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Depailler upholds Ligier's momentum in Spain

On this day in 1979, Patrick Depailler won the Spanish Grand Prix at Jarama for Ligier, adding a third victory…

8 months ago

Lauda's maiden F1 win and Ferrari's 50th GP triumph

In this scene immortalized by legendary photographer Bernard Cahier, a jumping-jack Luca di Montezemolo flanked by the Spanish Grand Prix…

8 months ago

A historic day for F1 and Lella Lombardi

A special chapter in F1 history was written on this day in 1975 when Lella Lombardi became the first woman…

8 months ago

Beltoise's one-off masterclass and 'Jour de Gloire'

One-time Grand Prix winner Jean-Pierre Beltoise was born on this day in 1937. The late Frenchman started 84 world championship…

8 months ago

Michele Alboreto: Ferrari's last Italian winner

On this day in 2001, the world of motorsport mourned the loss of Michele Alboreto, the last Italian driver to…

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When 'best win so far' put Alonso on path to first title

On this day in 2005, Fernando Alonso took a brilliant victory in the San Marino GP over Michael Schumacher that…

8 months ago

Moments before tragedy struck for Moss

It was looking like just another Sunday drive for Stirling Moss at Goodwood on this day in 1962. However, it…

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When it rained for Senna, it poured for his rivals

On this day in 1985, at a wet and cold Estoril, Ayrton Senna clinched the first of his 41 wins…

8 months ago

Nice guys do win F1 world championships

There's an old belief in motor racing that nice guys don't win world championships. This may resonate as true in…

8 months ago

A drenched first win for the Bulls in F1

On this day in 2009, Sebastian Vettel delivered to Red Bull Racing its very first F1 triumph, winning a rain-soaked…

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