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A golden boy's two-part affair with Ferrari

Luca Cordero di Montezemolo, perhaps the most emblematic figure in Ferrari's history aside from the Commendatore himself, was born on…

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The start of Schumacher's record tally of wins in F1

One year after his eye-opening F1 debut at Spa, Michael Schumacher returned to the Ardennes track on this day in…

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Recalling Formula 1 and McLaren's most gifted rebel

James Simon Wallis Hunt - one of Formula 1's most talented and emblematic figures - was born on this day…

3 months ago

Just a karting kid from Nastola dreaming of F1 glory

It all started with leisurely weekend trips as a young child to the local karting track in Nastola, Finland. From…

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Hakkinen explains to Schumacher how it was done

The move is hailed as one of the greatest overtakes in F1 history, but how did Michael Schumacher react to…

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In the news on this day in 1984

Had Niki Lauda been given the good fortune to read the following day's newspaper on this day in 1984, he…

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Remembering Schumacher's stage entrance, 33 years on

For many, he was just a young hopeful awarded a lucky F1 break, but for insiders Michael Schumacher was perceived…

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Massa wins inaugural F1 fiesta in Valencia

Valencia hosted its inaugural F1 Grand Prix on this day in 2008, with Felipe Massa emerging as the event's triumphant…

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The passing on August 23 of two great racers

Their paths intertwined, but as determined racers, Guy Ligier and Didier Pironi took very different routes to success in Formula…

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Fangio closes the book on Switzerland's history with F1

On this day in 1954, Switzerland hosted its fifth and final F1 Grand Prix, an event dominated by Juan Manuel…

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