Born on this day, the 'Ickx factor'

In the annals of motorsport history, Jacky Ickx – who celebrates his 79th birthday on this first day...

Partying like its 1968, the night before F1's curtain raiser

It was different times and a different era for Formula 1 fifty-five years ago, a period when drivers...

Mike Spence: A man on the brink of greatness

Mike Spence was born on this day in 1936, in Croyden, Surrey. "Mike was almost too nice to...

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...

Clark closes out banner year in East London

On this day in 1963, Jim Clark closed out a banner year with a slam dunk at the...

A forgotten French driver's best result in F1

Once F1 driver Jean-Christophe Bouillon was born on this day in 1969, in Saint Brieuc, France. A Williams...

Adrian Newey, the man who can see air

There are many in Formula 1 who believe that with this man sitting at the drafting table, a...

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...

Howden Ganley, McLaren's third-ever employee

A veteran of 41 Grands Prix starts, Howden Ganley - seen here above hitching a ride atop François...

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 61 on...

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...

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...