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…
The 2005 San Marino Grand Prix at Imola on April 24th is etched in Formula One as one of the most thrilling races ever. The event showcased a spectacular and strategic showdown between Fernando Alonso and Michael Schumacher, highlighting Alonso's defensive brilliance…
The 1998 Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps circuit is remembered as one of the most dramatic and controversial races in Formula One history. Torrential rain, multiple crashes, championship implications, unsportsmanlike conduct and an underdog victory - this Grand Prix had it all.…
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…
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…