Ricardo Zonta

Ricardo Zonta's Formula 1 career, spanning 38 starts, is perhaps best remembered for his tenure with BAR during the late 1990s and early 2000s. A quick and often spectacular driver, Zonta showed flashes of impressive pace, particularly in qualifying. While he never achieved a podium finish, his spirited drives and involvement in the competitive mid-field battles of the era cemented his place as a solid, if not ultimately championship-contending, Grand Prix driver. He later contributed as a test driver for Toyota, showcasing his continued value to F1 teams.