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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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Two or four wheels, as long as it was fast for Hailwood

The great Mike Hailwood - one of motorsport's all-time greats - tragically left us on this day in 1981. Hailwood's…

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Once a young karter with a famous name and a dream

On this day, we wish a happy 27th birthday to Mick Schumacher. A good set of genes and a famous…

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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…

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One year on: Celebrating Eddie Jordan’s flair, wit, and racing legacy

It’s hard to believe it’s been a year on this day since the paddock lost Eddie Jordan, its brightest neon…

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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…

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