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Hazy memories of Alonso's first day in Paradise
For many, Fernando Alonso's first F1 world title - conquered by the Spaniard with Renault in Shanghai on...
Al Pease was just too slow to please
You'd be excused for not knowing that two-time Canadian GP entrant Al Pease was born on this day...
More than just a milestone win for Fittipaldi and Lotus
Just a month after Lotus had suffered the tragic loss of Jochen Rindt at Monza, the team's spirits...
A late season Le Mans win for F1's all-rounders
Civil unrest in France in 1968 had forced the organizers of the 36th running of the Le Mans...
Formula 1 crowns its youngest ever World Champion
On this day in 2005, Fernando Alonso became F1’s youngest ever world champion by scoring his 13th podium...
A salute to Switzerland's most popular F1 journeyman
Born on this day in 1951, Marc Surer is one of the 31 drivers hailing from Switzerland who...
When Damon Hill put a firm grip on his future
Sky F1 pundit and 1996 F1 World Champion Damon Hill came into this world on this day 64...
Scheckter brings it home for himself and Ferrari
On this day in 1979, Jody Scheckter delivered the world title to himself and to Ferrari by winning...
The day Briatore made Schumacher his own
On this day in 1991, Michael Schumacher lined up on the Italian Grand Prix grid with Benetton for...
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,...
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...
Herbert miraculously survives to race another day
On this day in 1988, a horrendous crash at Brands Hatch practically ended Johnny Herbert's career in motorsport....