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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…

5 months ago

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…

5 months ago

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…

6 months ago

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…

6 months ago

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…

6 months ago

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…

6 months ago

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…

6 months ago

Ferrari's Irvine picks up the mantle from Schumacher

On this day in 1999, two weeks after Michael Schumacher broke a leg in a crash at Silverstone, Ferrari team…

6 months ago

When 'Geriatric Jack' showed the young ones how it was done

The Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort held on this day in 1966 was the scene of a memorable prank by…

6 months ago

A McLaren or a Yamura?

McLaren scored its first world championship point at the British Grand Prix at Brands Hatch held in July 1966. But…

6 months ago