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The Dubliner gave Michael Schumacher his Formula One debut, and he’s heard so many talk him up as the greatest

"Is he the greatest driver of all time? I have some reservations about that. But that's just me. Everyone has their own opinion,'' said Irishman Jordan.

Formula 1 returns to the birthplace of grand prix racing this weekend with the French GP at Paul Ricard. As one of the oldest events in all of motorsport, the French GP has delivered many spectacular and enthralling moments over the years. Autosport's writers pick out their favourites.

Most F1 stars would say they look up to some of the sport's most iconic names including Michael Schumacher, Lewis Hamilton and Ayrton Senna – but Verstappen has a different outlook

Schumacher and Senna are two of F1's best ever drivers, but also had a reputation for being nasty on the track at times – and Verstappen has also been accused of employing the dark arts at times

The greatest Formula One driver of all time suffered a traumatic brain injury while skiing in 2013. He is alive, but the racing world has agreed not to talk about his condition.

For the latest #ThinkingForward interview we speak to ex-F1 driver David Coulthard and his Czech business partner Karel Komarek about why they are bankrolling an ambitious new programme to empower female racing drivers to reach F1.

After separate videos showing former F1 champion Piquet directing racist and homophobic slurs at Lewis Hamilton, more footage shows the Brazilian making a tasteless joke about the late Ayrton Senna

Formula 1 makes its long-awaited return to Canada this weekend, with Montreal's Circuit Gilles Villeneuve hosting its 41st Grand Prix on Sunday. Here are Autosport writers' favourite races from the previous 40.