Raikonnen.
Now what do you guys have to say?