Look back

Formula 1's first and last unofficial starter

German driver Hans Heyer was born on this day in 1943, and while his main expertise was in touring cars,…

8 months ago

'Lights out and away we go' in Long Beach

On this day in 1981, it was 'lights out and away we go' at the US Grand Prix West at…

8 months ago

From wrenching to the FIA, Charlie Whiting's sterling career

Charlie Whiting's sudden passing in Melbourne on this day five years ago shocked the F1 community and cast a dark…

9 months ago

A painful sense of 'déjà vu' for Rosberg in Brazil

The 1983 season kicked off on this day in Brazil at Jacarepagua, where Williams' Keke Rosberg was seized by a…

9 months ago

The 24-month mercurial rise to F1 of Jenson Button

Jenson Button rolled on to the world stage on this day in 2000, making his F1 debut with Williams at…

9 months ago

A salute to F1's original Marlboro Man

Arturo Merzario - Formula 1's very own Stetson-wearing Marlboro Man - was born on this day, 81 years ago. A…

9 months ago

'New kid in town' Villeneuve makes big first impression

Formula 1's history books remember many impressive debut performances, but Jacques Villeneuve's achievement in Melbourne on this day in 1996…

9 months ago

A Kentucky kid's worthy effort in Formula 1

It's cheers to Danny Sullivan on this day as the former F1 driver and 1985 Indy 500 winner turns 74-years-young.…

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A gentleman's agreement hands Hakkinen a hollow win

On this day in 1998, McLaren's Mika Hakkinen won a controversial Australian Grand Prix. The Finn was leading the race…

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Sir Jack Brabham's final Formula 1 triumph

Three-time F1 world champion Jack Brabham picked up his fourteenth and final Grand Prix triumph on this day in 1970,…

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