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Indianapolis Motor Speedway / Revson on his way to pole in Indianapolis

Drivers F1 History by Daniel June 1, 2024

Peter Revson: Gone Too Soon

Peter Revson was an American racing driver who competed in Formula One, IndyCar, Can-Am, and Trans-Am during the 1960s and early 1970s. Though born into luxury as the heir to the Revlon cosmetics empire, Revson eschewed reliance on his family's wealth to…

Peter Arundell racing in a Lotus - Photo ©RP collection

Drivers F1 History by Daniel May 31, 2024

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Peter Arundell: The Forgotten F1 Star

Peter Arundell was a promising British Formula One driver in the 1960s who raced for Team Lotus alongside legendary driver Jim Clark. Though Arundell showed flashes of brilliance, his career was cut tragically short by a devastating crash. Today, Arundell is largely…

Stirling Moss on his way to victory © Getty Images

F1 History Races by Daniel May 30, 2024

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The History of the Moroccan Grand Prix

The Moroccan Grand Prix holds a unique place in Formula One history. As the first and only Formula One World Championship race to be held in Africa, the 1958 Moroccan Grand Prix left an indelible mark on the sport. Origins of the…

Alain Prost driving his McLaren in the 1984 Dallas Grand Prix

F1 History Most read Races by Daniel May 29, 2024

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1984 Dallas Grand Prix: Against All Odds

The Controversial Decision to Host a Dallas Grand Prix In 1984, the F1 calendar was left with a gaping hole after the Long Beach Grand Prix, a popular event in the US, was dropped. Desperate to fill this gap, F1's governing bodies…

Ferrari was one of the hegemons of the F1 V12 Era

F1 Featured History Most read News by John May 28, 2024

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The Story of V12 ERA In Formula 1

The distinct and glorious sound of a V12 engine holds a special place in the hearts of Formula One fans. Its unique firing order produces a mechanical melody that simply cannot be replicated by any other engine configuration. Though a rarity today,…

Jaguar F1 team lost a diamonds worth $300 000 during the 2004 Monaco Grand Prix

Drivers Circuits F1 History News by John May 24, 2024

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How Jaguar Lost A $250,000 Diamond In Monaco Grand Prix

The Backstory Behind Jaguar's Diamond-Encrusted Race Cars The 2004 Formula One season was a difficult one for the Jaguar Racing F1 team. Owned by Ford, Jaguar had struggled since entering Formula One in 2000. Heading into the 2004 season, there were rumours…

Drivers F1 History News by John May 22, 2024

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Mika Salo: The Finn Who Replaced Schumacher In 1999

Mika Salo, built a reputation in Formula One as a talented and versatile driver who was called upon to substitute for Michael Schumacher at Ferrari during the 1999 season. Though he didn't achieve overwhelming success statistically in his Formula One career from…

Drivers F1 History News by John May 21, 2024

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Pedro De La Rosa: The Racing Career of a Formula 1 Veteran

Pedro De La Rosa's Early Success in Radio-Controlled Cars Unlike most Formula 1 drivers, Pedro De La Rosa did not start his racing career in karts. Instead, he began by competing in radio-controlled (RC) car championships in his native Spain during the…

F1 Drivers History News by John May 20, 2024

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The Failure of the Jaguar F1 Team

The Origins of Jaguar f1 team The Jaguar F1 team was born out of Ford's purchase of the successful Stewart Grand Prix team in 1999. Under the leadership of triple Formula One world champion Jackie Stewart, Stewart GP had punched above…

Adrian Sutil in the Indian Grand Prix at the Buddh International Circuit

Circuits F1 History News by John May 16, 2024

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Buddh International Circuit’s History

The Buddh International Circuit is a motorsports race track located in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India. Built in 2011, it hosted the Formula One Indian Grand Prix from 2011 to 2013. Buddh International Circuit's Background Plans for an F1 circuit in India…

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