The racing comeback artists who resurrected long-dormant careers
Making it in motorsport can be tough, and sometimes drivers move elsewhere before their best chance arrives. Here are some of those who made it back
The road to becoming a professional racing driver is chocked with pitfalls. Some make it via the conventional route and others on a more circuitous path, but very few end up coming back after a prolonged period on the sidelines.
Here are the personal stories of some determined drivers who have been away from the cut and thrust of competition for years, yet have gone on to forge successful careers. And a couple more who are in the process of doing so.
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