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With the exception of reigning champion Fernando Alonso, this year's roster sees no other world champions in the field. Where have all the heroes gone? Here VM pays tribute to the men who sparked this generation's interest in Formula 1 in the first place.
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The wily Frenchman was world champion four times, and for over a decade he was the most consistent and metronomic driver around. 'The Professor' was not really a racer you could love, but it was hard not to admire the consistency that he showed in spending so long racing at the front of the grid.