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On this day: the British GP down the ages

July 15th has seen several British Grand Prix races over the years. The first British Formula 1 race held on…

3 years ago

When Bernie's lost bet was Reutemann's first win

Yesterday, we chronicled Carlos Reutemann's sensational Grand Prix debut at his home race in 1972, but there's also an interesting…

3 years ago

When Alesi owned the day in Montreal

It had taken him 91 Grands Prix but Jean Alesi finally broke his duck on this day in 1995, the…

3 years ago

When and where it all started for Williams in F1

Today's Monaco Grand Prix will mark the 750th World Championship event for the Williams team, and a big milestone for…

4 years ago

"You're always going to have problems with a genius"

Anthony Colin Bruce Chapman was born on this day in 1928 in London. The great designer and brilliant engineer founded…

4 years ago

When Mercedes' drivers bid farewell to their boss in style

The Spanish Grand Prix held on this day in 2019 marked the last race for Dieter Zetsche as the head…

4 years 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…

4 years ago

An 800bhp kick up Sir Stirling's buttocks!

Yesterday marked one year since the passing of Sir Stirling Moss, which is all the excuse we need to recall…

4 years ago

A governor, a senator but first and foremost a racer

Rejoice, Argentine race fans! Carlos Reutemann celebrates his 79th birthday on this day. When 'El Lole' broke on to the…

4 years ago

When Prince Philip bantered with the Hesketh boys

By any measure, Prince Philip, who passed away on Friday at the age of 99, led an extraordinary existence. The…

4 years ago