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Hesketh Racing were well-known for their lavish playboy style. But in 1975 they drew a different kind of attention with a shock win at Zandvoort. About The Dutch Grand Prix There’s been an intimate relationship between Zandvoort and motorsports racing that goes back as far as 1939. A temporary street circuit was built and a…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Circuit Zandvoort is one of the most unique tracks on the Formula 1 calendar, and its long history is just as unique. Circuit Stats Track Length 4.259 km Number of Laps 72 Race Lap Record 1:11.097 (Lewis Hamilton – 2021) Qualifying Lap Record 1:08.885 (Max Verstappen – 2021) First Grand Prix 1952 First Race Winner…