F1’s only race at Donington Park saw a memorable first lap by Ayrton Senna, an great but unrewarded drive by Rubens Barrichello – and Tom Wheatcroft achieve his lifelong dream.
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How Peron’s grand prix ended in carnage
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Posted onThe first flyaway round of the world championship took place in Argentina on this day 60 years ago. But the race held at the behest of president Juan Domingo Peron ended in tragedy.
Mansell finally ends his wait for the title
1992 Hungarian Grand Prix flashback
Posted onNigel Mansell clinched the world championship in an unusually incident-packed Hungarian Grand Prix on this day in 1992.
Today in 1987: Mansell defeats Piquet at Silverstone
1987 British Grand Prix flashback
Posted onOne of Nigel Mansell’s greatest victories came 25 years ago today on home ground at Silverstone – but his win had consequences for Williams.
Today in 1962: The Clark-Lotus era begins at Spa
1962 Belgian Grand Prix flashback
Posted onJim Clark’s victory in the 1962 Belgian Grand Prix marked the beginning of an era in which he and Lotus owner Colin Chapman dominated Formula 1.
Today in 1982: Start line crash in Canada kills Paletti
1982 Canadian Grand Prix flashback
Posted onThe turbulent 1982 season took another tragic turn 30 years ago today as Ricardo Paletti lost his life in the Canadian Grand Prix.
On this day in 1982: Gilles Villeneuve killed at Zolder
1982 Belgian Grand Prix flashback
Posted onFormula One lost one of its most beloved heroes on this day 30 years ago. Gilles Villeneuve was killed in a crash at Zolder in Belgium.
Today in 1982: Villeneuve and Pironi’s fatal feud at Ferrari
1982 San Marino Grand Prix flashback
Posted onThe 1982 San Marino Grand Prix, 30 years ago today, began with a political row and ended with a bitter feud between team mates – which had tragic consequences.
20 years ago today: Schumacher’s first podium and Mexico’s last race
1992 Mexican Grand Prix flashback
Posted onMichael Schumacher claimed his first podium finish in the Mexican Grand Prix, held on this day in 1992, the last time F1 raced on the daunting Peraltada.
Berger’s breakthrough win sets up three-way title showdown
1986 Mexican GP flashback
Posted onA dramatic championship twist 25 years ago today set up a three-way fight in the last race.
50 years ago today: F1’s worst tragedy at Monza
1961 Italian Grand Prix flashback
Posted onOn this day 50 years ago, a crash during the Italian Grand Prix claimed the lives of 16 people.
“He was on it from the word go” – Schumacher’s debut remembered
1991 Belgian Grand Prix flashback
Posted onOn this day in 1991, Michael Schumacher made his F1 debut behind the wheel of a Jordan 191.
On this day in 1951: Gonzalez scores Ferrari’s first F1 win
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Posted onOn 14 July 1951, Jose Froilan Gonzalez drove his 375 F1 to take the first victory for Ferrari in the Formula 1 World Championship. It was the first chapter of a long story that would include more than 200 wins 16 constructors’ championship titles so far. Gonzalez had become known as El Cabezon, ‘the Wild … Continue reading On this day in 1951: Gonzalez scores Ferrari’s first F1 win
Jarama’s final F1 race sees Villeneuve’s last and best grand prix win
1981 Spanish Grand Prix flashback
Posted onGilles Villeneuve’s victory at Jarama on this day in 1981 was instantly recognised as one of the great grand prix wins.
On this day in 1981: F1’s deadly fiasco at Zolder
1981 Belgian Grand Prix flashback
Posted onF1 counted the cost of a tragic and shambolic Belgian Grand Prix weekend at Zolder 30 years ago today.
Senna holds charging Mansell back by a hundredth in Jerez thriller
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Posted onThe 1986 Spanish Grand Prix witnessed one of the closest finishes in F1 history.
40 years today: Mario Andretti’s first F1 win
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Posted onMario Andretti won his first F1 race 40 years ago today at the 1971 South African Grand Prix.
Senna clinches second world championship by taking Prost out
1990 Japanese Grand Prix flashback
Posted onAyrton Senna clinched the 1990 world championship in a deeply controversial Japanese Grand Prix. He rammed into rival Alain Prost at the first corner at Suzuka, taking both of them out of the race.
Prost’s winning comeback at Kyalami
1993 South African Grand Prix flashback
Posted onF1 has a long – and somewhat controversial – history of racing in South Africa. The first world championship race was held there in 1962 and, after 23 races (plus one which was stripped of its championship status), visited the country for the final time in 1993.
Senna scores first F1 win in Estoril deluge
1985 Portuguese Grand Prix flashback
Posted onToday is the 25 anniversary of Ayrton Senna’s first win in Formula 1. Despite atrocious conditions, which F1 cars would not be allowed to race in today, the Brazilian dominated and won by more than a minute.