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The day newbie Hakkinen infuriated SennaThe day newbie Hakkinen infuriated Senna

The day newbie Hakkinen infuriated Senna

Mika Hakkinen's first race with McLaren came at the Portuguese Grand Prix on this day in 1993 as a result…

8 months ago
Formula 1 crowns its youngest ever World ChampionFormula 1 crowns its youngest ever World Champion

Formula 1 crowns its youngest ever World Champion

On this day in 2005, Fernando Alonso became F1’s youngest ever world champion by scoring his 13th podium in 17…

8 months ago
Mansell's black-flag breach and banMansell's black-flag breach and ban

Mansell's black-flag breach and ban

On this day in 1989, Nigel Mansell made sure F1 fans had their money's worth of drama at the Portuguese…

8 months ago
Revson prevails amid chaos and confusion in CanadaRevson prevails amid chaos and confusion in Canada

Revson prevails amid chaos and confusion in Canada

The 1973 Canadian Grand Prix, run on this day at Mosport's scenic and undulating track, was anything but a clear…

8 months ago
A laborious run up the hill for Clark at Ollons-VillarsA laborious run up the hill for Clark at Ollons-Villars

A laborious run up the hill for Clark at Ollons-Villars

Up until 2017, when Zurich hosted a round of the Formula E series, motor racing was banned in Switzerland, a…

8 months ago
Formula 1's mighty titans from 1986Formula 1's mighty titans from 1986

Formula 1's mighty titans from 1986

In this famous photo, Ayrton Senna, Alain Prost, Nigel Mansell, and Nelson Piquet pose ahead of the 1986 Portuguese Grand…

8 months ago
When arch rivals shared working space in F1When arch rivals shared working space in F1

When arch rivals shared working space in F1

Back in the seventies, well before tracks offered all teams the luxury of an individual garage, everyone in F1 set…

8 months ago
Formula 1's first ever red flagged Grand PrixFormula 1's first ever red flagged Grand Prix

Formula 1's first ever red flagged Grand Prix

There has apparently only ever been one Grand Prix held on September 19 over the decades - and it was…

8 months ago
A salute to Switzerland's most popular F1 journeymanA salute to Switzerland's most popular F1 journeyman

A salute to Switzerland's most popular F1 journeyman

Born on this day in 1951, Marc Surer is one of the 31 drivers hailing from Switzerland who competed in…

8 months ago
When Damon Hill put a firm grip on his futureWhen Damon Hill put a firm grip on his future

When Damon Hill put a firm grip on his future

Sky F1 pundit and 1996 F1 World Champion Damon Hill came into this world on this day 64 years ago.…

8 months ago