911 & Porsche World

TIM HARVEY

’m often asked who I think is the best driver in whatever category is being discussed, be it F1, BTCC, GT, prototype racing or Porsche Carrera Cup. The meaning of ‘best’, however, is different to everyone. Some think it means the fastest over a single lap, while others consider it the driver with the best record of success. It can also mean the driver best at performing under pressure, maintaining the most consistent lap times, having

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