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Massa wins inaugural F1 fiesta in Valencia

Valencia hosted its inaugural F1 Grand Prix on this day in 2008, with Felipe Massa emerging as the event's triumphant…

1 year ago

Hamilton's first winning smirk with Merc

Lewis Hamilton won the Hungarian GP on this day in 2013, collecting his very first win for his new employer,…

1 year ago

Not a flying Keke or Mika, but a Finn nevertheless

He wasn't a flying Keke or Mika, but he was a Finn and actually the second man from the Land…

2 years ago

From grandstands to grid: Zhou Guanyu's historic homecoming

From cheering in the stands, flag in hand as a young F1 fan, to making history on the track, local…

2 years ago

When the third time was a charm for Lauda

In 1982, it took only three races for Niki Lauda to seal his successful comeback to Formula 1 after walking…

2 years ago

Once a young karter with a famous name and a dream

On this day, we wish a happy 25th birthday to Mick Schumacher. A good set of genes and a famous…

2 years ago

Senna: Forever ingrained in motorsport's collective memory

Ayrton Senna da Silva was born on this day in 1960. As one of Formula 1's greatest legends, the three-time…

2 years ago

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,…

2 years 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…

2 years 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…

2 years ago