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.

Happy 'Bert Day' to F1i founder Bertrand Gachot

Today, we at F1i.com raise a celebratory glass to our esteemed founder, Bertrand Gachot, who turns 62 on this day.…

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The rapid rise and fall of Super Aguri in F1

Super Aguri's application to join Formula 1 became a reality on this day in 2005, although formal confirmation had to…

2 days ago

James Garner and Lorenzo Bandini get ready to roll

Two commemorative dates come together on this day, and both are embodied by this picture of actor James Garner and…

3 days ago

Senna and Penske, a near match made in heaven

On this day in 1992, Ayrton Senna enjoyed a secret track day with Team Penske at Firebird Raceway, in Arizona.…

4 days ago

One final epic battle between Senna and Prost

Thirty-one years ago,F1 legends Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost enjoyed their final on-track battle against each other. At the time…

5 days ago

When third-gen Andretti revved up for F1 – but Indy came first

In December 2006, Marco Andretti made Formula 1 history as the sport's first-ever third-generation driver to get behind the wheel…

6 days ago

Paul Tracy's brief history of Formula 1

Paul Tracy - born on this day 56 years ago - enjoyed a successful career in CART and IndyCar from…

7 days ago

Remembering Colin Chapman, F1's great innovator

Lotus team boss Colin Chapman passed away on this day in 1982, the legendary Briton suffering a fatal heart attack…

1 week ago

Regazzoni: Larger than life and a darling of the fans

On this day in 2006, Formula 1 mourned the loss of Clay Regazzoni, one of the sport's larger-than-life characters from…

1 week ago

The Speedway: An enduring symbol of speed and glory

On this day in 1909, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indiana was finally completed. The iconic oval, conceived by visionary…

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