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  • Hunt’s Home Race Heroics —1977 British Grand Prix

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    As many will doubtless know, Silverstone played host to the very first Formula 1 World Championship race back in 1950. In the intervening 75 years the track has witnessed some of the sport’s most memorable races and moments. From Williams’ first victory to Lewis Hamilton’s 2008 wet-weather masterclass, it’s no surprise that Silverstone stands out…

  • A Race To Remember – 1991 British Grand Prix

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    When it comes to memorable moments in Formula 1, the 1991 British Grand Prix produced possibly one of the most iconic images of all time. About The British Grand Prix The British Grand Prix has been part of the Formula One World Championship since the very beginning. In fact, the first ever Formula 1 World…

  • A Race To Remember – 2002 Austrian Grand Prix

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    Team orders have existed in Formula 1 since the very beginning, but did Ferrari go one step too far at the 2002 Austrian Grand Prix?  About The Austrian Grand Prix The Austrian Grand Prix has been part of Formula 1 since 1970, when the Österreichring hosted its first race. In the 1990’s the circuit underwent…

  • FW11 — The History of Williams’ Newly Restored Turbo Monster

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    Williams Racing recently announced that their heritage department has undertaken an extensive restoration of an FW11 chassis from 1986. The rebuilt car will run at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed, with original driver Nigel Mansell at the wheel. Fellow 1980s Williams drivers Riccardo Patrese and Thierry Boutsen will also get a chance to pilot…

  • A Race To Remember – 2011 Canadian Grand Prix

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    There have been many races delayed by rain over the decades, but the 2011 Canadian Grand Prix was another beast entirely. About The Canadian Grand Prix In the middle of the St Lawrence River sits Notre-Dame Island. Originally created for the purpose of hosting the 1967 Expo World’s Fair, it became the official home of…

  • The Forgotten Controversy of the 1980 Canadian Grand Prix

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    There’s certainly no shortage of controversial championship deciders throughout Formula 1 history. Whether it’s Prost and Senna’s clashes in 1989 and 1990, or the infamous Abu Dhabi 2021 race, the intensity of a championship battle has often boiled over in extremely contentious ways which lead to them still being talked about to this day. There…

  • The Wall of Champions

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    There are very few walls in F1 that hold such a place in the folklore of the sport as the wall on the outside of the final chicane at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal – The Wall of Champions.

  • A Race To Remember – 2016 Spanish Grand Prix

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    Multiple records were broken at the 2016 Spanish Grand Prix, as the world witnessed a future world champion take his first ever win. About The Spanish Grand Prix The Spanish Grand Prix joined the Formula One World Championship calendar in 1951. Over the decades, it’s been hosted at a number of locations across Spain. Circuits…

  • Jarama — Madrid’s Other F1 Circuit

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    With F1 Returning to the Spanish capital in 2026, the memory of its divisive previous circuit, remains. A Circuit is Born Since 1991, the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya has been Formula 1’s home in Spain. The upcoming 2025 Spanish Grand Prix will be the 35th F1 race held on the circuit. This record is only surpassed…

  • A Race To Remember – 1996 Monaco Grand Prix

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    The Monaco Grand Prix has long divided fans, with some labelling it as a “boring procession”. But in 1996 it had one of the most bizarre results ever seen in Formula 1. About The Monaco Grand Prix The Monaco Grand Prix has been part of Formula 1 from the very beginning. Astonishingly, the race has…

  • A Race To Remember – 1994 San Marino Grand Prix

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    In 1994, the world mourned after one of the darkest and most tragic weekends in Formula 1 history. About The Emilia Romagna Grand Prix The Emilia Romagna Grand Prix has gone by many names over the decades. In 1980, the Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari hosted the Italian Grand Prix. Between 1981-2006 it was…

  • A Race To Remember – 2021 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

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    The 2021 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix was one of the most action-packed and drama-filled debuts in Formula 1 history. About The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix was set to be held in Qiddiya. The purpose-built facility was designed to be capable of hosting all FIA categories, including Formula 1, with the…

  • Fuji 1976 — The Race That Changed F1

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    When most Formula 1 fans think about the Japanese Grand Prix, the circuit they think of is almost inevitably Suzuka. With the upcoming 2025 race marking the circuit’s 35th grand prix since its debut in 1987, this is hardly surprising. However, Suzuka is not the only Japanese circuit to have hosted F1, nor indeed was…

  • A Race To Remember – 2012 Japanese Grand Prix

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    The Japanese Grand Prix is always a fan-favourite. We look back at the 2012 Japanese Grand Prix, and a very special race for Kamui Kobayashi. About The Japanese Grand Prix The Japanese Grand Prix has been part of Formula 1 since 1976. For the first two years, it was held at the Fuji Speedway in…

  • A Race To Remember – 2006 Chinese Grand Prix

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    The Shanghai International Circuit has seen some brilliant races, so we look back to one of the greatest – the 2006 Chinese Grand Prix. About The Chinese Grand Prix The Chinese Grand Prix has featured on the Formula One race calendar since 2004. After a brief absence in between 2020 and 2023 (thanks to a…

  • A Race To Remember – 2009 Australian Grand Prix

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    After the 2025 season got off to a nail-biting start, we take a look back at the equally exciting 2009 Australian Grand Prix. Formula One in Australia The Australian Grand Prix has existed since 1928, but it became part of the Formula One World Championship in 1985. Back then, it was held at the Adelaide…

  • Formula 3 in Australia – What happened last time out down under?

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    Formula 3 is about to kick off its 2025 Season this weekend in Melbourne, Australia. It’ll be the first time since 2019 that an F1 season has begun here . It will also be the first time that a Formula 3 season has started here. But as we gear up for what is set to…

  • A-Z of F1: Bernie Ecclestone, the man who made F1

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    There are few people as important as Bernie Ecclestone in making F1 so successful. Here’s all you need to know about the ex-CEO of F1.

  • History Of The Yas Marina Circuit

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    The Yas Marina Circuit has become the ultimate gladiatorial arena for the final showdown in the Formula 1 season. Circuit Stats Track Length 5.281 km Number of Laps 58 Race Lap Record 1:26.103 (Max Verstappen – 2021) Qualifying Lap Record 1:22.109 (Max Verstappen – 2021) First Grand Prix 2009 First Race Winner Sebastian Vettel 2023…

  • History Of The Las Vegas Strip Circuit

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    The Las Vegas Strip Circuit burst onto the calendar in 2023, bringing all the glitz and glamour of show-business along with it. Circuit Stats Track Length 6.201 km Number of Laps 50 Race Lap Record 1:35.490 (Oscar Piastri – 2023) Qualifying Lap Record 1:32.726 (Charles Leclerc – 2023) First Grand Prix 2023 First Race Winner…