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F1 History News by John February 19, 2024

The History of Lotus F1 Team: Championships, Glory Years, Senna, and Financial Troubles

The Early Days and First Championships The Lotus F1 Team traces its origins back to the 1950s when Colin Chapman established Lotus Cars. Chapman was an innovative designer and builder of racing cars, and he soon decided to enter Formula One. In…

Circuits F1 History News Races by John February 18, 2024

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2008 Brazilian Grand Prix – one of the most thrilling races. Ever.

The 2008 Formula 1 season built up to one of the most dramatic and thrilling climaxes in motorsport history at the Brazilian Grand Prix. Going into the final race of the season at Interlagos, a legendary circuit in Sao Paulo, the championship…

News Circuits F1 History by John February 17, 2024

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The Complete History of Silverstone Circuit

Origins as an RAF Airbase The land where Silverstone Circuit sits today was originally RAF Silverstone, built in 1943 as a World War II airbase. Stationed here was a training unit that prepared Wellington bomber crews for night missions. At the end…

Drivers F2 Featured Most read News by John February 16, 2024

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The 2023 Formula 2 Season summary

Before the 2023 Season As the 2022 Formula 2 season came to an end, all eyes turned to 2023 and the potential title fights that were shaping up. ART Grand Prix and Théo Pourchaire made no secret of their championship aspirations, eager…

Drivers F1 History Most read News by John February 15, 2024

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Career of Sir Jack Brabham – F1’s First Triple World Champion

Early Life and Entry into Motorsports John Arthur 'Jack' Brabham was born on April 2, 1926 in Hurstville, New South Wales, Australia. From a young age, he was fascinated with cars and mechanics. At just 12 years old, Brabham learned how to…

News Drivers F1 Featured History by John February 14, 2024

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9 Drivers who were the only one to represent their country

How MaNY Drivers who were the only one to represent their country Formula 1 is a global sport, and drivers from a total of 41 countries competed in the Championship since the first race in 1950. Only 9 of these countries…

Circuits F1 History News by John February 13, 2024

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sepang circuit – a gem which may come back to the calendar

The Sepang International Circuit (SIC) is a world-renowned motorsports circuit located near Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Since its inauguration in 1999, the Sepang Circuit has hosted some of the most prestigious racing events in the world, most notably the Formula One Malaysian Grand…

News Drivers F1 Most read by John February 11, 2024

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The Top 6 Formula 1 Movies & Series to Watch

The Queen of Motorsport throughout the over 70 years of racing delivered many seasons, races and characters, which were worth the big screen. F1Blast team voted, and selected the TOP 6 movies and TV series for any F1 fan to watch, during…

News Drivers F1 Featured History Most read by John February 11, 2024

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Who are the best Formula 1 drivers who lost their life on track?

Formula 1 is known for ending lives too early, as 32 F1 drivers lost their lives since 1950 during the racing weekends, and 20 more during testing and non-championship races. The emphasis on driver’s safety was not a big concern in the…

News Drivers F1 History Most read by John February 9, 2024

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Beauty and the Beast – history of Tyrell F1 team

The Beginning in a Woodshed The Tyrrell Racing Organization has one of the most remarkable origin stories in Formula One history. Run by the skilled talent scout Ken Tyrrell, the team began operating in 1968 out of a small woodshed in Surrey,…

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