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  • A Race To Remember – 2021 Belgian Grand Prix

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    The changeable weather at Spa-Francorchamps always brings a challenge, but in 2021 it brought chaos and controversy. About The Belgian Grand Prix Since 1950, Formula 1 has raced at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium. It’s just one of seven circuits that has been used since the Formula 1 World Championship began, and it’s a…

  • 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…

  • Historic IndyCar | 1969 Indy 500 | Andretti Wins

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    As we gear up for the 109th Running of the Indy 500, let’s take a look back in time. The 1969 Indy 500 was more than just a race. It was a defining moment in motorsport history. For Mario Andretti, it was the crowning achievement he had chased for years. But in an ironic twist…

  • 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…

  • Saudi Arabia’s Surprising F1 History

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    The upcoming 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix marks only the fifth visit by the F1 circus to the Middle East’s largest country. Since the race’s debut in 2021 the event has notably split opinion, with some relishing the high speed, challenging nature of the circuit, while others question its place on the calendar in light…

  • 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…

  • 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.

  • A-Z of F1: Alfa Romeo 158

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    As F1 celebrates its 75th anniversary next year, we look back at one of the cars that started it all: 1950’s championship winning Alfa Romeo 158. It was a very different time for Formula 1 in its debut season. The world of organised Grand Prix racing was few and far between. That is, until the…

  • 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…