#  @F1History1950 Formula One History Formula One History posts on X about grand prix, prix, mclaren, $race the most. 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(RACE)](/topic/$race) ### Top Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours "1998 #OnThisDay [--] 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 [----] followers, [----] engagements "2002 #OnThisDay [--] August Rubens Barrichello led a Scuderia Ferrari 1-2 finish at the [----] Hungarian Grand Prix securing another Constructors title for the team. Michael Schumacher finished second while brother Ralf took third. Mika Salo received a 25-second post-race penalty for an unsafe pit stop while trying to stay ahead of Pedro de la Rosa. #f1 #formula1 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1957318718955946074 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1957318718955946074" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1957318718955946074) 2025-08-18T05:48Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "2003 Alonsos first win. Renault and Spanish driver Fernando Alonso took his first F1 victory #OnThisDay [--] August at the [----] 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 [--] seconds ahead of Raikkonen and Montoya. The win intensified the battle for the Drivers Championship with Michael Schumacher on [--] points Montoya on 71" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1959499035032637881) 2025-08-24T06:12Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "2022 Maxs 30th win Max Verstappen won the [----] Dutch Grand Prix #OnThisDay for Red Bull Racing ahead of Mercedes driver George Russell and the Ferrari of Charles Leclerc. Verstappens win took him to the 30th F1 race win of his career and the fourth race win in a row. A stat he has since demolished. Further down the field post-race Carlos Sainz finished fifth but received a five-second penalty for an unsafe pit-stop release demoting him to eighth while Sebastian Vettel finished 13th but he received a five-second time penalty for ignoring blue flags demoting him to 14th. #f1 #formula1 #OTD" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1963481904176357563) 2025-09-04T05:59Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "1985 Senna wins in the rain #OnThisDay [--] September Lotus driver Ayrton Senna won the [----] Belgian Grand Prix with the next four positions occupied by former or future world champions: Nigel Mansell (P2) Alain Prost (P3) Keke Rosberg (P4) and Nelson Piquet (P5). The race had originally been postponed from [--] June after the Spa circuit began to break up during practice. Senna showcased his exceptional skill in the wet conditions pulling away from the field as rain fell in the latter half of the race earning the 75th victory for the Lotus team. #F1 #formula1" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1967475439380685084) 2025-09-15T06:27Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "1991 Mansell wins in Catalunya #OnThisDay [--] 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 [----] followers, [----] engagements "2008 There were accusations and recriminations #OnThisDay [--] 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 [----] 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 [----] followers, [----] engagements "2001 Michael Schumacher rounded off the season with victory at the Japanese Grand Prix #OnThisDay [--] 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 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1978166479087632457 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1978166479087632457" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1978166479087632457) 2025-10-14T18:30Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Remembering Gunnar Nilsson #OnThisDay [--] October winner of the [----] Belgian Grand Prix who tragically passed away from cancer in [----] at just [--] years old. His rare talent had taken him swiftly to the top as No. [--] to Mario Andretti wrote The Times and he was perhaps the most naturally gifted of the new generation of Grand Prix drivers. Diagnosed at the end of [----] Nilsson had signed with Arrows as their lead driver for the [----] season but his illness progressed rapidly forcing him to step down before the first race. In his remaining months Nilsson focused on establishing the Gunnar Nilsson" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1980135151737692312) 2025-10-20T04:53Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "1991 Senna wins his last Championship #OnThisDay [--] October after the dramatic finale of the previous season Ayrton Senna once again found himself leading the championship heading into the [----] Japanese Grand Prix. Nigel Mansell needing a win to keep his title hopes alive started alongside Senna on the front row. However it was Sennas McLaren teammate Gerhard Berger who took the lead into the first corner. Mansell pushing aggressively to overtake Senna spun out on lap ten due to brake failure on his Williams handing the championship to Senna. With Berger struggling with tyre issues later in" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1980143974254817417) 2025-10-20T05:28Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "1990 Senna wins the Championship under controversy #OnThisDay the [----] 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 [----] followers, [----] engagements "1989 Alain Prost secured the Drivers Championship #OnThisDay [--] October but the [----] Japanese Grand Prix became one of the sports most controversial moments. Prost arrived in Japan with a 16-point lead not needing a win to claim his third world championship. However his McLaren teammate Ayrton Senna needed a victory to keep his hopes alive. Senna dominated qualifying securing pole position by [---] seconds. During the race both drivers distanced themselves from the pack. On lap [--] of [--] Senna attempted a bold move at the chicane diving inside Prost. Prost refused to yield and the two collided." [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1980859744278450231) 2025-10-22T04:52Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "1993 Irvine makes his F1 debut and gets punched by Senna #OnThisDay [--] October Ayrton Senna won the [----] Japanese Grand Prix but not without some unexpected drama involving a rookie making his Formula [--] 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 [----] followers, [----] engagements "1999 Mika and Ferrari win the Championships at Suzuka #OnThisDay [--] October Ferrari driver Eddie Irvines best chance at a world championship concluded at Suzuka when the McLaren of Mika Hakkinen clinched the [----] 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 [----] 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 [----] followers, [----] engagements "1998 Mika wins his first F1 Championship title and the end of Tyrrell #OnThisDay [--] November Mika Hakkinen clinched his first World Championship title with a commanding flag-to-flag victory at the [----] Japanese Grand Prix celebrating a triumphant season for McLaren as they also secured their first Constructors Championship since [----]. 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 [----] followers, [----] engagements "2012 Kimi wins for Lotus F1 his first since his return to F1 #OnThisDay [--] November Kimi Raikkonen claimed victory at the [----] Abu Dhabi Grand Prix for Lotus after starting fourth on the grid his first win since his F1 comeback and his first since the [----] Belgian Grand Prix. The win also gave the Lotus name its first win since Ayrton Senna won the [----] Detroit Grand Prix for Team Lotus. Fernando Alonso finished second for Ferrari narrowing the [----] 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 [----] followers, [----] engagements "1994 Williams driver Damon Hill takes the win in a rain-drenched Japanese Grand Prix #OnThisDay [--] November [----] Hill breathed life into his struggling though ultimately unsuccessful championship pursuit. The two-part race interrupted by heavy rain saw Hill narrowly edge out the Benetton of Michael Schumacher by three seconds. The win meant that Hill needed to finish ahead of Schumacher at the seasons final race in Adelaide to claim the title. I was on the radio every lap Hill recalled hearing updates on Michaels progress which kept me pushing hard. I told the team there was no point urging me" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1986307712817184973) 2025-11-06T05:40Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Remembering Gunnar Nilsson who was born #OnThisDay [--] November [----]. With [--] Grand Prix entries his highlight came in his second season with a win in the rain-soaked [----] Belgian Grand Prix at Zolder following two previous podium finishes. Unknown to most he was diagnosed with cancer at the end of the season. Despite securing a lead role with Arrows for [----] his worsening condition forced him to step down before the first race. He dedicated his remaining months to launching the Gunnar Nilsson Cancer Treatment Campaign with Charing Cross Hospital working tirelessly without pain relief to" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1991382650133647399) 2025-11-20T05:46Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Had to share. After all this UK rain a fitting picture of British icon Nigel Mansell at the [----] Monaco Grand Prix driving the Lotus 95T Renault. It was the only race of the [----] championship that was run in wet weather. #f1 #formula1" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1992852553709613280) 2025-11-24T07:07Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "2009 #OnThisDay [--] December Sauber (in its namesake) announced it would return to Formula One for the start of the [----] 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 [----] followers, 24.9K engagements "1993 #OnThisDay [--] December Ayrton Senna narrowly avoided a ban many had anticipated after the FIA handed him a suspended sentence for an altercation following the [----] 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 [----] followers, [----] engagements "Remembering Tom Belso who became Denmarks first Formula One driver after attempting the [----] Swedish Grand Prix with Frank Williams Racing Cars. He qualified 22nd for the team then known as Iso-Marlboro but was unable to start the race due to a lack of crucial sponsorship funds. In [----] Belso made two race starts including an eighth-place finish at the Swedish Grand Prix. After retiring from racing Belso entered a series of business ventures. Tragically he passed away #OnThisDay 11th January in [----] after battling stomach cancer. #f1 #formula1" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/2010244958410723356) 2026-01-11T06:58Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Remembering John Button who sadly passed away #OnThisDay 12th January [----]. John was more than just the father of a Formula One World Championhe was a racer in his own right and the beating heart behind Jenson Buttons rise to glory. A popular rallycross driver in the 1970s John brought grit and good humour to the sport later channelling that same passion into nurturing his sons career from karting prodigy to F1 World Champion in [----]. Known for his ever-present smile and pink shirts in the paddock John Button remains a beloved figure in motorsport lorecheerful committed and forever part of" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/2010594317488763178) 2026-01-12T06:06Z [----] followers, 22.3K engagements "Happy Birthday to [----] F1 World Champion Jenson Button who was born #OnThisDay 19th January [----]. His name inspired by his fathers friend and rally-cross driver Erling Jensen. Buttons career accelerated when he won the McLaren Autosport BRDC Young Driver Award in [----] which earned him a test in a McLaren F1 car and eventually led to a drive with Williams in [----]. Initially in teams and cars further down the grid Buttons time in F1 paid off when in [----] he dominated the early season with Brawn GP winning the Drivers title and helping the team secure the Constructors. He then moved to McLaren" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/2013130197537591321) 2026-01-19T06:03Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "1979 #OnThisDay 21st January Jacques Laffite had a strong start to the season at theArgentina Grand Prix securing pole the fastest lap and the win for Ligier. Although briefly overtaken by Patrick Depailler Laffite regained the lead. The race featured a dramatic eight-car collision at the first corner leading to a restart. McLaren driver John Watson managed to finish third despite being involved in the incident. Lotus driver Carlos Reutemann finished in second. Laffite continued his winning streak at the following Grand Prix but mechanical reliability issues later affected his season" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/2013854005240176918) 2026-01-21T05:59Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "1977 #OnThisDay 23rd JanuaryCarlos Reutemann won his first race for Ferrari at the [----] Brazilian Grand Prix celebrating his second win at the event. McLaren driver James Hunt initially led the race but had to pit and relinquish the lead ultimately securing second place while Reutemann's teammate Niki Lauda finished third. Post-race Carlos Pace accused Hunt of dangerous driving claiming "He came much too close to me to overtake" Pace fumed. "There was plenty of room for him to pass and yet he cannoned into mine. The nose covering and radiator were torn off and I was forced to stop." Pace's" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/2014579600945193024) 2026-01-23T06:03Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "2000 #OnThisDay 24th January twenty-year-old Jenson Button became the youngest British F1 driver (at the time) topping Stirling Moss who was [--] when he debuted in [----]. Button signed a five-year deal with Williams marking a significant milestone in his career. I am still on cloud nine he told the media. The last [--] minutes have been amazing; difficult to explain because Ive never experienced anything like this before. Stirling Moss praised Buttons achievement saying Its a fantastic achievement and I wish him all the best. Im obviously sorry to have been pushed out of the record books as the" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/2014965516696211583) 2026-01-24T07:36Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "1976:#OnThisDay 25th January reigning world champion Niki Lauda opened the season in commanding fashion dominating the [----] Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos. Driving for Ferrari he finished a staggering [----] seconds ahead of Patrick Depailler in a Tyrrell-Ford with Welshman Tom Pryce securing third place in a Shadow. James Hunt who had earned his first F1 pole position in a new six-speed McLaren faced challenges throughout the race. He ultimately retired seven laps from the end while running seventh crashing out due to a sticking throttle. #f1 #formula1" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/2015311816537305225) 2026-01-25T06:32Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "1974: #OnThisDay 27th January the Formula [--] circus returned to Brazil but the Brazilian Grand Prix faced initial delays after the circuit had to be cleared of broken glass left by fans. As the race began the track's condition deteriorated with signs of disintegration exacerbated by rain that eroded the track edges and washed mud across sections of the circuit. Heavy rain led to the race being suspended and eventually called off after [--] of the [--] scheduled laps Emerson Fittipaldi securing a 13.5-second lead over the Ferrari of Clay Regazzonithis was Fittipaldi's first win with McLaren and the" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/2016024455227617415) 2026-01-27T05:44Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "1978: #OnThisDay 29th January Carlos Reutemann took his first win of the season for Ferrari at the Brazilian Grand Prix ending Goodyears race-winning streak his car shod with Michelin tyres their first Championship win. Starting strongly Reutemann led from the first lap and thrilling the crowd was local hero Emerson Fittipaldi who secured second place. The race saw half the field retire due to the intense heat including McLaren driver James Hunt who had a challenging weekend crashing mid-race and being fined for a previous incident. Niki Lauda finished third for Brabham. #f1 #formula1" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/2016751280144712099) 2026-01-29T05:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Paul Frere born #OnThisDay 30th January [----] was highly respected both as a journalist known for his insightful road tests and as a passionate racer. He competed in [--] Grand Prix from [----] to [----] finishing second in his final race in Belgium and won Le Mans in [----] driving forFerrarialongside fellow BelgianOlivier Gendebien. Outside of motorsports Frere was a champion rower securing the Belgian championships in [----] and [----]. Only weeks before his 90th birthday in January [----] Frere was badly injured in an accident near the Nrburgring and was hospitalised for [--] days in intensive care. Frere" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/2017122778743263516) 2026-01-30T06:28Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Remembering Jean-Pierre Jabouille who passed away #OnThisDay 2nd February [----] at the age of [--]. Born in Nazi-occupied Paris he competed in Formula One from [----] to [----] entering [--] Grand Prix and winning two races during Renault's pioneering turbocharged era in the late 1970s and early 1980s. His motorsport career also extended to the [--] Hours of Le Mans where he competed from the late 1960s through the early 1990s driving for Alpine Matra Sauber and Peugeot. Jabouille secured four third-place finishes at Le Mans in [----] [----] [----] and [----]. #f1 #formula1" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/2018208914261573732) 2026-02-02T06:24Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "2008: #OnThisDay 4th February Michael Schumacher founded the karting team KSM in the German national championship with friends Peter Kaiser and Thomas Muchov. The team initially included Carlos Sainz. Schumacher shared his lifelong passion for karting saying I grew up with them. I owe everything to karting and I never gave it up. #f1 #formula1 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018928214773526756 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018928214773526756" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/2018928214773526756) 2026-02-04T06:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "2011: #OnThisDay 6th February Robert Kubica suffered severe injuries in a crash during the Rally Ronde di Andora in Italy. Driving a Skoda Fabia in the Super2000 class Kubicas car veered off the road and collided with a guardrail that penetrated the cars frame. He sustained multiple fractures to his right arm leg and hand sidelining him for the [----] season and F1 for many years as he began his recovery. In [----] he made a remarkable return to the F1 grid with Williams for one season. His connection to Formula One remained as a reserve and test driver for Alfa Romeo. He took part in various" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/2019653712780632556) 2026-02-06T06:05Z [----] followers, 11.2K engagements "2000: #OnThisDay 7th February Ferrari introduced its 2000-season car beginning the team's most successful era since Jody Scheckter's [----] championship with the [---] T4. Michael Schumacher captured his third world championship by the season's end taking nine victories and starting five years of Ferrari dominance. #f1 #formula1 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020051247252775188 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020051247252775188" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/2020051247252775188) 2026-02-07T08:25Z [----] followers, 11.9K engagements "2006: Spa gets canned #OnThisDay 8th February the Belgian Grand Prix was removed from the upcoming seasons Formula One calendar as renovations at the Spa Francorchamps circuit were not completed in time. This was the second cancellation of the race at this historic track within the decade following a previous omission in [----] due to Belgiums tobacco sponsorship laws. #f1 #Formula1 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020403467815117260 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020403467815117260" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/2020403467815117260) 2026-02-08T07:44Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "2000: Schumacher tests the Ferrari F2000 #OnThisDay 9th February Michael Schumacher tested the Ferrari F2000 the teams first car to win a drivers title in [--] years at Fiorano. Schumacher conducted a few shakedown laps as daylight faded noting that he wished he could have driven more aggressively but was limited by the conditions. He reported that the car performed well. It went on to help him secure nine victories and his third world championship that season. #f1 #Formula1 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020951977543573617 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020951977543573617" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/2020951977543573617) 2026-02-09T20:04Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Nigel Mansell finally achieved his dream of becoming Formula One World Champion when he finished second #OnThisDay [--] August at the [----] Hungarian Grand Prix to Ayrton Senna. @nigelmansell had come tantalisingly close to the title in [----] and [----] and was runner-up again in [----]. However he dominated the [----] season securing the championship in just the 11th race setting a new record for the fewest races needed to clinch the title since the 16-race season format was adopted. The Hungarian Grand Prix also marked the final race for the renowned Brabham team which was plagued by financial" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1956592712062291968) 2025-08-16T05:43Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "1981 #OnThisDay [--] 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 [--]. 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 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1956706554129887296" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1956706554129887296) 2025-08-16T13:16Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "1986 #OnThisDay 17th August McLaren driver Alain Prost won the Austrian Grand Prix at the Osterreichring just a week after Formula Ones inaugural visit to Hungary. The Benetton-BMWs of Teo Fabi and Gerhard Berger initially led the race but retired due to mechanical issues. Following the retirements of Williams drivers Nigel Mansell and Nelson Piquet Prost led the Ferraris of Michele Alboreto (P2) and Stefan Johansson (P3) to the finish line. #F1 #formula1 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1956991304207863964 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1956991304207863964" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1956991304207863964) 2025-08-17T08:07Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "1984 #OnThisDay [--] August Niki Lauda delighted the home crowd by winning the Austrian Grand Prix at the Osterreichring. Starting from fourth Lauda initially dropped to fifth but climbed to third by lap [--]. After Alain Prost spun on oil Lauda moved up to second then overtook Nelson Piquet on lap [--] when they lapped Michele Alboreto. Alboreto in the Ferrari finished third. #F1 #formula1 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1957686170344673791 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1957686170344673791" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1957686170344673791) 2025-08-19T06:08Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "1991 Michael Schumacher makes his F1 debut. Brazilian and McLaren driver Ayrton Senna starting from pole claimed victory at the Belgian Grand Prix #OnThisDay [--] August [----]. His teammate Austrian Gerhard Berger finished second while fellow Brazilian Nelson Piquet secured third place with Benetton. The race proved pivotal in the championship battle as Sennas main rival British driver Nigel Mansell retired due to an electrical failure allowing Senna to extend his lead to [--] points with five races remaining. This race also marked the debut of future seven-time F1 World Champion Michael" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1959847124322963815) 2025-08-25T05:15Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "1980 A horror crash and Williams win their first-ever Championship #OnThisDay [--] 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 [----] followers, 15.8K engagements "1990 - Martin Donnellys short but promising career came to a devastating end #OnThisDay [--] September when he crashed his Lotus during practice for the [----] Spanish Grand Prix. He hit a barrier at [---] 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 [----] followers, 61.2K engagements "2000 Schumacher returns the Drivers' title to Ferrari #OnThisDay [--] October Michael Schumacher won Ferraris first Drivers Championship in over [--] years when he beat the McLaren of Mika Hkkinen in a straight fight at the [----] 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 [---] seconds behind Schumacher. At the start Mika was very quick and there was nothing I" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1975802546687037853) 2025-10-08T05:56Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "2003 Schumacher rewrites the history books #OnThisDay [--] October at the [----] 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 [----]. 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/anyuser/status/1977272645541314961) 2025-10-12T07:18Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "1996 Hill wins the title #OnThisDay [--] October Damon Hill clinched the [----] 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 [----] 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 [----] followers, [----] engagements "1977 - #OnThisDay [--] October a year after his dramatic World Championship win at Fuji McLaren driver James Hunt returned to Japan for another triumph at the [----] Japanese Grand Prix. Starting from the front row Hunt seized the lead and maintained it securing victory ahead of the Ferrari of Carlos Reutemann and Tyrrell of Patrick Depailler. Meanwhile pole-sitter and Lotus driver Mario Andretti crashed out on the second lap. However the races biggest incident happend on lap six when Gilles Villeneuve misjudged his braking and collided with Ronnie Petersons Tyrrell. Villeneuves Ferrari" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1981243286233690441) 2025-10-23T06:16Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "1976 Hunt brings home the Championship #OnThisDay [--] October despite missing two races following his life-threatening crash at the Nrburgring Ferrari driver Niki Lauda entered the seasons final race at the [----] 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 [----] followers, [----] engagements "1988 Senna secures his first of three titles in Japan #OnThisDay [--] 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 [----] 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 [----] followers, [----] engagements "Happy Birthday toAlan Jones born #OnThisDay [--] November [----] in Melbourne who became one of Australias toughest racing drivers and won the [----] 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 [--] with Graham Hills new team. In [----] he joined Williams where he finished third in [----] and dominated the [----] 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 [----] followers, [----] engagements "Remembering Stefan Bellof who was born #OnThisDay [--] November [----]. Bellof one of Germanys most thrilling racing talents was know for his fearless driving style and was considered a future world champion when he joined Formula One in [----] with Tyrrell. At the Monaco Grand Prix he was closing in on Alain Prost alongside Ayrton Senna in the rain before the race was stopped robbing him of a potential victory. In [----] Tyrrells car was less competitive with Bellof securing only a fourth and sixth place before a tragic accident during the [----] km of Spa World Sportscar Championship race. Attempting" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1991382800658776465) 2025-11-20T05:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "RememberingLorenzo Bandini who was born #OnThisDay [--] December [----]. An Italian racing driver was born in Libya then an Italian colony. Bandini competed in [--] Grands Prix between [----] and his untimely death in [----]. He secured one Grand Prix victory at the [----] Austrian Grand Prix driving a Ferrari and also won the [----] Le Mans [--] Hours. Tragically Bandini suffered fatal burns after a crash at the [----] Monaco Grand Prix and passed away three days later. #f1 #formula1 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2002628060558840032 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2002628060558840032" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/2002628060558840032) 2025-12-21T06:31Z [----] followers, 19.5K engagements "Today we remember Gil de Ferran (born in 1967) who passed away #OnThisDay [--] December2023. De Ferran was a major figure in motorsports having clinched the Champ Car championship in [----] and [----] with Team Penske and securing a victory at the [----] Indianapolis [---]. He was also the runner-up in the [----] American Le Mans Series LMP1 class with his own team de Ferran Motorsports. In July [----] he was appointed as the sporting director for McLaren a position he held until early [----] following Eric Boulliers resignation. #f1 #formula1 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2005549879016231072" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/2005549879016231072) 2025-12-29T08:02Z [----] followers, 11.8K engagements "Happy 91st to A.J. Foyt born #OnThisDay 16th January [----]. He would emerge as a towering figure in motorsports known affectionately as the King of the Indy. His record in Formula One might be brief with just three appearances at the Indianapolis [---] when it was part of the FIA World Championship of Drivers yet his achievements at Indy are legendary. He is celebrated as the first to clinch the race four times and the only driver to compete for [--] consecutive years completing [----] laps or [-----] miles. Foyt amassed earnings of $2637963 from the Indy [---] alone and holds records for his seven" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/2012042148372230188) 2026-01-16T06:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Remembering David Purley on his birthday born #OnThisDay 26th January1945 Though he competed in only [--] Grand Prix between [----] and [----] he experienced hair-raising moments throughout his career. At the [----] Dutch Grand Prix in only his second race he displayed extraordinary heroism. Ahead of him Roger Williamsons car crashed flipping and catching fire trapping Williamson inside. Purley immediately stopped ran down the track and tried to rescue Williamson by attempting to right the car despite the flames and the threat of an explosion. Receiving no assistance from nearby marshals Purleys" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/2015666369463828979) 2026-01-26T06:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Remembering Jo Bonnier who was born #OnThisDay 31st January [----] in Stockholm and entered [---] Formula One races but won only once at the [----] Dutch Grand Prix. His life ended tragically in a crash during the [----] Le Mans where his Lola collided with a Ferrari and was launched over the barrier into trees. #f1 #formula1 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017494066489954461 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017494066489954461" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/2017494066489954461) 2026-01-31T07:04Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "2006: #OnThisDay 1stFebruary Valentino Rossi completed his first full day of F1 testing with Ferrari setting the ninth-fastest time of the day. Impressively he outpaced established F1 drivers like David Coulthard Mark Webber and Jarno Trulli finishing just a second behind Michael Schumachers timethough they drove different cars. A Ferrari spokesperson remarked It was a very good performance; we cannot deny it. Despite two further tests in [----] and [----] Rossi never pursued a move to F1. #f1 #formula1 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017860332379603412" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/2017860332379603412) 2026-02-01T07:19Z [----] followers, 41.6K engagements "2007: #OnThisDay 4th February during a special promotional event for Credit Suisse in St. Moritz Switzerland Nick Heidfeld drove his BMW Sauber across a frozen lake. The car was equipped with spiked tyres and to prevent freezing its engine required regular warming with oil and water every thirty minutes. Reflecting on the drive Heidfeld remarked "That was quite a unique experience." #f1 #formula1 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018928078836076657 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018928078836076657" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/2018928078836076657) 2026-02-04T06:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Remembering Louis Wagner on what would have been his birthday the winner of the first British Grand Prix in [----] (pre-F1 championship) after relieving Robert Snchal on lap [--]. Born #OnThisDay 5th February [----] in Seine-Saint-Denis France Wagners major wins included the inaugural US Grand Prix in [----] and the Vanderbilt Cup in [----]. His [----] win at Brooklands was remarkable; despite severe burns to his feet due to car issues he persevered by cooling his feet in a bucket of cold water during a pit stop. #f1 #Formula1 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019499201152053485" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/2019499201152053485) 2026-02-05T19:51Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Happy Birthday to Pierre Gasly who was born #OnThisDay 7th February [----]. His journey to F1 included clinching the [----] GP2 Series championship and finishing runner-up in both the [----] Formula Renault [---] Series and the [----] Super Formula Championship. The highlight of his F1 career undoubtedly came at the [----] Italian Grand Prix where he took his maiden Formula [--] win in a stunning race at Monza. #f1 #formula1 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020050881312362717 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020050881312362717" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/2020050881312362717) 2026-02-07T08:23Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "RememberingCliff Allison who was born #OnThisDay [--] February [----]. As a Ferrari driver in the late 1950s he raced in six events before a crash at the [----] Monaco Grand Prix nearly ended his career. After switching from driving Lotus and Maserati cars to Ferrari in [----] his promising trajectory was cut short when he crashed was ejected from his car and lay unconscious for [--] days mysteriously waking up speaking French a language he had never learned. Attempting a comeback in [----] with Lotus he suffered another setback with a crash that broke both his legs. He eventually retired to manage a" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/2020387417430098211) 2026-02-08T06:41Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "1975 First win and podium. Italian driver Vittorio Brambilla took his first Grand Prix victory #OTD [--] August at the [----] 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 [--] 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 [----] followers, [----] engagements "2009 #OnThisDay [--] 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 [----] followers, 12.1K engagements "Happy Birthday to Polands first F1 driver Robert Kubica who was born #OnThisDay [--] December [----]. He claimed his maiden F1 victory at the [----] 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 [---] 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 [----] Kubica joined the Renault team and planned to continue with them in [----]. At the same time he had" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1997570883771093291) 2025-12-07T07:36Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Happy Birthday to Kazuki Nakajima who was born #OnThisDay 11th January [----]. Nakajima is the son of former F1 driver Satoru Nakajima. He raced for Williams from [----] to [----] with a best finish of sixth place at the [----] Australian Grand Prix. His debut was memorable for an unfortunate incident where he ran over two of his mechanics. After being dropped in [----] he was linked to the ill-fated Stefan GP team which failed to secure a spot on the grid leaving him without a drive. Kazukis younger brother Daisuke also raced and according to their father was the faster of the two siblings. #f1" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/2010244763635658981) 2026-01-11T06:57Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "2004: BAR set a new lap record #OnThisDay 2nd February just a day after the launch of the [---] car Jenson Button set an unofficial lap record at the Circuit de Catalunya breaking it by more than a second while testing BARs [----] car with a time of 1m13.867s. Reflecting on the run he said It was a good lap but theres a lot more to come. BAR ultimately finished second in the championship that year with Ferrari taking the title. #f1 #Formula1 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018223118704116145 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018223118704116145" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/2018223118704116145) 2026-02-02T07:21Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "1978 the first Canadian to win in F1 #OnThisDay [--] 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 [----] 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 [--] he retired to the pits with brake failure. That" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1975800953967194145) 2025-10-08T05:50Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "2001: #OnThisDay 5th February Flavio Briatore announced Fernando Alonso's Formula [--] debut with Minardi. After testing Alonso in a Benetton to qualify for an F1 super-license Briatore convinced Paul Stoddart to recruit him for the small Italian team. Despite two years out of karting and a fourth-place finish in the F3000 series Alonso managed solid performances with Minardi although he didn't score any points and then spent the following season as a test driver. He joined Briatore's Renault team in [----] and became a double world champion by [----]. The rest after that as they say is history. #f1" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/2019287339923603798) 2026-02-05T05:49Z [----] followers, 28.9K engagements "Manfred von Brauchitsch the last surviving driver from the inter-war Silver Arrows passed away at [--] #OnThisDay 5th February [----]. During the 1930s he raced for Mercedes winning three Grand Prix races though he was often plagued by misfortune. His most notable victory was at the [----] Monaco Grand Prix where he set a lap record that lasted [--] years. Coming from a military family von Brauchitsch faced employment challenges in post-war West Germany and was later imprisoned for espionage in [----]. After posting bail he defected to East Germany where he led the national motorsport organisation." [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/2019287533163544653) 2026-02-05T05:50Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Happy Birthday to former F1 driver Nyck de Vries born #OnThisDay 6th February [----]. He had great success in lower Formula series including winning the F2 Championship in [----] and finally made his F1 debut during the [----] Italian Grand Prix. A short-lived F1 career de Vries went on to race for the Toyota Gazoo Racing Hypercar team in the WEC. After qualifying in second place for the season-opening race in Qatar de Vries secured his first overall WEC victory at Imola. Later in the season de Vries took his first podium finish at Le Mans finishing in second place overall. #f1 #formula1" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/2019653333938590073) 2026-02-06T06:04Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Remembering Umberto Maglioli who passed away #OnThisDay 7th February [----]. He was one of Italys most versatile drivers of the post-war era equally adept in Grand Prix machinery and punishing road races. Between [----] and [----] Maglioli appeared in ten Formula One Grand Prix driving for Ferrari Maserati and Porsche. While his F1 career was relatively brief he secured two podium finishes. But it was in endurance and road racing that Maglioli truly left his mark. A master of long demanding events he competed in the legendary Targa Florio no fewer than nineteen times claiming victory on three" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/2020051060891541804) 2026-02-07T08:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "2002: Investigation into Graham Beveridges tragic death #OnThisDay 8th February a coroners investigation into the death of marshal Graham Beveridge during the [----] Australian Grand Prix concluded that the incident was preventable. Beveridge died after being struck by a wheel from Jacques Villeneuves BAR car which had collided with Ralf Schumacher. The wheel penetrated a gap in the safety fencing which the coroner deemed unnecessary. Despite the coroners findings the FIA announced that the [----] Australian Grand Prix would proceed as scheduled. #f1 #Formula1" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/2020404314213130387) 2026-02-08T07:48Z [----] followers, 19.4K engagements "Remembering Hans Stuck one of the most prolific drivers in pre-war racing who passed away #OnThisDay 9th February [----] at the age of [--]. Stuck's racing career began with hill-climb events where he quickly made a name for himself. He gained further notoriety for winning a race in reverse after modifying his cars gearbox. Stuck also played a key role in establishing the Auto Union racing team though his influence declined as the team sought younger drivers. Accused of disclosing his salary he was dismissed in [----]. Post-World War II Stuck circumvented the ban on German drivers by claiming" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2020746273117048991) 2026-02-09T06:27Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "2006: #OnThisDay 9th FebruaryFormer Formula One driver Gerhard Berger acquired a 50% stake in the Toro Rosso team. In a reciprocal deal Red Bull's Dietrich Mateschitz bought a 50% share of Berger's shipping company. Under Berger's partial ownership the team saw considerable improvements and took a surprising victory at the [----] Italian Grand Prix. Berger sold his share back to Mateschitz just a few months later. #f1 #formula1 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020746443963686921 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020746443963686921" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/2020746443963686921) 2026-02-09T06:27Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "1937 Tony Maggs is born Born #OnThisDay 9th February in Pretoria South Africa Maggs raced in F1 between [----] and [----] he competed in [--] Grand Prix races securing three podium finishes with the Cooper team. After leaving Formula [--] he raced in Formula [--] until a tragic accident that resulted in the death of an eight-year-old spectator led him to retire from motorsport. Maggs later focused on managing his farm in Northern Transvaal and occasionally attended historic racing events until his passing in [----]. #f1 #formula1 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020752543387672984" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/2020752543387672984) 2026-02-09T06:52Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "1993: #OnThisDay 10th February Ron Dennis revealed that Mika Hakkinen and Michael Andretti would be McLaren's drivers leaving three-time champion Ayrton Senna without a seat. Senna had shown interest in joining Williams but his rival Alain Prost who was already signed with the team blocked the move. Consequently Senna returned to McLaren replacing Hakkinen for the season opener in South Africa. In his last season with McLaren Senna clinched five wins although Prost secured the championship with Williams dominating. The following year Senna joined Williams but tragically died in an accident at" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/2021103235054845997) 2026-02-10T06:05Z [----] followers, 13.3K engagements "John Surtees a legendary racer was born #OnThisDay 11th February [----]. Surtees became a motorsport legend excelling as a motorcycle road racer and a Formula [--] driver. He competed in Grand Prix motorcycle racing from [----] to [----] and Formula One from [----] to [----]. Surtees claimed seven Grand Prix motorcycle World Championships including four in the premier 500cc class with MV Agusta. In [----] he won the Formula One World Drivers Championship with Ferrari making him the only person in history to win World Championships on both two wheels and four. When he switched to four wheels and Formula One" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/2021463484462928341) 2026-02-11T05:57Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Remembering American racer Andy Linden who passed away on this day at [--]. After his service in the US Marine Corps Linden competed in seven Formula One races including the Indianapolis [---] as well as other series in sprint and midget races. He earned top-six finishes in three Indy 500s. His racing career ended tragically when a metal shard penetrated his helmet in [----] leaving him brain-damaged and wheelchair-bound. Nevertheless he regained the ability to walk before his death #OnThisDay 11th February1987. #f1 #formula1 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021463569749995932" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/2021463569749995932) 2026-02-11T05:57Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Happy Birthday toLiam Lawson born #OnThisDay 11th February [----] who made his F1 debut in [----] for AlphaTauri. #f1 #formula1" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/2021463711274369198) 2026-02-11T05:58Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Happy Birthday to Toranosuke Takagi born #OnThisDay 12th February [----]. Born in Shizuoka Japan Takagi had a brief stint in Formula One with Tyrrell and Arrows during the late 1990s but struggled to make a noteworthy impact often retiring from races without scoring points. After his career in Formula One Takagi returned to Japan won the Formula Nippon championship and later raced in Champ Car and Indy Car races in the USA. He went on to nurture future talents through his karting school in Japan. #f1 #formula1 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021827494836416917" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/2021827494836416917) 2026-02-12T06:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Happy Birthday toPeter Bonnington born #OnThisDay 12th February [----]. Known as Bono hebegan his F1 journey in [----] as a data engineer with Jordan Grand Prix. While at the Silverstone team he worked with drivers such as Giorgio Pantano and Timo Glock. Bonningtons career trajectory then led him to the Honda team where he worked under senior race engineer Andrew Shovlin and served as the performance engineer for Jenson Button. His expertise was pivotal in Buttons journey especially during Honda's change to Brawn GP leading up to Buttons World Championship win in [----]. Bonningtons career" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/2021827532429898157) 2026-02-12T06:03Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Leclerc set the pace on Day [--] in Bahrain edging Norris as Ferrari McLaren and Haas enjoyed strong trouble-free running before the final day. #f1 #formula1 https://www.formulaonehistory.com/f1-2026-pre-season-testing-day-2-in-bahrain/ https://www.formulaonehistory.com/f1-2026-pre-season-testing-day-2-in-bahrain/" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/2021980303477334222) 2026-02-12T16:10Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "1997: #OnThisDay 13th February four-time World Champion Alain Prost acquired Ligier to establish Prost Grand Prix taking over a team that had been part of Formula One since [----] but had not been competitive since the early 1980s. With no time to develop a new car for the season the team repurposed the Ligier JS45 designed by Loc Bigois and rebranded it as the Prost JS45. The new team achieved some initial success securing two podium finishes and placing sixth in the [----] Constructors Championship during its debut season. Despite this promising start the team struggled to maintain its" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/2022189130944315883) 2026-02-13T06:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "2004 BAR car launch #OnThisDay BAR officially launched its new Formula One car the BAR [---] at the Circuit de Catalunya. Drivers Jenson Button and Takuma Sato were optimistic that the BAR 006s advancements would lead to strong performances on the track for the [----] season. By seasons end the team finished an impressive 2nd in the WCC. #f1 #formula1 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017868240693665830 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017868240693665830" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/2017868240693665830) 2026-02-01T07:50Z [----] followers, 12.4K engagements "1973: #OnThisDay 11th February the Brazilian Grand Prix was the first to have counted towards the Formula One World Championship and was held at the infamous Interlagos where Emerson Fittipaldi triumphed for Lotus. The win was particularly sweet before his home crowd besting racing legends Jackie Stewart in a Tyrrell and the McLaren of Denny Hulme. Unfortunately the other Brazilian drivers didnt perform as well: Wilson Fittipaldis Brabham succumbed to overheating early in the race Carlos Paces race ended prematurely due to suspension issues and Luiz Bueno finished last in his only Grand Prix" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/2021463533439930452) 2026-02-11T05:57Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Remembering Maurice Trintignant the last person to race a Bugatti in a Grand Prix who passed away #OnThisDay 13th February [----] at the age of [--]. He drove a Bugatti Type [---] in the [----] French Grand Prix becoming the last driver to represent the famed marque at a Grand Prix race. A famous racer in the 1930s his peak years were interrupted by World War II. Nevertheless he achieved remarkable success including two wins at the [----] and [----] Monaco Grand Prix. He ended his F1 career with [--] Podiums having driven for major teams such as Ferrari Gordini and Vanwall. Trintignant later competed in" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/2022189367972811199) 2026-02-13T06:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Want the full low-down on the first pre-season test We've got you covered. From Mercedes ending with a [--] different leaders on days [--] and [--] and McLaren completing [---] laps compared to Aston Martins [---] the first test had it all. #f1 #formula1 https://www.formulaonehistory.com/f1-2026-pre-season-testing-1-full-report/ https://www.formulaonehistory.com/f1-2026-pre-season-testing-1-full-report/" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/2022382312403636289) 2026-02-13T18:48Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "RememberingF1 Super Swede Ronnie Peterson born #OnThisDay 14th February who was one of his generation's most skilled racing drivers. Known for pushing cars to their limits Peterson quickly became a fan favourite and was highly respected by his fellow drivers. He made his Formula [--] debut with March in [----] and by his second season he was the runner-up in the championship losing to Jackie Stewart. Viewed as a potential champion Peterson had his best opportunity in [----] as the second driver to Mario Andretti at Lotus. Despite often holding back to support Andretti rather than challenge him" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/2022560342568579183) 2026-02-14T06:35Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "1997: McLaren Spice up their life #OnThisDay 14th February at Alexandra Palace in London McLaren launched its [----] Formula [--] car with celebrities including the Spice Girls and Jamiroquai in attendance. The event one of the most lavish in F1 history introduced the first McLaren car in a striking silver livery away from the traditional red-and-white Marlboro colours. The launch started a resurgence for McLaren culminating in a win during the car's debut racethe team's first victory since Ayrton Senna in [----] who went to Williams in [----]. By the following year McLaren clinched the 1998" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/2022560661859934361) 2026-02-14T06:36Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "1973 #OnThisDay [--] August Ronnie Peterson triumphed in the Austrian Grand Prix with Jackie Stewart and Carlos Pace rounding out the podium. Emerson Fittipaldis title hopes dimmed as he needed a strong finish to challenge Stewart. Despite Peterson letting him pass into the lead Fittipaldis Lotus suffered a split fuel pipe with five laps remaining forcing him to retire. Stewarts second-place finish left Fittipaldi with a 24-point deficit and only three races to go a nearly insurmountable challenge. #F1 #formula1 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1957683862827307314" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1957683862827307314) 2025-08-19T05:59Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Gerhard Berger born #OnThisDay [--] August [----] was one of the sports great personalities and fiercest racers. The Austrian contested [---] Grands Prix from [----] to [----] winning [--] races and taking [--] podiums with Ferrari Benetton and McLaren. He famously gave Ayrton Senna a run for his money as team-mate at McLaren and delivered Ferraris first win after Enzo Ferraris death in [----]. Away from the cockpit Berger later ran BMWs motorsport programme and served as co-owner of the Toro Rosso F1 team. #f1 #formula1" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1960568652442239454) 2025-08-27T05:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Happy Birthday to the [----] F1 World Champion James Hunt who was born #OnThisDay [--] August [----]. Hunt lived a stormy life pushing boundaries both on and off the racetrack. As a driver he conquered constant fear and overwhelming odds to become the worlds best winning one of the most dramatic championship battles in Formula One history. Known for his colourful personality and unconventional character Hunt entertained admirers and offended critics with his sometimes outrageous behaviour. Niki Lauda was his closest friend among the drivers with whom he had a thrilling battle for the 1976" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1961293349865873852) 2025-08-29T05:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "2019 The first Monegasque to win in F1 Charles Leclerc claimed victory #OnThisDay at the [----] Belgian Grand Prix becoming the first driver from Monaco to win a F1 Championship Grand Prix. He was followed by Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team drivers Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas in second and third place respectively. The event was marked by several tributes to French driver Anthoine Hubert who tragically passed away the previous day in a FIA Formula [--] feature race. Leclerc a close friend of Hubert dedicated his win to him. #f1 #Formula1 #belgian" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1962390909041119507) 2025-09-01T05:43Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Born #OnThisDay [--] September [----] Professor Sid Watkins was the neurosurgeon who transformed safety in Formula [--]. Appointed as the sports official doctor in [----] he introduced rapid-response medical teams modernised trackside facilities and championed life-saving innovations such as the HANS device. Beloved by drivers as Prof Watkins saved countless lives and left an enduring legacy that shaped the modern era of F1. #f1 #formula1" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1964204747738501178) 2025-09-06T05:51Z [----] followers, 16.8K engagements "Stefan Johansson born #OnThisDay [--] September [----] raced in F1 from [----] to [----] with teams including Ferrari McLaren and Onyx. He scored [--] podiums and twice finished fifth in the championship. Though a race win eluded him Johansson earned respect as a dependable quick and likeable competitor. Post-F1 he enjoyed success in sportscars and later became a driver manager and watch designer. #f1 #formula1" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1964928716016124364) 2025-09-08T05:48Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "1978 Andretti and Lotus secure the titles and the fatal accident of Ronnie Peterson #OnThisDay Brabham driver Niki Lauda won the [----] Italian Grand Prix finishing ahead of his teammate John Watson and the Ferrari of Carlos Reutemann but the race is remembered for a multi-car pile-up at the first corner that ultimately led to the death of Ronnie Peterson a supremely talented driver. Riccardo Patrese collided with James Hunt triggering a chain reaction that launched Petersons Lotus into the barriers splitting it in half before it caught fire. Hunt along with Clay Regazzoni bravely ran back to" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1965657071191298131) 2025-09-10T06:02Z [----] followers, 16.1K engagements "2006 Schumacher wins then quits F1 (for the first time) #OnThisDay [--] September the [----] Italian Grand Prix marked Kimi Raikkonens 100th career start in Formula [--]. However there was no fairytale win for the McLaren driver as Michael Schumacher running two laps longer than Raikkonen used his strategic advantage to secure victory. Raikkonen settled for second ahead of Sauber driver Robert Kubica in thrid. The race was Schumachers 90th victory. On the same day Schumacher announced his first retirement from Formula One at the end of the [----] F1 season. He would return with Mercedes in [----]. #F1" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1965760492523442636) 2025-09-10T12:53Z [----] followers, 22.2K engagements "Remembering Swedish star Ronnie Peterson who died #OnThisDay [--] September [----] following a start-line crash at Monza that caused broken legs. Petersons injuries were not immediately deemed life-threatening but a surgery complication caused a bone marrow embolism leading to his death the following day. Nicknamed the SuperSwede Peterson was regarded as one of the fastest drivers of his era winning [--] Grands Prix and thrilling fans with his aggressive style. Twice a championship runner-up his loss at just [--] years old left a huge mark on the sport. #f1 #formula1" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1966014833276391557) 2025-09-11T05:43Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Remembering the great and bold Professor Sid Watkins who sadly passed away #OnThisDay [--] September [----]. He was the neurosurgeon who transformed safety standards in Formula [--]. Appointed as F1s official doctor in [----] he introduced rapid medical response teams improved trackside facilities and championed the use of HANS devices and better crash structures. Loved by drivers Prof saved countless lives and left an immeasurable impact on the sport. #f1 #formula1" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1966376618856694142) 2025-09-12T05:41Z [----] followers, 23.7K engagements "1976 Laudas legendary return #OnThisDay [--] 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 [----] 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 [----] followers, 22.7K engagements "1992 #OnThisDay [--] September McLaren driver Ayrton Senna won the Italian Grand Prix on a day marked by Nigel Mansells announcement of his retirement from F1 citing dissatisfaction with Williams after going back on a deal that they failed to honour. Mansell starting from pole quickly built a 12-second lead over teammate Riccardo Patrese. However he slowed down inexplicably and allowed Patrese to pass shadowing him closely before suffering a hydraulics failure. Patrese then led Senna but his race also ended due to hydraulic issues allowing Benetton teammates Martin Brundle and Michael" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1966765593618460760) 2025-09-13T07:27Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "1998 Michael Schumacher thrills the Tifosi with a Ferrari 1-2 #OnThisDay [--] September at the [----] 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 [--]. 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 [----] followers, [----] engagements "2001 Mika Hakkinen takes a sabbatical that some say has never ended 😉 #OnThisDay [--] September Mika announced he would be taking a sabbatical year from Formula One and fellow Finn Kimi Raikkonen would take his McLaren seat. In the end the double world champion never returned to the sport despite several offers from high-profile teams. Its often joked he may still return never officially retiring. After a career spanning four decades starting in karting in [----] at the age of five Hakkinen expressed a desire to spend more time with his wife and son. He ended his F1 journey with [--] Championships" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1967122584434065898) 2025-09-14T07:05Z [----] followers, 12.6K engagements "2001 Zanardis life changing crash #OnThisDay [--] September [----] Italian and ex-F1 racing driver Alex Zanardi suffered a massive crash while competing in the Cart series in Germany. Despite the severity of the accident Zanardi miraculously survived but had to undergo the amputation of both legs. Remarkably he returned to racing within two years. Zanardi had previously driven in Formula One for teams like Jordan Lotus and Williams with his best F1 result being a sixth-place finish at the [----] Brazilian Grand Prix. In [----] he made a symbolic return to an F1 cockpit driving a BMW Sauber at" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1967472839419625825) 2025-09-15T06:17Z [----] followers, 11.8K engagements "1960 Happy Birthday to [--] champ Damon Hill Damon Hill was born #OnThisDay [--] September [----] and before he was out of short trousers his father Graham Hill had won his two F1 World titles. He didnt take up racing cars until the relatively late age of [--] initially racing bikes. He broke into F1 in [----] and the following season switched to Williams. From [----] Hill finished third second and second in the Drivers' Championship before winning the title in [----]. Alongside Nico Rosberg he stands as one of the only individuals to follow in his fathers footsteps by securing a Formula [--] World" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1968195333613076752) 2025-09-17T06:08Z [----] followers, 10.5K engagements "Happy Birthday to Giancarlo Minardi who was born #OnThisDay [--] September [----]. As a young boy his family operated a Fiat dealership and an Agip fuel station. His father Giovanni Minardi who passed away when Giancarlo was still young was also deeply involved in motor racing. Giancarlo eventually founded the Minardi team in [----] with seasons in F2 with the most notable success being a [----] win at the Misano round with future F1 star Michele Alboreto. The team entered Formula [--] in [----] a journey that lasted until [----]. Despite its limited success in terms of points and podium finishes Minardi" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1968538383937880497) 2025-09-18T04:51Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "1971 The first red-flagged Championship race #OnThisDay [--] September [----] Jackie Stewart cemented his reputation with victory for Tyrrell in the Canadian Grand Prix his sixth win of a season where he had secured the Drivers Championship by August. The race was halted after [--] of the planned [--] laps because track marshals couldnt see each other through the rain and mist. March driver Ronnie Peterson claimed second while McLaren driver Mark Donohue came home in third. This was the first ever Formula One championship race to be red-flagged. However the day was marred by the death of 37-year-old" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1968915830827065534) 2025-09-19T05:51Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "1997 Jacques Villeneuve claimed his tenth career victory #OnThisDay [--] September at the [----] Austrian Grand Prix starting from pole for Williams. However the standout of the weekend was Jarno Trulli who in just his 14th grand prix qualified third for the struggling Prost team. Trulli took the lead on the first lap and built a significant advantage before heartbreak struck on lap [--] when his engine blew forcing his retirement. Michael Schumacher also drew attention receiving a ten-second penalty for overtaking under yellow flags which relegated him to sixth place. David Coulthard claimed" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1969658203848724920) 2025-09-21T07:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Happy Birthday to double world champion Mika Hakkinen who was born #OnThisDay [--] September [----]. Known for his immense natural speed he overcame serious head injuries from a crash at the [----] Australian Grand Prix and returned to form in [----] and [----]. In [----] Hakkinen edged out Michael Schumacher in the final race to win the title with eight wins. He retained his crown in [----] despite winning only five races before the Ferrari-Schumacher era began. After a season plagued by mechanical issues in [----] Hakkinen announced a sabbatical from which he never returned. Consistent and quick he scored" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1972169658896675247) 2025-09-28T05:21Z [----] followers, 14.1K engagements "Remembering the bright young talent ofFrancois Cevert who died #OnThisDay [--] October [----]. As Jackie Stewarts Tyrrell team-mate and close friend Cevert died during practice for the [----] United States Grand Prix at Watkins Glen when his car hit a barrier and careered across the track into another one which uprooted and almost cut him in two. I arrived and stared in disbelief Stewart wrote in his autobiography. There was my team-mate my protg my friend my younger brother. He was dead. Stewart and the Tyrrell team withdrew from the race which would have been Stewarts last anyway. When he told his" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1975064375489646819) 2025-10-06T05:03Z [----] followers, 14K engagements "1997 The finish that the sport wanted #OnThisDay [--] October at the [----] 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/anyuser/status/1977270115738472540) 2025-10-12T07:08Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Happy Birthday to Kimi Raikkonen aka The Iceman named after his ice-cool attitude both on and off track. Born #OnThisDay [--] October [----] Kimi had one of the longest-ever careers in Formula [--] that peaked when he won the [----] Drivers Championship with Ferrari but would become so unhappy with the sport that he changed to rallying in [----] despite still being in contract with the Italian team. A hard-drinking party animal you suspect he would have thrived had he been involved a generation earlier. As he himself said: "If the F1 world could go back [--] years it would be the same as rallying now."" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1979049509247230443) 2025-10-17T04:59Z [----] followers, 13.3K engagements "2005 #OnThisDay [--] October Autosport reported that Williams had chosen Nico Rosberg for their second race seat for the upcoming season. Two weeks later the news was made official. Team principal Frank Williams expressed his excitement saying I believe many in Formula One share my excitement about Nico Rosberg. Despite his youth he brings a wealth of experience and its noteworthy that Nico has more race starts at [--] than his father had in his entire career. #F1 #formula1 @NicoRosberg" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1980147982281453838) 2025-10-20T05:44Z [----] followers, 18.3K engagements "1984 #OnThisDay [--] October Niki Lauda secured his third world championship by a razor-thin margin of just half a point over McLaren teammate Alain Prost at the [----] Portuguese Grand Prix. Starting from eleventh on the grid Lauda steadily picked his way through the field at Estoril finishing second behind Prost a team 1-2 finish to earn enough points to clinch the title. Afterwards Lauda reflected This has been the hardest season of my life and that last lap felt like one of the longest. But Ive done it by half a point and I can tell you Alain Prost was a tough man to beat. A young Ayrton" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1980497114640547996) 2025-10-21T04:51Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "2007 Kimi wins the Championship by one point #OnThisDay [--] October Ferrari driver Kimi Raikkonen clinched his first and only Drivers Championship at Interlagos by a single point beating both the McLarens of Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso in a dramatic season finale. F1 rookie Hamilton entered the Brazilian Grand Prix leading the championship with the title within his grasp. However a poor start saw him fall to fourth with the Ferraris and his teammate Alonso getting ahead. In an attempt to overtake Alonso around the outside Hamilton ran off the track and rejoined in eighth. Things" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1980497160920522878) 2025-10-21T04:51Z [----] followers, 124.7K engagements "1966 Alex Zanardi's Birthday #OnThisDay [--] October former F1 driver Alex Zanardi was born. Known for his larger-than-life personality Zanardi debuted with Jordan in [----] then served as a Benetton test driver before racing two seasons with Lotus. He found great success in IndyCar winning titles in [----] and [----]. A return to F1 with Williams in [----] ended in disappointment with no points. Then in [----] Zanardi tragically lost both legs in a horrific crash during an IndyCar race in Germany but he defied the odds walking again and even winning a touring car race in a specially adapted car. He went" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1981241006080004523) 2025-10-23T06:07Z [----] followers, 11.7K engagements "1993 #OnThisDay [--] 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 [----] 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/anyuser/status/1986678516998459819) 2025-11-07T06:14Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "A very happy birthday toEddie Irvine born #OnThisDay [--] November [----] one of modern Formula Ones more colourful and controversial figures. His career showed great promise nearly capturing the world title in [----] with Ferrari though he ultimately fell two points short. Irvines F1 journey began with a memorable incident in which he received a punch from Ayrton Senna for upsetting him during his debut. Early the following season he faced a race ban after a crash which was later extended to three races due to his conduct at the hearing. Things began to improve when he joined Ferrari in [----]. By" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1987764598854881446) 2025-11-10T06:09Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "2005 #OnThisDay [--] November eleven years after his final F1 win Nigel Mansell claimed another victory winning the [----] Kyalami Grand Prix Masters ahead of Emerson Fittipaldi before a crowd of [-----]. Starting on pole was critical today given how hard Emerson pushed me Mansell said. He never let up as I expected. I tried to pull away but he stayed right behind even making a few inside moves on the corners. Mansells former Williams teammate Riccardo Patrese finished in third. #f1 #formula1" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1988848404760256943) 2025-11-13T05:56Z [----] followers, 17.4K engagements "RememberingmarshalGraham Beveridge who was born #OnThisDay [--] November [----]. He was a volunteer marshal who tragically lost his life at the [----] Australian Grand Prix on [--] March [----]. 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 [----] followers, 22.7K engagements "2004 #OnThisDay [--] November Dave Richards head of BAR departed from the team following Hondas acquisition of a 45% stake valued at approximately $150 million. Although Richards had led Jenson Button to third place in the drivers championship tensions over a contract dispute with Button were believed to contribute to Richards exit paving the way for Nick Fry to take over. Richards commented I am the one person who came out of that affair undamaged This was a mutual decision. It is the right time for Honda and the right time for me to move on. I am proud of what my team and I have achieved. We" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1991024454172856769) 2025-11-19T06:03Z [----] followers, 15K engagements "2011 #OnThisDay [--] 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 [--] 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 [----] followers, [----] engagements "Remembering Onofre Marimon on his birthday born#OnThisDay [--] December [----]. Competing in Formula [--] between [----] and [----] he tragically became the first driver to die during a World Championship race weekend (other than the Indianapolis 500). Marimon was killed in a practice session for the [----] German Grand Prix at the Nrburgring. His Maserati veered off the track at the Breidscheid curve near the Adenauer Bridge as he pushed to improve his qualifying time. Tragically he lost his life at the base of a steep and hazardous incline. He was just [--] years old. #f1 #formula1" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/2001895930757554377) 2025-12-19T06:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Remembering 8-time F1 podium finisher Jean-Pierre Beltoise who died aged [--] #OnThisDay [--] Januaryin [----]. Beltoise drove for Matra and BRM in [--] Grand Prix between [----] and [----]. His single World Championship race victory came at a rain-soaked [----] Monaco Grand Prix with BRM. He was also an accomplished motorcycle road racer who competed in Grand Prix motorcycle racing from [----] to [----]. After F1 Beltoise also became a class winner at the [--] Hours of Le Mans in [----] with Inaltra. #f1 #formula1 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2008059492198449437" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/2008059492198449437) 2026-01-05T06:14Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Remembering Charlie Whiting on his birthday a much-loved and respected figure in the F1 paddock who was born #OnThisDay [--] August [----]. He was initially the Chief Mechanic for the Brabham F1 team before becoming the Formula One Race Director. At the FIA he served as the Race Director Safety Delegate Permanent Starter and head of the F1 Technical Department. His responsibilities included managing the logistics of each F1 Grand Prix inspecting cars in parc ferm conditions before races enforcing FIA regulations and operating the lights that signal the start of each race. Sadly on the morning of" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1955130471685189836) 2025-08-12T04:53Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "1969 - Belgian driver Jacky Ickx wins the Canadian Grand Prix and a 4x4 F1 car earns points #OnThisDay [--] 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 [----] followers, [---] engagements "1970 Ferrari driver Jacky Ickx who started from second on the grid won the [----] Canadian Grand Prix #OnThisDay [--] September. His teammate Clay Regazzoni finished in second place while Chris Amon driving for March secured third. This race also marked the debut of Tyrrell Racing as a constructor with Jackie Stewart taking pole position in the teams first appearance. Tim Schenkens finish [--] laps down was the best result ever achieved by a De Tomaso-built car. #F1 #formula1 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1969381933940396108 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1969381933940396108" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1969381933940396108) 2025-09-20T12:43Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "1973 Safety Car confusion #OnThisDay [--] September utter confusion surrounded McLaren driver Peter Revsons victory at the [----] Canadian Grand Prix. It took more than ten minutes after the chequered flag for officials to announce the result and only after a series of protests was it confirmed. The chaos stemmed from accidents and a rain-delayed start. When the safety car came out on the 55th lap Emerson Fittipaldi was leading. However ten laps under the yellow flag followed creating confusion. Fittipaldi claimed I was ahead of Revson from the start. I dont see how I didnt win. Lotus boss Colin" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1970519178441367712) 2025-09-23T16:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "1972 - #OnThisDay [--] September Tyrrell driver Jackie Stewart secured his second consecutive win at the [----] Canadian Grand Prix finishing [--] seconds ahead of Peter Revson in a McLaren who had taken pole position the previous day. Revsons teammate Denny Hulme finished third. Stewarts victory lifted him to second place in the World Championship standings but Lotus driver Emerson Fittipaldi had already clinched the title. #F1 #formula1 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1970729402951430327 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1970729402951430327" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1970729402951430327) 2025-09-24T05:57Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "1976 Hunt very much in the hunt of the title #OnThisDay [--] October McLaren driver James Hunt cut Niki Laudas lead in the Drivers Championship to eight points with two races remaining following his victory at the Canadian Grand Prix. In front of [-----] spectators Hunt was chased all the way by Patrick Depailler ultimately winning by just [---] yards. Both drivers needed medical treatment afterwardHunt for driving into a barrier on his victory lap and Depailler for burns on his back caused by leaking fuel in his Tyrrell. The left eye she is completely closed Depailler remarked of his final laps." [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1973990336318881804) 2025-10-03T05:55Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "1977 - James Hunt vs The Marshall and Scheckter wins in Canada #OnThisDay [--] October at the start of the [----] Canadian Grand Prix at Mosport Park Lotus driver Mario Andretti led from the McLaren of James Hunt with Jochen Mass in third. Andretti and Hunt pulled away and built such a lead that as they came to lap third-placed Mass Hunt collided with him forcing him to retire. Unable to continue an enraged Hunt angrily waved his fist at Mass and struck a marshal attempting to guide him away. He was later fined $2000 for assaulting the marshal and $750 for returning to the pit lane in an unsafe" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1976203481376547153) 2025-10-09T08:30Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Happy Birthday to Logan Sargeant born #OnThisDay [--] December [----]. Sargeant competed in Formula One from [----] to [----] for Williams after a successful stint in the [----] Formula [--] Championship with Carlin Motorsport finishing fourth in the final standings. Sargeants F1 career was short securing just a single career point from [--] starts. His final race was the [----] Dutch Grand Prix where Sargeant was replaced at the next race by Argentine driver Franco Colapinto for the remainder of the season. #f1 #formula1 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2006296062022066467" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/2006296062022066467) 2025-12-31T09:27Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "1981 Williams wins the Constructors Championship Ligier driver Jacques Laffites victory at the [----] Canadian Grand Prix #OnThisDay [--] September set up a thrilling finale to the Drivers' title three weeks later. Carlos Reutemann who finished ninth for Williams Racing in Canada led the championship by one point over eventual champion Nelson Piquet who finished fifth for Brabham. In appalling conditions the race start was delayed by an hour due to confusion over insurance coverage for the drivers. Despite significant damage to his nose wing Gilles Villeneuve thrilled his home fans by finishing" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1971816883876663511) 2025-09-27T05:59Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "1980 Jones wins the title the only driver to do so in Canada and the first for the Williams team #OnThisDay [--] September Williams driver Alan Jones won an accident-filled [----] Canadian Grand Prix to secure his only World Championship with teammate Carlos Reutemann claiming second and Ligier driver Didier Pironi third. Nelson Piquet who had arrived in Montreal leading the standings was forced out of the race when the Ford engine in his Brabham blew on lap [--]. Its what Ive been dreaming of and working for Jones said after his victory. I still dont believe it when Im back in the hotel and having" [X Link](https://x.com/F1History1950/status/1972181819857539100) 2025-09-28T06:09Z [----] followers, [----] engagements Limited data mode. Full metrics available with subscription: lunarcrush.com/pricing
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"1998 #OnThisDay [--] 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 2025-08-16T13:24Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"2002 #OnThisDay [--] August Rubens Barrichello led a Scuderia Ferrari 1-2 finish at the [----] Hungarian Grand Prix securing another Constructors title for the team. Michael Schumacher finished second while brother Ralf took third. Mika Salo received a 25-second post-race penalty for an unsafe pit stop while trying to stay ahead of Pedro de la Rosa. #f1 #formula1 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1957318718955946074 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1957318718955946074"
X Link 2025-08-18T05:48Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"2003 Alonsos first win. Renault and Spanish driver Fernando Alonso took his first F1 victory #OnThisDay [--] August at the [----] 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 [--] seconds ahead of Raikkonen and Montoya. The win intensified the battle for the Drivers Championship with Michael Schumacher on [--] points Montoya on 71"
X Link 2025-08-24T06:12Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"2022 Maxs 30th win Max Verstappen won the [----] Dutch Grand Prix #OnThisDay for Red Bull Racing ahead of Mercedes driver George Russell and the Ferrari of Charles Leclerc. Verstappens win took him to the 30th F1 race win of his career and the fourth race win in a row. A stat he has since demolished. Further down the field post-race Carlos Sainz finished fifth but received a five-second penalty for an unsafe pit-stop release demoting him to eighth while Sebastian Vettel finished 13th but he received a five-second time penalty for ignoring blue flags demoting him to 14th. #f1 #formula1 #OTD"
X Link 2025-09-04T05:59Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"1985 Senna wins in the rain #OnThisDay [--] September Lotus driver Ayrton Senna won the [----] Belgian Grand Prix with the next four positions occupied by former or future world champions: Nigel Mansell (P2) Alain Prost (P3) Keke Rosberg (P4) and Nelson Piquet (P5). The race had originally been postponed from [--] June after the Spa circuit began to break up during practice. Senna showcased his exceptional skill in the wet conditions pulling away from the field as rain fell in the latter half of the race earning the 75th victory for the Lotus team. #F1 #formula1"
X Link 2025-09-15T06:27Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"1991 Mansell wins in Catalunya #OnThisDay [--] 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 2025-09-29T05:04Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"2008 There were accusations and recriminations #OnThisDay [--] 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 [----] 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 2025-10-12T16:28Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"2001 Michael Schumacher rounded off the season with victory at the Japanese Grand Prix #OnThisDay [--] 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 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1978166479087632457 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1978166479087632457"
X Link 2025-10-14T18:30Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Remembering Gunnar Nilsson #OnThisDay [--] October winner of the [----] Belgian Grand Prix who tragically passed away from cancer in [----] at just [--] years old. His rare talent had taken him swiftly to the top as No. [--] to Mario Andretti wrote The Times and he was perhaps the most naturally gifted of the new generation of Grand Prix drivers. Diagnosed at the end of [----] Nilsson had signed with Arrows as their lead driver for the [----] season but his illness progressed rapidly forcing him to step down before the first race. In his remaining months Nilsson focused on establishing the Gunnar Nilsson"
X Link 2025-10-20T04:53Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"1991 Senna wins his last Championship #OnThisDay [--] October after the dramatic finale of the previous season Ayrton Senna once again found himself leading the championship heading into the [----] Japanese Grand Prix. Nigel Mansell needing a win to keep his title hopes alive started alongside Senna on the front row. However it was Sennas McLaren teammate Gerhard Berger who took the lead into the first corner. Mansell pushing aggressively to overtake Senna spun out on lap ten due to brake failure on his Williams handing the championship to Senna. With Berger struggling with tyre issues later in"
X Link 2025-10-20T05:28Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"1990 Senna wins the Championship under controversy #OnThisDay the [----] 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 2025-10-21T16:05Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"1989 Alain Prost secured the Drivers Championship #OnThisDay [--] October but the [----] Japanese Grand Prix became one of the sports most controversial moments. Prost arrived in Japan with a 16-point lead not needing a win to claim his third world championship. However his McLaren teammate Ayrton Senna needed a victory to keep his hopes alive. Senna dominated qualifying securing pole position by [---] seconds. During the race both drivers distanced themselves from the pack. On lap [--] of [--] Senna attempted a bold move at the chicane diving inside Prost. Prost refused to yield and the two collided."
X Link 2025-10-22T04:52Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"1993 Irvine makes his F1 debut and gets punched by Senna #OnThisDay [--] October Ayrton Senna won the [----] Japanese Grand Prix but not without some unexpected drama involving a rookie making his Formula [--] 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 2025-10-24T05:38Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"1999 Mika and Ferrari win the Championships at Suzuka #OnThisDay [--] October Ferrari driver Eddie Irvines best chance at a world championship concluded at Suzuka when the McLaren of Mika Hakkinen clinched the [----] 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 [----] Constructors Championship win. We won one championship but not the one I wanted he reflected. Winters going to be tough thinking back"
X Link 2025-10-31T05:40Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"1998 Mika wins his first F1 Championship title and the end of Tyrrell #OnThisDay [--] November Mika Hakkinen clinched his first World Championship title with a commanding flag-to-flag victory at the [----] Japanese Grand Prix celebrating a triumphant season for McLaren as they also secured their first Constructors Championship since [----]. 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 2025-11-01T00:06Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"2012 Kimi wins for Lotus F1 his first since his return to F1 #OnThisDay [--] November Kimi Raikkonen claimed victory at the [----] Abu Dhabi Grand Prix for Lotus after starting fourth on the grid his first win since his F1 comeback and his first since the [----] Belgian Grand Prix. The win also gave the Lotus name its first win since Ayrton Senna won the [----] Detroit Grand Prix for Team Lotus. Fernando Alonso finished second for Ferrari narrowing the [----] 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 2025-11-04T05:52Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"1994 Williams driver Damon Hill takes the win in a rain-drenched Japanese Grand Prix #OnThisDay [--] November [----] Hill breathed life into his struggling though ultimately unsuccessful championship pursuit. The two-part race interrupted by heavy rain saw Hill narrowly edge out the Benetton of Michael Schumacher by three seconds. The win meant that Hill needed to finish ahead of Schumacher at the seasons final race in Adelaide to claim the title. I was on the radio every lap Hill recalled hearing updates on Michaels progress which kept me pushing hard. I told the team there was no point urging me"
X Link 2025-11-06T05:40Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Remembering Gunnar Nilsson who was born #OnThisDay [--] November [----]. With [--] Grand Prix entries his highlight came in his second season with a win in the rain-soaked [----] Belgian Grand Prix at Zolder following two previous podium finishes. Unknown to most he was diagnosed with cancer at the end of the season. Despite securing a lead role with Arrows for [----] his worsening condition forced him to step down before the first race. He dedicated his remaining months to launching the Gunnar Nilsson Cancer Treatment Campaign with Charing Cross Hospital working tirelessly without pain relief to"
X Link 2025-11-20T05:46Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Had to share. After all this UK rain a fitting picture of British icon Nigel Mansell at the [----] Monaco Grand Prix driving the Lotus 95T Renault. It was the only race of the [----] championship that was run in wet weather. #f1 #formula1"
X Link 2025-11-24T07:07Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"2009 #OnThisDay [--] December Sauber (in its namesake) announced it would return to Formula One for the start of the [----] 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 2025-12-03T05:50Z [----] followers, 24.9K engagements
"1993 #OnThisDay [--] December Ayrton Senna narrowly avoided a ban many had anticipated after the FIA handed him a suspended sentence for an altercation following the [----] 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 2025-12-09T06:06Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Remembering Tom Belso who became Denmarks first Formula One driver after attempting the [----] Swedish Grand Prix with Frank Williams Racing Cars. He qualified 22nd for the team then known as Iso-Marlboro but was unable to start the race due to a lack of crucial sponsorship funds. In [----] Belso made two race starts including an eighth-place finish at the Swedish Grand Prix. After retiring from racing Belso entered a series of business ventures. Tragically he passed away #OnThisDay 11th January in [----] after battling stomach cancer. #f1 #formula1"
X Link 2026-01-11T06:58Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Remembering John Button who sadly passed away #OnThisDay 12th January [----]. John was more than just the father of a Formula One World Championhe was a racer in his own right and the beating heart behind Jenson Buttons rise to glory. A popular rallycross driver in the 1970s John brought grit and good humour to the sport later channelling that same passion into nurturing his sons career from karting prodigy to F1 World Champion in [----]. Known for his ever-present smile and pink shirts in the paddock John Button remains a beloved figure in motorsport lorecheerful committed and forever part of"
X Link 2026-01-12T06:06Z [----] followers, 22.3K engagements
"Happy Birthday to [----] F1 World Champion Jenson Button who was born #OnThisDay 19th January [----]. His name inspired by his fathers friend and rally-cross driver Erling Jensen. Buttons career accelerated when he won the McLaren Autosport BRDC Young Driver Award in [----] which earned him a test in a McLaren F1 car and eventually led to a drive with Williams in [----]. Initially in teams and cars further down the grid Buttons time in F1 paid off when in [----] he dominated the early season with Brawn GP winning the Drivers title and helping the team secure the Constructors. He then moved to McLaren"
X Link 2026-01-19T06:03Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"1979 #OnThisDay 21st January Jacques Laffite had a strong start to the season at theArgentina Grand Prix securing pole the fastest lap and the win for Ligier. Although briefly overtaken by Patrick Depailler Laffite regained the lead. The race featured a dramatic eight-car collision at the first corner leading to a restart. McLaren driver John Watson managed to finish third despite being involved in the incident. Lotus driver Carlos Reutemann finished in second. Laffite continued his winning streak at the following Grand Prix but mechanical reliability issues later affected his season"
X Link 2026-01-21T05:59Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"1977 #OnThisDay 23rd JanuaryCarlos Reutemann won his first race for Ferrari at the [----] Brazilian Grand Prix celebrating his second win at the event. McLaren driver James Hunt initially led the race but had to pit and relinquish the lead ultimately securing second place while Reutemann's teammate Niki Lauda finished third. Post-race Carlos Pace accused Hunt of dangerous driving claiming "He came much too close to me to overtake" Pace fumed. "There was plenty of room for him to pass and yet he cannoned into mine. The nose covering and radiator were torn off and I was forced to stop." Pace's"
X Link 2026-01-23T06:03Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"2000 #OnThisDay 24th January twenty-year-old Jenson Button became the youngest British F1 driver (at the time) topping Stirling Moss who was [--] when he debuted in [----]. Button signed a five-year deal with Williams marking a significant milestone in his career. I am still on cloud nine he told the media. The last [--] minutes have been amazing; difficult to explain because Ive never experienced anything like this before. Stirling Moss praised Buttons achievement saying Its a fantastic achievement and I wish him all the best. Im obviously sorry to have been pushed out of the record books as the"
X Link 2026-01-24T07:36Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"1976:#OnThisDay 25th January reigning world champion Niki Lauda opened the season in commanding fashion dominating the [----] Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos. Driving for Ferrari he finished a staggering [----] seconds ahead of Patrick Depailler in a Tyrrell-Ford with Welshman Tom Pryce securing third place in a Shadow. James Hunt who had earned his first F1 pole position in a new six-speed McLaren faced challenges throughout the race. He ultimately retired seven laps from the end while running seventh crashing out due to a sticking throttle. #f1 #formula1"
X Link 2026-01-25T06:32Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"1974: #OnThisDay 27th January the Formula [--] circus returned to Brazil but the Brazilian Grand Prix faced initial delays after the circuit had to be cleared of broken glass left by fans. As the race began the track's condition deteriorated with signs of disintegration exacerbated by rain that eroded the track edges and washed mud across sections of the circuit. Heavy rain led to the race being suspended and eventually called off after [--] of the [--] scheduled laps Emerson Fittipaldi securing a 13.5-second lead over the Ferrari of Clay Regazzonithis was Fittipaldi's first win with McLaren and the"
X Link 2026-01-27T05:44Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"1978: #OnThisDay 29th January Carlos Reutemann took his first win of the season for Ferrari at the Brazilian Grand Prix ending Goodyears race-winning streak his car shod with Michelin tyres their first Championship win. Starting strongly Reutemann led from the first lap and thrilling the crowd was local hero Emerson Fittipaldi who secured second place. The race saw half the field retire due to the intense heat including McLaren driver James Hunt who had a challenging weekend crashing mid-race and being fined for a previous incident. Niki Lauda finished third for Brabham. #f1 #formula1"
X Link 2026-01-29T05:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Paul Frere born #OnThisDay 30th January [----] was highly respected both as a journalist known for his insightful road tests and as a passionate racer. He competed in [--] Grand Prix from [----] to [----] finishing second in his final race in Belgium and won Le Mans in [----] driving forFerrarialongside fellow BelgianOlivier Gendebien. Outside of motorsports Frere was a champion rower securing the Belgian championships in [----] and [----]. Only weeks before his 90th birthday in January [----] Frere was badly injured in an accident near the Nrburgring and was hospitalised for [--] days in intensive care. Frere"
X Link 2026-01-30T06:28Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Remembering Jean-Pierre Jabouille who passed away #OnThisDay 2nd February [----] at the age of [--]. Born in Nazi-occupied Paris he competed in Formula One from [----] to [----] entering [--] Grand Prix and winning two races during Renault's pioneering turbocharged era in the late 1970s and early 1980s. His motorsport career also extended to the [--] Hours of Le Mans where he competed from the late 1960s through the early 1990s driving for Alpine Matra Sauber and Peugeot. Jabouille secured four third-place finishes at Le Mans in [----] [----] [----] and [----]. #f1 #formula1"
X Link 2026-02-02T06:24Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"2008: #OnThisDay 4th February Michael Schumacher founded the karting team KSM in the German national championship with friends Peter Kaiser and Thomas Muchov. The team initially included Carlos Sainz. Schumacher shared his lifelong passion for karting saying I grew up with them. I owe everything to karting and I never gave it up. #f1 #formula1 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018928214773526756 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018928214773526756"
X Link 2026-02-04T06:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"2011: #OnThisDay 6th February Robert Kubica suffered severe injuries in a crash during the Rally Ronde di Andora in Italy. Driving a Skoda Fabia in the Super2000 class Kubicas car veered off the road and collided with a guardrail that penetrated the cars frame. He sustained multiple fractures to his right arm leg and hand sidelining him for the [----] season and F1 for many years as he began his recovery. In [----] he made a remarkable return to the F1 grid with Williams for one season. His connection to Formula One remained as a reserve and test driver for Alfa Romeo. He took part in various"
X Link 2026-02-06T06:05Z [----] followers, 11.2K engagements
"2000: #OnThisDay 7th February Ferrari introduced its 2000-season car beginning the team's most successful era since Jody Scheckter's [----] championship with the [---] T4. Michael Schumacher captured his third world championship by the season's end taking nine victories and starting five years of Ferrari dominance. #f1 #formula1 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020051247252775188 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020051247252775188"
X Link 2026-02-07T08:25Z [----] followers, 11.9K engagements
"2006: Spa gets canned #OnThisDay 8th February the Belgian Grand Prix was removed from the upcoming seasons Formula One calendar as renovations at the Spa Francorchamps circuit were not completed in time. This was the second cancellation of the race at this historic track within the decade following a previous omission in [----] due to Belgiums tobacco sponsorship laws. #f1 #Formula1 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020403467815117260 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020403467815117260"
X Link 2026-02-08T07:44Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"2000: Schumacher tests the Ferrari F2000 #OnThisDay 9th February Michael Schumacher tested the Ferrari F2000 the teams first car to win a drivers title in [--] years at Fiorano. Schumacher conducted a few shakedown laps as daylight faded noting that he wished he could have driven more aggressively but was limited by the conditions. He reported that the car performed well. It went on to help him secure nine victories and his third world championship that season. #f1 #Formula1 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020951977543573617 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020951977543573617"
X Link 2026-02-09T20:04Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Nigel Mansell finally achieved his dream of becoming Formula One World Champion when he finished second #OnThisDay [--] August at the [----] Hungarian Grand Prix to Ayrton Senna. @nigelmansell had come tantalisingly close to the title in [----] and [----] and was runner-up again in [----]. However he dominated the [----] season securing the championship in just the 11th race setting a new record for the fewest races needed to clinch the title since the 16-race season format was adopted. The Hungarian Grand Prix also marked the final race for the renowned Brabham team which was plagued by financial"
X Link 2025-08-16T05:43Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"1981 #OnThisDay [--] 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 [--]. 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 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1956706554129887296"
X Link 2025-08-16T13:16Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"1986 #OnThisDay 17th August McLaren driver Alain Prost won the Austrian Grand Prix at the Osterreichring just a week after Formula Ones inaugural visit to Hungary. The Benetton-BMWs of Teo Fabi and Gerhard Berger initially led the race but retired due to mechanical issues. Following the retirements of Williams drivers Nigel Mansell and Nelson Piquet Prost led the Ferraris of Michele Alboreto (P2) and Stefan Johansson (P3) to the finish line. #F1 #formula1 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1956991304207863964 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1956991304207863964"
X Link 2025-08-17T08:07Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"1984 #OnThisDay [--] August Niki Lauda delighted the home crowd by winning the Austrian Grand Prix at the Osterreichring. Starting from fourth Lauda initially dropped to fifth but climbed to third by lap [--]. After Alain Prost spun on oil Lauda moved up to second then overtook Nelson Piquet on lap [--] when they lapped Michele Alboreto. Alboreto in the Ferrari finished third. #F1 #formula1 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1957686170344673791 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1957686170344673791"
X Link 2025-08-19T06:08Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"1991 Michael Schumacher makes his F1 debut. Brazilian and McLaren driver Ayrton Senna starting from pole claimed victory at the Belgian Grand Prix #OnThisDay [--] August [----]. His teammate Austrian Gerhard Berger finished second while fellow Brazilian Nelson Piquet secured third place with Benetton. The race proved pivotal in the championship battle as Sennas main rival British driver Nigel Mansell retired due to an electrical failure allowing Senna to extend his lead to [--] points with five races remaining. This race also marked the debut of future seven-time F1 World Champion Michael"
X Link 2025-08-25T05:15Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"1980 A horror crash and Williams win their first-ever Championship #OnThisDay [--] 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 2025-09-14T06:20Z [----] followers, 15.8K engagements
"1990 - Martin Donnellys short but promising career came to a devastating end #OnThisDay [--] September when he crashed his Lotus during practice for the [----] Spanish Grand Prix. He hit a barrier at [---] 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 2025-09-28T06:38Z [----] followers, 61.2K engagements
"2000 Schumacher returns the Drivers' title to Ferrari #OnThisDay [--] October Michael Schumacher won Ferraris first Drivers Championship in over [--] years when he beat the McLaren of Mika Hkkinen in a straight fight at the [----] 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 [---] seconds behind Schumacher. At the start Mika was very quick and there was nothing I"
X Link 2025-10-08T05:56Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"2003 Schumacher rewrites the history books #OnThisDay [--] October at the [----] 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 [----]. 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 2025-10-12T07:18Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"1996 Hill wins the title #OnThisDay [--] October Damon Hill clinched the [----] 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 [----] and it was far from certain he would continue in the sport. As"
X Link 2025-10-13T05:48Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"1977 - #OnThisDay [--] October a year after his dramatic World Championship win at Fuji McLaren driver James Hunt returned to Japan for another triumph at the [----] Japanese Grand Prix. Starting from the front row Hunt seized the lead and maintained it securing victory ahead of the Ferrari of Carlos Reutemann and Tyrrell of Patrick Depailler. Meanwhile pole-sitter and Lotus driver Mario Andretti crashed out on the second lap. However the races biggest incident happend on lap six when Gilles Villeneuve misjudged his braking and collided with Ronnie Petersons Tyrrell. Villeneuves Ferrari"
X Link 2025-10-23T06:16Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"1976 Hunt brings home the Championship #OnThisDay [--] October despite missing two races following his life-threatening crash at the Nrburgring Ferrari driver Niki Lauda entered the seasons final race at the [----] 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 2025-10-24T04:51Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"1988 Senna secures his first of three titles in Japan #OnThisDay [--] 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 [----] 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 2025-10-30T05:18Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Happy Birthday toAlan Jones born #OnThisDay [--] November [----] in Melbourne who became one of Australias toughest racing drivers and won the [----] 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 [--] with Graham Hills new team. In [----] he joined Williams where he finished third in [----] and dominated the [----] 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 2025-11-02T06:37Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Remembering Stefan Bellof who was born #OnThisDay [--] November [----]. Bellof one of Germanys most thrilling racing talents was know for his fearless driving style and was considered a future world champion when he joined Formula One in [----] with Tyrrell. At the Monaco Grand Prix he was closing in on Alain Prost alongside Ayrton Senna in the rain before the race was stopped robbing him of a potential victory. In [----] Tyrrells car was less competitive with Bellof securing only a fourth and sixth place before a tragic accident during the [----] km of Spa World Sportscar Championship race. Attempting"
X Link 2025-11-20T05:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"RememberingLorenzo Bandini who was born #OnThisDay [--] December [----]. An Italian racing driver was born in Libya then an Italian colony. Bandini competed in [--] Grands Prix between [----] and his untimely death in [----]. He secured one Grand Prix victory at the [----] Austrian Grand Prix driving a Ferrari and also won the [----] Le Mans [--] Hours. Tragically Bandini suffered fatal burns after a crash at the [----] Monaco Grand Prix and passed away three days later. #f1 #formula1 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2002628060558840032 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2002628060558840032"
X Link 2025-12-21T06:31Z [----] followers, 19.5K engagements
"Today we remember Gil de Ferran (born in 1967) who passed away #OnThisDay [--] December2023. De Ferran was a major figure in motorsports having clinched the Champ Car championship in [----] and [----] with Team Penske and securing a victory at the [----] Indianapolis [---]. He was also the runner-up in the [----] American Le Mans Series LMP1 class with his own team de Ferran Motorsports. In July [----] he was appointed as the sporting director for McLaren a position he held until early [----] following Eric Boulliers resignation. #f1 #formula1 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2005549879016231072"
X Link 2025-12-29T08:02Z [----] followers, 11.8K engagements
"Happy 91st to A.J. Foyt born #OnThisDay 16th January [----]. He would emerge as a towering figure in motorsports known affectionately as the King of the Indy. His record in Formula One might be brief with just three appearances at the Indianapolis [---] when it was part of the FIA World Championship of Drivers yet his achievements at Indy are legendary. He is celebrated as the first to clinch the race four times and the only driver to compete for [--] consecutive years completing [----] laps or [-----] miles. Foyt amassed earnings of $2637963 from the Indy [---] alone and holds records for his seven"
X Link 2026-01-16T06:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Remembering David Purley on his birthday born #OnThisDay 26th January1945 Though he competed in only [--] Grand Prix between [----] and [----] he experienced hair-raising moments throughout his career. At the [----] Dutch Grand Prix in only his second race he displayed extraordinary heroism. Ahead of him Roger Williamsons car crashed flipping and catching fire trapping Williamson inside. Purley immediately stopped ran down the track and tried to rescue Williamson by attempting to right the car despite the flames and the threat of an explosion. Receiving no assistance from nearby marshals Purleys"
X Link 2026-01-26T06:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Remembering Jo Bonnier who was born #OnThisDay 31st January [----] in Stockholm and entered [---] Formula One races but won only once at the [----] Dutch Grand Prix. His life ended tragically in a crash during the [----] Le Mans where his Lola collided with a Ferrari and was launched over the barrier into trees. #f1 #formula1 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017494066489954461 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017494066489954461"
X Link 2026-01-31T07:04Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"2006: #OnThisDay 1stFebruary Valentino Rossi completed his first full day of F1 testing with Ferrari setting the ninth-fastest time of the day. Impressively he outpaced established F1 drivers like David Coulthard Mark Webber and Jarno Trulli finishing just a second behind Michael Schumachers timethough they drove different cars. A Ferrari spokesperson remarked It was a very good performance; we cannot deny it. Despite two further tests in [----] and [----] Rossi never pursued a move to F1. #f1 #formula1 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017860332379603412"
X Link 2026-02-01T07:19Z [----] followers, 41.6K engagements
"2007: #OnThisDay 4th February during a special promotional event for Credit Suisse in St. Moritz Switzerland Nick Heidfeld drove his BMW Sauber across a frozen lake. The car was equipped with spiked tyres and to prevent freezing its engine required regular warming with oil and water every thirty minutes. Reflecting on the drive Heidfeld remarked "That was quite a unique experience." #f1 #formula1 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018928078836076657 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018928078836076657"
X Link 2026-02-04T06:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Remembering Louis Wagner on what would have been his birthday the winner of the first British Grand Prix in [----] (pre-F1 championship) after relieving Robert Snchal on lap [--]. Born #OnThisDay 5th February [----] in Seine-Saint-Denis France Wagners major wins included the inaugural US Grand Prix in [----] and the Vanderbilt Cup in [----]. His [----] win at Brooklands was remarkable; despite severe burns to his feet due to car issues he persevered by cooling his feet in a bucket of cold water during a pit stop. #f1 #Formula1 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2019499201152053485"
X Link 2026-02-05T19:51Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Happy Birthday to Pierre Gasly who was born #OnThisDay 7th February [----]. His journey to F1 included clinching the [----] GP2 Series championship and finishing runner-up in both the [----] Formula Renault [---] Series and the [----] Super Formula Championship. The highlight of his F1 career undoubtedly came at the [----] Italian Grand Prix where he took his maiden Formula [--] win in a stunning race at Monza. #f1 #formula1 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020050881312362717 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020050881312362717"
X Link 2026-02-07T08:23Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"RememberingCliff Allison who was born #OnThisDay [--] February [----]. As a Ferrari driver in the late 1950s he raced in six events before a crash at the [----] Monaco Grand Prix nearly ended his career. After switching from driving Lotus and Maserati cars to Ferrari in [----] his promising trajectory was cut short when he crashed was ejected from his car and lay unconscious for [--] days mysteriously waking up speaking French a language he had never learned. Attempting a comeback in [----] with Lotus he suffered another setback with a crash that broke both his legs. He eventually retired to manage a"
X Link 2026-02-08T06:41Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"1975 First win and podium. Italian driver Vittorio Brambilla took his first Grand Prix victory #OTD [--] August at the [----] 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 [--] 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 2025-08-17T06:58Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"2009 #OnThisDay [--] 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 2025-11-19T06:03Z [----] followers, 12.1K engagements
"Happy Birthday to Polands first F1 driver Robert Kubica who was born #OnThisDay [--] December [----]. He claimed his maiden F1 victory at the [----] 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 [---] 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 [----] Kubica joined the Renault team and planned to continue with them in [----]. At the same time he had"
X Link 2025-12-07T07:36Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Happy Birthday to Kazuki Nakajima who was born #OnThisDay 11th January [----]. Nakajima is the son of former F1 driver Satoru Nakajima. He raced for Williams from [----] to [----] with a best finish of sixth place at the [----] Australian Grand Prix. His debut was memorable for an unfortunate incident where he ran over two of his mechanics. After being dropped in [----] he was linked to the ill-fated Stefan GP team which failed to secure a spot on the grid leaving him without a drive. Kazukis younger brother Daisuke also raced and according to their father was the faster of the two siblings. #f1"
X Link 2026-01-11T06:57Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"2004: BAR set a new lap record #OnThisDay 2nd February just a day after the launch of the [---] car Jenson Button set an unofficial lap record at the Circuit de Catalunya breaking it by more than a second while testing BARs [----] car with a time of 1m13.867s. Reflecting on the run he said It was a good lap but theres a lot more to come. BAR ultimately finished second in the championship that year with Ferrari taking the title. #f1 #Formula1 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018223118704116145 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018223118704116145"
X Link 2026-02-02T07:21Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"1978 the first Canadian to win in F1 #OnThisDay [--] 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 [----] 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 [--] he retired to the pits with brake failure. That"
X Link 2025-10-08T05:50Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"2001: #OnThisDay 5th February Flavio Briatore announced Fernando Alonso's Formula [--] debut with Minardi. After testing Alonso in a Benetton to qualify for an F1 super-license Briatore convinced Paul Stoddart to recruit him for the small Italian team. Despite two years out of karting and a fourth-place finish in the F3000 series Alonso managed solid performances with Minardi although he didn't score any points and then spent the following season as a test driver. He joined Briatore's Renault team in [----] and became a double world champion by [----]. The rest after that as they say is history. #f1"
X Link 2026-02-05T05:49Z [----] followers, 28.9K engagements
"Manfred von Brauchitsch the last surviving driver from the inter-war Silver Arrows passed away at [--] #OnThisDay 5th February [----]. During the 1930s he raced for Mercedes winning three Grand Prix races though he was often plagued by misfortune. His most notable victory was at the [----] Monaco Grand Prix where he set a lap record that lasted [--] years. Coming from a military family von Brauchitsch faced employment challenges in post-war West Germany and was later imprisoned for espionage in [----]. After posting bail he defected to East Germany where he led the national motorsport organisation."
X Link 2026-02-05T05:50Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Happy Birthday to former F1 driver Nyck de Vries born #OnThisDay 6th February [----]. He had great success in lower Formula series including winning the F2 Championship in [----] and finally made his F1 debut during the [----] Italian Grand Prix. A short-lived F1 career de Vries went on to race for the Toyota Gazoo Racing Hypercar team in the WEC. After qualifying in second place for the season-opening race in Qatar de Vries secured his first overall WEC victory at Imola. Later in the season de Vries took his first podium finish at Le Mans finishing in second place overall. #f1 #formula1"
X Link 2026-02-06T06:04Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Remembering Umberto Maglioli who passed away #OnThisDay 7th February [----]. He was one of Italys most versatile drivers of the post-war era equally adept in Grand Prix machinery and punishing road races. Between [----] and [----] Maglioli appeared in ten Formula One Grand Prix driving for Ferrari Maserati and Porsche. While his F1 career was relatively brief he secured two podium finishes. But it was in endurance and road racing that Maglioli truly left his mark. A master of long demanding events he competed in the legendary Targa Florio no fewer than nineteen times claiming victory on three"
X Link 2026-02-07T08:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"2002: Investigation into Graham Beveridges tragic death #OnThisDay 8th February a coroners investigation into the death of marshal Graham Beveridge during the [----] Australian Grand Prix concluded that the incident was preventable. Beveridge died after being struck by a wheel from Jacques Villeneuves BAR car which had collided with Ralf Schumacher. The wheel penetrated a gap in the safety fencing which the coroner deemed unnecessary. Despite the coroners findings the FIA announced that the [----] Australian Grand Prix would proceed as scheduled. #f1 #Formula1"
X Link 2026-02-08T07:48Z [----] followers, 19.4K engagements
"Remembering Hans Stuck one of the most prolific drivers in pre-war racing who passed away #OnThisDay 9th February [----] at the age of [--]. Stuck's racing career began with hill-climb events where he quickly made a name for himself. He gained further notoriety for winning a race in reverse after modifying his cars gearbox. Stuck also played a key role in establishing the Auto Union racing team though his influence declined as the team sought younger drivers. Accused of disclosing his salary he was dismissed in [----]. Post-World War II Stuck circumvented the ban on German drivers by claiming"
X Link 2026-02-09T06:27Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"2006: #OnThisDay 9th FebruaryFormer Formula One driver Gerhard Berger acquired a 50% stake in the Toro Rosso team. In a reciprocal deal Red Bull's Dietrich Mateschitz bought a 50% share of Berger's shipping company. Under Berger's partial ownership the team saw considerable improvements and took a surprising victory at the [----] Italian Grand Prix. Berger sold his share back to Mateschitz just a few months later. #f1 #formula1 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020746443963686921 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020746443963686921"
X Link 2026-02-09T06:27Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"1937 Tony Maggs is born Born #OnThisDay 9th February in Pretoria South Africa Maggs raced in F1 between [----] and [----] he competed in [--] Grand Prix races securing three podium finishes with the Cooper team. After leaving Formula [--] he raced in Formula [--] until a tragic accident that resulted in the death of an eight-year-old spectator led him to retire from motorsport. Maggs later focused on managing his farm in Northern Transvaal and occasionally attended historic racing events until his passing in [----]. #f1 #formula1 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2020752543387672984"
X Link 2026-02-09T06:52Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"1993: #OnThisDay 10th February Ron Dennis revealed that Mika Hakkinen and Michael Andretti would be McLaren's drivers leaving three-time champion Ayrton Senna without a seat. Senna had shown interest in joining Williams but his rival Alain Prost who was already signed with the team blocked the move. Consequently Senna returned to McLaren replacing Hakkinen for the season opener in South Africa. In his last season with McLaren Senna clinched five wins although Prost secured the championship with Williams dominating. The following year Senna joined Williams but tragically died in an accident at"
X Link 2026-02-10T06:05Z [----] followers, 13.3K engagements
"John Surtees a legendary racer was born #OnThisDay 11th February [----]. Surtees became a motorsport legend excelling as a motorcycle road racer and a Formula [--] driver. He competed in Grand Prix motorcycle racing from [----] to [----] and Formula One from [----] to [----]. Surtees claimed seven Grand Prix motorcycle World Championships including four in the premier 500cc class with MV Agusta. In [----] he won the Formula One World Drivers Championship with Ferrari making him the only person in history to win World Championships on both two wheels and four. When he switched to four wheels and Formula One"
X Link 2026-02-11T05:57Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Remembering American racer Andy Linden who passed away on this day at [--]. After his service in the US Marine Corps Linden competed in seven Formula One races including the Indianapolis [---] as well as other series in sprint and midget races. He earned top-six finishes in three Indy 500s. His racing career ended tragically when a metal shard penetrated his helmet in [----] leaving him brain-damaged and wheelchair-bound. Nevertheless he regained the ability to walk before his death #OnThisDay 11th February1987. #f1 #formula1 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021463569749995932"
X Link 2026-02-11T05:57Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Happy Birthday toLiam Lawson born #OnThisDay 11th February [----] who made his F1 debut in [----] for AlphaTauri. #f1 #formula1"
X Link 2026-02-11T05:58Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Happy Birthday to Toranosuke Takagi born #OnThisDay 12th February [----]. Born in Shizuoka Japan Takagi had a brief stint in Formula One with Tyrrell and Arrows during the late 1990s but struggled to make a noteworthy impact often retiring from races without scoring points. After his career in Formula One Takagi returned to Japan won the Formula Nippon championship and later raced in Champ Car and Indy Car races in the USA. He went on to nurture future talents through his karting school in Japan. #f1 #formula1 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021827494836416917"
X Link 2026-02-12T06:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Happy Birthday toPeter Bonnington born #OnThisDay 12th February [----]. Known as Bono hebegan his F1 journey in [----] as a data engineer with Jordan Grand Prix. While at the Silverstone team he worked with drivers such as Giorgio Pantano and Timo Glock. Bonningtons career trajectory then led him to the Honda team where he worked under senior race engineer Andrew Shovlin and served as the performance engineer for Jenson Button. His expertise was pivotal in Buttons journey especially during Honda's change to Brawn GP leading up to Buttons World Championship win in [----]. Bonningtons career"
X Link 2026-02-12T06:03Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Leclerc set the pace on Day [--] in Bahrain edging Norris as Ferrari McLaren and Haas enjoyed strong trouble-free running before the final day. #f1 #formula1 https://www.formulaonehistory.com/f1-2026-pre-season-testing-day-2-in-bahrain/ https://www.formulaonehistory.com/f1-2026-pre-season-testing-day-2-in-bahrain/"
X Link 2026-02-12T16:10Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"1997: #OnThisDay 13th February four-time World Champion Alain Prost acquired Ligier to establish Prost Grand Prix taking over a team that had been part of Formula One since [----] but had not been competitive since the early 1980s. With no time to develop a new car for the season the team repurposed the Ligier JS45 designed by Loc Bigois and rebranded it as the Prost JS45. The new team achieved some initial success securing two podium finishes and placing sixth in the [----] Constructors Championship during its debut season. Despite this promising start the team struggled to maintain its"
X Link 2026-02-13T06:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"2004 BAR car launch #OnThisDay BAR officially launched its new Formula One car the BAR [---] at the Circuit de Catalunya. Drivers Jenson Button and Takuma Sato were optimistic that the BAR 006s advancements would lead to strong performances on the track for the [----] season. By seasons end the team finished an impressive 2nd in the WCC. #f1 #formula1 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017868240693665830 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2017868240693665830"
X Link 2026-02-01T07:50Z [----] followers, 12.4K engagements
"1973: #OnThisDay 11th February the Brazilian Grand Prix was the first to have counted towards the Formula One World Championship and was held at the infamous Interlagos where Emerson Fittipaldi triumphed for Lotus. The win was particularly sweet before his home crowd besting racing legends Jackie Stewart in a Tyrrell and the McLaren of Denny Hulme. Unfortunately the other Brazilian drivers didnt perform as well: Wilson Fittipaldis Brabham succumbed to overheating early in the race Carlos Paces race ended prematurely due to suspension issues and Luiz Bueno finished last in his only Grand Prix"
X Link 2026-02-11T05:57Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Remembering Maurice Trintignant the last person to race a Bugatti in a Grand Prix who passed away #OnThisDay 13th February [----] at the age of [--]. He drove a Bugatti Type [---] in the [----] French Grand Prix becoming the last driver to represent the famed marque at a Grand Prix race. A famous racer in the 1930s his peak years were interrupted by World War II. Nevertheless he achieved remarkable success including two wins at the [----] and [----] Monaco Grand Prix. He ended his F1 career with [--] Podiums having driven for major teams such as Ferrari Gordini and Vanwall. Trintignant later competed in"
X Link 2026-02-13T06:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Want the full low-down on the first pre-season test We've got you covered. From Mercedes ending with a [--] different leaders on days [--] and [--] and McLaren completing [---] laps compared to Aston Martins [---] the first test had it all. #f1 #formula1 https://www.formulaonehistory.com/f1-2026-pre-season-testing-1-full-report/ https://www.formulaonehistory.com/f1-2026-pre-season-testing-1-full-report/"
X Link 2026-02-13T18:48Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"RememberingF1 Super Swede Ronnie Peterson born #OnThisDay 14th February who was one of his generation's most skilled racing drivers. Known for pushing cars to their limits Peterson quickly became a fan favourite and was highly respected by his fellow drivers. He made his Formula [--] debut with March in [----] and by his second season he was the runner-up in the championship losing to Jackie Stewart. Viewed as a potential champion Peterson had his best opportunity in [----] as the second driver to Mario Andretti at Lotus. Despite often holding back to support Andretti rather than challenge him"
X Link 2026-02-14T06:35Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"1997: McLaren Spice up their life #OnThisDay 14th February at Alexandra Palace in London McLaren launched its [----] Formula [--] car with celebrities including the Spice Girls and Jamiroquai in attendance. The event one of the most lavish in F1 history introduced the first McLaren car in a striking silver livery away from the traditional red-and-white Marlboro colours. The launch started a resurgence for McLaren culminating in a win during the car's debut racethe team's first victory since Ayrton Senna in [----] who went to Williams in [----]. By the following year McLaren clinched the 1998"
X Link 2026-02-14T06:36Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"1973 #OnThisDay [--] August Ronnie Peterson triumphed in the Austrian Grand Prix with Jackie Stewart and Carlos Pace rounding out the podium. Emerson Fittipaldis title hopes dimmed as he needed a strong finish to challenge Stewart. Despite Peterson letting him pass into the lead Fittipaldis Lotus suffered a split fuel pipe with five laps remaining forcing him to retire. Stewarts second-place finish left Fittipaldi with a 24-point deficit and only three races to go a nearly insurmountable challenge. #F1 #formula1 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1957683862827307314"
X Link 2025-08-19T05:59Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Gerhard Berger born #OnThisDay [--] August [----] was one of the sports great personalities and fiercest racers. The Austrian contested [---] Grands Prix from [----] to [----] winning [--] races and taking [--] podiums with Ferrari Benetton and McLaren. He famously gave Ayrton Senna a run for his money as team-mate at McLaren and delivered Ferraris first win after Enzo Ferraris death in [----]. Away from the cockpit Berger later ran BMWs motorsport programme and served as co-owner of the Toro Rosso F1 team. #f1 #formula1"
X Link 2025-08-27T05:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Happy Birthday to the [----] F1 World Champion James Hunt who was born #OnThisDay [--] August [----]. Hunt lived a stormy life pushing boundaries both on and off the racetrack. As a driver he conquered constant fear and overwhelming odds to become the worlds best winning one of the most dramatic championship battles in Formula One history. Known for his colourful personality and unconventional character Hunt entertained admirers and offended critics with his sometimes outrageous behaviour. Niki Lauda was his closest friend among the drivers with whom he had a thrilling battle for the 1976"
X Link 2025-08-29T05:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"2019 The first Monegasque to win in F1 Charles Leclerc claimed victory #OnThisDay at the [----] Belgian Grand Prix becoming the first driver from Monaco to win a F1 Championship Grand Prix. He was followed by Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team drivers Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas in second and third place respectively. The event was marked by several tributes to French driver Anthoine Hubert who tragically passed away the previous day in a FIA Formula [--] feature race. Leclerc a close friend of Hubert dedicated his win to him. #f1 #Formula1 #belgian"
X Link 2025-09-01T05:43Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Born #OnThisDay [--] September [----] Professor Sid Watkins was the neurosurgeon who transformed safety in Formula [--]. Appointed as the sports official doctor in [----] he introduced rapid-response medical teams modernised trackside facilities and championed life-saving innovations such as the HANS device. Beloved by drivers as Prof Watkins saved countless lives and left an enduring legacy that shaped the modern era of F1. #f1 #formula1"
X Link 2025-09-06T05:51Z [----] followers, 16.8K engagements
"Stefan Johansson born #OnThisDay [--] September [----] raced in F1 from [----] to [----] with teams including Ferrari McLaren and Onyx. He scored [--] podiums and twice finished fifth in the championship. Though a race win eluded him Johansson earned respect as a dependable quick and likeable competitor. Post-F1 he enjoyed success in sportscars and later became a driver manager and watch designer. #f1 #formula1"
X Link 2025-09-08T05:48Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"1978 Andretti and Lotus secure the titles and the fatal accident of Ronnie Peterson #OnThisDay Brabham driver Niki Lauda won the [----] Italian Grand Prix finishing ahead of his teammate John Watson and the Ferrari of Carlos Reutemann but the race is remembered for a multi-car pile-up at the first corner that ultimately led to the death of Ronnie Peterson a supremely talented driver. Riccardo Patrese collided with James Hunt triggering a chain reaction that launched Petersons Lotus into the barriers splitting it in half before it caught fire. Hunt along with Clay Regazzoni bravely ran back to"
X Link 2025-09-10T06:02Z [----] followers, 16.1K engagements
"2006 Schumacher wins then quits F1 (for the first time) #OnThisDay [--] September the [----] Italian Grand Prix marked Kimi Raikkonens 100th career start in Formula [--]. However there was no fairytale win for the McLaren driver as Michael Schumacher running two laps longer than Raikkonen used his strategic advantage to secure victory. Raikkonen settled for second ahead of Sauber driver Robert Kubica in thrid. The race was Schumachers 90th victory. On the same day Schumacher announced his first retirement from Formula One at the end of the [----] F1 season. He would return with Mercedes in [----]. #F1"
X Link 2025-09-10T12:53Z [----] followers, 22.2K engagements
"Remembering Swedish star Ronnie Peterson who died #OnThisDay [--] September [----] following a start-line crash at Monza that caused broken legs. Petersons injuries were not immediately deemed life-threatening but a surgery complication caused a bone marrow embolism leading to his death the following day. Nicknamed the SuperSwede Peterson was regarded as one of the fastest drivers of his era winning [--] Grands Prix and thrilling fans with his aggressive style. Twice a championship runner-up his loss at just [--] years old left a huge mark on the sport. #f1 #formula1"
X Link 2025-09-11T05:43Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Remembering the great and bold Professor Sid Watkins who sadly passed away #OnThisDay [--] September [----]. He was the neurosurgeon who transformed safety standards in Formula [--]. Appointed as F1s official doctor in [----] he introduced rapid medical response teams improved trackside facilities and championed the use of HANS devices and better crash structures. Loved by drivers Prof saved countless lives and left an immeasurable impact on the sport. #f1 #formula1"
X Link 2025-09-12T05:41Z [----] followers, 23.7K engagements
"1976 Laudas legendary return #OnThisDay [--] 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 [----] 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 2025-09-12T08:23Z [----] followers, 22.7K engagements
"1992 #OnThisDay [--] September McLaren driver Ayrton Senna won the Italian Grand Prix on a day marked by Nigel Mansells announcement of his retirement from F1 citing dissatisfaction with Williams after going back on a deal that they failed to honour. Mansell starting from pole quickly built a 12-second lead over teammate Riccardo Patrese. However he slowed down inexplicably and allowed Patrese to pass shadowing him closely before suffering a hydraulics failure. Patrese then led Senna but his race also ended due to hydraulic issues allowing Benetton teammates Martin Brundle and Michael"
X Link 2025-09-13T07:27Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"1998 Michael Schumacher thrills the Tifosi with a Ferrari 1-2 #OnThisDay [--] September at the [----] 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 [--]. Schumacher fought back passing Villeneuve and Irvine before overtaking Hakkinen whose spin later dropped him to fourth. The"
X Link 2025-09-13T09:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"2001 Mika Hakkinen takes a sabbatical that some say has never ended 😉 #OnThisDay [--] September Mika announced he would be taking a sabbatical year from Formula One and fellow Finn Kimi Raikkonen would take his McLaren seat. In the end the double world champion never returned to the sport despite several offers from high-profile teams. Its often joked he may still return never officially retiring. After a career spanning four decades starting in karting in [----] at the age of five Hakkinen expressed a desire to spend more time with his wife and son. He ended his F1 journey with [--] Championships"
X Link 2025-09-14T07:05Z [----] followers, 12.6K engagements
"2001 Zanardis life changing crash #OnThisDay [--] September [----] Italian and ex-F1 racing driver Alex Zanardi suffered a massive crash while competing in the Cart series in Germany. Despite the severity of the accident Zanardi miraculously survived but had to undergo the amputation of both legs. Remarkably he returned to racing within two years. Zanardi had previously driven in Formula One for teams like Jordan Lotus and Williams with his best F1 result being a sixth-place finish at the [----] Brazilian Grand Prix. In [----] he made a symbolic return to an F1 cockpit driving a BMW Sauber at"
X Link 2025-09-15T06:17Z [----] followers, 11.8K engagements
"1960 Happy Birthday to [--] champ Damon Hill Damon Hill was born #OnThisDay [--] September [----] and before he was out of short trousers his father Graham Hill had won his two F1 World titles. He didnt take up racing cars until the relatively late age of [--] initially racing bikes. He broke into F1 in [----] and the following season switched to Williams. From [----] Hill finished third second and second in the Drivers' Championship before winning the title in [----]. Alongside Nico Rosberg he stands as one of the only individuals to follow in his fathers footsteps by securing a Formula [--] World"
X Link 2025-09-17T06:08Z [----] followers, 10.5K engagements
"Happy Birthday to Giancarlo Minardi who was born #OnThisDay [--] September [----]. As a young boy his family operated a Fiat dealership and an Agip fuel station. His father Giovanni Minardi who passed away when Giancarlo was still young was also deeply involved in motor racing. Giancarlo eventually founded the Minardi team in [----] with seasons in F2 with the most notable success being a [----] win at the Misano round with future F1 star Michele Alboreto. The team entered Formula [--] in [----] a journey that lasted until [----]. Despite its limited success in terms of points and podium finishes Minardi"
X Link 2025-09-18T04:51Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"1971 The first red-flagged Championship race #OnThisDay [--] September [----] Jackie Stewart cemented his reputation with victory for Tyrrell in the Canadian Grand Prix his sixth win of a season where he had secured the Drivers Championship by August. The race was halted after [--] of the planned [--] laps because track marshals couldnt see each other through the rain and mist. March driver Ronnie Peterson claimed second while McLaren driver Mark Donohue came home in third. This was the first ever Formula One championship race to be red-flagged. However the day was marred by the death of 37-year-old"
X Link 2025-09-19T05:51Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"1997 Jacques Villeneuve claimed his tenth career victory #OnThisDay [--] September at the [----] Austrian Grand Prix starting from pole for Williams. However the standout of the weekend was Jarno Trulli who in just his 14th grand prix qualified third for the struggling Prost team. Trulli took the lead on the first lap and built a significant advantage before heartbreak struck on lap [--] when his engine blew forcing his retirement. Michael Schumacher also drew attention receiving a ten-second penalty for overtaking under yellow flags which relegated him to sixth place. David Coulthard claimed"
X Link 2025-09-21T07:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Happy Birthday to double world champion Mika Hakkinen who was born #OnThisDay [--] September [----]. Known for his immense natural speed he overcame serious head injuries from a crash at the [----] Australian Grand Prix and returned to form in [----] and [----]. In [----] Hakkinen edged out Michael Schumacher in the final race to win the title with eight wins. He retained his crown in [----] despite winning only five races before the Ferrari-Schumacher era began. After a season plagued by mechanical issues in [----] Hakkinen announced a sabbatical from which he never returned. Consistent and quick he scored"
X Link 2025-09-28T05:21Z [----] followers, 14.1K engagements
"Remembering the bright young talent ofFrancois Cevert who died #OnThisDay [--] October [----]. As Jackie Stewarts Tyrrell team-mate and close friend Cevert died during practice for the [----] United States Grand Prix at Watkins Glen when his car hit a barrier and careered across the track into another one which uprooted and almost cut him in two. I arrived and stared in disbelief Stewart wrote in his autobiography. There was my team-mate my protg my friend my younger brother. He was dead. Stewart and the Tyrrell team withdrew from the race which would have been Stewarts last anyway. When he told his"
X Link 2025-10-06T05:03Z [----] followers, 14K engagements
"1997 The finish that the sport wanted #OnThisDay [--] October at the [----] 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 2025-10-12T07:08Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Happy Birthday to Kimi Raikkonen aka The Iceman named after his ice-cool attitude both on and off track. Born #OnThisDay [--] October [----] Kimi had one of the longest-ever careers in Formula [--] that peaked when he won the [----] Drivers Championship with Ferrari but would become so unhappy with the sport that he changed to rallying in [----] despite still being in contract with the Italian team. A hard-drinking party animal you suspect he would have thrived had he been involved a generation earlier. As he himself said: "If the F1 world could go back [--] years it would be the same as rallying now.""
X Link 2025-10-17T04:59Z [----] followers, 13.3K engagements
"2005 #OnThisDay [--] October Autosport reported that Williams had chosen Nico Rosberg for their second race seat for the upcoming season. Two weeks later the news was made official. Team principal Frank Williams expressed his excitement saying I believe many in Formula One share my excitement about Nico Rosberg. Despite his youth he brings a wealth of experience and its noteworthy that Nico has more race starts at [--] than his father had in his entire career. #F1 #formula1 @NicoRosberg"
X Link 2025-10-20T05:44Z [----] followers, 18.3K engagements
"1984 #OnThisDay [--] October Niki Lauda secured his third world championship by a razor-thin margin of just half a point over McLaren teammate Alain Prost at the [----] Portuguese Grand Prix. Starting from eleventh on the grid Lauda steadily picked his way through the field at Estoril finishing second behind Prost a team 1-2 finish to earn enough points to clinch the title. Afterwards Lauda reflected This has been the hardest season of my life and that last lap felt like one of the longest. But Ive done it by half a point and I can tell you Alain Prost was a tough man to beat. A young Ayrton"
X Link 2025-10-21T04:51Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"2007 Kimi wins the Championship by one point #OnThisDay [--] October Ferrari driver Kimi Raikkonen clinched his first and only Drivers Championship at Interlagos by a single point beating both the McLarens of Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso in a dramatic season finale. F1 rookie Hamilton entered the Brazilian Grand Prix leading the championship with the title within his grasp. However a poor start saw him fall to fourth with the Ferraris and his teammate Alonso getting ahead. In an attempt to overtake Alonso around the outside Hamilton ran off the track and rejoined in eighth. Things"
X Link 2025-10-21T04:51Z [----] followers, 124.7K engagements
"1966 Alex Zanardi's Birthday #OnThisDay [--] October former F1 driver Alex Zanardi was born. Known for his larger-than-life personality Zanardi debuted with Jordan in [----] then served as a Benetton test driver before racing two seasons with Lotus. He found great success in IndyCar winning titles in [----] and [----]. A return to F1 with Williams in [----] ended in disappointment with no points. Then in [----] Zanardi tragically lost both legs in a horrific crash during an IndyCar race in Germany but he defied the odds walking again and even winning a touring car race in a specially adapted car. He went"
X Link 2025-10-23T06:07Z [----] followers, 11.7K engagements
"1993 #OnThisDay [--] 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 [----] German Grand Prix. For Williams driver Alain Prost who had already secured his fourth championship this was also his final"
X Link 2025-11-07T06:14Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"A very happy birthday toEddie Irvine born #OnThisDay [--] November [----] one of modern Formula Ones more colourful and controversial figures. His career showed great promise nearly capturing the world title in [----] with Ferrari though he ultimately fell two points short. Irvines F1 journey began with a memorable incident in which he received a punch from Ayrton Senna for upsetting him during his debut. Early the following season he faced a race ban after a crash which was later extended to three races due to his conduct at the hearing. Things began to improve when he joined Ferrari in [----]. By"
X Link 2025-11-10T06:09Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"2005 #OnThisDay [--] November eleven years after his final F1 win Nigel Mansell claimed another victory winning the [----] Kyalami Grand Prix Masters ahead of Emerson Fittipaldi before a crowd of [-----]. Starting on pole was critical today given how hard Emerson pushed me Mansell said. He never let up as I expected. I tried to pull away but he stayed right behind even making a few inside moves on the corners. Mansells former Williams teammate Riccardo Patrese finished in third. #f1 #formula1"
X Link 2025-11-13T05:56Z [----] followers, 17.4K engagements
"RememberingmarshalGraham Beveridge who was born #OnThisDay [--] November [----]. He was a volunteer marshal who tragically lost his life at the [----] Australian Grand Prix on [--] March [----]. 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 2025-11-16T06:46Z [----] followers, 22.7K engagements
"2004 #OnThisDay [--] November Dave Richards head of BAR departed from the team following Hondas acquisition of a 45% stake valued at approximately $150 million. Although Richards had led Jenson Button to third place in the drivers championship tensions over a contract dispute with Button were believed to contribute to Richards exit paving the way for Nick Fry to take over. Richards commented I am the one person who came out of that affair undamaged This was a mutual decision. It is the right time for Honda and the right time for me to move on. I am proud of what my team and I have achieved. We"
X Link 2025-11-19T06:03Z [----] followers, 15K engagements
"2011 #OnThisDay [--] 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 [--] 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 2025-11-27T05:48Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Remembering Onofre Marimon on his birthday born#OnThisDay [--] December [----]. Competing in Formula [--] between [----] and [----] he tragically became the first driver to die during a World Championship race weekend (other than the Indianapolis 500). Marimon was killed in a practice session for the [----] German Grand Prix at the Nrburgring. His Maserati veered off the track at the Breidscheid curve near the Adenauer Bridge as he pushed to improve his qualifying time. Tragically he lost his life at the base of a steep and hazardous incline. He was just [--] years old. #f1 #formula1"
X Link 2025-12-19T06:02Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Remembering 8-time F1 podium finisher Jean-Pierre Beltoise who died aged [--] #OnThisDay [--] Januaryin [----]. Beltoise drove for Matra and BRM in [--] Grand Prix between [----] and [----]. His single World Championship race victory came at a rain-soaked [----] Monaco Grand Prix with BRM. He was also an accomplished motorcycle road racer who competed in Grand Prix motorcycle racing from [----] to [----]. After F1 Beltoise also became a class winner at the [--] Hours of Le Mans in [----] with Inaltra. #f1 #formula1 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2008059492198449437"
X Link 2026-01-05T06:14Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Remembering Charlie Whiting on his birthday a much-loved and respected figure in the F1 paddock who was born #OnThisDay [--] August [----]. He was initially the Chief Mechanic for the Brabham F1 team before becoming the Formula One Race Director. At the FIA he served as the Race Director Safety Delegate Permanent Starter and head of the F1 Technical Department. His responsibilities included managing the logistics of each F1 Grand Prix inspecting cars in parc ferm conditions before races enforcing FIA regulations and operating the lights that signal the start of each race. Sadly on the morning of"
X Link 2025-08-12T04:53Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"1969 - Belgian driver Jacky Ickx wins the Canadian Grand Prix and a 4x4 F1 car earns points #OnThisDay [--] 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 2025-09-20T11:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"1970 Ferrari driver Jacky Ickx who started from second on the grid won the [----] Canadian Grand Prix #OnThisDay [--] September. His teammate Clay Regazzoni finished in second place while Chris Amon driving for March secured third. This race also marked the debut of Tyrrell Racing as a constructor with Jackie Stewart taking pole position in the teams first appearance. Tim Schenkens finish [--] laps down was the best result ever achieved by a De Tomaso-built car. #F1 #formula1 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1969381933940396108 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1969381933940396108"
X Link 2025-09-20T12:43Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"1973 Safety Car confusion #OnThisDay [--] September utter confusion surrounded McLaren driver Peter Revsons victory at the [----] Canadian Grand Prix. It took more than ten minutes after the chequered flag for officials to announce the result and only after a series of protests was it confirmed. The chaos stemmed from accidents and a rain-delayed start. When the safety car came out on the 55th lap Emerson Fittipaldi was leading. However ten laps under the yellow flag followed creating confusion. Fittipaldi claimed I was ahead of Revson from the start. I dont see how I didnt win. Lotus boss Colin"
X Link 2025-09-23T16:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"1972 - #OnThisDay [--] September Tyrrell driver Jackie Stewart secured his second consecutive win at the [----] Canadian Grand Prix finishing [--] seconds ahead of Peter Revson in a McLaren who had taken pole position the previous day. Revsons teammate Denny Hulme finished third. Stewarts victory lifted him to second place in the World Championship standings but Lotus driver Emerson Fittipaldi had already clinched the title. #F1 #formula1 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1970729402951430327 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1970729402951430327"
X Link 2025-09-24T05:57Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"1976 Hunt very much in the hunt of the title #OnThisDay [--] October McLaren driver James Hunt cut Niki Laudas lead in the Drivers Championship to eight points with two races remaining following his victory at the Canadian Grand Prix. In front of [-----] spectators Hunt was chased all the way by Patrick Depailler ultimately winning by just [---] yards. Both drivers needed medical treatment afterwardHunt for driving into a barrier on his victory lap and Depailler for burns on his back caused by leaking fuel in his Tyrrell. The left eye she is completely closed Depailler remarked of his final laps."
X Link 2025-10-03T05:55Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"1977 - James Hunt vs The Marshall and Scheckter wins in Canada #OnThisDay [--] October at the start of the [----] Canadian Grand Prix at Mosport Park Lotus driver Mario Andretti led from the McLaren of James Hunt with Jochen Mass in third. Andretti and Hunt pulled away and built such a lead that as they came to lap third-placed Mass Hunt collided with him forcing him to retire. Unable to continue an enraged Hunt angrily waved his fist at Mass and struck a marshal attempting to guide him away. He was later fined $2000 for assaulting the marshal and $750 for returning to the pit lane in an unsafe"
X Link 2025-10-09T08:30Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Happy Birthday to Logan Sargeant born #OnThisDay [--] December [----]. Sargeant competed in Formula One from [----] to [----] for Williams after a successful stint in the [----] Formula [--] Championship with Carlin Motorsport finishing fourth in the final standings. Sargeants F1 career was short securing just a single career point from [--] starts. His final race was the [----] Dutch Grand Prix where Sargeant was replaced at the next race by Argentine driver Franco Colapinto for the remainder of the season. #f1 #formula1 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2006296062022066467"
X Link 2025-12-31T09:27Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"1981 Williams wins the Constructors Championship Ligier driver Jacques Laffites victory at the [----] Canadian Grand Prix #OnThisDay [--] September set up a thrilling finale to the Drivers' title three weeks later. Carlos Reutemann who finished ninth for Williams Racing in Canada led the championship by one point over eventual champion Nelson Piquet who finished fifth for Brabham. In appalling conditions the race start was delayed by an hour due to confusion over insurance coverage for the drivers. Despite significant damage to his nose wing Gilles Villeneuve thrilled his home fans by finishing"
X Link 2025-09-27T05:59Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"1980 Jones wins the title the only driver to do so in Canada and the first for the Williams team #OnThisDay [--] September Williams driver Alan Jones won an accident-filled [----] Canadian Grand Prix to secure his only World Championship with teammate Carlos Reutemann claiming second and Ligier driver Didier Pironi third. Nelson Piquet who had arrived in Montreal leading the standings was forced out of the race when the Ford engine in his Brabham blew on lap [--]. Its what Ive been dreaming of and working for Jones said after his victory. I still dont believe it when Im back in the hotel and having"
X Link 2025-09-28T06:09Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
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