Look back

Looking back at the colourful history of the Formula One World Championship with classic photos of old drivers, teams, races, circuits and more.

Mansell's finally breaks his duck after 72-race run

It was a long time coming - 72 races to be exact - but on this day in 1985 at…

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The unsuspected failure of Michael Andretti in F1

Michael Andretti was born into this world on this day, 64 years ago. An impressive genetic inheritance awarded Mario's son…

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More than just a milestone win for Fittipaldi and Lotus

Just a month after Lotus had suffered the tragic loss of Jochen Rindt at Monza, the team's spirits were lifted…

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Michael Schumacher's last F1 top-step podium celebration

Unbeknownst to all at the time, Michael Schumacher's triumph in the Chinese Grand Prix on this day in 2006 would…

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Mika Hakkinen bows out in fashion from Formula 1

McLaren's Mika Hakkinen conquered his 20th and final F1 win on this day at the 2001 US Grand Prix at…

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A late season Le Mans win for F1's all-rounders

Civil unrest in France in 1968 had forced the organizers of the 36th running of the Le Mans 24 Hours…

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From dream to reality: Jonesy gets it done in Montreal

On this day in 1980, Williams' Alan Jones clinched his sole F1 world championship with one race to spare by…

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Hamilton takes it down to the wire in Singapore

On this day in 2009, Lewis Hamilton clinched in Singapore his eleventh career win in F1. It was an important…

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The day newbie Hakkinen infuriated Senna

Mika Hakkinen's first race with McLaren came at the Portuguese Grand Prix on this day in 1993 as a result…

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Formula 1 crowns its youngest ever World Champion

On this day in 2005, Fernando Alonso became F1’s youngest ever world champion by scoring his 13th podium in 17…

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