Look back

Jim Clark's claim to December fame

These days we've come to accept that the Formula 1 world championship has run its course by December. By now,…

6 years ago

A heavy loss for Fangio and Gonzalez

Argentine driver Onofre Marimon, who was born on this day in 1923, raced in eleven F1 Grands Prix from 1951…

6 years ago

When Justin Wilson reached new heights at Minardi

It was on this day in 2002 that Minardi confirmed that Justin Wilson would be driving for them in the…

6 years ago

Colin Chapman, F1's greatest pioneer

Entrepreneur, car designer, engineer, pioneer and Lotus team founder Colin Chapman suffered a fatal heart attack on December 16, 1982…

6 years ago

Clay Regazzoni, one of Ferrari's greatest icons

Although he never succeeded in becoming Formula 1 world champion, Clay Regazzoni is undoubtedly one of the sport's great talents…

6 years ago

Mr President: The rise and rise of Jean Todt

Last week's FIA Prize Giving in St Petersburg, Russia was a showcase event for sport's governing body, and for its…

6 years ago

We wish a good one to the hardy and relentless Bobby K

Robert Kubica turns 34 today but it's likely the Polish driver celebrated his birthday early after sealing his full-time return…

6 years ago

A brief history of Force India

This week's publication of the official FIA 2019 Formula 1 entry list strongly suggests that it's the end of the…

6 years ago

The head master overlooks the debut of a new pupil

Lewis Hamilton launched his F1 career eleven years ago today, in 2006, as he tested for McLaren in Barcelona in…

6 years ago

Look back: Saying goodbye to Rubens in 2011

Rubens Barrichello made his final outing in Formula 1 on this day in 2011. He'd been hoping to be back…

6 years ago