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Born on this day, the 'Ickx factor'

In the annals of motorsport history, Jacky Ickx – who celebrates his 81st birthday on this first day of the year…

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Partying like its 1968, the night before Formula 1's curtain raiser

It was different times and a different era for Formula 1 fifty-seven years ago, a period when drivers indulged in…

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Mike Spence: A man on the brink of greatness

Mike Spence was born on this day in 1936, in Croyden, Surrey. "Mike was almost too nice to be a…

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A double dose of first titles for Hill and BRM

Yesterday, we remembered Jim Clark's maiden F1 world title which he conquered in South Africa at the end of the…

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Clark closes out in East London banner year in F1

On this day in 1963, Jim Clark closed out a banner year with a slam dunk at the South African…

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A forgotten French driver's best result in F1

French F1 driver Jean-Christophe Boullion was born on this day in 1969, in Saint Brieuc.  A Williams test driver in…

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Adrian Newey, the man who can see air

There are many in Formula 1 - beginning with Aston Martin team owner Lawrence Stroll - who believe that with…

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Two Formula 1 racers born on Christmas day

One driver has a hugely famous name, the other is a special Grand Prix winner, and both were born on…

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Howden Ganley, McLaren's third-ever employee

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

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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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