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Paolo Barilla during the 1985 24h Le Mans race which he won. The Italian later chased a career in Formula 1. But Paolo Barilla in F1 didn't have much success

Drivers F1 History News by John May 1, 2024

Paolo Barilla – From winning Le Mans to making pasta

The Barilla Empire Before diving into Paolo Barilla's racing career, it is important to understand the family business that he was born into. The Barilla Group, founded in 1877, is the world's largest pasta manufacturer with brands sold in over 100 countries.…

James Hunt in the McLaren during the 1976 F1 season finale

Races Drivers F1 History News by John April 30, 2024

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1976 F1 Season Finale: Lauda vs Hunt

The 1976 F1 season went down in history as one of the most dramatic ever. It featured an intense championship battle between defending world champion Niki Lauda of Ferrari and the swashbuckling British driver James Hunt in the McLaren. Championship Standings Before…

Circuits F1 Featured History News by John April 29, 2024

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THE HISTORY OF Dijon-Prenois Circuit

Overview The Dijon-Prenois circuit is located in the countryside near Dijon, France. Constructed in the early 1970s, it has hosted races across various motorsport disciplines over its history, including five Formula One French Grand Prix races. While Dijon-Prenois may not host F1…

1977 F1 Argentine Grand Prix on the Autódromo Oscar y Juan Gálvez

Circuits F1 History News Races by John April 26, 2024

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Autódromo Oscar y Juan Gálvez: Home of the Argentine Grand Prix

The Autódromo Oscar y Juan Gálvez, located in Buenos Aires, Argentina, is one of the most legendary racetracks in the world, and was home to the F1 Argentine Grand Prix across many years. Constructed in 1952 under President Juan Perón, the track…

Didier Pironi driving the 1982 Ferrari. For many, Didier Pironi is considered the True 1982 Champion

Drivers F1 History News by John April 25, 2024

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Career Of Didier Pironi, The True 1982 Champion

Early Racing Career Born in 1952 in France, Didier Pironi was bitten by the racing bug from an early age. He started out on motorcycles and cars in the Paris suburbs as a teenager, showing immense skill and fearlessness behind the wheel.…

Lance Stroll is the most recent of jewish f1 drivers and the only on the current grid

F1 Drivers History Most read News by John April 24, 2024

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Who were the Jewish F1 drivers: A Look at Their Careers

Despite a very rich history, Formula 1 often lacked representation from racial, ethnic and religious minorities. With a huge coverage and a window to the world of sports. Since the inception of Formula One in 1950, there have been a handful of…

Drivers F1 News by John April 23, 2024

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Kamui Kobayashi: The Japanese F1 Hero

Kamui Kobayashi burst onto the Formula One scene in 2009 as a last-minute replacement driver for the injured Timo Glock at the Japanese Grand Prix. While he only competed in two races that year for Toyota, Kobayashi immediately made an impression with…

Diffuser in f1 car from 2011. Red Bull mastered the blown diffuser and secured 4 WDC with it

News F1 History Most read by John April 22, 2024

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F1 Tech: How F1 diffuser works

What is a Diffuser in Formula 1? An F1 diffuser is an aerodynamic component located at the rear underside section of a Formula 1 car, right below the rear wing. Shaped like an inverted triangle, its core purpose is to help accelerate…

F1 Drivers History News by John April 20, 2024

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Jaime Alguersuari: F1 Driver Who Became A DJ

Early Racing Career Jaime Alguersuari began his racing career in 2005 competing in the Italian Formula 1600 Junior Series. He won two races and finished third overall in the championship. In 2006, he progressed to the Italian Formula Renault 2.0 series, winning…

F1 History News Races by John April 19, 2024

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2010 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: A Four-Way Battle for the Championship

The 2010 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was one of the most epic season finales, played on the scene of the Yas Marina Circuit. With four drivers still in contention for the championship heading into the final race, three of them had a…

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