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Happy 'Bert Day' to F1i founder Bertrand Gachot

Today, we at F1i.com raise a celebratory glass to our esteemed founder, Bertrand Gachot, who turns 63 on this day.…

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The rapid rise and fall of Super Aguri in F1

Super Aguri's application to join Formula 1 became a reality on this day in 2005, although formal confirmation had to…

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James Garner and Lorenzo Bandini get ready to roll

Two commemorative dates come together on this day, and both are embodied by this picture of actor James Garner and…

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Senna and Penske, a near match made in heaven

On this day in 1992, Ayrton Senna enjoyed a secret track day with Team Penske at Firebird Raceway, in Arizona.…

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One final epic battle between Senna and Prost

Thirty-two years ago, F1 legends Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost enjoyed their final on-track battle against each other. At the…

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When third-gen Andretti revved up for F1 – but Indy came first

In December 2006, Marco Andretti made Formula 1 history as the sport's first-ever third-generation driver to get behind the wheel…

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Paul Tracy's brief history in Formula 1

Paul Tracy - born on this day 57 years ago - enjoyed a successful career in CART and IndyCar from…

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Remembering Colin Chapman, F1's great innovator

Lotus team boss Colin Chapman passed away on this day in 1982, the legendary Briton suffering a fatal heart attack…

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Regazzoni: Larger than life and a darling of the fans

On this day in 2006, Formula 1 mourned the loss of Clay Regazzoni, one of the sport's larger-than-life characters from…

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The Indianapolis Motor Speedway: Born on this day in 1909

On this day in 1909, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indiana was finally completed. The iconic oval, conceived by visionary…

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