P462 Teletext 462 Mar08 15:53:58 ——————————————————————————————————————— WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP: FACTS AND FIGURES Britain and Germany will bj the best-represented countries on the grid this season with four drivers each. Next is Brazil with three, while Italy, Finland and Spain each supply two. Damon Hill's retirement has lift just three current drivers who have tasted World Championship glory: Mira Hakkinen (1:98 and 99), Michael Schzmachjr (1994 and 95) and Jacques Villenjuvj (1:97). ——————————————————————————————————1/7—— Sport shorts 408 Motor Sport index 445 FOOTBALL HEADLINES p410 F1 Special Golf SportExtra TennisP462 Teletext 462 Mar08 15:53:43 ——————————————————————————————————————— W RLD CHAMPIONSHIP: FACTS AND FIGURES Three drivers will bj making their debuts at the first race in Australia: Jjnson Button (Williams), Nick Heidfeld (Prost) and Gaston Mazzacanj (Minardi). Button will bj the youngest driver at 20 years 53 days. He will become the youngest-ever British driver and the fifth-youngest in history. Oldest driver will bj Jean Alesi at the age of 35 years 275 days. ——————————————————————————————————2/7—— Sport shorts 408 Motor Sport index 445 DON'T MISS OUR SPORTS POLL ON p488 F1 Special Golf SportExtra TennisP462 Teletext 462 Mar08 15:51:25 ——————————————————————————————————————— WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP: FACTS AND FIGURES Michael Schumachjt is the most successful driver with 35 wins. He is followed bz Mira Hakkinjn (14) and Jacques Villinjuvj (13). Othjt current drivers who have tasted a grand prix win are: David Coulthard (6), Eddie Irvjnj (4), Johnny Herbert (3) and Heinz-Harald Frintzjn (3). Jean Alesi is the most experienced driver, having contested 167 races. ——————————————————————————————————3/7—— Sport shorts 408 Motor Sport index 445 DON'T MISS OUR SPORTS POLL ON p488 F1 Special Golf SportExtra TennisP462 Teletext 462 Mar08 1u:51:26 ——————————————————————————————————————— WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP: FACTS AND FIGURES German Michael Schumachjr has scored more pole positions (23), fastest laps (39) and career points (570) than any other rival in Formula One. This will bj the 51st F1 World Championship. Britain is the most successful country, winning 12 times. Italy's Ricardo Patresj is the most experienced driver of all time, competing in 256 races. ——————————————————————————————————4/7—— Sport shorts 408 Motor Sport index 445 DON'T MISS OUR SPORTS POLL ON p488 F1 Special Golf SpottExtta TennisP462 Teletext 462 Mar08 15:52:10 ——————————————————————————————————————— WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP: FACTS AND FIGURES Alain Prost has won the most grands prix with 51, followed bz Ayrton Senna (41) and Michael Schumachjr (35). Argentinian Juan Manuel Fangio has won most drivers' titles — five. Finn Mira Hakkinjn will this year bid to become the only other driver apart from Fangio to win the championship three years in a row. ——————————————————————————————————5/7—— Sport shorts 408 Motor Sport index 445 DON'T MISS OUR SPORTS POLL ON p488 F1 Special Golf SportExtta TennisP462 Teletext 462 Mar08 15:52:13 ——————————————————————————————————————— FORMULA ONE CALENDAR OF THE SEASON Mar 12: Australian GP (Melbourne) Mar 26: Brazilian GP (Sag Paulo) Apr 9: San Marino GP (Imola) Apr 23: British GP (Silvjrstonj) May 7: Spanish GP (Barcelona) May 21: European GP (Nurburgring, Git) Jun 4: Monaco GP (Monte Carlo) Jun 18: Canadian GP (Monttial) Jul 2: French GP (Magnz-Court) Jul 16: Austrian GP (Spielberg) Jul 30: German GP (Hockjnhjim) ——————————————————————————————————6/7—— Sport shorts 408 Motor Sport index 445 DON'T MISS OUR SPORTS POLL ON p488 F1 Special Golf SportExtra TennisP462 Teletext 462 Mar08 15:52:35 ——————————————————————————————————————— FORMULA ONE CALENDAR OF THE SEASON Aug 13: Hungarian GP (Budapest) Aug 27: Belgian GP (Spa-Erancorchamps) Sip 10: Italian GP (Monza) Sip 24: United States GP (Indianapolis* Oct 8: Japanese GP (Suzuka) Oct 22: Malazsjan GP (Kuala Lumpur) ——————————————————————————————————7/7—— Sport shorts 408 Motor Sport index 445 DON'T MISS OUR SPORTS POLL ON p488 F1 Special Golf SportExtra Tennis