Five times F1 drivers announced their ‘arrival’

Most drivers in the world of Formula One have produced many great results to get to the highest level of motorsport.

Achieving success in junior series on their way through the ranks was proof they were worthy of their shot at the big time.

Not every driver gets the break their results often reflect in F1, for one reason or another, but you still have to make the most of the machinery that you’re given.

The best performances of a driver’s career can often come in an inferior car, this helps to showcase their talents as they may outperform what the car was expected to be capable of.

In light of Max Verstappen’s incredible performance at the recent Brazilian Grand Prix, I felt it was a good opportunity to look back at other drivers who announced their ‘arrival’ on to the Formula 1 stage.

I’ve delved into the archives of recent years to pick out some of the outstanding drives for some of the sport’s successful racers, whether it ended up in a non-finish, or a glorious victory that helped define their career.

The choices are in no particular order.