WATCH: From Panis’s Monaco magic to Maldonado’s Barcelona brilliance – F1’s top 10 'one win wonders'
Given there are just 20 seats available, just getting to drive in Formula 1 is a formidable achievement for any racing driver. And actually managing to win is an incredible accomplishment that only a select few ever experience.
In the video above we celebrate 10 of those who only ever made it to the top step of the podium once, from Monaco triumphs for Olivier Panis and Jarno Trulli to an emotional birthday victory for Jean Alesi, and that shock win for Pastor Maldonado – the last time Williams won a Grand Prix. Hit play on the video to relive the days all the stars aligned for these 10 racers...
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