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A salute on this day to the late Patrick Tambay

There's an old belief in motor racing that nice guys don't win races, but the late Patrick Tambay, born on…

7 months ago

Born on this day: F1's legends of all legends

To many - and although it's a futile debate - Juan Manuel Fangio, born on this day in 1911, remains…

7 months ago

Stewart offers Matra and France their 'Jour de Gloire'

On this day in 1968, Jackie Stewart delivered the first triumph to a French constructor in F1. The achievement took…

7 months ago

Hunt and Hesketh nail it in the dunes of Zandvoort

Lord Hesketh's eponymous team scored its only F1 victory on this day in 1975, winning the Dutch Grand Prix at…

7 months ago

A salute to Piers Courage, the last of the gentleman racers

Frank Williams and British motorsport mourned the loss on this day in 1970 of Piers Courage, who was tragically killed…

7 months ago

Moss bags maiden F1 podium at Spa

On this day in 1954, Stirling Moss finished third in the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa, achieving his first Formula…

7 months ago

Formula 1's ruinous farce at Indianapolis

Six cars. That was the full extent of the starting grid at the US Grand Prix at Indianapolis on this…

7 months ago

An Eagle and Gurney's majestic flight over Spa

On this day at Spa-Francorchamps in 1967, an Eagle descended upon the Belgian Ardennes and caught one of Formula 1's…

7 months ago

Hamilton triumphs on Formula 1's final visit to Indy

On this day in 2007, Lewis Hamilton won the final US Grand Prix hosted by America's temple of speed, the…

7 months ago

Alboreto steers Ferrari #27 to a win in Canada

In the past, any driver racing a Ferrari in Canada emblazoned with #27 was guaranteed the unconditional support of the…

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