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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…

3 months ago

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…

3 months ago

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…

3 months ago

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…

3 months ago

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…

3 months ago

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…

3 months ago

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.…

3 months ago

The rapid rise and fall of Super Aguri in F1

Super Aguri's application to join Formula 1 became a reality on this day in 2005, although formal confirmation had to…

3 months ago

James Garner and Lorenzo Bandini get ready to roll

Two commemorative dates come together on this day, and both are embodied by this picture of actor James Garner and…

3 months ago

Senna and Penske, a near match made in heaven

On this day in 1992, Ayrton Senna enjoyed a secret track day with Team Penske at Firebird Raceway, in Arizona.…

3 months ago