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Today we have the sad and tragic news that Sir Stirling Moss has passed away, truly a legend of the sport and one of the greatest ever Formula 1 Grand Prix drivers in history. As a tribute to this incredible driver, TJ13 has republished an on this day in F1 story from 4 years ago … Read more
Despite their position deep in enemy territory, three green aliens had captured the entire front row of the grid…
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
On this day in F1… 17th July 1995 Twenty One years ago today, an F1 legend who was an exponent of the Argentinian Tango on 4 wheels died. The romantics amongst us now envision Juan Manuel Fangio, racing against Senna and Clark on the greatest circuit this world has never seen. The man who was known … Read more
On this day in F1… 16th July 1955 Aintree, on the outskirts of Liverpool, holds a legendary status for horsepower of a different kind, this is where the annual running of the Grand National takes place. The circuit was built in 1954, and was dubbed ‘The Goodwood of the North’ hence the similarities between the … Read more
Brought to you by TheJudge13 chronicler BlackJack’sBriefs 1959 . . . is remembered for . . . Fidel Castro took over from President Batista, the Dalai Lama escaped from Tibet, the Leakeys discovered 600,000-year-old homind fossils. Ben Hur and Some like it Hot were box-office hits, Russia’s Luna-1 was the first craft to leave the Earth’s … Read more
With 85 years on the odometer, Sir Stirling Moss is Bernie Ecclestone’s senior – even if by just one year. The man who is considered the greatest F1 driver never to have won the championship comments on modern F1 racing infrequently, but when he speaks – the distinguished old gentleman, often causes a furore. Speaking … Read more
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Brought to you by TheJudge13 chronicler Jennie Mowbray – 1959: Jack Brabham’s Inaugural Win “He was hard and tough and wiry – just the sort that won’t say die – There was courage in his quick impatient tread; And he bore the badge of gameness in his bright and fiery eye, And the proud and … Read more
Brought to you by TheJudge13 chronicler: BlackJack’sBriefs A few conclusions… “In space, nobody can hear you scream – when surf-boarding nobody can see you cry…” First I have to express my gratitude to ‘TJ13’ for agreeing to publish this series, and encouraging me to write it, and then offer a Big Thank You to those … Read more
