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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 Italian…

2 months ago

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 the second…

2 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…

3 months ago

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…

3 months ago

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. The F3000…

3 months ago

An F1 baptism of fire on home turf for Berger

On this day in 1984, Gerhard Berger started the first of his 210 Grands Prix, enjoying his baptism of fire…

3 months ago

One crash too many for de Cesaris and Ligier

On this day in 1985, Andrea de Cesaris picked the straw that broke his Ligier's back after a spectacular accident…

3 months ago

The day Brambilla was left singing in the rain

Vittorio Brambilla's single Grand Prix win, achieved on this day in 1975, was a unique feat in the history of…

3 months ago

Not exactly a local hero but kudos for trying

The great Niki Lauda was conspicuously absent from the starting grid of the Austrian Grand Prix held on this day…

3 months ago

Ronnie Peterson's final Grand Prix triumph

On this day back in 1978, the great Ronnie Peterson achieved his last Grand Prix win, mastering his Lotus 79…

3 months ago

When F1i's founder delivered to Jordan its first milestone

Bertrand Gachot is the energetic driving force behind the HYPE energy drink company, but he's also the founder of our…

3 months ago

When Schumacher became King of France

Michael Schumacher was aptly nicknamed 'the Kaiser' in Germany, but the F1 legend was also crowned King of France on…

4 months ago