Race and classic pictures

Lauda's maiden F1 win and Ferrari's 50th GP triumph

In this scene immortalized by legendary photographer Bernard Cahier, a jumping-jack Luca di Montezemolo flanked by the Spanish Grand Prix…

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A historic day for F1 and Lella Lombardi

A special chapter in F1 history was written on this day in 1975 when Lella Lombardi became the first woman…

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Vettel goes sub-3 hours with impressive run in London Marathon

Sebastian Vettel proved that he’s still got serious pace, even without an engine in his back. Donning his running shoes,…

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Beltoise's one-off masterclass and 'Jour de Gloire'

One-time Grand Prix winner Jean-Pierre Beltoise was born on this day in 1937. The late Frenchman started 84 world championship…

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Rubber side up: Jos Verstappen’s Sunday somersault in Wallonia

Jos Verstappen’s efforts in this weekend’s  Rallye de Wallonie took a dramatic turn on Sunday when the Dutchman’s Skoda came…

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Michele Alboreto: Ferrari's last Italian winner

On this day in 2001, the world of motorsport mourned the loss of Michele Alboreto, the last Italian driver to…

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Ouch! Alesi spins vintage F1 Ferrari into Monaco barrier

Former Grand Prix driver Jean Alesi, who famously wore his heart on his sleeve during his Ferrari days, is back…

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When 'best win so far' put Alonso on path to first title

On this day in 2005, Fernando Alonso took a brilliant victory over Michael Schumacher in the San Marino GP that…

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Moments before tragedy struck for Moss

It was looking like just another Sunday drive for Stirling Moss at Goodwood on this day in 1962. However, it…

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How Esteban Tuero unintentionally crowned a king in F1

In 1998, a teenage Argentinian named Esteban Tuero – born on this day in 1978 – arrived on the grid…

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