Jumping over the Hill and well beyond

Graham Hill was born on this day in 1929, so here's the great Brit flying high over Flugplatz...

Ronnie Peterson: A racer with a very big heart

It's perhaps only fitting that Ronnie Peterson, a man who had a very big heart, was born on...

A pointless drive to sixth for Patrick Gaillard

French driver Patrick Gaillard celebrates his 73rd birthday on this day, so it's only appropriate we remember his...

'Big John' Surtees: Still a giant in our hearts

John Surtees, who was born in Surrey, England on this day in 1934, remains one of the true...

Jo Bonnier: A true gentleman racer

Sweden's Jo Bonnier, who was born on this day in 1930, enjoyed a career in Formula 1 that...

The F1 world champion turned gentleman farmer

Jody Scheckter, Formula 1's 1979 World Champion, celebrates his 75th birthday on this day. The South African's F1...

Carlos Pace finally brings it home

On this day in 1975, Brabham's Carlos Pace finally won his maiden Grand Prix, the quiet Brazilian assuming...

Born on this day with the need, the need for Speed

Scott Speed came into this world on this day 42 years ago with a predestined name that naturally...

Was this man the worst driver ever to race in F1?

The only driver in F1 history to lose his superlicence for dangerous driving was born on this day...

Team Lotus throws in the towel

During its heyday in F1, Colin Chapman's Team Lotus was arguably the only outfit in the sport whose...

Andretti fires successful opening salvo in Argentina

On this day in 1978, Mario Andretti kicked off his banner championship winning year with Lotus with a...

Denny 'the Bear' roars for the final time

Harking back once again to the days when Formula 1 used to hold races in January, it was...