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Richie Ginther: A man on the brink of F1 greatness

Richie Ginther was born on this day in 1930. A glance at the American F1 driver's career reveals just a…

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Four classic German GP winners at the Nürburgring on this day

Down the years, August 4th has seen several German Grand Prix races held at the classic 14-mile Nurburgring, with a…

4 months ago

Tragedy follows triumph for Ferrari and Collins

Tragedy struck on this day, 67 years ago in 1958, when Peter Collins lost his life at the German Grand…

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Hockenheim's first and Rindt's last

Hockenheim hosted its first F1 Grand Prix on this day in 1970, a race marked by a fierce slipstream battle…

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Jean Behra - The man with the checkered helmet

Only the older generation will recall French motor racing star Jean Behra who took part in 52 F1 world championship…

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When Jos Verstappen really felt the heat!

No matter how long ago it was, this incredible shot by photographer Arthur Thill of Jos Verstappen's Benetton engulfed in…

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Ickx the Ringmeister conquers his final Grand Prix win

On this day in 1972, Jacky Ickx led home a Ferrari 1-2 at the German Grand Prix held at the…

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Fernando Alonso: Formula 1's timeless speedster

Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso turns 44 today, a milestone that further reinforces the Spaniard's status as the F1 grid's senior…

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Prost's long haul to the checkered flag

On this day in 1986, McLaren's Alain Prost secured a sixth-place finish and a vital championship point by pushing his…

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The man who gave BRM its final shot in F1

Belgian driver Teddy Pilette, who was born on this day in 1942, only has one Grand Prix start to his…

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