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    Hakkinen leads McLaren one-two as Coulthard races on after plane crash

    Hakkinen leads McLaren one-two as Coulthard races on after plane crash

    2000 Spanish Grand Prix flashback

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    7th May 2020, 12:127th May 2020, 12:12 | Written by Ben Evans

    Mika Hakkinen cut Michael Schumacher’s points lead by winning the Spanish Grand Prix 20 years ago today, while David Coulthard rebounded after a fatal plane crash.

    Coulthard stops Schumacher’s winning run amid Silverstone’s April showers

    Coulthard stops Schumacher’s winning run amid Silverstone’s April showers

    2000 British Grand Prix flashback

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    23rd April 2020, 12:0023rd April 2020, 11:59 | Written by Ben Evans

    Michael Schumacher’s pursuit of his first championship with Ferrari suffered a setback 20 years ago today following a resurgent performance by McLaren at Silverstone.

    Strategic superiority extends Schumacher’s winning streak

    Strategic superiority extends Schumacher’s winning streak

    2000 San Marino Grand Prix flashback

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    9th April 2020, 12:009th April 2020, 10:27 | Written by Ben Evans

    Michael Schumacher extended his championship lead after coming from behind to beat Mika Hakkinen at Imola 20 years ago today.

    Schumacher doubles up as McLaren fail to score again

    Schumacher doubles up as McLaren fail to score again

    2000 Brazilian Grand Prix flashback

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    26th March 2020, 12:0025th November 2020, 21:41 | Written by Ben Evans

    Michael Schumacher’s pursuit of his first world championship as a Ferrari driver took another step forward 20 years ago today in Brazil, while McLaren were stung by a disqualification.

    Schumacher’s winning start to bid for first Ferrari world title

    Schumacher’s winning start to bid for first Ferrari world title

    2000 Australian Grand Prix flashback

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    11th March 2020, 8:2025th March 2020, 21:25 | Written by Ben Evans

    In a new series, RaceFans reviews every race from the 2000 season, marking 20 years since Michael Schumacher won his first world championship as a Ferrari driver.

    “Uppity: The Willy T Ribbs” story reviewed

    “Uppity: The Willy T Ribbs” story reviewed

    F1 review

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    8th March 2020, 12:1731st January 2021, 11:25 | Written by Ben Evans

    Before Lewis Hamilton burst onto the F1 scene, Willy T Ribbs became the first black driver to qualify for the Indianapolis 500. A new film ‘Uppity’ tells his story.

    “1994: The Untold Story” reviewed

    “1994: The Untold Story” reviewed

    F1 review

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    12th January 2020, 8:1211th January 2020, 23:15 | Written by Ben Evans

    The 1994 Formula 1 season was one of the most explosive in the sport’s history. But is there anything new to be said about it?

    Niki Lauda: His Competition History reviewed

    Niki Lauda: His Competition History reviewed

    F1 review

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    5th January 2020, 8:3012th June 2020, 13:11 | Written by Ben Evans

    Niki Lauda started 171 F1 races and hundreds more in other championships. Jon Saltinstall has painstakingly researched every one of them for this new history of the thrice-champion’s career.

    “How to be Formula One Champion” reviewed

    “How to be Formula One Champion” reviewed

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    10th November 2019, 8:529th November 2019, 17:51 | Written by Ben Evans

    Does this new Formula 1-focused title from Sniff Petrol author Richard Porter hit the same comic heights as the website?

    “Survive. Drive. Win.”: Nick Fry’s Brawn GP memoir reviewed

    “Survive. Drive. Win.”: Nick Fry’s Brawn GP memoir reviewed

    F1 reviews

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    6th October 2019, 8:387th October 2019, 14:38 | Written by Ben Evans

    Former Brawn GP CEO Nick Fry’s new book promises to lift the lid on its fairytale 2009 championship success. But it’s only opened part-way, writes Ben Evans.

    “My Greatest Defeat” by Will Buxton reviewed

    “My Greatest Defeat” by Will Buxton reviewed

    F1 review

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    2nd June 2019, 10:5526th May 2021, 11:04 | Written by Ben Evans

    With “My Greatest Defeat”, Formula 1 front man Will Buxton demonstrates his knowledge and talents stretch beyond the grand prix world

    “Enzo Ferrari” by Luca dal Monte reviewed

    “Enzo Ferrari” by Luca dal Monte reviewed

    F1 reviews

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    24th March 2019, 8:4425th March 2019, 6:49 | Written by Ben Evans

    At nearly a thousand pages, is this vast biography of Enzo Ferrari worth investing your money -and time – in?

    “The Power and the Glory: Senna, Prost and F1’s Golden Era” reviewed

    “The Power and the Glory: Senna, Prost and F1’s Golden Era” reviewed

    Book review

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    9th September 2018, 11:018th December 2018, 22:33 | Written by Ben Evans

    The rivalry between Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost has hardly been neglected by F1 authors. Does The Power and the Glory add something new to the story?

    Motorsport Manager Mobile 3 reviewed

    Motorsport Manager Mobile 3 reviewed

    Review

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    5th August 2018, 11:527th January 2022, 17:47 | Written by Ben Evans

    Looking for a new game to see you through the summer break? Motorsport Manager 3 offers a pocket-sized team boss experience at a pocket money price.

    “Clark – The Best of the Best” by David Tremayne reviewed

    “Clark – The Best of the Best” by David Tremayne reviewed

    F1 reviews

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    20th May 2018, 17:4226th May 2021, 11:04 | Written by Ben Evans

    Does ‘The Best of the Best’ do justice to the legacy of a driver with the extraordinary talent of Jim Clark? Read the RaceFans verdict.

    “Monaco” by Malcolm Folley reviewed

    “Monaco” by Malcolm Folley reviewed

    F1 review

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    20th May 2018, 15:2320th May 2018, 17:55 | Written by Ben Evans

    The Monaco Grand Prix is one week away so what better time to read up on the history of F1’s most prestigious race?

    Hobbo: David Hobbs’ autobiography reviewed

    Hobbo: David Hobbs’ autobiography reviewed

    F1 reviews

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    22nd April 2018, 11:0412th June 2020, 13:11 | Written by Ben Evans

    Having put down his microphone at the end of last season,. David Hobbs has now put the story of his incredibly varied motor racing career on paper.

    “If You Come Second You Have Lost” reviewed

    “If You Come Second You Have Lost” reviewed

    F1 review

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    1st April 2018, 10:557th April 2018, 1:09 | Written by Ben Evans

    This memoir by Jim Clark’s former number one mechanic offers a fresh perspective on the driver who died 50 years ago next week.

    F1 hopefuls battle for Formula Renault 3.5 title

    F1 hopefuls battle for Formula Renault 3.5 title

    Why You Should Watch...

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    19th October 2012, 15:1512th November 2012, 16:20 | Written by Ben Evans

    Jules Bianchi, Robin Frijns and Sam Bird are all vying for a place in F1 and any one of them could clinch the Formula Renault 3.5 title this weekend.

    Ten reasons why you don’t want to be an F1 driver

    Ten reasons why you don’t want to be an F1 driver

    Top Tens

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    31st March 2011, 10:311st April 2011, 11:58 | Written by Ben Evans

    Being an F1 driver is a dream job – but it’s not without a few downsides.

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