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Drivers Who Raced for Both Brabham and McLaren
7 Formula 1 drivers have competed for both Brabham and McLaren, among them Nelson Piquet, Niki Lauda, Andrea de Cesaris. Below is the complete list, with the seasons each driver spent at both constructors and their career win tally.
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| Driver | Nationality | At Brabham | At McLaren | Career wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Piquet | Brazilian | 1978–1985 | 1978 | 23 |
| Niki Lauda | Austrian | 1978 | 1982–1985 | 25 |
| Andrea de Cesaris | Italian | 1987 | 1981 | 0 |
| John Watson | British | 1973–1978 | 1979–1985 | 5 |
| Martin Brundle | British | 1989–1991 | 1994 | 0 |
| Mark Blundell | British | 1991 | 1995 | 0 |
| [object Object] | South African | 1971 | 1974–1975 | 0 |
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- 7 drivers have raced for both Brabham and McLaren in Formula 1 — the full list is on this page.
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- Nelson Piquet, Niki Lauda, Andrea de Cesaris are among the best-known drivers to have raced for both Brabham and McLaren.
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