Gilles Villeneuve won his first ever Grand Prix at his home race in 1978. It was the first time the Canadian Grand Prix was held at the Montreal circuit. A year later he returned hoping to win again in front of his home crowd, having lost the World Championship battle to Ferrari team mate Jody … Continue reading 1979 Canadian Grand Prix flashback
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Monaco Grand Prix 2007 review – One and two finish one-two
2007 Monaco Grand Prix
Posted onFernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton gave McLaren their second one-two of the year in the Monaco Grand Prix.
Beltoise scores his only win – and BRM’s last – at Monaco
1972 Monaco Grand Prix flashback
Posted onThe 1972 Monaco Grand Prix was in many ways a strange affair. It produced the debut victory for a man who would never win again and the circuit was in a state of flux.
Spanish Grand Prix 2007 facts & statistics
Posted onIt’s another historic day thanks to Lewis Hamilton– the rookie driver having taken the championship lead in his fourth race without even winning one yet. But if this were 2002 Felipe Massa would be leading the title race. Read on for all the killer stats from the Spanish Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton now leads the … Continue reading Spanish Grand Prix 2007 facts & statistics
Spanish Grand Prix 2007 review: Massa wins, Hamilton leads
2007 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onEven a refuelling fire couldn’t stop Felipe Massa from scoring his second Grand Prix win in a row. But it is Lewis Hamilton that leads the drivers world championship having finished second – even though the rookie driver hasn’t won a race yet this year. Fernando Alonso gambled his race on a risky move at … Continue reading Spanish Grand Prix 2007 review: Massa wins, Hamilton leads
Massa stays cool for win
2007 Bahrain Grand Prix review
Posted onFelipe Massa answered his critics in the best possible way with a clean and error-free drive to his first win of the season in the Bahrain Grand Prix.
McLaren hit back as Alonso leads Sepang one-two
Malaysian Grand Prix 2007 review
Posted onMcLaren decisively turned the tables on Ferrari with a clinical victory for Fernando Alonso in the Malaysian Grand Prix.
1999 Malaysian Grand Prix flashback
Posted onThe Formula One circus arrived at an Asian Grand Prix venue outside of Japan for the first time in its history in 1999. It delivered a surprising race – if not exactly a vintage one. For a few days it even seemed to have settled the drivers’ championship in favour of Mika Hakkinen – before … Continue reading 1999 Malaysian Grand Prix flashback
Raikkonen wins on Ferrari debut as Hamilton starts F1 career with podium
2007 Australian Grand Prix review
Posted onKimi Raikkonen got his world championship bid for Ferrari off to the best possible start with a clinical victory in the Australian Grand Prix while Lewis Hamilton scored a debut podium.
Hill two laps clear as he ends tough year on a high
1995 Australian Grand Prix flashback
Posted onDamon Hill signed off a difficult 1995 campaign by winning the Australian Grand Prix by two entire laps, on the final occasion Adelaide played host to the race.
Massa win, Alonso clinches title after final duel with Schumacher
2006 Brazilian Grand Prix review
Posted onMichael Schumacher delivered a spellbinding performance that recalled his most memorable victories but Fernando Alonso claimed the championship.
Advantage Alonso as Schumacher retires at Suzuka
2006 Japanese Grand Prix review
Posted onFernando Alonso knows that only misfortune is likely to keep him from a second consecutive world championship after winning in Japan.
All tied at the top as Schumacher wins in China
2006 Chinese Grand Prix review
Posted onMichael Schumacher beat Fernando Alonso to the chequered flag in China to put the pair level on points in the lead of the championship.
Schumacher starts his swansong with Monza win
2006 Italian Grand Prix review
Posted onMichael Schumacher got the dream result he wanted before announcing his retirement from Formula One.
Massa grabs first win as Alonso soaks up pressure from Schumacher
2006 Turkish Grand Prix review
Posted onWhat should have been a textbook cruise to maximum championship points for Michael Schumacher fell apart and handed his grateful team mate a maiden grand prix win.
Button achieves his impossible dream
2006 Hungarian Grand Prix Review
Posted onThe eyes have it. Jenson Button emerged from a chaotic Hungarian Grand Prix to score his first ever win in Formula One in 115 attempts. It was a dramatic, ever-changing race which saw neither Fernando Alonso nor Michael Schumacher advance their championship challenges.
Schumacher storms to Hockenheim win
2006 German Grand Prix review
Posted onIt was a Bridgestone day. The Ferraris cruised to an easy win, never even needing to approach the stunning pace they hinted at in qualifying. The only reason they didn’t lock out the front row of the grid was that McLaren inexplicably gave Kimi Raikkonen only ten laps’ worth of fuel. But even with half … Continue reading Schumacher storms to Hockenheim win
Schumacher cruises to win in France
2006 French Grand Prix review
Posted onMichael Schumacher strolled to an easy win in France while championship leader Fernando Alonso was kept at bay by his team mate in the early stages.
Schumacher halts Alonso’s winning run after first-lap pile up at Indianapolis
2006 United States Grand Prix review
Posted onMichael Schumacher took a straightforward win in the United States Grand Prix after a first-lap crash wiped out several competitors.
Alonso edges further ahead with sixth victory
2006 Canadian Grand Prix Review
Posted onFernando Alonso stretched his winning streak to four consecutive triumphs with an emphatic victory in Montreal. If he could be disappointed with any part of his day, it would be that Michael Schumacher took a somewhat fortunate second, so Alonso extends his championship lead by only two points. The shape of the race was largely … Continue reading Alonso edges further ahead with sixth victory