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.
Once F1's youngest charger, whose career never took offOnce F1's youngest charger, whose career never took off

Once F1's youngest charger, whose career never took off

When he popped up in motorsport's junior ranks in the UK in the late seventies, Kiwi Mike Thackwell - born…

13 hours ago
Brawn, Button and Barrichello's stunning clean sweepBrawn, Button and Barrichello's stunning clean sweep

Brawn, Button and Barrichello's stunning clean sweep

March 29, sixteen years ago, saw one of the genuine shockers of modern Formula 1. The new Brawn GP team…

1 day ago
Senna delivers win #100 to McLarenSenna delivers win #100 to McLaren

Senna delivers win #100 to McLaren

Ayrton Senna triumphed on home turf at Interlagos on this day in 1993, clinching his 37th career win in F1…

3 days ago
Watson’s legendary charge: From 22nd to victory at Long BeachWatson’s legendary charge: From 22nd to victory at Long Beach

Watson’s legendary charge: From 22nd to victory at Long Beach

On this day in 1983, John Watson delivered one of the most remarkable victories in Formula 1 history, winning the…

4 days ago
A salute to Elio, F1's true Roman PrinceA salute to Elio, F1's true Roman Prince

A salute to Elio, F1's true Roman Prince

Italian F1 racer Elio de Angelis was born on this day in 1958. The son of a wealthy Roman businessman,…

4 days ago
Rookie Brundle joins the big time in BrazilRookie Brundle joins the big time in Brazil

Rookie Brundle joins the big time in Brazil

On this day in 1984, Sky F1's very own Martin Brundle stepped into the limelight, making his F1 debut at…

6 days ago
When Senna's gain was matched by his painWhen Senna's gain was matched by his pain

When Senna's gain was matched by his pain

It took Ayrton Senna until 1991 to win his home Grand Prix. But what looked like an easy and casual…

7 days ago
A Formula 1 four-wheel drive faux pasA Formula 1 four-wheel drive faux pas

A Formula 1 four-wheel drive faux pas

Cosworth co-founder Mike Costin believed traction was in short supply in F1 following the widespread adoption of his company's legendary…

1 week ago
Fisichella's lights-to-flag third and final F1 winFisichella's lights-to-flag third and final F1 win

Fisichella's lights-to-flag third and final F1 win

The Renault team managed by Flavio Briatore rejoiced in Malaysia on this day in 2006 as it celebrated a dominant…

2 weeks ago
A quiet man on the verge of F1 greatnessA quiet man on the verge of F1 greatness

A quiet man on the verge of F1 greatness

On this day in 1977, Carlos Pace was killed in a light aircraft accident near Sao Paulo when the Brabham…

2 weeks ago