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Jean Alesi: Racing Across 3 Decades

Jean Alesi was one of the most popular and charismatic Formula 1 drivers of the 1990s. With his aggressive driving style, passion for racing, and outspoken personality, Alesi captured the hearts of fans worldwide during his 13-year F1 career. Early Racing Career…

Drivers F1 History Most read News by John August 29, 2024

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Gaston Mazzacane: Argentina’s Last F1 Driver

Franco Colapinto has been announced by Williams as their new driver for the remaining part of the 2024 F1 season. This will mark the first Argentinian F1 driver in 23 years, when Gaston Hugo Mazzacane represented Argentine on the Formula One scene.…

Drivers F1 Featured History Most read News by John August 27, 2024

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Carlos Reutemann: The Most Experienced Argentinian F1 Driver

With Franco Colapinto joining Williams for the remaining part of the 2024 season, Argentina has produced a total of 26 F1 drivers over the years, but none more experienced than Carlos Reutemann. While Juan Manuel Fangio remains the most successful Argentinian in…

Drivers F1 History Most read News by John August 27, 2024

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Riccardo Patrese: The Italian Veteran Of F1

Riccardo Patrese's Youth Riccardo Patrese, born in Padua, Veneto, began karting at age 9 and quickly showed promise, winning the 1974 Karting World Championship at Estoril. A talented all-around athlete, he was also selected for Italy's national ski team and was a…

Drivers F1 Featured History News by John August 26, 2024

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Jan Lammers: The F1 Driver From Zandvoort

Karting and Junior Racing Days Jan Lammers’ introduction to motorsport came at an early age, working at the renowned Slotemaker sliding school at the Zandvoort racing circuit. Here, Lammers honed his car control skills from age 12 by teaching customers how to…

Drivers F1 History News by John August 21, 2024

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Christian Klien: First Red Bull Prodigy

Christian Klien burst onto the Formula One scene in 2004 as a talented young Austrian backed by energy drink giant Red Bull. Fresh-faced and eager, the 21-year-old was thrust into the spotlight as one of F1's most exciting prospects. Over the next…

Drivers F1 History Most read News by John August 19, 2024

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Luca Badoer: The Man Loyal To Ferrari

Luca Badoer is an Italian former racing driver who competed in Formula One between 1993 to 1999, and then had a surprise two-race comeback in 2009. Despite achieving little success in terms of race results and championship points, Badoer earned a reputation…

Benetton F1 had a lot of success in the 90s, and their liveries were always full of colours

History F1 Featured News by John August 13, 2024

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Benetton F1 Team: Short But Sweet History

The Early Days: From Sponsorship to Ownership The Benetton F1 team has its origins in the Toleman team, which struggled financially in the mid-1980s. In 1985, the Benetton clothing company, owned by the Italian Benetton family, began sponsoring Toleman. By the end…

Minardi F1 Team car driven by Felipe Massa

History F1 Featured Most read News by John August 12, 2024

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The History Of Minardi F1 Team

The Early Days and Humble Beginnings The Minardi F1 team traces its origins back to 1927 when Giuseppe Minardi opened a Fiat dealership in Faenza, Italy. His son Giovanni later began racing his own cars in local events in the late 1940s.…

Matra F1 team had the biggest success with an engine from Cosworth

History F1 Featured News by John August 7, 2024

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Matra F1 Team: The French Underdog

The Matra F1 team will forever be etched in motorsport history for their giant-killing 1969 season. An unfancied French outfit with little experience, Matra came from nowhere to claim both the Drivers' and Constructors' championships. Their success was all the more remarkable…

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