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# ![@F1History1950 Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::1717783715982479360.png) @F1History1950 Formula One History

Formula One History posts on X about grand prix, mclaren, $race, japanese grand prix the most. They currently have XXXXX followers and XXX posts still getting attention that total XXXXX engagements in the last XX hours.

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"1988 #OnThisDay X August Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost secured McLarenHondas tenth 1-2 finish of a dominant season at the Hungarian Grand Prix. McLaren clinched the constructors title with an impressive XXX points while Ferrari lagged behind in second place with only XX points. Belgian Thierry Boutsen finished third in a Benetton-Ford. Sennas sixth win of the season brought him level on points with Prost at the top of the Drivers Championship. #F1 #formula1"  
[X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1953337281873362959)  2025-08-07T06:07Z 4028 followers, 3442 engagements


"1997 Heartbreak for Hill and final points for Nakano. Damon Hill experienced heartbreak #OnThisDay XX August 1997 at the Hungarian Grand Prix after leading most of the race. A hydraulics failure dashed his hopes for an unlikely victory for Arrows. Hill was ahead of Jacques Villeneuve in the Williamd by XX seconds with three laps remaining when he got stuck in third gear due to the technical issue. Villeneuve only managed to overtake Hill on the final lap. Even his bitter rival Michael Schumacher praised Hills performance saying I hoped he would win because he deserved to and I congratulate"  
[X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1954421842103390317)  2025-08-10T05:57Z 4028 followers, 5871 engagements


"1996 Williams 8th title. #OnThisDay XX August 1996 Jacques Villeneuve clinched his third win in his debut F1 season with Williams Racing at the Hungarian Grand Prix. Leading his teammate Damon Hill for a Williams 1-2 finish their points haul secured the teams eighth Constructors title equalling the record held by Scuderia Ferrari at the time. It was also the teams fourth Constructors Championship in five years. Frenchman Jean Alesi came home in third for Benetton. This victory also ensured that only Hill and Villeneuve remained in contention for the drivers title which would be decided at the"  
[X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1954782898260763016)  2025-08-11T05:52Z 4030 followers, 3790 engagements


"1995 Taki Inoue vs The Medical Car #OnThisDay XX August 1995 Damon Hill achieved a straightforward victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix leading his teammate David Coulthard for a Williams 1-2 finish. Michael Schumacher seemed destined to finish second in his Benetton and was closing in on Hill when he had to retire due to a fuel pump problem. Despite this setback Schumacher maintained an eleven-point lead over Hill in the championship. The race also featured a bizarre incident involving Japanese driver Taki Inoue whose Footwork had broken down by the side of the track. When Inoue exited his"  
[X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1955542549705240809)  2025-08-13T08:10Z 4030 followers, 4783 engagements


"1993 - Hill takes his first F1 win by over X minute to his nearest on-track rival 🏆 #OnThisDay XX August the build-up to the 1993 Hungarian Grand Prix weekend was filled with rumours that McLaren driver Ayrton Senna was in advanced talks with the Williams team for a drive in 1994. On track it was business as usual with the Williams of Alain Prost securing pole position followed by his teammate Damon Hill and Michael Schumacher in the Benetton. However Prost stalled on the warm-up lap starting from the back and giving Hill the opportunity to take his maiden Grand Prix victory by over a"  
[X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1956227318365458709)  2025-08-15T05:31Z 4030 followers, 3552 engagements


"1981 #OnThisDay XX August Jacques Laffite won the Austrian Grand Prix driving a Talbot LigierMatra finishing ahead of French compatriot Rene Arnoux in a Renault and Brazilian Brabham driver Nelson Piquet. Laffite capitalised on Alain Prosts retirement to move up to second late in the race and overtook Arnoux on lap XX. Notable finishes included Carlos Reutemann coasting over the finish line with a dead engine in fifth for Williams while John Watson in the innovative carbon-fibre McLaren took the final point in sixth. #F1 #formula1"  
[X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1956706554129887296)  2025-08-16T13:16Z 4021 followers, 2691 engagements


"1998 #OnThisDay XX August Ferrari driver Michael Schumacher won the Hungarian Grand Prix narrowing the championship gap with Mika Hakkinen to just seven points. Hakkinen and his McLaren team-mate David Coulthard had occupied the front row but Schumachers impressive pace and a strategic three-stop plan enabled him to outmanoeuver the two-stopping McLarens. Canadian Jacques Villeneuve finished third in a Williams-Mecachrome while Hakkinen could only manage sixth place after shock absorber problems in the closing stages of the race. #F1 #formula1"  
[X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1956708589826875459)  2025-08-16T13:24Z 4028 followers, 5154 engagements


"1975 First win and podium. Italian driver Vittorio Brambilla took his first Grand Prix victory #OTD XX August at the 1975 Austrian Grand Prix defeating British drivers James Hunt in a Hesketh and Tom Pryce in a Shadow who earned his first podium finish. Starting from eighth on the grid Brambilla drove his March through the field and overtook Hunt on lap XX to take the lead. As conditions worsened the race organisers were petitioned to stop the race. When the checkered flag was shown an elated Brambilla lost control of his car and crashed. He managed to rejoin and completed his victory lap"  
[X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1956973894734082537)  2025-08-17T06:58Z 4021 followers, 5139 engagements


"2009 Badoer makes his comeback. After a decade away from the F1 grid Ferrari test driver Luca Badoer was called up #OnThisDay XX August 2009 to race following Felipe Massas serious injury at the Hungarian Grand Prix. A neck injury thwarted a planned return by Michael Schumacher leading Ferrari to announce Badoer as their driver for the 2009 European Grand Prix. Badoers previous record from 1993 to 1999 included XX starts with no points. His performance in practice at Valencia saw him more than two seconds slower than teammate Kimi Rikknen and received four fines for speeding in the pit lane."  
[X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1958046450086211674)  2025-08-20T06:00Z 4030 followers, 1500 engagements


"2003 Alonsos first win. Renault and Spanish driver Fernando Alonso took his first F1 victory #OnThisDay XX August at the 2003 Hungarian Grand Prix. Alonso capitalised on poor starts from the Williams duo of Juan Pablo Montoya and Ralf Schumacher while the faster McLaren of Kimi Raikkonen was held up by Mark Webbers Jaguar along with the rest of Alonsos challengers. This allowed Alonso to build a significant lead ultimately winning by nearly XX seconds ahead of Raikkonen and Montoya. The win intensified the battle for the Drivers Championship with Michael Schumacher on XX points Montoya on 71"  
[X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1959499035032637881)  2025-08-24T06:12Z 4030 followers, 3163 engagements


"1998 Michael Schumacher thrills the Tifosi with a Ferrari 1-2 #OnThisDay XX September at the 1998 Italian Grand Prix Schumacher led teammate Eddie Irvine to their first such result in a decade. Schumacher had a difficult start dropping from pole to fifth with both McLarens Irvine and Jacques Villeneuves Williams overtaking him. McLaren driver David Coulthard built a strong lead ahead of teammate Mika Hakkinen but his race ended early when his engine blew on lap XX. Schumacher fought back passing Villeneuve and Irvine before overtaking Hakkinen whose spin later dropped him to fourth. The"  
[X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1966789114780344427)  2025-09-13T09:00Z 4030 followers, 6112 engagements


"Happy Birthday to Juan Pablo Montoya born #OnThisDay XX September 1975. Known for his speed and aggression Montoya joined Williams in 2001 after winning the Indianapolis XXX. He was considered a potential challenger to Michael Schumacher with his best year coming in 2003 when he narrowly missed out on the title after receiving a drive-through penalty at Indianapolis (of all places). Montoya switched to McLaren in 2005 winning three races but left F1 in 2006 disillusioned with the sport. Montoya won seven F1 Grands Prix across six seasons. He then moved to racing in NASCAR in the United"  
[X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1969281742377771148)  2025-09-20T06:05Z 4029 followers, 4787 engagements


"1969 - Belgian driver Jacky Ickx wins the Canadian Grand Prix and a 4x4 F1 car earns points #OnThisDay XX September from pole position in a works Brabham Ickx took the win ahead of his teammate Jack Brabham in second and Jochen Rindt in a works Lotus third. This race was the final World Championship Grand Prix featuring Climax-powered cars. One of the entrants Al Pease in an Eagle-Climax became the only driver in F1 history to be disqualified for driving too slowly. The other Climax entrant John Cordts in a Brabham-Climax retired after just ten laps. By finishing sixth Johnny Servoz-Gavin"  
[X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1969367808023634426)  2025-09-20T11:47Z 4031 followers, XXX engagements


"1987 Mansell triumphs to give Williams the title again Nigel Mansell delivered a commanding drive #OnThisDay XX September at the 1987 Spanish Grand Prix a win described by team boss Frank Williams as perfect an absolutely brilliant performance. Mansell overtook championship rival and teammate Nelson Piquet on the opening lap and remained unchallenged throughout the race. His day improved further when Piquet spun while battling the McLaren of Alain Prost for second place and eventually finished fourth. Ayrton Senna who came fifth for Lotus using a no-stop strategy was criticised for creating a"  
[X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1971818758034342395)  2025-09-27T06:06Z 4028 followers, 1030 engagements


"1978 the first Canadian to win in F1 #OnThisDay X October Gilles Villeneuve became the first Canadian to win a Championship F1 Grand Prix and did it in style on home soil driving for Ferrari. For the first time in its race history the 1978 Canadian Grand Prix took place on the Ile de Notre Dame circuit (later named after Villeneuve). Jean-Pierre Jarier took pole in the Lotus which had been dominant all season long and had taken Mario Andretti to the title three races earlier. It looked as though the Frenchman would win with ease but on lap XX he retired to the pits with brake failure. That"  
[X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1975800953967194145)  2025-10-08T05:50Z 4031 followers, 4221 engagements


"1951 Fangios first World Championship title #OnThisDay XX October Juan Manuel Fangio clinched his first of five world championships with a controlled victory at the 1951 Spanish Grand Prix. His team Alfa Romeo employed clever tactics installing dummy fuel tanks to mislead Ferrari into altering their pit-stop strategy. While Fangios win was celebrated his joy was short-livedlater that evening he learned that Alfa Romeo faced financial troubles ending his partnership with the team. Argentinan Jose Froilan Gonzalez took second for Ferrari in the race with Nino Farina Fangios teammate completing"  
[X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1983065013381206080)  2025-10-28T06:55Z 4030 followers, XXX engagements


"Happy Birthday toAlan Jones born #OnThisDay X November 1946 in Melbourne who became one of Australias toughest racing drivers and won the 1980 Drivers Championship with Williams the team's first Constructors Championship. Known for his no-nonsense attitude Jones began his career with sheer determination breaking into Formula X with Graham Hills new team. In 1978 he joined Williams where he finished third in 1979 and dominated the 1980 season with ten podiums including five wins. However his passion waned leading to a gradual retirement. A mans man as team owner Frank Williams described Jones"  
[X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1984872544319447230)  2025-11-02T06:37Z 4021 followers, 5647 engagements


"2012 Kimi wins for Lotus F1 his first since his return to F1 #OnThisDay X November Kimi Raikkonen claimed victory at the 2012 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix for Lotus after starting fourth on the grid his first win since his F1 comeback and his first since the 2009 Belgian Grand Prix. The win also gave the Lotus name its first win since Ayrton Senna won the 1987 Detroit Grand Prix for Team Lotus. Fernando Alonso finished second for Ferrari narrowing the 2012 Drivers Championship gap to ten points behind his rival Sebastian Vettel who climbed to third after starting from the pit lane. Raikkonens radio"  
[X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1985585803838234890)  2025-11-04T05:52Z 4022 followers, 3964 engagements


"2018 The first race at Interlagos without a Brazilian driver while Merc win the Constructors' #OnThisDay XX November the 2018 Brazilian Grand Prix marked a historic moment as the first race in Interlagos without a Brazilian driver following Felipe Massas retirement at the end of the 2017 season. Starting from pole Lewis Hamilton claimed victory securing the race win and helping Mercedes clinch their fifth consecutive Constructors Championship with teammate Valtteri Bottas finishing in fifth place. Ferraris Kimi Raikkonen crossed the line in third marking his 103rd and final career podium as"  
[X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1988126174812213563)  2025-11-11T06:06Z 4018 followers, XXX engagements


"2012 F1 returns to America after five years with its first race in Austin #OnThisDay XX November the 2012 United States Grand Prix marked the debut race at the Circuit of the Americas in Travis County and was the first US Grand Prix since 2007. Sebastian Vettel began the race from pole for Red Bull but it was Lewis Hamilton who claimed victory marking his final win with McLaren before his switch to Mercedes. Red Bulls Vettel finished second with Ferraris Fernando Alonso taking third. The result was enough to help secure Red Bull Racings third consecutive Constructors Championship. The race"  
[X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1990661505717559338)  2025-11-18T06:01Z 4021 followers, XXX engagements


"2005 Stoddart drives final Minardi lap #OnThisDay XX November the final chapter of the Minardi team concluded with its last race at the 2005 Chinese Grand Prix before being rebranded on this day as Toro Rosso after a takeover by Red Bull. In a fitting tribute owner Paul Stoddart drove the final lap himself in their last-ever test at the Vallelunga circuit near Rome in that seasons PS05 car. It was a far more emotional experience than I expected. Minardi has given so much to so many over the years. While I wish Toro Rosso all the success I know many like myself will always see it as Minardi in"  
[X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1992836097575891375)  2025-11-24T06:02Z 4027 followers, 23.7K engagements


"2012 Brazil and F1 bid farewell to Schumacher Jenson wins his final F1 race and Vettel secures his third title. #OnThisDay XX November the 2012 Brazilian Grand Prix was a race filled with milestones and farewells. Jenson Button claimed victory for McLaren his 15th and final win of his Formula One career. The race also became McLarens last Grand Prix win until the 2021 Italian Grand Prix and the last victory by a British driver for McLaren until Lando Norris triumphed at the 2024 Miami Grand Prix. Sebastian Vettel secured his third consecutive World Drivers Championship finishing just ahead in"  
[X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1993212360484335876)  2025-11-25T06:57Z 4018 followers, 1043 engagements


"2011 #OnThisDay XX November theBrazilian Grand Prix saw Red Bull driver Mark Webber claim his only win of the season. Webbers teammate Sebastian Vettel secured second place Red Bulls third XX finish that year while Jenson Button finished in third for McLaren completing the podium. This race held particular significance marking the end of an era for several drivers. It was the 326th and final Grand Prix for Rubens Barrichello an 11-time Grand Prix winner and at that point the most experienced driver in Formula One history. Jarno Trulli also made his final appearance ending his career with 256"  
[X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1993919937463689281)  2025-11-27T05:48Z 4018 followers, 1073 engagements


"2009 - Massa makes his comeback #OnThisDay four months after a near-fatal accident at the 2009 Hungarian Grand Prix Felipe Massa made his return to the track participating in a karting event in Brazil. He raced alongside Michael Schumacher who attracted significant media attention amid growing rumours of a possible comeback. #f1 #formula1 #OTD"  
[X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1994665258506408299)  2025-11-29T07:10Z 4030 followers, 1255 engagements


"In 2006 #OnThisDay XX November former double world champion Mika Hakkinen briefly returned to the cockpit helping McLaren in winter testing at the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona. He completed XX laps later commenting: It was great fun but I also had to do some serious work for the team. #f1 #formula1"  
[X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1995017801291940217)  2025-11-30T06:31Z 4029 followers, 14.2K engagements


"2009 #OnThisDay X December Sauber (in its namesake) announced it would return to Formula One for the start of the 2010 season. This was the teams re-entry into the sport after BMW withdrew from F1 leaving Sauber without a title sponsor or a clear path forward. Following the withdrawal founder Peter Sauber took back control of the team ensuring its survival in F1. #f1 #formula1"  
[X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1996094722100609083)  2025-12-03T05:50Z 4022 followers, 24.8K engagements


"1990 - Martin Donnellys short but promising career came to a devastating end #OnThisDay XX September when he crashed his Lotus during practice for the 1990 Spanish Grand Prix. He hit a barrier at XXX mph causing his car to disintegrate and leaving him thrown onto the track still strapped into his seat. Onlookers initially feared he had been killed. Medical assistance took three minutes to arrive and he was stabilised after an hour then airlifted to the hospital with severe head injuries and broken legs. Donnelly endured a long recovery suffering from kidney failure and facing the potential"  
[X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1972189176868003991)  2025-09-28T06:38Z 4035 followers, 60.6K engagements


"1991 Mansell wins in Catalunya #OnThisDay XX September Williams driver Nigel Mansell won the inaugural Spanish Grand Prix at the Circuit de Catalunya despite twisting his ankle in a football game days before the race. In damp conditions Mansell initially dropped to fourth but quickly regained ground as the track dried and other drivers switched to slick tyres. He passed both McLaren drivers Ayrton Senna and Gerhard Berger to secure victory. When Ayrton spun I wasnt sure which way hed come back so I hesitated but picked the right side Mansell said. With Gerhard it was tougher. We both dove"  
[X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1972527960327405747)  2025-09-29T05:04Z 4035 followers, 4397 engagements


"1994 Controversy in thefinal race of theseason and Mansell secures his final F1 win #OnThisDay XX November the 1994 Australian Grand Prix in Adelaide became a controversial chapter in Michael Schumachers career. Needing a victory to secure the championship Damon Hill closely pursued Schumacher ultimately pressuring him into a mistake. Schumachers Benetton sustained damage after hitting a wall which Hill couldnt see as he rounded the corner and found Schumacher running slightly off track. Hill attempted an overtake unaware of Schumachers damaged car but Schumacher turned in on Hills Williams"  
[X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1988847980619657724)  2025-11-13T05:54Z 4035 followers, 2307 engagements


"1987 The last-ever Enzo Ferrari F1 win #OnThisDay XX November the Australian Grand Prixthe final race of the seasonhad a laid-back vibe championship-wise with Nelson Piquet already crowned champion. This didnt deter Gerhard Berger who fresh off a recent victory seized pole and led the race from start to finish despite battling a severe cold and earache. Bergers Ferrari teammate Michele Alboreto took second Ferraris first 1-2 finish in over two years. Ayrton Senna initially placed second but was disqualified after officials found the brake cooling ducts on his Lotus were 2.5mm too wide. This"  
[X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1989587821007339813)  2025-11-15T06:54Z 4035 followers, 5717 engagements


"RememberingmarshalGraham Beveridge who was born #OnThisDay XX November 1948. He was a volunteer marshal who tragically lost his life at the 2001 Australian Grand Prix on X March 2001. He was struck by a wheel that broke loose from Jacques Villeneuves BAR after a collision flying through the safety fence and hitting Beveridge who suffered massive chest injuries; he died almost immediately. Before stepping onto the podium the top three drivers were informed of Beveridges passing leading to a subdued podium ceremony. As a mark of respect for Beveridge and his family the customary champagne"  
[X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1989948123163033940)  2025-11-16T06:46Z 4035 followers, 22.6K engagements


"1993 #OnThisDay X December Ayrton Senna narrowly avoided a ban many had anticipated after the FIA handed him a suspended sentence for an altercation following the 1993 Japanese Grand Prix where he had struck Eddie Irvine. During the hearing it was revealed that Irvine competing in his debut Grand Prix had re-overtaken Senna after being lapped leading to a heated confrontation two hours after the race that ended in a physical scuffle. Irvines behaviour was exceptionally provocative said FIA president Max Mosley but Senna initiated the exchange in an intense manner. This kind of incident cant"  
[X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1998273090946568633)  2025-12-09T06:06Z 4035 followers, 7649 engagements


"2003 Michael Schumacher raced against a Eurofighter Typhoon #OnThisDay XX December in his Ferrari F2003 at the Baccarini military airport near Rome Schumacher was attempting to prove he could outpace a jet. The contest spanned three distances600 XXX and 1200 metersbut Schumacher lost 2-1. With a top speed of XXX kph the Ferrari was outmatched by the fighter jet's 2450 kph. The jet stripped of its weapons weighed 21000 kilos compared to the Ferrari's mere XXX. The event commemorated XXX years of manned flight and the 50th anniversary of Tazio Nuvolari's death. Nuvolari had famously raced his"  
[X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1998993969196204439)  2025-12-11T05:51Z 4035 followers, 13.6K engagements


"1976 Laudas legendary return #OnThisDay XX September just five weeks after a priest was summoned to his bedside to read him the last rites following his horrific accident at the Nurburgring a heroic Niki Lauda was back in his seat to race in the 1976 Italian Grand Prix despite horrific burns. The plan had been to wait another month but James Hunts success meant Lauda needed to get back to protect his championship lead. Even Ferrari were caught out by his bravery and had to run an extra car for Carlos Reutemann who they had hired to drive in Laudas absence. However Enzo Ferrari insisted Laudas"  
[X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1966417464012513686)  2025-09-12T08:23Z 4030 followers, 22.5K engagements


"2021 Ricciardo's last F1 win #OnThisDay XX September McLaren driver Daniel Ricciardo won the 2021 Italian Grand Prix who capitalised on a strong front-row start and a crash between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton to take the lead. Ricciardo was joined by his teammate Lando Norris in second with Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas finishing third. This win was Ricciardos first since the 2018 Monaco Grand Prix and his last win. It also marked McLarens first Grand Prix victory since Jenson Buttons 2012 win in Brazil and their last until Norris triumph at the 2024 Miami Grand Prix. The race also"  
[X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1966444059305595004)  2025-09-12T10:09Z 4033 followers, 1822 engagements


"1959 Cooper win the Championship Stirling Moss delivered a commanding win #OnThisDay XX September at the Italian Grand Prix finishing nearly a minute ahead of Ferrari driver Phil Hill and Cooper driver Jack Brabham. Hill briefly took the lead but pitted midway through the race anticipating Moss to do the same. However Moss stayed out confident in his tyres and comfortably secured victory ahead of Hill and Brabham. The combined efforts of Brabham during the race plus Maurice Trintignant Bruce McLaren and Masten Gregory over the season were enough to secure the 1959 Constructors Championship"  
[X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1966748255829569619)  2025-09-13T06:18Z 4030 followers, XXX engagements


"1980 A horror crash and Williams win their first-ever Championship #OnThisDay XX September the Italian Grand Prix took place at Imola the only one to not be held at Monza. It witnessed a horrific accident involving Ferrari driver Gilles Villeneuve. Villeneuves bravery earned him huge respect among the Italian Tifosi but on this occasion his luck ran out. After qualifying the outdated Ferrari in a respectable eighth place Villeneuve suffered a tyre blowout on lap five and crashed into the barrier at high speed. The car disintegrated on impact and the main monocoque was thrown back into"  
[X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1967111255937700192)  2025-09-14T06:20Z 4033 followers, 15.4K engagements


"2009 Sebastian Vettel took a dominant win #OnThisDay X October at the Japanese Grand Prix keeping his title hopes alive after leaders Rubens Barrichello and Jenson Button finished well down the order in seventh and eighth for Brawn GP. Vettel never looked under threat maintaining a comfortable gap between his Red Bull and the Toyota of Jarno Trulli who fended off McLarens third-place Lewis Hamilton for second. With two races remaining in the 2009 season Vettels win maintained his slim hopes of winning the Drivers Championship. Ultimately Button would win that year with Brawn GP the"  
[X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1974363381680284025)  2025-10-04T06:38Z 4032 followers, 1282 engagements


"2000 Schumacher returns the Drivers' title to Ferrari #OnThisDay X October Michael Schumacher won Ferraris first Drivers Championship in over XX years when he beat the McLaren of Mika Hkkinen in a straight fight at the 2000 Japanese Grand Prix. Schumacher started from pole but was beaten into the first corner by Hakkinen and only reclaimed the lead thanks to a Ross Brawn strategy from the Ferrari pit wall. The battle continued to rage until the last lap and as they crossed the line Hakkinen finished just XXX seconds behind Schumacher. At the start Mika was very quick and there was nothing I"  
[X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1975802546687037853)  2025-10-08T05:56Z 4034 followers, 4330 engagements


"2005 Kimi wins from 17th and Ralfs final F1 pole McLaren driver Kimi Raikkonen delivered one of the greatest comeback victories in F1 history #OnThisDay X October at the 2005 Japanese Grand Prix starting from 17th on the grid and taking the lead on the final lap from the Renault of Giancarlo Fisichella. Fisichella ultimately had to settle for second place despite leading much of the race. At the same time his teammate Fernando Alonso came through the field from sixteenth including an overtake on the Ferrari of Michael Schumacher around the outside of 130R to finish third. The race also saw"  
[X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1976166067459264865)  2025-10-09T06:01Z 4032 followers, 2273 engagements


"2011 Vettel wins the championship #OnThisDay X October Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel finished in third at the 2011 Japanese Grand Prix enough to secure the World Championship his second title in sucession. Jenson Button driving for McLaren took the win with the Ferrari of Fernando Alonso finishing second after fighting his way through the field from fifth on the grid. #f1 #formula1"  
[X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1976167688012546181)  2025-10-09T06:07Z 4034 followers, 1695 engagements


"1997 The finish that the sport wanted #OnThisDay XX October at the 1997 Japanese Grand Prix when Michael Schumachers win for Ferrari left a winner-takes-the-title finale at the next race against Jacques Villeneuve (Williams). Schumachers victory was helped dramatically by teammate Eddie Irvine who helped increase the gap between him and Villeneuve by driving defensively. Eddie did a brilliant job acknowledged Schumacher. It has to be one of the most satisfying victories of my career. But the champagne had barely stopped flowing on the podium before Williams started reminding Schumacher of"  
[X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1977270115738472540)  2025-10-12T07:08Z 4034 followers, 5938 engagements


"2003 Schumacher rewrites the history books #OnThisDay XX October at the 2003 Japanese Grand Prix the remarkable Michael Schumacher wrote his name in the record books by securing his sixth Drivers title and his fourth of five in a row beating the record set by Juan Manuel Fangio in 1957. He finished eighth but as Ferrari team-mate Rubens Barrichello took the chequered flag to deny his nearest rival Kimi Raikkonen he took the championship. It was a fair result as Schumacher had six wins to Raikkonens one even if his race was not one of his best with a couple of scares along the way. It was also"  
[X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1977272645541314961)  2025-10-12T07:18Z 4034 followers, 7198 engagements


"2001 Michael Schumacher rounded off the season with victory at the Japanese Grand Prix #OnThisDay XX October with Juan Pablo Montoya and David Coulthard joining Schumacher on the Suzuka podium. Coulthard had been handed the podium place by McLaren team-mate Mika Hakkinen taking part in his last Grand Prix who moved over five laps from the end. By letting him Coulthard past I wanted to give him something back for the occasions in the past when he has helped me. #f1 #formula1"  
[X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1978166479087632457)  2025-10-14T18:30Z 4034 followers, 2701 engagements


"1990 Senna wins the Championship under controversy #OnThisDay the 1990 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka became one of the most controversial endings in F1 championship history as bitter rivals Ayrton Senna (McLaren) and Alain Prost (Ferrari) clashed once again. Senna had taken pole position but requested the starting slot be moved to the clean side of the track. When the FIA denied his request an enraged Senna declared he wouldnt back down in the first corner regardless of what happened. Prost starting from the cleaner side got a better launch but Senna held his ground knowing that a collision"  
[X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1980666811130532061)  2025-10-21T16:05Z 4034 followers, 6621 engagements


"1988 Senna secures his first of three titles in Japan #OnThisDay XX October Alain Prost one of Formula 1's legendary drivers faced a pivotal moment of his time in F1 when Ayrton Senna clinched his first of three world titles in four years by winning the 1988 Japanese Grand Prix despite nearly stalling at the start. Prost finished second for a McLaren 1-2 finish with Benetton driver Thierry Boutsen finishing third. The drama unfolded behind the McLaren duo with the Williams of Nigel Mansell colliding first with the Arrows of Derek Warwick and then with the Lotus of Nelson Piquet while Andrea"  
[X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1983765551802417425)  2025-10-30T05:18Z 4034 followers, 9819 engagements


"1987 Piquet wins the Championship with Mansell out in qualifying. #OnThisDay X November Ferrari enjoyed a better outing at the 1987 Japanese Grand Prix as Gerhard Berger claimed victory a win simplified by Nigel Mansells absence due to a crash during qualifying. With Mansell out his teammate and bitter rival Nelson Piquet secured his third World Championship title regardless of the race outcome. With Nigel out Nelson probably didnt push as hard as he would have Berger noted. Piquet still chased Ayrton Senna (who finished second) hard until his engine gave out gifting third place to Stefan"  
[X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1984411571993354464)  2025-11-01T00:06Z 4034 followers, 1155 engagements


"1998 Mika wins his first F1 Championship title and the end of Tyrrell #OnThisDay X November Mika Hakkinen clinched his first World Championship title with a commanding flag-to-flag victory at the 1998 Japanese Grand Prix celebrating a triumphant season for McLaren as they also secured their first Constructors Championship since 1991. Michael Schumacher expected to be Hakkinens main challenger faced a difficult race with Ferrari. Starting from the back of the grid Schumachers hopes faded further after a high-speed tyre blowout from debris on the track forcing him to expertly bring his Ferrari"  
[X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1984411601651352025)  2025-11-01T00:06Z 4034 followers, 4492 engagements


"2009 #OnThisDay XX November former world champion Kimi Raikkonen announced he would take a one-year break from Formula One stating uncertainty about a return in 2011which ultimately did not happen. Replaced by Fernando Alonso at Ferrari Raikkonen preferred to step away for a year aiming to secure a seat with a more competitive team. His negotiations with McLaren fell through as the team chose Jenson Button to partner with Lewis Hamilton instead. #f1 #formula1"  
[X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1991024622112842135)  2025-11-19T06:03Z 4030 followers, 12K engagements


"Happy Birthday to Polands first F1 driver Robert Kubica who was born #OnThisDay X December 1984. He claimed his maiden F1 victory at the 2008 Canadian Grand Prix becoming the 99th driver to win a world championship race. The previous year at the same event he suffered a major accident with his car flipping and hitting barriers at XXX mph. Kubica emerged with only a mild concussion and a sprained ankle. After skipping the next race in Indianapolis he returned in France and finished fourth. In 2010 Kubica joined the Renault team and planned to continue with them in 2011. At the same time he had"  
[X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1997570883771093291)  2025-12-07T07:36Z 4032 followers, 8588 engagements


"Remembering driver Ed Elisian born #OnThisDay X December 1926 who first gained recognition during the 1955 Indianapolis XXX (part of the Championship at the time) when he stopped his car in a valiant but unsuccessful attempt to help Bill Vukovich who had crashed and was trapped in flames. In August 1959 Elisian raced in a 200-mile USAC Indy car race at the Milwaukee Mile then known as Wisconsin State Fair Park. Driving a metallic green Watson roadster owned by Ernie Ruiz he lost control on lap XX spinning on oil. The car struck the wall rupturing its fuel cell and flipping over igniting 60"  
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"1997 Ken Tyrrell announced that he had sold his iconic Tyrrell team to British American Racing. Tyrrell #OnThisDay X December the team which had debuted in the 1968 championship won three world championships one Constructors in 1971 and two Drivers with Jackie Stewart in the late 1960s and early 1970s. However the team had not won a race since 1984. This is the most difficult decision Ive ever had to take Tyrrell said. But I believe it is the right one. The cost to compete in F1 has escalated dramatically and Tyrrell Racing is not satisfied with being relegated to the back of the grid. Our"  
[X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1995733059480498396)  2025-12-02T05:53Z 4034 followers, 2064 engagements


"2008 There were accusations and recriminations #OnThisDay XX October at the Japanese Grand Prix. 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 2008 Drivers Championship over Massa to five points and left him facing blowing the title for the second year. I did the corner normally and he came back very aggressively and hit me Hamilton fumed. I think that was pretty much as deliberate as can be. Massa was more diplomatic. The duel with Hamilton was"  
[X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1977411051063751099)  2025-10-12T16:28Z 4034 followers, 3847 engagements


"1996 Hill wins the title #OnThisDay XX October Damon Hill clinched the 1996 Drivers Championship title with victory at the Japanese Grand Prix becoming the sports first second-generation winner following his father Graham Hills two championships. Hill capitalised on a poor start from pole by Williams teammate Jacques Villeneuve and knew the title was his when Villeneuve lost a wheel on the 37th lap. It was a mixed triumph for Hillit was his last race for Williams who had already signed Heinz-Harald Frentzen to replace him in 1997 and it was far from certain he would continue in the sport. As"  
[X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1977612501106741315)  2025-10-13T05:48Z 4034 followers, 6173 engagements


"1976 Hunt brings home the Championship #OnThisDay XX October despite missing two races following his life-threatening crash at the Nrburgring Ferrari driver Niki Lauda entered the seasons final race at the 1976 Japanese Grand Prix leading the championship by three points over the McLaren of James Hunt. Hunt qualified second just ahead of Lauda but race day brought thick fog and torrential rain with streams of water crossing the track. Although some drivers called for the race to be cancelled the organisers proceeded. Hunt quickly took the lead at the start while Lauda struggling in the"  
[X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1981584218510545190)  2025-10-24T04:51Z 4034 followers, 5310 engagements


"1993 Irvine makes his F1 debut and gets punched by Senna #OnThisDay XX October Ayrton Senna won the 1993 Japanese Grand Prix but not without some unexpected drama involving a rookie making his Formula X debut: Eddie Irvine. The Ulsterman driving for Jordan was battling for points and unlapped himself against Senna claiming the Brazilian was driving too slowly and hindering his race against the Williams of Damon Hill. After the race a furious Senna stormed into the Jordan motorhome fueled by two glasses of schnapps and punched Irvine for his perceived disrespect. Senna later said Youve got to"  
[X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1981596060507140381)  2025-10-24T05:38Z 4034 followers, 8822 engagements


"1986 Prosts joy and Mansells simply awful experience. #OnThisDay XX October the 1986 Australian Grand Prix delivered one of the most thrilling season finales in F1 history where Alain Prost emerged victorious for McLaren over the Williams of Nigel Mansell and Nelson Piquet. Early in the race Piquet spun while Prost suffered a puncture forcing a pit stop. Piquet quickly recovered and overtook Mansell who seemed poised to win the title. However disaster struck when Mansells left-rear tyre exploded at 180mph showering sparks and ending his race. And look at that Out and and colossally thats"  
[X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1982339812574027807)  2025-10-26T06:53Z 4034 followers, 4565 engagements


"1999 Mika and Ferrari win the Championships at Suzuka #OnThisDay XX October Ferrari driver Eddie Irvines best chance at a world championship concluded at Suzuka when the McLaren of Mika Hakkinen clinched the 1999 Japanese Grand Prix win becoming only the seventh driver to successfully defend his title. For Irvine who would leave Ferrari for Jaguar over the winter the narrow two-point loss left little consolation even with a third-place finish and Ferraris 1999 Constructors Championship win. We won one championship but not the one I wanted he reflected. Winters going to be tough thinking back"  
[X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1984133297748820039)  2025-10-31T05:40Z 4034 followers, 6723 engagements


"1985 Keke and Nikkis last and McLarens victory #OnThisDay Keke Rosberg closed his Williams Racing career with a memorable victory in the inaugural 1985 Australian Grand Prix in Adelaide. Under scorching 30C heat and in front of a crowd of 110000 Rosberg managed to overcome a collision with the Lotus of Ayrton Senna midway through the race. Senna rammed into the rear of Rosbergs car damaging his front wing. Although Senna returned to the track after repairs and briefly retook the lead his race ended with an engine failure. Rosberg remained diplomatic about the incident but teammate Nigel"  
[X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1985243509406785905)  2025-11-03T07:11Z 4034 followers, 3689 engagements


"1989 Thierry Boutsen clinched victory in a rain-soaked Australian Grand Prix for Williams #OnThisDay X November the Australian GP was stopped after just XX of the scheduled XX laps with XX of the XX starters crashing out. Ayrton Senna who collided with Martin Brundle in a Brabham on lap XX was outraged by the decision to race in such conditions. FISA is to blame for allowing this race to happen he fumed likely also frustrated from a recent clash with FISA over his disqualification at the 1989 Japanese Grand Prix. They complain about us being lunatics but its clear theyre the crazy ones. A"  
[X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1985943277753778643)  2025-11-05T05:32Z 4033 followers, 6745 engagements


"1993 #OnThisDay X November Ayrton Senna concluded his six years with McLaren triumphantly winning the Australian Grand Prixhis fifth victory of the season and ultimately the 41st and last of his career. It would also be the last time he would finish on the podium score points or even finish a race since the following season he retired in Interlagos and Aida and tragically died at Imola. It was also the last win for a Brazilian driver until Rubens Barrichello at the 2000 German Grand Prix. For Williams driver Alain Prost who had already secured his fourth championship this was also his final"  
[X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1986678516998459819)  2025-11-07T06:14Z 4034 followers, 7804 engagements


"1992 #OnThisDay X NovemberWilliams driver Nigel Mansells intended final Formula X race at the 1992 Australian Grand Prix turned sour after a collision with the McLaren of Ayrton Senna while battling for the lead. Frustrated Mansell walked across the track to avoid a confrontation and criticised the stewards for their inaction as well as his own Williams team for lack of support. Im glad Im out of it he remarked as he prepared to move to the IndyCar series. He just rammed me at XX mph faster than I was going. I ran across the track otherwise there would have been a big fight and I dont think"  
[X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1987045725658661034)  2025-11-08T06:33Z 4033 followers, 1118 engagements


"2021 The inaugural Qatar Grand Prix took place at the Lusail International Circuit #OnThisDay XX November as the 20th round of the Championship Qatar made itsF1 debut. Originally absent from the seasons calendar it was added to replace the Australian Grand Prix which had been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The weekend was the first Qatar Grand Prix beginning the start of a 10-year contract to host the race from 2023 onwards at a new purpose-built circuit. Notably there was no Qatar Grand Prix in 2022 as the country was focused on hosting the FIFA World Cup. In an exciting first race"  
[X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1991744631931871548)  2025-11-21T05:44Z 4033 followers, 1145 engagements


"2004 Ferrari icon from the 1970s Carlos Reutemann took a step back in time when he tested a modern Ferrari the F2004 #OnThisDay X December at the Fiorano test track. Reflecting on the experience he said It was unforgettable. The power from the engine is astounding; its a completely different beast compared to what I drove in my day. Watching Formula One on television today might make it look easy but after trying it myself I can assure you its anything but. #f1 #formula1"  
[X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1997927247835979907)  2025-12-08T07:12Z 4034 followers, 10.9K engagements


"2021 Max wins his first title under controversial circumstances #OnThisDay XX December the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix marked the end of the season and held enormous stakes determining the Drivers and Constructors championships. The leaders Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton entered the race tied on XXXXX points each. In a dramatic turn of events Hamilton led a significant portion of the race and seemed poised to clinch an unprecedented eighth World Drivers Championship title. He had taken the lead right from the start making a decisive move on the first lap at turn one. However in the closing"  
[X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1999357389816930487)  2025-12-12T05:55Z 4036 followers, XXX engagements