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    Italian GP history 1970-1988 (Video)

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    11th September 2008, 7:0010th September 2008, 20:29 | Written by Journeyer

    Here’s the second part of Journeyer’s guide to the Italian Grand Prix – part one is here. Monza has always been known as the ‘Temple of Speed’. But in the early 1970s many were thinking there was too much speed. Following the events of 1970, Monza would start putting chicanes in place to slow the … Continue reading Italian GP history 1970-1988 (Video)

    Italian GP history 1931-1969 (Video)

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    10th September 2008, 7:0010th September 2008, 14:08 | Written by Journeyer

    Journeyer takes us through the history of one of F1’s oldest and grandest races, the Italian Grand Prix. Parts two and three will follow over the next two days. From one historic race to another, F1 goes on what may be its best back-to-back for years: we leave Spa for Monza. And there’s two great … Continue reading Italian GP history 1931-1969 (Video)

    Belgian GP history 1992-2007 (Video)

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    5th September 2008, 7:0028th August 2008, 1:19 | Written by Journeyer

    This is the final instalment of Journeyer’s three-part guide to the history of the Belgian Grand Prix. In recent times, the Belgian Grand Prix has become one of the favourite races of teams and fans alike. But that doesn’t seem to have saved this race from trouble. Twice it was dropped from the calendar, and … Continue reading Belgian GP history 1992-2007 (Video)

    Belgian GP history 1979-1991 (Video)

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    4th September 2008, 7:005th September 2008, 2:45 | Written by Journeyer

    Journeyer continues his three-part history of the Belgian Grand prix which began yesterday. The 1980s brought much change to the grid. Gilles Villeneuve was the undisputed star of the early ’80s, but Belgium was where it would all come to an end for him. On the other hand, Belgium also saw a new master in … Continue reading Belgian GP history 1979-1991 (Video)

    Belgian GP history 1954-1978 (video)

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    3rd September 2008, 7:0028th August 2008, 0:51 | Written by Journeyer

    The Belgian Grand Prix is one of the most historic rounds on the Formula 1 calendar. Guest writer Journeyer surveys the history of the race, accompanied by a series of videos, in a three-art series starting today. The Belgian Grand Prix is race with a rich and storied history. Those said to be the best … Continue reading Belgian GP history 1954-1978 (video)

    European GP history 1984-2007 (video)

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    21st August 2008, 7:0021st August 2008, 9:13 | Written by Journeyer

    Here’s the second part of Journeyer’s video guide to the European Grand Prix. Read part one here. One reason that the European Grand Prix became a regular round of the championship can be summed up in two words: Michael Schumacher. His popularity was such that from 1995 Bernie Ecclestone decided to have 2 races in … Continue reading European GP history 1984-2007 (video)

    European GP history 1950-1997 (video)

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    20th August 2008, 7:004th January 2009, 22:40 | Written by Journeyer

    F1 Fanatic guest writer Journeyer is back with a two-part series on the history of the European Grand Prix. The European Grand Prix is an oddity. It’s unique in that it doesn’t necessarily represent a single country, but a whole continent. Various versions of the name have been in use ever since the world championship … Continue reading European GP history 1950-1997 (video)

    Video: Hungarian GP history 1994-2007

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    31st July 2008, 7:001st August 2008, 15:38 | Written by Journeyer

    Journeyer concludes his two-part guide to the Hungarian Grand Prix. You can read the first installment here. 1997: The Hungaroring’s twisty configuration meant cars with lesser grunt could be competitive at the front. So Damon Hill, who up to now was uncompetitive in the Arrows, suddenly managed to slip past Michael Schumacher for the lead … Continue reading Video: Hungarian GP history 1994-2007

    Video: Hungarian GP history 1986-1993

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    30th July 2008, 17:0031st July 2008, 9:31 | Written by Journeyer

    The Hungaroring is a rather odd place. It is as tight and twisty as Monaco but minus the Armco, the harbour, the glitz and the glamour. It is also a place with two personalities: its races can be dull and painfully boring but they can also be action-packed and exciting. While it tends to be … Continue reading Video: Hungarian GP history 1986-1993

    Video: German GP history 1950-1976

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    18th July 2008, 13:0017th July 2008, 22:03 | Written by Journeyer

    While many modern fans have seen the Nurburgring in its short, stadium-based configuration, the old Nurburgring Nordschleife was a behemoth of a track. More than 20 kilometers long, an F1 car needed around 7 minutes to complete a lap. Watch these first two videos showing laps of the old Nurburgring in all its glory.

    Video: British GP history 1993-2008

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    4th July 2008, 7:003rd July 2008, 21:51 | Written by Journeyer

    This is the last part of Journeyer’s guide to the history of the British Grand Prix. Here’s part one and part two. 1994: After Nigel Mansell retired from F1 for the first time (or the second, depending how you look at it), it was Damon Hill who became the British F1 hero. Although not as … Continue reading Video: British GP history 1993-2008

    Video: British Grand Prix history 1977-92

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    3rd July 2008, 7:002nd July 2008, 20:06 | Written by Journeyer

    Journeyer continues his three-part look back at the history of the British Grand Prix. You can read the first part here. 1979: Just like Ferrari 28 years earlier, Williams achieved their first ever Grand Prix win that year at Silverstone. Clay Regazzoni was the winning driver. Teammate Alan Jones was also challenging for the win, … Continue reading Video: British Grand Prix history 1977-92

    Video: British Grand Prix history 1950-76

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    2nd July 2008, 7:002nd July 2008, 14:03 | Written by Journeyer

    F1 Fanatic guest writer Journeyer begins a three-part series looking back at highlights from the British Grand Prix. We now go to Silverstone for the 60th British Grand Prix. As it’s the 60th, there have been special celebrations planned to mark the occasion. We’ll have our own little celebration by going through the British Grand … Continue reading Video: British Grand Prix history 1950-76

    Video: French GP history 1980-2008

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    19th June 2008, 11:004th January 2009, 22:42 | Written by Journeyer

    Journeyer concludes his look back on the history of the French Grand Prix – read part one here. A Leyton House leading a race? A driver winning after making four pit stops? The French Grand Prix has seen some highly unusual developments.

    Video: French GP history 1906-79

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    18th June 2008, 11:0018th June 2008, 12:30 | Written by Journeyer

    Journeyer is back with another two-part look at Grand Prix history. This week it’s the turn of the French Grand Prix. France has always been an important country for motorsport – for it has contributed so much. It is most noted for two things. It is the home of the Le Mans 24 Hours and … Continue reading Video: French GP history 1906-79

    Video: Canadian GP history 1999-2007

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    5th June 2008, 12:304th June 2008, 21:23 | Written by Journeyer

    F1 Fanatic guest writer Journeyer concludes his second part of the history of the Canadian Grand Prix which he began yesterday. In the past decade the Canadian Grand Prix has gained a reputation as a chaotic race, and the bumpy kerbs and ever-present walls conspire to create dramatic races. Here’s a look at some of … Continue reading Video: Canadian GP history 1999-2007

    Video: Canadian GP history 1977-98

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    4th June 2008, 9:004th January 2009, 22:42 | Written by Journeyer

    This weekend is the 30th anniversary of F1’s first world championship race at Montreal. F1 Fanatic guest writer Journeyer takes us through the history of the race at the track we now call the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve – starting with the last Canadian Grand Prix not held at the track. The Canadian Grand Prix has … Continue reading Video: Canadian GP history 1977-98

    Video: Monaco GP history 1929-73

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    21st May 2008, 7:004th January 2009, 22:42 | Written by Journeyer

    F1 Fanatic guest writer Journeyer returns with the first in a two-part look at the history of the Monaco Grand Prix. And so we reach Monaco, Formula 1’s most famous and glamorous race – and with good reason. Barring World War II, Grands Prix has been held here for the last 80 years or so. … Continue reading Video: Monaco GP history 1929-73

    Turkish Grand Prix history

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    9th May 2008, 7:008th May 2008, 20:49 | Written by Journeyer

    Journeyer’s Grand Prix retrospective was a popular addition to the site last month. He’s back again with a look back at the last three Turkish Grands Prix and other F1 races that have taken place in the east. The F1 circus is now en route to Istanbul Park, one of the newer circuits on the … Continue reading Turkish Grand Prix history

    Spanish Grand Prix: memorable races

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    25th April 2008, 12:304th January 2009, 22:42 | Written by Journeyer

    The response to my invitation for guest writers was fantastic and I’m very happy to share the first of these new articles today. Journeyer, a long-time contributor to the comments and Live Blogs on F1Fanatic, covers the history of the Spanish Grand Prix. Formula 1 has been around for 58 years now. With it goes … Continue reading Spanish Grand Prix: memorable races

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