On this day
“If you no longer go for a gap that exists, you’re no longer a racing driver”
On this day in F1 – 4th November 1990 – By TJ13 contributor The Grumpy Jackal One of the most legendary interviews ever – At the final race meeting of the 1990 season in Australia, Jackie Stewart leads Ayrton Senna into one of the most famous and quoted lines in motor-sport history. “If you no longer … Read more
The WDC Moss nearly won
On this Day in F1 – 19th October 1958 Although Stirling Moss won the only championship-ranking Morocco Grand Prix in a Vanwall, the plaudits went to Mike Hawthorn who clinched the world title by one point. Moss needed to win, set the fastest lap and have Hawthorn finish below second to take the crown; he … Read more
Happy birthday Kimi
On this day in F1 – The birth of Kimi Raikkonen The birth of Kimi Raikkonen, the talented world champion who really did not enjoy racing in modern Formula One. He finished runner-up twice for McLaren before he secured his title with Ferrari in 2007, but had become so disenchanted that he moved into rallying … Read more
Save the sport from its soporific predictability
On this day in F1 – Suzuka 2001 Michael Schuamcher rounded off the season with victory at the Japanese Grand Prix but such had been his domination that many were beginning to question if it was good for the sport – by the time he repeated his success in 2002, even the sport’s big guns … Read more
Hamilton accuses Massa of deliberate contact
On this day in F1 – 12th October 2008 Accusations and recriminations at the Japanese Grand Prix where Lewis Hamilton accused Felipe Massa of deliberately crashing into him as the pair clashed for fifth place on the second lap. The incident put Hamilton to the back of the field, cut his lead in the drivers’ … Read more
No DRS required
On this day in F1 – 26th September 2004 With Michael Schumacher’s fifth consecutive title for Ferrari wrapped up before the end of August, it was team-mate Rubens Barrichello’s chance to take his rewards for his yeoman-like support, and he followed victory a fortnight earlier at Monza with another win at the debut Chinese Grand … Read more
A Knight, a land speed holder & GP winner
On this Day: 22nd September 1896 Sir Henry Seagrave, who was a household name in the 1920s after setting three land speed records and the water speed record, was born in Baltimore on this day. Raised in Ireland and educated at Eton, after distinguished service for the Royal Flying Corp in World War One, he … Read more
On this day 21st Sept. 1987 – ‘Flawless’ Mansell
At the Portuguese GP, Nigel Mansell completed “possibly the most important win of his career” according to the British Newspaper The Guardian, to leave him needing victory in the penultimate race in Mexico to secure the championship. It was not to be, but it was a flawless performance in Portugal to set up the finale. … Read more
A gifted F1 racer and an ingenious engineer
On this day in 1937, Bruce McLaren, founder of the eponymous McLaren Formula One team, was born in Auckland, New Zealand. Bruce McLaren’s father owned a service station, and the proximity to the workshop kindled his interest in cars. When at the age of 13 his father bought an old 1929 Austin Ulster as a … Read more
