Italian fashion house Benetton was officially an F1 constructor for 16 years between 1986 and 2001 – although it actually bought Toleman in the spring of 1985 and sold the team to Renault in March 2000.
During those years a host of big-name racing drivers passed through Team Witney/Team Enstone (from 1993). Some were on the way up… others were heading in the other direction. Here, we name and rate our best 10.
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