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F1 Drivers History News by John March 18, 2024

Jochen Rindt: Formula One’s Only Posthumous World Champion

Jochen Rindt entered the history books as Formula One's only posthumous World Champion in 1970. His tragic death during practice for the Italian Grand Prix that year occurred when he held an unassailable lead in the championship standings. The term "posthumous" refers…

Drivers F1 History Most read News by John March 11, 2024

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The “daredevil” – Gilles Villeneuve’s career

Gilles Villeneuve is one of the most beloved and unforgettable legends in the history of Formula 1. Despite a short career spanning only five seasons from 1977 to his death in 1982, Villeneuve made an indelible impact on the sport with his…

Drivers F1 History News by John March 5, 2024

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The History of Jordan Grand Prix

Jordan Grand Prix, also known as Jordan F1, burst onto the Formula One scene in 1991 as a young, ambitious team led by Irish businessman and former racer Eddie Jordan. Though Jordan only competed in F1 from 1991-2005, they left behind a…

Drivers F1 History News by John March 1, 2024

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Alain Prost: THE PROFESSOR of Formula 1’s Golden Era

The Formative Years Alain Prost, born in the serene Loire region of France, was not just another child with dreams of speed and glory. His early foray into sports, ranging from football to wrestling, hinted at a competitive spirit and physical agility…

Drivers F1 History News by John February 22, 2024

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From Karting Champion to F1 Legend – The Incredible Career of Mika Häkkinen

Getting Started in Motorsports Mika Häkkinen was born on September 28, 1968 in Vantaa, Finland. From a young age, he showed an interest in motorsports. At just 5 years old, his parents took him to a go-kart track near their home in…

Circuits Drivers F1 Featured Most read News by John February 21, 2024

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All you need to know about the winter tests in Bahrain

Drivers hit the race track in Bahrain this morning, and will have 6 testing sessions across 3 days to prepare for the Formula 1 2024 season. Bahrain International Circuit is yet again host of the tests, only a couple of days before…

News Drivers F1 History by John February 20, 2024

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The Hills’ Journey to f1 history

Formula 1 has seen a lot of father-son families racing across the over 70 years of history. We've seen the Schumachers', the Verstappens', the Rosbergs'. But one of the most famous of them all, are the Hills', who were also one of…

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…

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