Look back

When mighty Surtees defeated the elements and his rivals at Spa

On this day in 1966, John Surtees defied the elements, his rivals and Spa's ever-present dangers to win the Belgian…

6 months ago

Sir Jackie Stewart's Legacy: Celebrating a Racing Icon at 86

It's a very happy birthday to three-time world champion and living legend Sir Jackie Stewart, who turns 86 today. As…

6 months ago

When the Schumacher brothers celebrated a historic F1 milestone

The 2001 Canadian Grand Prix, run on this day 24 years ago, was a milestone event for Formula 1 as…

7 months ago

Alboreto delivers to Uncle Ken his last F1 win

Michele Alboreto scored an unexpected victory on this day in 1983, winning the Detroit Grand Prix and bringing the Tyrrell…

7 months ago

Remembering Bruce McLaren, the man, the driver and his legacy

It's an extraordinary measure of a man's life and of his contribution to his field of expertise when his surname…

7 months ago

Prost reigns in Belgium as Formula 1 returns to Spa

Spa-Francorchamps had undergone significant modifications when it reopened for Formula 1 in May 1983 after a thirteen-year absence from the…

7 months ago

Remembering Niki...

Six years ago today, Formula 1 and the motorsport family at large mourned the loss of the great Niki Lauda.…

7 months ago

A Lotus blossoms in Monaco for the very first time

Colin Chapman's Team Lotus entered Grand Prix racing on this day in 1958, fielding a pair of Climax-powered Lotus 12s…

7 months ago

When a Williams found its way on to the grid of the Indy 500

The 65th running of the Indy 500 held back in 1981 saw an interesting and somewhat familiar-looking car line up…

7 months ago

Mansell exits F1 through the back door

On this day in 1995, Nigel Mansell closed the door on his career in Formula 1 with an unremarkable drive…

7 months ago

When Monaco's rain was Michael Schumacher's gain

On this day in 1997, a wise tyre choice and outstanding skills enabled Ferrari's Michael Schumacher to drive circles around…

7 months ago

United Colors of Benetton... and Pirelli!

In today's Formula 1, the discernible sidewall colours of Pirelli's tyres identify the manufacturer's specific compound on race weekends. However,…

8 months ago