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The F1 world champion turned gentleman farmerThe F1 world champion turned gentleman farmer

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 career started…

3 months ago
Carlos Pace finally brings it homeCarlos Pace finally brings it home

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

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 carved out…

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

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 in 1975.…

3 months ago
Team Lotus throws in the towelTeam Lotus throws in the towel

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 notoriety practically…

4 months ago
Andretti fires successful opening salvo in ArgentinaAndretti fires successful opening salvo in Argentina

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 lights-to-flag dominant…

4 months ago
Denny 'the Bear' roars for the final timeDenny 'the Bear' roars for the final time

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 on this…

4 months ago
Before Shelby's days of taming the CobraBefore Shelby's days of taming the Cobra

Before Shelby's days of taming the Cobra

Carroll Shelby was born on this day in 1923, and while the great Texan is remembered as the man who…

4 months ago
Lewis Hamilton: A legacy of fatherly support and family loveLewis Hamilton: A legacy of fatherly support and family love

Lewis Hamilton: A legacy of fatherly support and family love

Lewis Hamilton begins a new trip around the sun on this day - a big one - and will have…

4 months ago
When Big Dan put on a scary maskWhen Big Dan put on a scary mask

When Big Dan put on a scary mask

Dan Gurney - ever the innovator - pioneered the use of Bell's full-face helmet in F1 in 1968. But six…

4 months ago
Up close and personal with Courage!Up close and personal with Courage!

Up close and personal with Courage!

We can assure everyone that no photographer was harmed in the making of this outstanding shot! But the daring artist…

4 months ago
Mike Spence: A man on the brink of greatnessMike Spence: A man on the brink of greatness

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 be a…

4 months ago