Look back

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…

11 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…

11 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…

11 months ago

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…

11 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…

11 months ago

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…

11 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…

11 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…

11 months ago

Rindt: Blindingly fast with intimidating skills

The great Jochen Rindt was born on this day in 1942. The Austrian is the only driver to have won…

11 months ago

A salute to F1's former Marathon Man

Riccardo Patrese - who turns 71 on this day - held for 19 years the record for the most Grand…

11 months ago