Race and classic pictures

The last of Grand Prix racing's privateersThe last of Grand Prix racing's privateers

The last of Grand Prix racing's privateers

Turning 69 on this day is Hector Rebaque, who was Mexico's last F1 driver for three decades before Sergio Perez…

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Two on the trot for Laffite and Ligier in BrazilTwo on the trot for Laffite and Ligier in Brazil

Two on the trot for Laffite and Ligier in Brazil

On this day in 1979, Jacques Laffite won the Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos as Ligier continued to defy expectations,…

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The Midland M16 - Russia's first and last F1 carThe Midland M16 - Russia's first and last F1 car

The Midland M16 - Russia's first and last F1 car

On this day in 2006, the newly-christened Midland F1 Racing team unveiled its first car at Silverstone. Billionaire Alex Schnaider…

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A tribute to a talented fallen F1 hopefulA tribute to a talented fallen F1 hopeful

A tribute to a talented fallen F1 hopeful

Roger Williamson - the young British F1 hopeful who was lost to motorsport in a fiery crash in the dunes…

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Look Mom, no buttons!Look Mom, no buttons!

Look Mom, no buttons!

Back in 1984 - in the good old days of turbo thunder - a Formula 1 car's steering wheel was…

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Jo Bonnier: A true gentleman racerJo Bonnier: A true gentleman racer

Jo Bonnier: A true gentleman racer

Sweden's Jo Bonnier, who was born on this day in 1930, enjoyed a career in Formula 1 that started in…

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Ickx returns to Bathurst, reunites with legendary 1977 winning carIckx returns to Bathurst, reunites with legendary 1977 winning car

Ickx returns to Bathurst, reunites with legendary 1977 winning car

Motorsport icon Jacky Ickx has returned to Bathurst ahead of this weekend’s Bathurst 12 Hour at Mount Panorama, reuniting with…

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Remembering McLaren co-founder Teddy MayerRemembering McLaren co-founder Teddy Mayer

Remembering McLaren co-founder Teddy Mayer

Legendary Formula 1 team boss Teddy Mayer passed away on this day in 2009 at the age of 73. So…

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The F1 world champion turned gentleman farmerThe F1 world champion turned gentleman farmer

The F1 world champion turned gentleman farmer

Jody Scheckter, Formula 1's 1979 World Champion, celebrates his 75th birthday on this day. The South African's F1 career started…

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Emmo draws first blood in ArgentinaEmmo draws first blood in Argentina

Emmo draws first blood in Argentina

On this day in 1973, reigning world champion Emerson Fittipaldi kicked off his title defence in style by winning the…

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