Look back

A dry sole for Villeneuve, but never cold feet

Gilles Villeneuve never got cold feet, but the fearless little Canadian also never got them wet, as a dry sole…

6 years ago

1994: Schumacher wins his first world championship

Michael Schumacher became Formula 1 world champion for the first time on this day in 1994. But he did so…

6 years ago

A table open to racers, family and friends

Before the days of three-story lavish hospitality units, drivers would gather for lunch around a makeshift communal table. Team mates…

6 years ago

The Iceman returns to victory lane in Abu Dhabi

After a two-year sabbatical from F1, Kimi Raikkonen returned to victory lane in Abu Dhabi in 2012, where the Finn…

6 years ago

Mexican fans' blind enthusiasm for F1 knew no limits

Formula 1 will always welcome a healthy dose of fervor and passion from its Mexican fans, but in 1970, the…

6 years ago

1991: F1 caught short by the rain in Australia

This day in 1991 saw the shortest race ever held in the Formula 1 world championship - just 24 and…

6 years ago

Hakkinen goes big in Japan to clinch 1998 title

This day in 1998 saw McLaren's Mika Hakkinen take victory in the season finale at Suzuka - and thereby clinch…

6 years ago

Derek rings the bell for the 77th time!

Derek Reginald Bell MBE turns 77-years-young today. The fact that the hugely talented five-times Le Mans winner only ran in…

6 years ago

Fangio's fifth title and greatest drive

With Lewis Hamilton equalling the title tally of the great Juan Manuel Fangio, let's have a look back at how…

6 years ago

A forgotten landmark win for Mario Andretti

The very first Japanese Grand Prix took place in 1976, but the venue wasn't Suzuka, it was the Fuji track…

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