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Howden Ganley, McLaren's third-ever employee

A veteran of 41 Grands Prix starts, Howden Ganley - seen here above hitching a ride atop François Cevert's Tyrrell…

11 months ago

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 61 on this day.…

11 months ago

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…

11 months ago

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…

11 months ago

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.…

11 months ago

One final epic battle between Senna and Prost

It was exactly thirty years ago that F1 legends Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost enjoyed their final on-track battle against…

11 months ago

Paul Tracy's brief history of Formula 1

Paul Tracy - born on this day 55 years ago - enjoyed a successful career in CART and IndyCar from…

11 months ago

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…

12 months ago

Rega: 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…

12 months ago

The Brickyard: An enduring symbol of speed and glory

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

12 months ago