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.

A first win for Big Dan and Porsche at Rouen

Dan Gurney and Porsche took their first F1 World Championship victory on this day in 1962, winning the French Grand…

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The Ickx factor bursts on to the scene

The French Grand Prix at Rouen held on this day in 1968 was only the seventh World Championship event for…

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A win marred in tragedy at Reims for Ferrari and Hawthorn

On this day in 1958 at the French Grand Prix in Reims, future world champion Mike Hawthorn took his third…

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When 'The 'Professor' put win #1 on the books

On this day in 1981, Alain Prost took his first victory in Formula 1, and he did it excitingly on…

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Mercedes-Benz's very first triumph in Formula 1

On this day in 1954, Juan Manuel Fangio led home team mate Karl Kling as Mercedes dominated the French Grand…

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Triumph before tragedy for Ferrari's Pironi

Didier Pironi conquered his third and final F1 victory on this day in 1982 when he triumphed in the Dutch…

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Back when Formula 1 raced at Le Mans

A curious decision by the Automobile Club de France resulted in the French Grand Prix taking place at Le Mans…

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It was a very Goodyear in 1973

On this day in 1973, for the second time in its history, the French Grand Prix was held at the…

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Clark and Lotus blitz the field at Reims

Jimmy Clark was in a league of his own on this day at Reims in 1963, the great Scot dominating…

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A welcome refreshment on a hot day for Harry Schell

Harry Schell, the first American driver to race in Formula 1, was born on this day in 1921, and we're…

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