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Jim Clark: Forever up there as an all-time F1 great

Jim Clark, born in Scotland on this day in 1936, will always remain one of the undisputed all-time legends of…

2 months ago

Honda's 'Earth Car' was anything but earth-shattering

Honda was full of good intentions when it unveiled on this day in 2007 its striking RA107 'Earth Car'. The…

2 months ago

The Prince who would have been King

François Cevert - seen here trying for size his future Tyrrell 005 at the British outfit's no frills launch of…

2 months ago

The day Fangio went missing in Havana

The great Juan Manuel Fangio certainly enjoyed a storied motorsport career but the episode that took place on this day…

2 months ago

The Captain at the wheel: Penske's journey from driver to dynasty

Racing legend Roger Penske turns 87 today, but don't expect the Captain to take his foot off the gas anytime…

2 months ago

A promising career gone South for Stephen

Stephen South, born on this day 72 years ago, once rose through the junior ranks of motorsport with skill and…

2 months ago

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 in his…

2 months ago

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 February 14,…

2 months ago

'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 giants in…

3 months ago

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 started in…

3 months ago

The F1 world champion turned gentleman farmer

Jody Scheckter, Formula 1's 1979 World Champion, celebrates his 74th birthday today! The South African's F1 career started with McLaren…

3 months ago

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 the enviable…

3 months ago