The origin of F1 fuel strategy
On this day in F1… 8th August 1953 Our Nige was born One of the underrated greats of Formula One, Nigel Mansell celebrates his birthday today. ‘Il leone’ as he […]
Category Archives: On this day
How to fill up the F1 grid
Brought to you by TJ13 contributor OddBall On this day… 7th August 1966 Given the protestations from the Red Bull F1 family in 2015 along with the precarious nature of several […]
Lauda drives modern F1 car
On this day in F1 – February 22nd 2001 Newly appointed Jaguar Racing team boss Bobby Rahal lashed out at the team’s first driver Eddie Irvine for openly criticizing the […]
Ferrari brings Michelin into F1
On this day in F1 – 29th January 1978 – Michelins first ever F1 victory By TJ13 contributor The Grumpy Jackal Enzo Ferrari made an inspired choice to invite Michelin […]
Godfather wins Grand Prix
On this day in F1 – 26th January 1975: Michael Corleone wins his first Grand Prix Brought to you by TheJudge13 chronicler: The Grumpy Jackal Michael had overseen the family’s […]
Ferrari legend: “F1 today can look easy, I can guarantee is isn’t”
On this day in F1 8th December 2004 – Enigmatic Carlos rides the Prancing Horse again By TJ13 contributor The Grumpy Jackal On this day – ten years ago my namesake, […]
Funeral for F1 legend & the man Alonso wants to emulate
5th December 1975 – On this day forty two years ago, over 2,000 people attended the service to celebrate the life of Graham Hill who had been killed just a […]
Couthard gives Hamilton some advice
On this day in F1 – 28th November 2006 The start of Lewis Hamiton’s F1 career began testing in Barcelona. Ironically it lasted just two laps before his McLaren broke […]
On This Day in F1: October 26, 1997 – Deadlock, Deceit and Disaster
“No violence, gentlemen — no violence, I beg of you!
Consider the furniture!”
McLaren driver becomes most successful ever
On this day in F1 – 20th September 1987 Alain Prost recorded his 28th career win – beating the record of 27 held by Jackie Stewart since 1973 – at […]
