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They currently have XXXXX followers and XXX posts still getting attention that total XXXXXX engagements in the last XX hours. ### Engagements: XXXXXX [#](/creator/twitter::1551883988167540738/interactions)  - X Week XXXXXXX +26% - X Month XXXXXXX +55% - X Months XXXXXXXXX +85% - X Year XXXXXXXXX +91% ### Mentions: XXX [#](/creator/twitter::1551883988167540738/posts_active)  - X Week XXX -XX% - X Month XXX +2.70% - X Months XXXXX +196% - X Year XXXXX +160% ### Followers: XXXXX [#](/creator/twitter::1551883988167540738/followers)  - X Week XXXXX +1.40% - X Month XXXXX +2.60% - X Months XXXXX +14% - X Year XXXXX +30% ### CreatorRank: XXXXXXX [#](/creator/twitter::1551883988167540738/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence [#](/creator/twitter::1551883988167540738/influence) --- **Social category influence** [formula 1](/list/formula-1) #1218 [automotive brands](/list/automotive-brands) XXXXX% [luxury brands](/list/luxury-brands) #3071 [stocks](/list/stocks) XXXX% [finance](/list/finance) XXXX% [countries](/list/countries) XXXX% [nascar](/list/nascar) XXXX% [technology brands](/list/technology-brands) XXXX% **Social topic influence** [f1](/topic/f1) #536, [grand prix](/topic/grand-prix) #24, [prix](/topic/prix) #37, [british grand prix](/topic/british-grand-prix) #18, [british grand](/topic/british-grand) #5, [belgian grand prix](/topic/belgian-grand-prix) 6.42%, [belgian grand](/topic/belgian-grand) 6.01%, [mclaren](/topic/mclaren) #177, [red bull](/topic/red-bull) 3.42%, [austrian grand prix](/topic/austrian-grand-prix) XXXX% **Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by** [@padraictoolan](/creator/undefined) [@michael38324008](/creator/undefined) [@glennlife](/creator/undefined) [@interlagostrack](/creator/undefined) [@thehardcompound](/creator/undefined) [@cockmich](/creator/undefined) [@majorravermatt](/creator/undefined) [@therealdcf1](/creator/undefined) [@brandshatch](/creator/undefined) [@f1mikahakkinen](/creator/undefined) [@s153796](/creator/undefined) [@kudzucarl](/creator/undefined) [@santhiagosc](/creator/undefined) [@lotus_1979](/creator/undefined) [@yanhack](/creator/undefined) [@yoneyhurol](/creator/undefined) **Top assets mentioned** [Ferrari N.V. (RACE)](/topic/$race) ### Top Social Posts [#](/creator/twitter::1551883988167540738/posts) --- Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours "Two-time F1 race winner Patrick Depailler (Alfa Romeo 179) took part in his last Grand Prix. Sadly the popular Frenchman would lose his life in a test session at Hockenheim less than X weeks later. British Grand Prix Brands Hatch XX July 1980. Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1944335465357648095) 2025-07-13 09:57:53 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "Aged XX years XXX days Ricardo Rodrguez (Ferrari 156) became the youngest points scorer in World Championship history. Jenson Button would finally beat this record at the 2000 Brazilian Grand Prix. Belgian Grand Prix Spa-Francorchamps XX June 1962. Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1934869493341409384) 2025-06-17 07:03:30 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements "#HappyBirthday to Haas F1 reserve/test driver Pietro Fittipaldi XX today. Grandson of double F1 World Champion Emerson Fittipaldi Pietro Fittipaldi drove for Haas in X Grand Prix back in 2020 finishing 17th at Sakhir & 19th at Abu Dhabi. He currently races in IMSA & the ELMS"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1937783339861069983) 2025-06-25 08:02:05 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements "Bruce McLaren finished 4th in a factory Cooper-Climax-T53. Tony Brooks was 5th in a Cooper-Climax-T51 entered by the Yeoman Credit Racing Team. Wolfgang von Trips brought his Ferrari D246 home in 6th place for X point. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1960. #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1945365827806441760) 2025-07-16 06:12:11 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements "Mauricio Gugelmin finished 4th in a March-Judd-881. Nelson Piquet was 5th in his Lotus-Honda-100T. Derek Warwick (Arrows-Megatron-A10B) overtook Gerhard Berger for 6th on the final corner of the last lap British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1988. Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1943257541758128473) 2025-07-10 10:34:36 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "25 year old Swiss Jo Siffert made his Grand Prix debut. The future two-time Grand Prix winner finishing 10th in a Ecurie Filipinetti-entered Lotus-Climax-21. Belgian Grand Prix Spa-Francorchamps XX June 1962. 📷 Rainer Schlegelmilch #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1934871337845063745) 2025-06-17 07:10:49 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "James Hunt (Hesketh-Ford-308) & Mark Donohue (March-Ford-751/Penske Cars) were classified 4th & 5th despite both crashing Donohue's last points. Vittorio Brambilla was 6th in a factory March XXX. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1975. Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1946507624901411295) 2025-07-19 09:49:16 UTC 3922 followers, XXX engagements "The last of five home Grand Prix wins for Jim Clark. Denny Hulme (2nd) & Chris Amon (3rd) were the other podium finishers. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1967. Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1945036194326131177) 2025-07-15 08:22:20 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "4th George Russell (Mercedes) 5th Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) 6th Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) 7th Oscar Piastri (McLaren) 8th Sergio Prez (Red Bull) 9th Pierre Gasly (Alpine) 10th Esteban Ocon (Alpine) Spanish Grand Prix Circuit de Catalunya XX June 2024. Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1937210789514920066) 2025-06-23 18:06:58 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements "#OnThisDay in 1979. First F1 victory for Williams Grand Prix Engineering. At Silverstone Clay Regazzoni (Williams-Ford-FW07) won the British Grand Prix his 5th & final World Championship race win. Teammate Alan Jones had led comfortably but retired (water pump) on lap 38"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1944684998650466787) 2025-07-14 09:06:48 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements "#OnThisDay in 1955. At Spa-Francorchamps a second World Championship race win of the season for Juan Manuel Fangio (Mercedes-Benz W196) beating teammate Stirling Moss by X seconds in winning the Belgian Grand Prix. Giuseppe Farina was a distant 3rd in a Ferrari XXX. #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1930519717715873842) 2025-06-05 06:59:02 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "4th Nico Rosberg (Mercedes) 5th Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull) 6th Jenson Button (McLaren) 7th Romain Grosjean (Haas) 8th Carlos Sainz (Toro Rosso) 9th Valtteri Bottas (Williams) 10th Pascal Wehrlein (Manor) Austrian Grand Prix Red Bull Ring X July 2016. Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1940838777125228617) 2025-07-03 18:23:18 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements "4th Rubens Barrichello (Williams) 5th Robert Kubica (Renault) 6th Adrian Sutil (Force India) 7th Kamui Kobayashi (BMW Sauber) 8th Fernando Alonso (Ferrari) 9th Sbastien Buemi (Toro Rosso) 10th Nico Rosberg (Mercedes) European Grand Prix Valencia Street Circuit XX June 2010"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1938587849148031091) 2025-06-27 13:18:55 UTC 3913 followers, XXX engagements "Remembering Wolfgang Seidel born #OnThisDay in 1926 Seidel took part in X Grand Prix between 1953-1962. His best result was 9th in a privateer Cooper-Climax-T45 at the 1960 Italian Grand Prix. In sports cars Seidel won the 1959 Targa Florio. #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1941003168974098472) 2025-07-04 05:16:32 UTC 3914 followers, XXX engagements "Johnny Herbert's first F1 win. Jean Alesi & David Coulthard completed the top three. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1995. Race report Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1945553252591743063) 2025-07-16 18:36:56 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "John Watson finished 4th in his Penske-Ford-PC4. Tom Pryce was 5th in a Shadow-Ford-DN5B. Alan finishing 6th in his Surtees-Ford-TS19. British Grand Prix Brands Hatch XX July 1976. Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1946268651138507189) 2025-07-18 17:59:41 UTC 3920 followers, XXX engagements "Clay Regazzoni finished 4th in a Ferrari 312B. Chris Amon was 5th in his factory March-Ford-701. Graham Hill brought his Rob Walker-entered Lotus-Ford-49C home in 6th place for the final point. Britain Grand Prix Brands Hatch XX July 1970. Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1946225143426003229) 2025-07-18 15:06:47 UTC 3913 followers, XXX engagements "John Watson gave the McLaren-Ford-M29 a promising debut finishing 4th despite having to pit due to a flat spot on the right front tyre. Jody Scheckter (Ferrari 312T4) was 5th & Jacky Ickx (Ligier-Ford-JS11) finished 6th. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1979. #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1944692656472211465) 2025-07-14 09:37:14 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements "Jack Brabham drove to his 9th World Championship race win comfortably beating teammate Denny Hulme. Graham Hill finishing a lapped 3rd. British Grand Prix Brands Hatch XX July 1966. Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1945384355339100191) 2025-07-16 07:25:48 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements "Alan Jones interviewed after winning the British Grand Prix #OnThisDay in 1980. #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1944290541707178192) 2025-07-13 06:59:22 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "Qualifying a career-best 5th in the dry Mauricio Gugelmin produced a fine display in bringing his March-Judd-881 home in 4th position scoring his first World Championship points. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1988. Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1943257876027637842) 2025-07-10 10:35:56 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "#OnThisDay in 1980. At Paul Ricard Alan Jones from 4th on the grid drove his Williams-Ford-FW07B to a fine victory over home favourites Ligier & Renault. Didier Pironi (Ligier-Ford-JS11/15) & teammate Jacques Laffite finishing 2nd & 3rd Laffite having started from pole. #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1939299010084495655) 2025-06-29 12:24:49 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements "4th Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes) 5th Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull) 6th Nico Hlkenberg (Renault) 7th Esteban Ocon (Force India) 8th Fernando Alonso (McLaren) 9th Kevin Magnussen (Haas) 10th Sergio Prez (Force India) British Grand Prix Silverstone X July 2018. Getty Images"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1942643343663718544) 2025-07-08 17:54:00 UTC 3910 followers, XXX engagements "#OnThisDay in 1991. At Silverstone from pole position home favourite Nigel Mansell (Williams-Renault-FW14) dominated the British Grand Prix beating Gerhard Berger's McLaren-Honda-MP4/6 by XX seconds. This was Mansell's 3rd British Grand Prix victory. FOM #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1944743624597500202) 2025-07-14 12:59:46 UTC 3917 followers, 1999 engagements "4th Jarno Trulli (Toyota) 5th Fernando Alonso (Renault) 6th Rubens Barrichello (Honda) 7th David Coulthard (Red Bull-Ferrari) 8th Vitantonio Liuzzi (Toro Rosso-Cosworth) US Grand Prix Indianapolis Motor Speedway X July 2006. Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1940479390888128632) 2025-07-02 18:35:13 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements "4th Giancarlo Fisichella (Renault) 5th Felipe Massa (Ferrari) 6th Jarno Trulli (Toyota) 7th Nick Heidfeld (BMW Sauber) 8th David Coulthard (Red Bull-Ferrari) Canadian Grand Prix Circuit Gilles Villeneuve XX June 2006. Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1937792934260461605) 2025-06-25 08:40:12 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements "Vittorio Brambilla (Surtees-Ford-TS19) shone in the damp conditions leading laps 19-22) & eventually finishing 4th. Alan Jones (Shadow-Ford-DN8) was 5th. Hans-Joachim Stuck finished 6th in a Brabham-Alfa Romeo-BT45B. Belgian Grand Prix Zolder X June 1977. #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1930627346375016870) 2025-06-05 14:06:43 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "Frenchman Patrick Gaillard drove his Ensign-Ford-N179 to 13th position in his first Grand Prix start. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1979. Getty Images. #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1944694275905826993) 2025-07-14 09:43:40 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "4th Nico Rosberg (Williams-Toyota) 5th Jenson Button (Brawn GP-Mercedes) 6th Rubens Barrichello (Brawn GP-Mercedes) 7th Fernando Alonso (Renault) 8th Heikki Kovalainen (McLaren-Mercedes) German Grand Prix Nrburgring XX July 2009. Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1944096041260945473) 2025-07-12 18:06:30 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements "Nelson Piquet had a good race finishing 4th in a Lotus-Judd-101. Pierluigi Martini finished 5th in his Minardi-Ford-M189 teammate Luis Prez-Sala was 6th scoring his only World Championship point. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1989. Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1945539313921327556) 2025-07-16 17:41:33 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "#OnThisDay in 2021. An in-form Max Verstappen comfortably won the Austrian Grand Prix his third victory in a row & his first career grand chelem. Valtteri Bottas was 2nd Lando Norris 3rd. Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1941174295465689500) 2025-07-04 16:36:31 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements "#OnThisDay in 1952. At Silverstone Alberto Ascari raced his Ferrari XXX to victory at the British Grand Prix. The Italian finished a lap ahead of 2nd placed teammate Piero Taruffi in claiming his third win of the season"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1946439340865036660) 2025-07-19 05:17:56 UTC 3922 followers, XXX engagements "Finishing 10th in his Manor-Mercedes-MRT05 Pascal Wehrlein scored his first World Championship point. It would be Manor Racing's only F1 points finish. Austrian Grand Prix Red Bull Ring X July 2016. Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1940839523749187857) 2025-07-03 18:26:16 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements "4th Ralf Schumacher (Toyota) 5th Kimi Rikknen (McLaren-Mercedes) 6th Giancarlo Fisichella (Renault) 7th Pedro de la Rosa (McLaren-Mercedes) 8th Nick Heidfeld (BMW Sauber) French Grand Prix Magny-Cours XX July 2006. Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1945566403446149293) 2025-07-16 19:29:12 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements "Grand Prix debuts for Tony Maggs (Lotus-Climax) Tony Marsh (Lotus-Climax) Tim Parnell (Lotus-Climax) Gerry Ashmore (Lotus-Climax) & Massimo Natili (Cooper-Maserati). Only Maggs (10th) made it to the finish. British Grand Prix Aintree XX July 1961. #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1945015779990364317) 2025-07-15 07:01:13 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements "Andrea de Cesaris was certainly happy with his 3rd place finish. Canadian Grand Prix Circuit Gilles Villeneuve XX June 1989. 📷 Pascal Rondeau #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1935403211361222819) 2025-06-18 18:24:18 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements "8th in his Rial-Ford-ARC2 Christian Danner was the last classified finisher. This was the last of XX Grand Prix starts for the German driver & also the last start for Rial Racing. Canadian Grand Prix Circuit Gilles Villeneuve XX June 1989. Sutton Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1935409194011627946) 2025-06-18 18:48:04 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements "Pole-sitter Graham Hill finished 4th in his BRM P261. Denny Hulme (Brabham-Climax-BT11) finished 5th ahead of teammate Dan Gurney in 6th. Dutch Grand Prix Zandvoort XX July 1965. Getty Images/Grand Prix Photo #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1946131844241428886) 2025-07-18 08:56:03 UTC 3918 followers, XXX engagements "4th Jenson Button (BAR-Honda) 5th Juan Pablo Montoya (Williams-BMW) 6th Giancarlo Fisichella (Sauber-Petronas) 7th David Coulthard (McLaren-Mercedes) 8th Mark Webber (Jaguar-Cosworth) British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 2004. Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1943702839869526474) 2025-07-11 16:04:03 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements "First World Championship race victory for Jos Froiln Gonzlez & Scuderia Ferrari. Juan Manuel Fangio & Luigi Villoresi rounded off the top three. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1951. Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1944635324673769901) 2025-07-14 05:49:25 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements "Brabham entered a third car (an older BT37 model) for XX year old Northern Irishman John Watson to make his Grand Prix debut. Watson stepping up from European F2 retired (throttle) after XX laps. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1973. 📷 David Phipps #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1944679400420556832) 2025-07-14 08:44:34 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements "#OnThisDay last year. At Circuit de Catalunya a 7th victory of the season for Max Verstappen beating pole-sitter Lando Norris by XXX sec in winning the Spanish Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton was 3rd his first podium of the season"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1937207436756111495) 2025-06-23 17:53:39 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "Remembering American driver Tony Settember born #OnThisDay in 1926. Settember took part in X Grand Prix with Emeryson (1962) & Scirocco (1963). His best result was 8th at the 1963 Belgian Grand Prix. He also raced in sports cars Trans-Am Can-Am & F5000. #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1943176015167263130) 2025-07-10 05:10:39 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "Riccardo Patrese became the first F1 driver to reach XXX Grand Prix starts. The Italian in his Williams-Renault-FW13B retired (lap 27) with collision damage having been harpooned by Alessandro Nannini's Benetton on lap XX. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1990. #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1945182338310127647) 2025-07-15 18:03:03 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements "Future three-time World Champion Jack Brabham made his Grand Prix debut. The Australian in a works Cooper-Bristol-T40 retired (valve) from 12th position on lap XX. British Grand Prix Aintree XX July 1955. Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1945359332935119281) 2025-07-16 05:46:22 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements "Peter Collins led home teammate Mike Hawthorn in a Ferrari 1-2 the last of X podium finishes for Collins. Roy Salvadori 3rd for his first World Championship podium finish. Britain Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1958. Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1946466405756367030) 2025-07-19 07:05:29 UTC 3922 followers, XXX engagements "Argentina's Norberto Fontana achieved his best F1 result with 9th place in his Sauber-Petronas-C16. Fontana 1995 German F3 champion would match this result in the next race at Hockenheim. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1997. 📷 Ercole Colombo #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1944454692719001959) 2025-07-13 17:51:39 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements "Final Grand Prix starts for Duncan Hamilton (HWM-Alta-53) & Tony Crook (Privateer Cooper-Bristol-T20). Hamilton retiring (clutch) on lap XX. Crook (fuel injection) on the first lap. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1953"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1946083317549273541) 2025-07-18 05:43:14 UTC 3918 followers, XXX engagements "Eddie Cheever achieved his best F1 result so far finishing 4th in his Tyrrell-Ford-010. Hctor Rebaque was 5th in a Brabham-Ford-BT49C. Slim Borgudd finishing 6th in his ATS-Ford-HGS1. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1981. #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1946280603759870322) 2025-07-18 18:47:10 UTC 3918 followers, XXX engagements "Keith Greene (Cooper-Maserati-T45/Gilby Engineering) made his Grand Prix debut retiring (overheating) on lap XX. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1960. Revs Digital Library #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1945368761860809088) 2025-07-16 06:23:50 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements "Nigel Mansell's 18th F1 race win. Gerhard Berger & Alain Prost completed the podium finishers. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1991. Race report Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1944757860816073007) 2025-07-14 13:56:20 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "After his tyre stop Mansell overturned a XX second deficit (with XX laps left) to teammate Nelson Piquet breaking the lap record X times & overtaking Piquet at Stowe with three laps left. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1987. FOM #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1944002270233784506) 2025-07-12 11:53:53 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements "4th Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull) 5th Kimi Rikknen (Ferrari) 6th Sergio Prez (Force India) 7th Nico Hlkenberg (Force India) 8th Carlos Sainz (Toro Rosso) 9th Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari) 10th Daniil Kvyat (Toro Rosso) British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 2016. #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1943371272144159019) 2025-07-10 18:06:32 UTC 3913 followers, XXX engagements "Andrea de Cesaris (Dallara-Ford-189) indulges in a spot of rallycross on the way to 3rd place & his 5th & final F1 podium. It was also the first podium finish for Scuderia Italia. Canadian Grand Prix Circuit Gilles Villeneuve XX June 1989. FOM #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1935402305337037137) 2025-06-18 18:20:42 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements "Ricardo Rodrguez finished 4th in a Ferrari XXX. John Surtees was 5th in his Lola-Climax-Mk4. Jack Brabham brought his self-entered Lotus-Climax-24 home in 6th place. Belgian Grand Prix Spa-Francorchamps XX June 1962. Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1934868613170909565) 2025-06-17 07:00:00 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements "4th Lews Hamilton (Mercedes) 5th Kimi Rikknen (Ferrari) 6th Romain Grosjean (Haas) 7th Sergio Prez (Force India) 8th Esteban Ocon (Force India) 9th Felipe Massa (Williams) 10th Lance Stroll (Williams) Austrian Grand Prix Red Bull Ring X July 2017. Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1942964505756995850) 2025-07-09 15:10:11 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements "Only Grand Prix starts for Don Beauman (11th) Leslie Thorne (14th) & Bill Whitehouse retired (engine) on lap XX. All three drove a Connaught-Lea Francis-Type A. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1954. #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1945742458974826691) 2025-07-17 07:08:47 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements "First F1 victory for Thierry Boutsen & the Williams/Renault combination Riccardo Patrese made it a 1-2 for the Didcot team. Final podium for Andrea de Cesaris. Canadian Grand Prix Circuit Gilles Villeneuve XX June 1989. Race report Getty Images"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1935397631355727957) 2025-06-18 18:02:07 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements "#OnThisDay in 2020. At Red Bull Ring Valtteri Bottas won the Austrian Grand Prix. A X sec penalty dropped Lewis Hamilton from 2nd to 4th. Charles Leclerc & Lando Norris were promoted to 2nd & 3rd. Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1941568779571560754) 2025-07-05 18:44:04 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements "Olivier Panis finished 4th in his Ligier-Mugen Honda-JS41. Mark Blundell was 5th in a McLaren-Mercedes-MP4/10B. Heinz-Harald Frentzen rounding off the points scorers with 6th in his Sauber-Ford Cosworth-C14. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1995. Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1945554766584578258) 2025-07-16 18:42:57 UTC 3918 followers, XXX engagements "4th Michael Schumacher (Mercedes) 5th Vitally Petrov (Renault) 6th Felipe Massa (Ferrari) 7th Kamui Kobayashi (Sauber) 8th Jaime Alguersuari (Toro Rosso) 9th Rubens Barrichello (Williams) 10th Sbastien Buemi (Toro Rosso) Canadian GP Circuit Gilles Villeneuve XX June 2011"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1933209956486164910) 2025-06-12 17:09:05 UTC 3913 followers, XXX engagements "#OnThisDay in 1964. Jim Clark (Lotus-Climax-25) beat Graham Hill's BRM P261 by XXX sec in winning the first British Grand Prix to be held at Brands Hatch. The Scotsman achieving his 5th World Championship grand chelem. #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1943555060186911187) 2025-07-11 06:16:50 UTC 3917 followers, 1055 engagements "#OnThisDay in 1992. Silverstone was gripped by "Mansell mania" as the home favourite dominated the British Grand Prix in his Williams-Renault-FW14B. Mansell finishing XX seconds clear of teammate Riccardo Patrese claiming his 4th & last British Grand Prix victory. FOM #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1944053952976159109) 2025-07-12 15:19:15 UTC 3915 followers, 5646 engagements "Remembering Fred Wacker born #OnThisDay in 1918. Mostly competing in US sports car racing Wacker drove for Gordini in three Grand Prix during 1953-1954. His best result was 6th at the 1954 Italian Grand Prix. #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1943174169761350064) 2025-07-10 05:03:19 UTC 3914 followers, XXX engagements "#OnThisDay in 1986. A sad ending to a long & distinguished F1 career. At Brands Hatch making a record-equalling 176th Grand Prix start XX year old Jacques Laffite (Ligier-Renault-JS27) broke both legs in a multi-car pile-up at the start of the British Grand Prix. #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1944343190154166616) 2025-07-13 10:28:35 UTC 3918 followers, XXX engagements "#OnThisDay in 1960. At Silverstone pole man Jack Brabham raced his Cooper-Climax-T53 to victory at the British Grand Prix his 4th win of the World Championship season. Cooper retained the Constructors' Championship. #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1945360856990069118) 2025-07-16 05:52:26 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements "#OnThisDay in 2017. At Red Bull Ring pole-sitter Valtteri Bottas beat Sebastian Vettel by X tenths of a second in winning the Austrian Grand Prix his second F1 victory. Daniel Ricciardo finished 3rd. Highlights Race report #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1942960827641786696) 2025-07-09 14:55:34 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements "#OnThisDay in 2006. Chaos at the start of the US Grand Prix as X drivers (Mark Webber Christian Klien Franck Montagny Juan Pablo Montoya Kimi Rikknen Nick Heidfeld & Scott Speed) retired in first corner accidents. FOM #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1940457896892158343) 2025-07-02 17:09:49 UTC 3918 followers, XXX engagements "#OnThisDay in 1990. At Silverstone Alain Prost (Ferrari 641/2) won the British Grand Prix his third consecutive race win. The Frenchman going top of the World Championship. Thierry Boutsen (Williams-Renault-FW13B) finished 2nd. Ayrton Senna (McLaren-Honda-MP4/5B) was 3rd. #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1945161691328614910) 2025-07-15 16:41:01 UTC 3917 followers, 3279 engagements "Remembering British drivers Chris Bristow & Alan Stacey both tragically killed in separate accidents at the Belgian Grand Prix #OnThisDay in 1960. Bristow was XX Stacey XX. #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1935575209869742454) 2025-06-19 05:47:45 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "#OnThisDay in 2020. At the Hungaroring Lewis Hamilton comfortably won a wet/dry Hungarian Grand Prix from pole position. Max Verstappen came from 7th on the grid to pip Valtteri Bottas to 2nd position. Highlights Race report"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1946548015889608726) 2025-07-19 12:29:46 UTC 3922 followers, XXX engagements "Patrick Depailler finished 4th in a Tyrrell-Ford-008. Hans-Joachim Stuck was 5th in his Shadow-Ford-DN9. Patrick Tambay drove his McLaren-Ford-M26 to a 6th place finish. British Grand Prix Brands Hatch XX July 1978. Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1945492083697160634) 2025-07-16 14:33:52 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "Stepping up from F2 Mike Beuttler made his GP debut in a March-Ford-711 entered by Clarke-Mordaunt-Guthrie Racing. From 21st on the grid Beuttler had risen to 17th by the time of his retirement (oil pressure) on lap XX. British GP Silverstone XX July 1971. #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1945794836688486412) 2025-07-17 10:36:54 UTC 3920 followers, XXX engagements "4th Lando Norris (McLaren) 5th Daniel Ricciardo (McLaren) 6th Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) 7th Fernando Alonso (Alpine) 8th Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) 9th Esteban Ocon (Alpine) 10th Yuki Tsunoda (AlphaTauri) Britain Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 2021. Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1946309967704649957) 2025-07-18 20:43:51 UTC 3922 followers, XXX engagements "Jim Clark's first F1 points finish came about under tragic circumstances. Teammate & friend Alan Stacey crashed after being hit in the face by a bird & was killed. Clark went on to finish 5th in his Lotus-Climax-18. Belgian Grand Prix Spa-Francorchamps XX June 1960. #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1935604595210002434) 2025-06-19 07:44:31 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "#OnThisDay in 1966. At a rain-soaked Spa-Francorchamps John Surtees drove his Ferrari XXX to victory at the Belgian Grand Prix his 4th World Championship race win. Jochen Rindt (Cooper-Maserati-T81) finished 2nd. Lorenzo Bandini (Ferrari 246) was 3rd. #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1933070125428846886) 2025-06-12 07:53:27 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "#OnThisDay in 2000. At Circuit Gilles Villeneuve Michael Schumacher won a rainy Canadian Grand Prix from teammate Rubens Barrichello. It was Schumacher's 4th victory at this circuit. Giancarlo Fisichella finished 3rd. Race report Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1935413050548408720) 2025-06-18 19:03:24 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements "In his second & final World Championship race start Geoff Crossley finished 9th in his privateer Alta GP. Belgian Grand Prix Spa-Francorchamps XX June 1950. Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1935250961477382606) 2025-06-18 08:19:19 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "Bruce McLaren's 4th & final GP victory & the first for the McLaren team. Pedro Rodriguez finishing 2nd. Jacky Ickx was 3rd for his first podium finish. Belgian Grand Prix Spa-Francorchamps X June 1968. Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1932022291149328577) 2025-06-09 10:29:44 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements "Reserve driver Luciano Burti (Jaguar-Cosworth-R1) stood in for Eddie Irvine (who had suspected appendicitis). Burti finishing 11th in his first Grand Prix. Austrian Grand Prix A1 Ring XX July 2000. Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1945562160366522397) 2025-07-16 19:12:20 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements "Max Papis (Footwork-Hart-FA16) made his Grand Prix debut. The XX year old Italian a race winner in F3000 at Catalunya in 1994 ran as high as 10th retiring (suspension) on lap XX. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1995. Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1945555963722801346) 2025-07-16 18:47:43 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "Keith Greene in the Gilby-Climax-61 achieved his only World Championship race finish placing 15th. British Grand Prix Aintree XX July 1961. Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1945017134620254255) 2025-07-15 07:06:36 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "Remembering Adrin Campos on what would have been his 65th birthday. Campos drove for Minardi in XX Grand Prix during 1987-1988. His best finish was 14th at the 1987 Spanish Grand Prix. He founded the Campos Meta F1 team later known as HRT. Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1934891416171254206) 2025-06-17 08:30:36 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements "#OnThisDay in 1991. Ayrton Senna's taxi ride back to the pits. With his McLaren-Honda-MP4/6 running out of fuel on the last lap of the British Grand Prix race winner Nigel Mansell (Williams-Renault-FW14) sportingly stopped to give the Brazilian a lift back to the pits. FOM"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1944700576828187087) 2025-07-14 10:08:42 UTC 3917 followers, 6610 engagements "Final Grand Prix for Australian Larry Perkins & Dutchman Boy Hayje. Perkins in his 11th start finished 12th in a Surtees-Ford-TS19. Hayje making his third start finished 15th in a RAM Racing-entered March-Ford-761. Belgian Grand Prix Zolder X June 1977. #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1930631883928346651) 2025-06-05 14:24:45 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "With Carlos Reutemann & Elio de Angelis finishing 4th & 5th Nigel Mansell rounded off the points scorers with 6th in his Lotus-Ford-87. Lotus sponsored by John Player Special for the first time since 1978. Spanish Grand Prix Jarama XX June 1981. 📷 David Phipps #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1936341323365130433) 2025-06-21 08:32:01 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements "Alain Prost's 43rd F1 victory. Thierry Boutsen finishing 2nd. Ayrton Senna recovered from an early spin finishing 3rd. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1990. Race report Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1945170769857650862) 2025-07-15 17:17:05 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "#OnThisDay in 1961. At Spa-Francorchamps Phil Hill led home a Ferrari 1-2-3-4 at the Belgian Grand Prix. Hill beating Wolfgang von Trips by X tenths of a second. Richie Ginther in 3rd. #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1935256794181382573) 2025-06-18 08:42:29 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "Jack Brabham's 6th World Championship race win Cooper's Constructors' Championship. John Surtees (2nd) achieved his first podium. Innes Ireland in 3rd. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1960. Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1945363842965627298) 2025-07-16 06:04:17 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements "#OnThisDay in 2022. At Red Bull Ring a third win of the season for Charles Leclerc beating pole-sitter Max Verstappen by XXX sec in winning the Austrian Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton was 3rd. Highlights Race report Getty Images"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1943376760172662976) 2025-07-10 18:28:20 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements "Promoted to 3rd after Lewis Hamilton was given a X sec penalty (having been judged to have caused an earlier collision with Alexander Albon) Lando Norris (McLaren-Renault-MCL35) achieved his first F1 podium. Austrian Grand Prix Red Bull Ring X July 2020. Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1941571898653147649) 2025-07-05 18:56:27 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements "Remembering F1 team owner & driver Guy Ligier born #OTD in 1930. As a driver Guy Ligier competed in XX Grand Prix during 1966-1967 scoring a World Championship point at the Nrburgring in 1967. His team Equipe Ligier competed in F1 from 1976-1996 winning X Grand Prix. #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1943994058101145801) 2025-07-12 11:21:15 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements "Dan Gurney's Anglo American Racers team debuted. Gurney driving the Len Terry-designed Eagle-Climax-T1F. The American was running at the finish but too far behind to be classified. Belgian Grand Prix Spa-Francorchamps XX June 1966. 📷 David Phipps #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1933080752700444903) 2025-06-12 08:35:41 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "Mick Schumacher achieved the best result of his F1 career finishing 6th in a Haas-Ferrari-VF-22. The German driver also scoring his last F1 points. Austrian Grand Prix Red Bull Ring XX July 2022. Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1943381572755034398) 2025-07-10 18:47:27 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements "A disappointing end to 7-time Grand Prix winner Juan Pablo Montoya's F1 career. The Colombian colliding with McLaren teammate Kimi Rikknen on the first lap. US Grand Prix Indianapolis Motor Speedway X July 2006. Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1940469228509020367) 2025-07-02 17:54:50 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements "Post-race interviews with Benetton-Ford drivers Michael Schumacher (2nd) & Riccardo Patrese (3rd). British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1993. FOM #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1943596042047361348) 2025-07-11 08:59:41 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "Only starts for Peter Ashdown & Mike Taylor. Both drove a Cooper-Climax-T45 entered by Equipe Alan Brown Ashdown (pictured) finished 12th. Taylor retired (transmission) on lap XX. British Grand Prix Aintree Circuit XX July 1959. Revs Digital Library #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1946105613668249714) 2025-07-18 07:11:49 UTC 3918 followers, XXX engagements "More F1 memories tomorrow. Race results photos & video clips from the 1957 1963 1968 1974 & 2003 British Grand Prix. + the 2008 & 2014 German Grand Prix. #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1946568666817888373) 2025-07-19 13:51:50 UTC 3922 followers, XX engagements "Lewis Hamilton & teammate Nico Rosberg collide on last lap Hamilton's 3rd win of the season. Max Verstappen pips Kimi Rikknen to 2nd. Austrian Grand Prix Red Bull Ring X July 2016. Race report Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1940834976922259862) 2025-07-03 18:08:12 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements "Jackie Stewart finished 4th in a Matra-Ford-MS10. Jackie Oliver was 5th in his works Lotus-Ford-49B scoring his first points. Lucien Bianchi scored his last point 6th in a Cooper-BRM-T86B. Belgian Grand Prix Spa-Francorchamps X June 1968. Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1932024526847541561) 2025-06-09 10:38:37 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "#OnThisDay in 1956. At Silverstone Juan Manuel Fangio raced his Ferrari D50 to what would turn out to be his only British Grand Prix victory. #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1944645597190824362) 2025-07-14 06:30:14 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements "Ignazio Giunti finished 4th in a Ferrari 312B. Rolf Stommelen was 5th in his Brabham-Ford-BT33. Henri Pescarolo was the last of us point scorers 6th in a Matra MS120. Belgian Grand Prix Spa-Francorchamps X June 1970. Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1931339843398750375) 2025-06-07 13:17:55 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "Chris Amon finished 4th in his Matra MS120C having started a lowly 17th. Denny Hulme was 5th in a McLaren-Ford-M19C. Arturo Merzario finished 6th in his Ferrari 312B2. British Grand Prix Brands Hatch XX July 1972. Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1945065196860424434) 2025-07-15 10:17:35 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "Ferrari crushed the opposition with a 1-2-3-4 finish. Phil Hill narrowly claiming a second World Championship race win ahead of Wolfgang von Trips. Richie Ginther in 3rd. Belgian Grand Prix Spa-Francorchamps XX June 1961. Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1935259939288633444) 2025-06-18 08:54:59 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "Nigel Mansell interviewed after his epic victory at the British Grand Prix #OnThisDay in 1987. FOM #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1944005304242647443) 2025-07-12 12:05:57 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "#OnThisDay in 1996. At Silverstone a second F1 victory for Jacques Villeneuve (Williams-Renault-FW18) beating Gerhard Berger's Benetton-Renault-B196 by XX sec in winning the British Grand Prix. Mika Hkkinen (McLaren-Mercedes-MP4/11B) was 3rd for a first podium of the season"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1944802013088506033) 2025-07-14 16:51:47 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements "4th Lando Norris (McLaren) 5th Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) 6th Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) 7th George Russell (Mercedes) 8th Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) 9th Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) 10th Pierre Gasly (Alpine) Austrian Grand Prix Red Bull Ring X July 2023. Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1940492997814374753) 2025-07-02 19:29:17 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements "Alessandro Nannini produced a swashbuckling drive to 3rd (& his first F1 podium) in his Benetton-Ford-B188. The Italian recovering from spins on laps XX & XX. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1988. FOM #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1943242155373334790) 2025-07-10 09:33:28 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "Ayrton Senna (McLaren-Honda-MP4/6) was classified 4th despite running out of fuel on the last lap. Nelson Piquet was 5th in a Benetton-Ford-B191. Bertrand Gachot 6th in his Jordan-Ford-191 was the last point scorer. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1991. #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1944766503124980159) 2025-07-14 14:30:41 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements "Mike Sparken real name Michel Poberejsky made his only World Championship race start finishing 7th (9 laps down) in his Gordini T16. British Grand Prix Aintree XX July 1955. Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1945356805367869604) 2025-07-16 05:36:20 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements "#OnThisDay in 1983. At Silverstone Alain Prost drove his Renault RE40 to victory at the British Grand Prix his third win of the season. The Frenchman increased his World Championship lead to X points. FOM #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1945509054832423234) 2025-07-16 15:41:19 UTC 3915 followers, 2709 engagements "Daniel Ricciardo debuts. The XX year old Australian 2009 British F3 champion finished 19th in his HRT-Cosworth-F111. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 2011. Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1943395363924382178) 2025-07-10 19:42:15 UTC 3911 followers, XXX engagements "4th Romain Grosjean (Haas) 5th Kevin Magnussen (Haas) 6th Esteban Ocon (Force India) 7th Sergio Prez (Force India) 8th Fernando Alonso (McLaren) 9th Charles Leclerc (Sauber) 10th Marcus Ericsson (Sauber) Austrian Grand Prix Red Bull Ring X July 2018. Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1940072920430117046) 2025-07-01 15:40:03 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements "Promising F3 racer Chris Irwin (24) made his World Championship debut in a third Brabham. Irwin having a good race finishing just outside the points in 7th place. British Grand Prix Brands Hatch XX July 1966. 📷 Rainer Schlegelmilch #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1945390532953309606) 2025-07-16 07:50:21 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements "#OnThisDay in 2021. At Silverstone title rivals Lewis Hamilton & Max Verstappen collided on the first lap of the British Grand Prix. Verstappen was out Hamilton would go on to win the race. FOM #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1946300273258885404) 2025-07-18 20:05:20 UTC 3922 followers, XXX engagements "After a fierce battle with Jochen Rindt Jackie Stewart claimed a 5th victory of the season. Jacky Ickx finished a lapped 2nd Bruce McLaren in 3rd. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1969. Race report Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1946490776013213976) 2025-07-19 08:42:19 UTC 3922 followers, XXX engagements "#OnThisDay in 1983. Alain Prost drove his Renault RE40 to victory in the Belgian Grand Prix. F1 returning to Spa-Francorchamps (albeit a shortened circuit) for the first time since 1970. Prost's win was his second of the season & put him top of the drivers' standings. FOM"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1925613352824316235) 2025-05-22 18:02:54 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "#OnThisDay in 2000. McLaren dominant at the A1 Ring Mika Hkkinen winning the Austrian Grand Prix from teammate David Coulthard Hkkinen's 16th F1 win. Rubens Barrichello in 3rd. Race report Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1945559954058051731) 2025-07-16 19:03:34 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "Second & last World Championship race victory for Jos Froiln Gonzlez. Mike Hawthorn (2nd) & Onofre Marimn were the other podium finishers British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1954. #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1945731467385917606) 2025-07-17 06:25:06 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements "Niki Lauda's 4th World Championship race victory. Jody Scheckter & Carlos Reutemann rounding off the podium finishers. Belgian Grand Prix Zolder XX May 1975. Race report Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1926563203871297941) 2025-05-25 08:57:16 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "#OnThisDay in 1950. At Spa-Francorchamps an Alfa Romeo 1-2 at the Belgian Grand Prix Juan Manuel Fangio winning from Luigi Fagioli. Louis Rosier 3rd for his & Talbot-Lago's last podium. Race report #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1935212221648581044) 2025-06-18 05:45:22 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "#OnThisDay in 1975. At Zolder a dominant second victory of the season for Niki Lauda (Ferrari 312T) at the Belgian Grand Prix. The Austrian led XX of the race's XX laps & was XX seconds clear of Jody Scheckter (Tyrrell-Ford-007) at the chequered flag. #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1926560029684940804) 2025-05-25 08:44:39 UTC 3917 followers, 1839 engagements "Alain Prost's 38th F1 race win. 2nd place for the home favourite Nigel Mansell. Alessandro Nannini getting another podium in 3rd. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1989. Race report Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1945538190720258132) 2025-07-16 17:37:05 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "4th Alexander Albon (Red Bull) 5th Lando Norris (McLaren) 6th Sergio Prez (Racing Point) 7th Lance Stroll (Racing Point) 8th Daniel Ricciardo (Renault) 9th Carlos Sainz (McLaren) 10th Daniil Kvyat (AlphaTauri) Styrian Grand Prix Red Bull Ring XX July 2020. Getty Images"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1944104032513274181) 2025-07-12 18:38:15 UTC 3918 followers, XXX engagements "#OnThisDay in 2023. At Red Bull Ring Max Verstappen drove to a 7th win of the season at the Austrian Grand Prix. Charles Leclerc finished 2nd for Ferrari. Sergio Prez came from 15th on the grid to 3rd. Highlights Race report"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1940489288573243641) 2025-07-02 19:14:33 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements "4th Pierre Gasly (Red Bull) 5th Max Verstappen (Red Bull) 6th Carlos Sainz (McLaren) 7th Daniel Ricciardo (Renault) 8th Kimi Rikknen (Alfa Romeo) 9th Daniil Kvyat (Toro Rosso) 10th Nico Hlkenberg (Renault) British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 2019. Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1944824559842046410) 2025-07-14 18:21:22 UTC 3910 followers, XXX engagements "Post-race interview with race winner Alain Prost. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1990. FOM #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1945166646332600720) 2025-07-15 17:00:42 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "#OnThisDay in 1981. At Silverstone John Watson won the British Grand Prix in his McLaren-Ford-MP4/1. It was the first victory for a carbon fibre composite monocoque F1 car. FOM #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1946276770967150885) 2025-07-18 18:31:56 UTC 3922 followers, 2596 engagements "Remembering Andr Simon who died aged XX #OnThisDay in 2012. Simon took part in XX Grand Prix between 1951-1957. His best finishes were 6th places at the 1951 and 1952 Italian Grand Prix. In sports cars he won the 1962 Tour de France Automobile"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1943733877219983615) 2025-07-11 18:07:23 UTC 3913 followers, XXX engagements "#OnThisDay in 1993. A half century of F1 wins for Alain Prost. At Silverstone win number XX for Prost (Williams-Renault-FW15C) came at the British Grand Prix beating Michael Schumacher (Benetton-Ford-B193B). Italian veteran Riccardo Patrese held off Johnny Herbert for 3rd"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1943590271800823825) 2025-07-11 08:36:45 UTC 3917 followers, 2737 engagements "#OnThisDay in 2019. At Silverstone a record-breaking 6th British Grand Prix win for Lewis Hamilton beating teammate Valtteri Bottas by just under XX sec. Charles Leclerc finishing 3rd. Highlights Race report Getty Images"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1944821280383099031) 2025-07-14 18:08:20 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements "4th-6th Elio de Angelis (Lotus-Ford-91) Derek Daly (Williams-Ford-FW08) & Alain Prost (Renault RE30B) were covered by just XXXXX sec at the finish British Grand Prix Brands Hatch XX July 1982. FOM #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1946293408080740770) 2025-07-18 19:38:03 UTC 3922 followers, 1793 engagements "Haas F1 Team got its biggest ever points haul (22) from one race. Romain Grosjean & Kevin Magnussen finishing 4th & 5th. That 4th place finish remains the team's best F1 result. Austrian Grand Prix Red Bull Ring X July 2018. Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1940074305603203390) 2025-07-01 15:45:33 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements "The first woman to start a World Championship F1 race Maria Teresa de Filippis finished 10th in her privateer Maserati 250F. Belgian Grand Prix Spa-Francorchamps XX June 1958. Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1934221230690967793) 2025-06-15 12:07:32 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "Jochen Rindt finished 4th in his Cooper-Maserati-T81B. Mike Spence was 5th in a BRM P83. Pole man Jim Clark (Lotus-Ford-49) led laps 1-12 but pitted for a plug to be changed & finished 6th. Belgian Grand Prix Spa-Francorchamps XX June 1967. Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1935371088239776102) 2025-06-18 16:16:39 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "#OnThisDay in 1970. Last lap agony for Jack Brabham at Brands Hatch. Brabham (Brabham-Ford-BT33) had looked set to win the British Grand Prix but ran out of fuel on the last lap & was overtaken by Jochen Rindt's Lotus-Ford-72C. Denny Hulme was 3rd in a McLaren-Ford-M14D. #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1946176351767003572) 2025-07-18 11:52:55 UTC 3918 followers, XXX engagements "#OTD in 1969. At the British GP a memorable battle for the lead between Jackie Stewart (Matra-Ford) & Jochen Rindt (Lotus-Ford) was finally resolved in Stewart's favour. Rindt having to pit twice first for a loose end plate on the rear wing then to take on more fuel. #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1946487218442260695) 2025-07-19 08:28:11 UTC 3922 followers, XXX engagements "#OnThisDay in 2016. At Red Bull Ring Mercedes teammates Nico Rosberg & Lewis Hamilton collide on the last lap of the Austrian Grand Prix. Hamilton going on to win from Max Verstappen & Kimi Rikknen. FOM #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1940829819329249634) 2025-07-03 17:47:42 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements "#OnThisDay in 2006. At Magny-Cours win number XX for Michael Schumacher beating Fernando Alonso by XX sec in winning the French Grand Prix. Felipe Massa 3rd. Race report Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1945564511265583322) 2025-07-16 19:21:40 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "Grand Prix debuts for Charles de Tornaco (Ferrari 500) Roger Laurent (HWM-Alta-52) Arthur Legat (Veritas Meteor) & Tony Gaze (HWM-Alta-51). De Tornaco 7th Laurent 12th Legat 13th & Gaze 15th. Belgian Grand Prix Spa-Francorchamps XX June 1952. Getty Images"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1936739578653589822) 2025-06-22 10:54:33 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "Jacques Villeneuve finished 4th in a BAR-Honda-002. Jenson Button was 5th in his Williams-BMW-FW22. Mika Salo was the last point scorer 6th in a Sauber-Petronas-C19. Austrian Grand Prix A1 Ring XX July 2000. Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1945561311410045127) 2025-07-16 19:08:58 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "#OnThisDay in 1958. At Spa-Francorchamps Tony Brooks (Vanwall VW 5) beat first-time pole starter Mike Hawthorn (Ferrari D246) by XX sec in winning the Belgian Grand Prix. Stuart Lewis-Evans finished 3rd in another Vanwall. #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1934206526677565498) 2025-06-15 11:09:06 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "#OnThisDay in 1995. At Silverstone benefiting from the collision between Damon Hill & Michael Schumacher Johnny Herbert (Benetton) claimed a very popular first F1 victory at the British Grand Prix. Jean Alesi (Ferrari) was 2nd & David Coulthard (Williams) in 3rd. FOM #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1945550310011015667) 2025-07-16 18:25:15 UTC 3913 followers, 4730 engagements "4th Max Verstappen (Red Bull) 5th Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull) 6th Nico Hlkenberg (Renault) 7th Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari) 8th Esteban Ocon (Force India) 9th Sergio Prez (Force India) 10th Felipe Massa (Williams) British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 2017. #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1945573373972811792) 2025-07-16 19:56:54 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements "Heavy rain brought an early end to the race Emerson Fittipaldi was declared the winner. Carlos Pace & Jody Scheckter were classified 2nd & 3rd despite both crashing out on the previous lap. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1975. Race report"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1946505785598468262) 2025-07-19 09:41:58 UTC 3922 followers, XXX engagements "Nigel Mansell was the highest placed British driver 4th in the Lotus-Renault-94T. Ren Arnoux finished 5th in the new Ferrari 126C3. Niki Lauda (McLaren-Ford-MP4/1C was the only normally aspirated runner in the points in 6th. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1983. #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1945516741528007134) 2025-07-16 16:11:51 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "Ren Arnoux (Ligier-Ford-JS33) & Andrea de Cesaris (Dallara-Ford-189) battle over 6th place. Arnoux 7-time Grand Prix winner scored his last F1 points finishing 5th. Canadian Grand Prix Circuit Gilles Villeneuve XX June 1989. FOM #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1935408137424519492) 2025-06-18 18:43:52 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements "#OnThisDay in 2017. At Silverstone a record-equalling 5th British Grand Prix victory for Lewis Hamilton. Valtteri Bottas (2nd) & Kimi Rikknen (3rd) were the other podium finishers. Race report Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1945571374505906314) 2025-07-16 19:48:57 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements "Grand Prix debuts for Leslie Marr (Connaught-Lea Francis-Type A) Ron Flockhart (Maserati 250F) Horace Gould (Cooper-Bristol-T23) & Clemar Bucci (Gordini T16). Only Marr 13th finished. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1954. Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1945744263334994315) 2025-07-17 07:15:57 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements "Final Grand Prix for Consalvo Sanesi (Alfa Romeo 159) Brian Shawe-Taylor (ERA B-Type) & Joe Kelly (Alta GP). Sanesi was 6th Shawe-Taylor 8th. Kelly wasn't classified. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1951. Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1944639781926732193) 2025-07-14 06:07:08 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements "Home race for Andr Pilette. Driving the Equipe Scirocco Belge-entered Scirocco-Climax-SP Pilette taking part in his 9th & last Grand Prix retired (engine) on lap XX. Belgian Grand Prix Spa-Francorchamps XX June 1964. 📷 Rainer Schlegelmilch #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1933854788841521548) 2025-06-14 11:51:25 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "With a couple of non-qualifications with Shadow back in 1980 Stefan Johansson & Spirit Racing made their Grand Prix debuts. The Swede in the Honda V6 turbo-powered Spirit XXX retired (fuel pump) on lap X. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1983. Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1945530187573334371) 2025-07-16 17:05:17 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "#OnThisDay in 1959. At Aintree Circuit Jack Brabham starting from his first pole position drove his Cooper-Climax-T51 to victory at the British Grand Prix. This was the Australian's second World Championship race win. #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1946083895167811817) 2025-07-18 05:45:31 UTC 3918 followers, XXX engagements "#OnThisDay in 1965. At Zandvoort win number X of the season for Jim Clark (Lotus-Climax-33) beating fellow Scotsman Jackie Stewart (BRM P261) by X seconds in winning the Dutch Grand Prix. #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1946122160793096292) 2025-07-18 08:17:34 UTC 3922 followers, XXX engagements "Pole-sitter Didier Pironi (Ligier-Ford-JS11/15) led the first XX laps but picked up a front-left puncture & pitted rejoining 21st. The Frenchman shattered the lap record in climbing back to 5th only to retire (puncture) on lap XX. British GP Brands Hatch XX July 1980. #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1944332010970919141) 2025-07-13 09:44:10 UTC 3916 followers, 2602 engagements "#OnThisDay in 1958. At Silverstone a home 1-2-3-4 at the British Grand Prix Peter Collins (Ferrari D246) beating teammate Mike Hawthorn by XX seconds in claiming his 3rd (& last) Grand Prix victory. #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1946457670006792492) 2025-07-19 06:30:46 UTC 3922 followers, XXX engagements "Remembering Spanish gentleman racer Juan Jover killed in a road accident #OnThisDay in 1960 he was XX. Jover qualified his Maserati 4CLT/48 18th for the 1951 Spanish Grand Prix but didn't start due to an engine failure. He was runner-up at the 1949 XX Hours of Le Mans. #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1938835477278113866) 2025-06-28 05:42:54 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements "Future two-time GP winner Patrick Tambay started an F1 race for the first time. The Frenchman had qualified a fine 16th in an Ensign-Ford-N177 entered by Theodore Racing. Tambay would retire (ignition) after just X laps. British GP Silverstone XX July 1977. Getty Images"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1945478825686540700) 2025-07-16 13:41:11 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "Starting from his only World Championship pole position Tom Pryce led Jody Scheckter by X sec on lap XX. With rain starting to fall Pryce lost control of his Shadow-Ford-DN5B at Becketts & hit the barrier. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1975. #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1946520361954062435) 2025-07-19 10:39:53 UTC 3922 followers, XXX engagements "#OnThisDay in 1980. At Brands Hatch Alan Jones drove his Williams-Ford-FW07B to victory at the British Grand Prix. Nelson Piquet finished 2nd in a Brabham-Ford-BT49. Carlos Reutemann bringing the other Williams home in 3rd position. #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1944287906400809422) 2025-07-13 06:48:54 UTC 3915 followers, 1386 engagements "Remembering Erwin Bauer born #OnThisDay in 1912. Bauer took part in one World Championship Grand Prix racing a privateer Veritas RS at the 1953 German Grand Prix he would retire (engine) on the second lap. Bauer was killed in an accident at the 1958 Nrburgring 1000 km #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1945714085938524580) 2025-07-17 05:16:02 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements "Nigel Mansell's home victory beating teammate Nelson Piquet in memorable charge. Ayrton Senna a lapped 3rd. 1-2-3-4 finish for Honda powered cars. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1987. Race report Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1944011369168482700) 2025-07-12 12:30:03 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements "Grand Prix debuts for Ian Burgess (Cooper-Climax-T45) & Alan Stacey (Lotus-Climax-16). Burgess retiring (clutch) on lap XX. Stacey (overheating) on lap XX. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1958. #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1946482829367337258) 2025-07-19 08:10:45 UTC 3922 followers, XXX engagements "Taking part in his 36th & last F1 race Marc Gen finished 12th in his Williams-BMW-FW26. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 2004. Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1943709430538989582) 2025-07-11 16:30:15 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "Grand Prix debuts for Roy Salvadori Ferrari XXX (8th) Ken Downing Connaught-Lea Francis-Type A (9th):& Ken McAlpine Connaught-Lea Francis-Type A (16th). British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1952. Getty Images #BritishGP"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1946447702381731981) 2025-07-19 05:51:10 UTC 3922 followers, XXX engagements "#OnThisDay in 1986. In a race marred by Jacques Laffite's F1 career-ending accident Nigel Mansell (Williams-Honda-FW11) won a fierce battle with teammate Nelson Piquet winning the last British Grand Prix to be held at Brands Hatch. FOM #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1944351504946667910) 2025-07-13 11:01:37 UTC 3917 followers, 1185 engagements "#OnThisDay in 1987. At Silverstone in one of his greatest drives local hero Nigel Mansell (Williams-Honda-FW11B) overcame a XX sec deficit (with XX laps to go) to beat teammate Nelson Piquet to victory at the British Grand Prix. FOM #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1944000037144735843) 2025-07-12 11:45:01 UTC 3913 followers, 1144 engagements "#OTD in 1990. Ferrari's Nigel Mansell led the British GP but the gearbox started to malfunction & he was overtaken by teammate Alain Prost retiring on lap XX. Mansell threw his gloves into the crowd & announced that he would leave F1 at the end of the season. FOM #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1945152039295836208) 2025-07-15 16:02:40 UTC 3917 followers, 6306 engagements "#OTD in 1977. At Anderstorp the Swedish GP threw out a surprise result as Jacques Laffite drove the Ligier-Matra-JS7 to his (& Ligier's) first F1 victory. Mario Andretti (Lotus-Ford-78) led much of the race but had to pit for fuel X laps from the finish & came 6th. #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1935615809247641652) 2025-06-19 08:29:05 UTC 3920 followers, 1485 engagements "#OTD in 1989. At Silverstone Alain Prost (McLaren-Honda) won the British GP finishing XX sec ahead of local hero Nigel Mansell's Ferrari. Mansell had pressured Prost but lost ground after picking up a puncture. Alessandro Nannini was 3rd for Benetton-Ford. FOM #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1945535371103617280) 2025-07-16 17:25:53 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "Fernando Alonso's 14th F1 victory. Michael Schumacher finishing a close 2nd. Kimi Rikknen in 3rd. Canadian Grand Prix Circuit Gilles Villeneuve XX June 2006. Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1937790111388701021) 2025-06-25 08:28:59 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements "#OnThisDay in 2006. At Indianapolis Motor Speedway Michael Schumacher beat Ferrari teammate Felipe Massa by just under X seconds in winning the US Grand Prix. Giancarlo Fisichella was 3rd for Renault. Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1940476476597719311) 2025-07-02 18:23:38 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements "Brian Naylor (JBW-Maserati-59) achieved his only Grand Prix race finish placing 13th. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1960. Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1945368197453988288) 2025-07-16 06:21:36 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements "#OnThisDay in 1972. At Brands Hatch Emerson Fittipaldi (Lotus-Ford-72D) beat Jackie Stewart's Tyrrell-Ford-003 by XXX sec in winning the British Grand Prix his 3rd victory of the season. Peter Revson was 3rd in a McLaren-Ford-M19A. #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1945051913344397706) 2025-07-15 09:24:48 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "Jackie Stewart wins his home Grand Prix for a second (& last) time. Ronnie Peterson gets another podium (2nd) & Emerson Fittipaldi finishes 3rd. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1971. Race report Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1945766839948058796) 2025-07-17 08:45:39 UTC 3918 followers, XXX engagements "Juan Manuel Fangio brought his ill-handling Mercedes-Benz W196 streamliner home in 4th position. Maurice Trintignant was the last points scorer 5th in a Ferrari XXX. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1954. 📷 Michael Tee #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1945740722017108240) 2025-07-17 07:01:52 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements "Entered in a third works Lotus-Ford XX year old Brazilian F2 driver Emerson Fittipaldi raced the old Type 49C to 8th place on his Grand Prix debut. British Grand Prix Brands Hatch XX July 1970. Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1946228378249347331) 2025-07-18 15:19:39 UTC 3918 followers, XXX engagements "#HappyBirthday to Noritake Takahara XX today. A two-time Japanese F2000 champion & winner of three Grand Champion Series titles Takahara drove a works Surtees to 9th position at the 1976 Japanese Grand Prix. He raced a works Kojima at the 1977 event. #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1930863010672697779) 2025-06-06 05:43:10 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements "Two-time Grand Prix winner Jean-Pierre Jabouille (Ligier-Matra-JS17) took part in his 49th & last Grand Prix. The Frenchman retiring on lap XX due to brake trouble. Spanish Grand Prix Jarama XX June 1981. Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1936342526568321207) 2025-06-21 08:36:48 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "Final starts for Ivor Bueb (Cooper-Borgwatd-T51) & David Piper (Lotus-Climax-16). Bueb finished 13th Piper retired (cylinder head gasket) on lap XX. British Grand Prix Aintree Circuit XX July 1959. Revs Digital Library #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1946114678515507649) 2025-07-18 07:47:51 UTC 3918 followers, XXX engagements "Henri Pescarolo finished an excellent 4th in a March-Ford-711 entered by Frank Williams Racing Cars. Rolf Stommelen was 5th in a Surtees-Ford-TS9 ahead of teammate & team owner John Surtees in 6th. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1971. #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1945771211343921375) 2025-07-17 09:03:02 UTC 3922 followers, XXX engagements "Lewis Hamilton won the British Grand Prix despite receiving a XX sec penalty for a collision with Max Verstappen. Charles Leclerc finished 2nd Valtteri Bottas was 3rd. Britain Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 2021. Race report Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1946305333405659600) 2025-07-18 20:25:26 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements "Lap X & Gilles Villeneuve loses control of his Ferrari 126CK. Villeneuve Alan Jones (Williams FW07C) & Andrea de Cesaris (McLaren MP4/1) all retire. Eventual race winner John Watson had to take avoiding action. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1981. FOM #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1946285325153620409) 2025-07-18 19:05:56 UTC 3922 followers, 2752 engagements "First points of the season for Nelson Piquet 4th in a Lotus-Judd-101. Ren Arnoux finished 5th in his Ligier-Ford-JS33. Alex Caffi (Dallara-Ford-189) was the last point scorer in 6th. Canadian Grand Prix Circuit Gilles Villeneuve XX June 1989. Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1935406168802755043) 2025-06-18 18:36:03 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements "Aguri Suzuki became the second Japanese driver (after Satoru Nakajima) to finish in the F1 points. Suzuki racing his Larrousse Lola-Lamborghini-90 to a 6th place finish. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1990. Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1945179971963498894) 2025-07-15 17:53:39 UTC 3913 followers, XXX engagements "Another look at Bertrand Gachot's 6th placed Jordan-Ford Cosworth-191. What a stunning looking car it was British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1991. 📷 Ercole Colombo #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1944769238637404483) 2025-07-14 14:41:33 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "Jim Clark finished 4th in the underpowered Lotus-Climax-33. Jochen Rindt was 5th in a Cooper-Maserati-T81. Bruce McLaren was the last points finisher 6th in his McLaren-Serenissima-M2B. British Grand Prix Brands Hatch XX July 1966. Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1945388941361782979) 2025-07-16 07:44:01 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements "Nigel Mansell interviewed after his victory at the British Grand Prix #OnThisDay in 1992. FOM #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1944058524952092885) 2025-07-12 15:37:25 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "He would enjoy greater success in sports cars Duncan Hamilton made his World Championship debut in a privateer Talbot-Lago T26C finishing 12th. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1951. Klemantaski Collection #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1944641830588436679) 2025-07-14 06:15:16 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "#OnThisDay in 1997. At the British Grand Prix disappointment for Mika Hkkinen (McLaren-Mercedes-MP4/12) who lost a possible first F1 victory when the engine blew up X laps from the finish. FOM #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1944442343198752998) 2025-07-13 17:02:35 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements "Qualifying only 28th a remarkable start saw Onofre Marimn (Maserati 250F) end lap X 6th The Argentinian would go on to finish 3rd for his second & last podium. Two weeks later Marimn would be killed during practice for the German GP. British GP Silverstone XX July 1954"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1945734370616119397) 2025-07-17 06:36:38 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements "Ayrton Senna's title hopes were dealt a very damaging blow. The race leader's McLaren-Honda-MP4/5 spinning out of the race on lap XX due to a gearbox problem. It was the Brazilian's fourth retirement in a row. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1989. FOM #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1945542595096060065) 2025-07-16 17:54:35 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "With only X classified finishers Jack Brabham (Brabham-Repco-BT19) & Richie Ginther (Cooper-Maserati-T81) were the final points scorers. Belgian Grand Prix Spa-Francorchamps XX June 1966. 📷 David Phipps #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1933079491716276672) 2025-06-12 08:30:40 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "Remembering the great Juan Manuel Fangio who died aged XX #OnThisDay in 1995. Nicknamed "el Maestro" Fangio won X F1 World Drivers' Championship titles winning XX Grand Prix from XX starts between 1950-1958. #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1945807051348750576) 2025-07-17 11:25:27 UTC 3920 followers, XXX engagements "Having qualified for a Grand Prix for the first time Damon Hill (Brabham-Judd-BT60B) made it to the finish in 16th position. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1992. FOM #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1944073577885839544) 2025-07-12 16:37:14 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "ric Bernard finished 4th in his Lola-Lamborghini-90. Nelson Piquet (Benetton-Ford-B190) was 5th having started at the back after stalling on the formation lap. Aguri Suzuki finished 6th in the other Larrousse Lola-Lamborghini. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1990"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1945177139902292280) 2025-07-15 17:42:24 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "The first of two Silverstone F1 victories for David Coulthard. Eddie Irvine in 2nd. Ralf Schumacher holding off Heinz-Harald Frentzen for 3rd. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1999. Race report Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1943621415120331005) 2025-07-11 10:40:30 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "Michael Schumacher's 30th F1 victory. Eddie Irvine just held off Mika Hkkinen for 2nd making it Ferrari's first 1-2 since the 1990 Spanish Grand Prix French Grand Prix Magny-Cours XX June 1998. Race report Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1938907390339842489) 2025-06-28 10:28:39 UTC 3918 followers, XXX engagements "Remembering Renato Pirocchi born #OnThisDay in 1933. Italian Formula Junior champion in 1960 Pirocchi drove a privateer Cooper-Maserati to 12th position at the 1961 Italian Grand Prix. He also took part in several non-championship events. #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1937019452970905996) 2025-06-23 05:26:40 UTC 3914 followers, XXX engagements "#OnThisDay in 1978. At Brands Hatch a third victory of the season for Carlos Reutemann (Ferrari 312T3) beating Niki Lauda (Brabham-Alfa Romeo-BT46) by XXX seconds in winning the British Grand Prix. #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1945486741403566208) 2025-07-16 14:12:39 UTC 3922 followers, 9721 engagements "Olivier Gendebien finished 4th his Ferrari XXX sporting the Belgian racing yellow colour scheme. John Surtees was 5th in a Yeoman Credit-entered Cooper-Climax-T53. Dan Gurney finished 6th in a Porsche XXX. Belgian Grand Prix Spa-Francorchamps XX June 1961. Getty Images"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1935263290831118415) 2025-06-18 09:08:18 UTC 3917 followers, 1774 engagements "#OnThisDay in 2006. At Circuit Gilles Villeneuve a 6th win of the season for Fernando Alonso who drove his Renault R26 to a XXX sec victory over title rival Michael Schumacher (Ferrari XXX F1) at the Canadian Grand Prix. Kimi Rikknen (McLaren-Mercedes-MP4-21) was 3rd. FOM"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1937786178863853998) 2025-06-25 08:13:22 UTC 3916 followers, 1399 engagements "Gilles Villeneuve Impressed on his GP debut in a third McLaren. Despite losing two laps in the pits due to a faulty temperature gauge Villeneuve drove flat out to the finish in 11th place setting the 5th fastest lap of the race. British GP Silverstone XX July 1977. #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1945432044164530331) 2025-07-16 10:35:18 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "Bob Evans (Brabham-Ford-BT44B/RAM Racing) took part in his 10th & last Grand Prix. The Englishman retiring (gearbox) from 19th position on lap XX. British Grand Prix Brands Hatch XX July 1976. 📷 Rainer Schlegelmilch #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1946269776734486821) 2025-07-18 18:04:09 UTC 3920 followers, XXX engagements "Ren Arnoux finished 4th in his Ligier-Renault-JS27. Martin Brundle (Tyrrell-Renault-015) & teammate Philippe Streiff finished 5th & 6th. British Grand Prix Brands Hatch XX July 1986. Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1944427204865069222) 2025-07-13 16:02:26 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements "Remembering Rodger Ward who died aged XX #OnThisDay in 2004. One of the finest US racers of his generation Ward won two USAC titles won the Indianapolis XXX twice & was AAA National Stock Car champion in 1951. He also took part in the US Grand Prix in 1959 & 1963. #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1941556421008687547) 2025-07-05 17:54:57 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements "On a circuit that he knew well from his time in Formule Renault & French F3 Olivier Grouillard raced his Ligier-Ford-JS33 to a 6th place finish & his only World Championship point French Grand Prix Paul Ricard X July 1989. 📷 Rainer Schlegelmilch #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1942869283865792676) 2025-07-09 08:51:48 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "1964 F1 World Champion John Surtees scored his last World Championship point. Surtees finishing 6th in his Surtees-Ford-TS9. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1971. 📷 Rainer Schlegelmilch #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1945777226319826948) 2025-07-17 09:26:56 UTC 3922 followers, XXX engagements "In his only F1 race start Stphane Sarrazin (Minardi-Ford Cosworth-M01) crashed on the pit straight (lap 31) after a wing failure. The Frenchman had been running 14th at the time. Brazilian Grand Prix Interlagos XX April 1999. FOM #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1910703692149383461) 2025-04-11 14:37:14 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements "Achieving his only Grand Prix finish David Piper (#26) making his second & final start finished 12th in a privateer Lotus-Climax-16. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1960. Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1945367080196292835) 2025-07-16 06:17:09 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements "4th Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) 5th Lando Norris (McLaren) 6th Fernando Alonso (Alpine) 7th Yuki Tsunoda (AlphaTauri) 8th Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) 9th Daniel Ricciardo (McLaren) 10th Kimi Rikknen (Alfa Romeo) Azerbaijan Grand Prix Baku City Circuit X June 2021. Getty Images"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1931031322702606722) 2025-06-06 16:51:58 UTC 3920 followers, XXX engagements "#OnThisDay in 2001. At Silverstone entering the race without a win all season Mika Hkkinen returned to form with a comfortable victory over Michael Schumacher at the British Grand Prix. Rubens Barrichello in 3rd. Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1945224390167101786) 2025-07-15 20:50:09 UTC 3911 followers, XXX engagements "#OnThisDay in 1995. At the British Grand Prix lap XX saw a collision between Damon Hill & Michael Schumacher Johnny Herbert would be the beneficiary. FOM #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1945548170387443900) 2025-07-16 18:16:45 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements "Replacing Michele Alboreto at Tyrrell International F3000 championship leader Jean Alesi made a very impressive GP debut. The XX year old Frenchman running as high as 2nd during the pit stop sequence finishing an excellent 4th. French GP Paul Ricard X July 1989. #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1942863420770193612) 2025-07-09 08:28:30 UTC 3913 followers, 1851 engagements "Jack Brabham's second Grand Prix win. Stirling Moss narrowly beating Bruce McLaren to 2nd McLaren's first podium finish. British Grand Prix Aintree Circuit XX July 1959. #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1946089609307316490) 2025-07-18 06:08:14 UTC 3918 followers, XXX engagements "#OnThisDay in 1982. At Brands Hatch Niki Lauda drove his McLaren-Ford-MP4/1B to a comfortable victory at the British Grand Prix. It was the Austrian's second win in his comeback season & his 19th Grand Prix victory. FOM #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1946287020889751613) 2025-07-18 19:12:40 UTC 3922 followers, XXX engagements "A sometime musician/ABBA session drummer Slim Borgudd brought his ATS-Ford-HGS1 home in 6th place scoring his only World Championship point. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1981. Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1946281621650354532) 2025-07-18 18:51:13 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements "Harry Schell finished 4th in his BRM P25. Maurice Trintignant was 5th in a Rob Walker-entered Cooper-Climax-T51 rounding off the points scorers. British Grand Prix Aintree XX July 1959. Revs Digital Library #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1946091342976651419) 2025-07-18 06:15:07 UTC 3918 followers, XXX engagements "#OnThisDay in 1972. From pole position Emerson Fittipaldi drove his Lotus-Ford-72D to victory in the first Belgian Grand Prix to be held at the new Nivelles-Baulers circuit. It was the Brazilian's second win of the World Championship season. #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1930170827451892007) 2025-06-04 07:52:40 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "Alberto Ascari's 12th World Championship race victory. Juan Manuel Fangio (2nd) & Giuseppe Farina (3rd) were the other podium finishers. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1953. Getty Images"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1946076303087542744) 2025-07-18 05:15:21 UTC 3918 followers, XXX engagements "Making the last of X Grand Prix starts Franck Montagny matched his best F1 result bringing his Super Aguri-Honda-SA05 home in 16th position at his home race. French Grand Prix Magny-Cours XX July 2006. Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1945568613127082082) 2025-07-16 19:37:58 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements "First points for Onyx in only the team's 4th Grand Prix. Stefan Johansson bringing his Onyx-Ford-ORE-1 home in a fine 5th position. French Grand Prix Paul Ricard X July 1989. 📷 Rainer Schlegelmilch/Pascal Rondeau #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1942867103029104988) 2025-07-09 08:43:08 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements "Gilles Villeneuve's Jarama victory would be the last of six Grand Prix wins. It would also be the last Spanish Grand Prix to be held at Jarama. Jacques Laffite & John Watson completed the top X. Spanish Grand Prix Jarama XX June 1981. Race report"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1936340321912418479) 2025-06-21 08:28:02 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "First World Championship race win for Stirling Moss narrowly beating teammate Juan Manuel Fangio who clinched his 3rd World Championship. Final podium for Karl Kling. British Grand Prix Aintree XX July 1955. Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1945353464454013258) 2025-07-16 05:23:03 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements "4th Sergio Prez (Red Bull) 5th Lando Norris (McLaren) 6th Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) 7th Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) 8th Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) 9th Fernando Alonso (Alpine) 10th Yuki Tsunoda (AlphaTauri) Styrian Grand Prix Red Bull Ring XX June 2021. Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1938620990897951072) 2025-06-27 15:30:36 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements "#OnThisDay in 1999. At Silverstone with the result overshadowed by Michael Schumacher's leg breaking accident David Coulthard (McLaren-Mercedes) won the British Grand Prix. Eddie Irvine was 2nd for Ferrari Ralf Schumacher 3rd in a Williams-Supertec. FOM #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1943615378917114037) 2025-07-11 10:16:31 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements "4th Lews Hamilton (Mercedes) 5th Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) 6th Sergio Prez (Red Bull) 7th Daniel Ricciardo (McLaren) 8th Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) 9th Pierre Gasly (AlphaTauri) 10th Fernando Alonso (Alpine) Austrian Grand Prix Red Bull Ring X July 2021. Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1941176088065081617) 2025-07-04 16:43:39 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements "Brian Henton (Tyrrell-Ford-011) set the fastest lap of the race (1 min:13.038 sec) on lap XX. This was the Englishman's only F1 fastest lap. Henton finished 8th. British Grand Prix Brands Hatch XX July 1982. 📷 Rainer Schlegelmilch #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1946295425255755880) 2025-07-18 19:46:04 UTC 3920 followers, XXX engagements "#OnThisDay in 1952. At Spa-Francorchamps Alberto Ascari comfortably won the Belgian Grand Prix from Ferrari teammate Giuseppe Farina. Robert Manzon in 3rd for his first (& Gordini's last) podium finish. Getty Images #BelgianGP"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1936723848118038825) 2025-06-22 09:52:02 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "4th Lewis Hamilton (McLaren) 5th Felipe Massa (Ferrari) 6th Nico Rosberg (Mercedes) 7th Sergio Prez (Sauber) 8th Nick Heidfeld (Renault) 9th Michael Schumacher (Mercedes) 10th Jaime Alguersuari (Toro Rosso) British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 2011. Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1943392999951732990) 2025-07-10 19:32:52 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "Remembering Jules Bianchi who #OnThisDay XX years ago tragically succumbed to injuries that he'd sustained at the previous year's Japanese Grand Prix Bianchi was 25"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1945838676140831168) 2025-07-17 13:31:06 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "Alberto Ascari finishes a lap clear of teammate & runner-up Piero Taruffi his 5th World Championship race victory. Mike Hawthorn (3rd) achieved his first podium finish. Britain Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1952"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1946443640395432095) 2025-07-19 05:35:01 UTC 3922 followers, XXX engagements "Ayrton Senna finished 4th in his McLaren-Ford-MP4/8. Martin Brundle was the last driver on the lead lap 5th in a Ligier-Renault-JS39. Michael Andretti finishing 6th in the second McLaren. French Grand Prix Magny-Cours X July 1993. Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1941160190814089447) 2025-07-04 15:40:29 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "The dramatic lap XX four-car pile-up involving Eddie Irvine (Jordan-Hart) rookie Jos Verstappen (Benetton-Ford) ric Bernard (Ligier-Renault) & Martin Brundle (McLaren-Peugeot). Brundle in particular having a lucky escape. Brazilian GP Interlagos XX March 1994. FOM"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1905264807671898426) 2025-03-27 14:25:02 UTC 3913 followers, 2326 engagements "Remembering Scottish racing driver Leslie Thorne who died aged XX #OnThisDay in 1993. Competing in hill-climbs pre-WW2 Thorne took part in 500cc F3 during 1953. He drove an Ecurie Ecosse-entered Connaught-Lea Francis-Type A to 14th position at the 1954 British Grand Prix. #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1944431772252397570) 2025-07-13 16:20:34 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements "Piero Taruffi finished 4th in his Mercedes W196. Luigi Musso rounded off the points scorers 5th in a Maserati 250F. British Grand Prix Aintree XX July 1955. 📷 Michael Tee #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1945354891553128515) 2025-07-16 05:28:43 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements "#OnThisDay in 2023. At Circuit Gilles Villeneuve Max Verstappen from pole drove to a comfortable victory at the Canadian Grand Prix. Fernando Alonso & Lewis Hamilton completed the podium placings. Highlights Race report #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1935420404006314254) 2025-06-18 19:32:37 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements "29 year old Italian sports car racer Arturo Merzario made a solid World Championship debut with Ferrari. From 9th on the grid Merzario raced his Ferrari 312B2 to a 6th place finish & a point from his first Grand Prix. British Grand Prix Brands Hatch XX July 1972. #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1945066369835315464) 2025-07-15 10:22:14 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "Having retired from the first X races of the season it all finally came good for Nigel Mansell. Starting 11th his Williams-Judd-FW12 now with conventional suspension Mansell produced a tremendous drive in the wet finishing 2nd. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1988"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1943233468454052258) 2025-07-10 08:58:57 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "Finishing X laps down in 10th place Swiss gentleman racer Toni Branca (Maserati 4CL) achieved his best result. Belgian Grand Prix Spa-Francorchamps XX June 1950. #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1935253663066333467) 2025-06-18 08:30:03 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "4th Jenson Button (McLaren) 5th Rubens Barrichello (Williams) 6th Kamui Kobayashi (BMW Sauber) 7th Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull) 8th Adrian Sutil (Force India) 9th Michael Schumacher (Mercedes) 10th Niko Hlkenberg (Williams) British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 2010. #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1943731632780853527) 2025-07-11 17:58:28 UTC 3918 followers, XXX engagements "The wave of the future. First World Championship appearance for Renault a turbocharged engine & Michelin tyres. Jean-Pierre Jabouille debuted the RS01. The Frenchman rose to 16th before dropping back & retiring (turbo) on lap XX. British GP Silverstone XX July 1977. #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1945473202752205166) 2025-07-16 13:18:51 UTC 3922 followers, 4021 engagements "Lap X saw 8th placed Andrea de Cesaris (Brabham-BMW-BT56) exit the race in spectacular style. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1987. FOM #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1944035054507770066) 2025-07-12 14:04:10 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements "Derek Daly made a promising Grand Prix debut in the Ensign-Ford-N177. From 15th on the grid the XX year old Irishman rose to 8th but a wheel came off at Paddock Hill (lap 30) & Daly spun into the barrier. British GP Brands Hatch XX July 1978. 📷 Rainer Schlegelmilch #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1945497293802639502) 2025-07-16 14:54:35 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "#OTD in 1977. At Silverstone James Hunt (McLaren-Ford-M26) delighted his home fans by winning the British GP his first victory of the World Championship season. Niki Lauda finished 2nd in a Ferrari 312T2. Gunnar Nilsson (Lotus-Ford-78) was 3rd for his 4th & last podium. #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1945399777048273005) 2025-07-16 08:27:05 UTC 3915 followers, 9395 engagements "Stuart Lewis-Evans finished 4th in a Vanwall VW X. Harry Schell was the last points scorer 5th in his BRM P25. Britain Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1958. 📷 Michael Tee #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1946468966437695994) 2025-07-19 07:15:39 UTC 3922 followers, XXX engagements "Rubens Barrichello finished 4th in his Jordan-Peugeot-196. David Coulthard was 5th in a McLaren-Mercedes-MP4/11B. Martin Brundle finishing 6th in the other Jordan. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1996. Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1944813047778042158) 2025-07-14 17:35:38 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements "First of XX Grand Prix starts for Jack Fairman. Fairman (HWM-Alta-53) retiring (clutch) on lap XX. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1953. Getty Images"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1946081823731126407) 2025-07-18 05:37:17 UTC 3918 followers, XXX engagements "Jim Clark's 18th World Championship race win. Jackie Stewart (2nd) & Dan Gurney (3rd) completed the podium placings. Dutch Grand Prix Zandvoort XX July 1965. Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1946125345469452774) 2025-07-18 08:30:14 UTC 3918 followers, XXX engagements "Richie Ginther finished 4th in a BRM P57. Jo Bonner was 5th in his Rob Walker-entered Cooper-Climax-T60. Carel Godin de Beaufort finished 6th in his privateer Porsche XXX. Belgian Grand Prix Spa-Francorchamps X June 1963. Revs Digital Library #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1931989580837699647) 2025-06-09 08:19:45 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "#OTD in 1973. At Silverstone US racer Peter Revson drove his McLaren-Ford-M23 to his first F1 victory beating Ronnie Peterson's Lotus-Ford-72E by XXX sec in winning the British Grand Prix. Denny Hulme was 3rd in the other McLaren. Just XXX sec covered the top X finishers. #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1944665682076975352) 2025-07-14 07:50:03 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements "Alain Prost interviewed after his victory at the British Grand Prix #OnThisDay in 1993. FOM #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1943593392102928809) 2025-07-11 08:49:09 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "Jonathan Palmer interviews Damon Hill after an engine failure cost him a potential first F1 victory. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1993. FOM #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1943586586802737323) 2025-07-11 08:22:07 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "Trevor Taylor (Shannon-Climax-SH 1) made his 27th & last Grand Prix start. Shannon Racing Cars' only World Championship appearance would end in retirement (engine) on lap X. British Grand Prix Brands Hatch XX July 1966. Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1945396704477622531) 2025-07-16 08:14:52 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements "Remembering London-born Canadian John Cannon born #OnThisDay in 1937. A race winner in Can-Am Cannon won the 1970 US Formula A title. He drove a BRM P153 at the 1971 US Grand Prix finishing 14th. Cannon also raced in USAC. #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1936288197308498255) 2025-06-21 05:00:55 UTC 3922 followers, XXX engagements "A 4th World Championship race victory for John Surtees. Jochen Rindt's first podium (2nd) having led for XX laps. Lorenzo Bandini's 8th & final podium (3rd). Belgian Grand Prix Spa-Francorchamps XX June 1966. Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1933077741466747296) 2025-06-12 08:23:43 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "Final points for Nick Heidfeld finishing 8th in a Renault R31. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 2011. Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1943393693370548576) 2025-07-10 19:35:37 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "John Watson claims his second Grand Prix victory almost X years after his first. Carlos Reutemann (2nd) & Jacques Laffite (3rd) were the other podium finishers. Britain Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1981. Race report Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1946279414473359623) 2025-07-18 18:42:27 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements "First points for Cliff Allison & Team Lotus. Allison bringing his Lotus-Climax-12 home in 4th position. Harry Schell 5th in a BRM P25 was the last points scorer. Belgian Grand Prix Spa-Francorchamps XX June 1958. Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1934218871373693347) 2025-06-15 11:58:09 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "#OnThisDay in 1990. Alain Prost (Ferrari 641) won the first Brazilian Grand Prix to be held at Interlagos since 1980. It was the Frenchman's 40th F1 victory & his first for Ferrari. FOM #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1904466822226690546) 2025-03-25 09:34:08 UTC 3913 followers, 6772 engagements "4th George Russell (Mercedes) 5th Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) 6th Esteban Ocon (Alpine) 7th Valtteri Bottas (Alfa Romeo) 8th Zhou Guanyu (Alfa Romeo) 9th Fernando Alonso (Alpine) 10th Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) Canadian Grand Prix Circuit Gilles Villeneuve XX June 2022. #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1935795974607175955) 2025-06-19 20:25:00 UTC 3920 followers, XXX engagements "#OnThisDay in 1966. Brabham-Repco 1-2 at Silverstone. From pole position Jack Brabham beat teammate Denny Hulme by XXX sec in winning the British Grand Prix his second victory of the season. #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1945370333130973642) 2025-07-16 06:30:05 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements "Future Grand Prix winner Lorenzo Bandini debuted. The XX year old Italian driving a Cooper-Maserati-T53 entered by Scuderia Centro Sud. Bandini was running 14th at the time of his retirement (oil pressure) on lap XX. Belgian Grand Prix Spa-Francorchamps XX June 1961. #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1935315557487669352) 2025-06-18 12:35:59 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "Jos Froiln Gonzlez finished 4th in his Maserati A6GCM. Mike Hawthorn brought his Ferrari XXX home in 5th position for the final points. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1953. Revs Digital Library"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1946079107323723885) 2025-07-18 05:26:30 UTC 3918 followers, XXX engagements "#OnThisDay in 1970. Pedro Rodrguez (BRM P153) & Chris Amon (March-Ford-701) fought a high speed duel for the lead of the Belgian Grand Prix. Rodrguez winning (by XXX sec) the last Grand Prix to be held at the old XXX mile long Spa-Francorchamps circuit. #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1931333964725190876) 2025-06-07 12:54:34 UTC 3917 followers, 1105 engagements "Vanwall debuted Peter Collins driving the Vanwall Special. 11th in qualifying Collins climbed to 8th before retirement (cylinder head gasket) on lap XX. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1954. Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1945745042473107769) 2025-07-17 07:19:02 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements "#OnThisDay in 1971. At Silverstone a dominant home win for Jackie Stewart (Tyrrell-Ford-003) at the British Grand Prix. XX seconds further back Ronnie Peterson finished 2nd in a works March-Ford-711. Emerson Fittipaldi was 3rd in his Lotus-Ford-72D. #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1945750168231465372) 2025-07-17 07:39:25 UTC 3922 followers, 1175 engagements "Britain drivers Dennis Poore (4th) & Eric Thompson (5th) both achieved their only points finishes. Both drove a factory Connaught-Lea Francis-Type A. Thompson taking part in his only World Championship Grand Prix. Britain Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1952. Getty Images"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1946445568299208786) 2025-07-19 05:42:41 UTC 3922 followers, XXX engagements "Nigel Mansell raced a turbocharged car in a Grand Prix for the first time. A lowly 18th in qualifying Mansell was one of the stars of the race driving the Grard Ducarouge-designed Lotus-Renault-94T to a fine 4th on its debut. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1983"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1945518326492409934) 2025-07-16 16:18:09 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "#OnThisDay in 1966. Jackie Stewart endured an ordeal in a horrifying first lap accident at the Belgian Grand Prix his BRM P261 landing upside down in a ditch. Stewart was trapped for XX minutes up to his waist in fuel before being rescued by Graham Hill & Bob Bondurant"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1933068293746655680) 2025-06-12 07:46:10 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "#OnThisDay in 1953. At Silverstone Alberto Ascari (Ferrari 500) dominated the British Grand Prix finishing a minute ahead of Juan Manuel Fangio's Maserati A6GCM. Ascari achieving his 5th (& last) grand chelem"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1946073037503127814) 2025-07-18 05:02:23 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements "#OTD in 2010. Red Bull's Mark Webber won the British Grand Prix & uttered the words "Fantastic guys not bad for a number two driver. Cheers." Webber had been unhappy after a new front wing had been removed from his car (during qualifying) & given to teammate Sebastian Vettel"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1943719341368684985) 2025-07-11 17:09:38 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "Remembering Andrea de Cesaris on what would have been his 66th birthday. De Cesaris drove for XX different teams during an F1 career which spanned 1980-1994. He finished on the podium X times including 2nd places at Hockenheim & Kyalami in 1983. #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1928693446312669583) 2025-05-31 06:02:05 UTC 3917 followers, 1737 engagements "British F2 champion Jackie Lewis took part in his first World Championship race finishing 9th in a privateer Cooper-Climax-T53. Belgian Grand Prix Spa-Francorchamps XX June 1961. Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1935307682476609969) 2025-06-18 12:04:42 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "Grand Prix debuts for F2 racers David Hobbs (28) & Silvio Moser (26). Hobbs finishing 8th in an old BRM P261 entered by Bernard White Racing. Moser in an unusual Cooper/ATS combination retired (oil pressure) on lap XX. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1967. #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1945040809109115109) 2025-07-15 08:40:40 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements "Englishman Peter Walker achieved his best World Championship race result bringing his BRM P15 home in 7th position. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1951. 📷 Michael Tee #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1944640915978473518) 2025-07-14 06:11:38 UTC 3917 followers, XX engagements "James Hunt's 8th Grand Prix victory. Niki Lauda finishing 2nd. Gunnar Nilsson 3rd his 4th & final podium finish. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1977. Race report Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1945402925888544874) 2025-07-16 08:39:36 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "Carlos Reutemann's 8th World Championship race victory. Niki Lauda (2nd) & John Watson (3rd) claimed the other podium spots. British Grand Prix Brands Hatch XX July 1978. Race report Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1945490417312731273) 2025-07-16 14:27:15 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "Derek Daly (Tyrrell-Ford-010) finished 4th matching his best F1 result teammate Jean-Pierre Jarier was 5th. Alain Prost picked up another point in his rookie season 6th in a McLaren-Ford-M29C. British Grand Prix Brands Hatch XX July 1980. #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1944328024033526138) 2025-07-13 09:28:19 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "Honda returned to GP racing for the first time since 1968. Spirit Racing stepped up from F2 with the modified XXX chassis powered by the RA163E V6 turbo. Stefan Johansson returning to F1 qualified 14th for his first GP. British GP Silverstone XX July 1983. FOM #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1945527179405639719) 2025-07-16 16:53:20 UTC 3918 followers, XXX engagements "#OnThisDay in 1954. Ferrari 1-2 at Silverstone. Jos Froiln Gonzlez beating Mike Hawthorn by over a minute in winning the British Grand Prix. It was the Argentinian's second (and last) World Championship race victory. #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1945720090441482424) 2025-07-17 05:39:53 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements "Jackie Stewart's elder brother Jimmy Stewart (Cooper-Bristol-T20/Ecurie Ecosse) retired (accident) from 6th on lap XX. The unrelated Ian Stewart (Connaught-Lea Francis-Type A/Ecurie Ecosse) retired (engine) also making his only start. British GP Silverstone XX July 1953"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1946080794293751900) 2025-07-18 05:33:12 UTC 3918 followers, XXX engagements "#OnThisDay in 1962. At Spa-Francorchamps Jim Clark (Lotus) came from 12th on the grid to win the Belgian Grand Prix his first World Championship race victory. First-time pole man Graham Hill (BRM) was 2nd Phil Hill (Ferrari) in 3rd. Getty Images"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1934860750016692358) 2025-06-17 06:28:45 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "Alain Prost's 8th F1 victory. Nelson Piquet losing ground in the World Championship slightly after finishing 2nd. Patrick Tambay in 3rd. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1983. Race report Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1945511505576804856) 2025-07-16 15:51:03 UTC 3913 followers, XXX engagements "Second F1 win for Sergio Prez. 2nd place for Sebastian Vettel & 3rd for Pierre Gasly AlphaTauri's second & last podium. Azerbaijan Grand Prix Baku City Circuit X June 2021. Highlights Race report Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1931024200468210118) 2025-06-06 16:23:40 UTC 3920 followers, XXX engagements "#OTD in 1988. At a wet Silverstone Ayrton Senna (McLaren-Honda) overtook race leader Gerhard Berger (Ferrari) on lap XX pulled away & went on to win the British Grand Prix. Nigel Mansell set the fastest lap charging from 11th to a brilliant 2nd in his Williams-Judd. FOM"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1943230610350448648) 2025-07-10 08:47:35 UTC 3917 followers, 5716 engagements "Remembering Robin Montgomerie-Charrington born #OnThisDay in 1915. Racing in 500cc F3 during the early 1950s Montgomerie-Charrington drove the Aston-Butterworth-NB41 at the 1952 Belgian Grand Prix retiring due to engine trouble. Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1936720663286288789) 2025-06-22 09:39:23 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "#OnThisDay in 1963. At Spa-Francorchamps not even a gearbox problem could hold back Jim Clark (Lotus-Climax-25) as he came from 8th on the grid to dominate a very wet Belgian Grand Prix. The Scotsman finishing almost X minutes clear of Bruce McLaren's Cooper-Climax-T66. #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1931974456999543094) 2025-06-09 07:19:39 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "Future two-time F1 race winner Peter Revson made his GP debut in a privateer Lotus-BRM-24. 10th in qualifying the American was running 11th when he was disqualified (push start after the engine cut) on lap XX. Belgian GP Spa-Francorchamps XX June 1964. #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1933853790014492835) 2025-06-14 11:47:27 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "#OTD in 1954. At Spa-Francorchamps Juan Manuel Fangio drove his works Maserati to victory at the Belgian Grand Prix. Maurice finished 2nd for Ferrari Stirling Moss 3rd in a privateer Maserati. Trintignant & Moss achieving their first podium finishes"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1935999301471101189) 2025-06-20 09:52:57 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "Taking part in his only GP the mysterious Robert O'Brien finished 14th in a privately-entered Simca Gordini T15. For many years O'Brien was rumoured to be a CIA agent this has since been rubbished though. Belgian GP Spa-Francorchamps XX June 1952"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1936741678788014544) 2025-06-22 11:02:53 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "#HappyBirthday to Naoki Hattori XX today. Japanese F3 champion in 1990 Hattori failed to pre-qualify in the hopeless Coloni C4 for the 1991 Japanese & Australian Grand Prix. He won the JTCC in 1996 was Formula Nippon runner-up in 1996 & 2001 & raced in CART in 1999. #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1933430544991465676) 2025-06-13 07:45:37 UTC 3913 followers, XXX engagements "In his only World Championship race start Graham Whitehead finished 12th in an Alta F2. David Murray (Cooper-Bristol-T20/Ecurie Ecosse) retired (spark plug) from his 4th & final Grand Prix on lap XX. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1952. #BritishGP"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1946451206882086975) 2025-07-19 06:05:05 UTC 3922 followers, XXX engagements "Jochen Rindt (Lotus-Ford-49B) led for XX laps but finished 4th after X late pit stops. Piers Courage was 5th in a Frank Williams-entered Brabham-Ford-BT26A. Vic Elford finished 6th in the Antique Automobiles McLaren-Ford-M7A. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1969. #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1946493195577430162) 2025-07-19 08:51:56 UTC 3922 followers, XXX engagements "4th Lews Hamilton (Mercedes) 5th Carlos Sainz (McLaren) 6th Sergio Prez (Racing Point) 7th Pierre Gasly (AlphaTauri) 8th Esteban Ocon (Renault) 9th Antonio Giovinazzi (Alfa Romeo) 10th Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari) Austrian Grand Prix Red Bull Ring X July 2020. #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1941573945733558720) 2025-07-05 19:04:36 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements "Jochen Rindt's 5th Grand Prix win. Heartache for Jack Brabham who looked set to win but ran out of fuel on last lap. 3rd for Denny Hulme. British Grand Prix Brands Hatch XX July 1970. Race report Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1946218537153954149) 2025-07-18 14:40:32 UTC 3913 followers, XXX engagements "The second of four Spa victories for Jim Clark. Bruce McLaren & Dan Gurney completing the podium finishers. Belgian Grand Prix Spa-Francorchamps X June 1963. Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1931987112909316410) 2025-06-09 08:09:56 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "On the day that he turned XX Robin Montgomerie-Charrington took part in his only Grand Prix. 15th in qualifying the Englishman in his Aston-Butterworth-NB41 ran as high as 7th retiring (electrics) from 13th on lap XX. Belgian Grand Prix Spa-Francorchamps XX June 1952"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1936742535893860617) 2025-06-22 11:06:18 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "Grand Prix debuts for Gino Bianco Maserati A6GCM (18th) Tony Crook Frazer Nash FN XXX (21st) & Eitel Cantoni Maserati A6GCM (DNF brakes lap 1). British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1952. Getty Images #BritishGP"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1946449410851832275) 2025-07-19 05:57:57 UTC 3922 followers, XXX engagements "Lap XX Andrea de Cesaris walks away from his wrecked Jordan-Ford Cosworth-191 a suspension failure caused the shunt. The Italian had been running 8th at the time. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1991. 📷 Pascal Rondeau #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1944778627926876229) 2025-07-14 15:18:51 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "#OnThisDay in 1975. At Silverstone a rainstorm brought a premature end (lap 57) to the British Grand Prix. Results were from the end of lap XX Emerson Fittipaldi claiming his 14th & last victory. #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1946499990647378136) 2025-07-19 09:18:56 UTC 3922 followers, XXX engagements "Phil Hill finished 4th in his Ferrari D246. Jim Clark was 5th in a Lotus-Climax-18. Lucien Bianchi scored a point on his debut 6th in his Ecurie Nationale Belge-entered Cooper-Climax-T45. Belgian Grand Prix Spa-Francorchamps XX June 1960. #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1935597461281837132) 2025-06-19 07:16:11 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "#OTD in 1976. The British GP had to be red-flagged after a first lap pile-up. James Hunt (McLaren) went on to win the restarted race. Niki Lauda 2nd for Ferrari & Jody Scheckter 3rd in a Tyrrell. Ferrari would protest the result & Hunt would be disqualified two months later"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1946266452001947867) 2025-07-18 17:50:56 UTC 3918 followers, XXX engagements "Juan Pablo Montoya finished 4th in his Williams-BMW-FW23. Kimi Rikknen (Sauber-Petronas-C20) was 5th ahead of teammate Nick Heidfeld. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 2001. Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1945224762994655345) 2025-07-15 20:51:38 UTC 3913 followers, XXX engagements "Remembering Alfonso Thiele who died aged XX #OTD in 1986. Racing mostly sports cars Thiele was a class winner at the 1957 Mille Miglia. He drove a Scuderia Centro Sud Cooper-Maserati at the 1960 Italian GP. Qualifying a creditable 9th he retired due to a gearbox problem"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1945184202153918835) 2025-07-15 18:10:28 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "#OnThisDay in 1967. Dan Gurney drove the sleek Weslake V12-powered Eagle T1G to its only World Championship race victory winning the Belgian Grand Prix & breaking the old lap record. It was also Gurney's 4th & last Grand Prix win. #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1935344830499938612) 2025-06-18 14:32:19 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements "Post-race interviews with race winner Nigel Mansell runner-up Gerhard Berger & 3rd placed Alain Prost. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1991. FOM #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1944751405253714272) 2025-07-14 13:30:41 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements "#OnThisDay in 1993. Heartache for Damon Hill. At Silverstone having led the first XX laps of the British Grand Prix Damon Hill (Williams-Renault-FW15C) retired when the engine blew up. Hill would have to wait a little longer for that first Grand Prix victory. FOM #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1943584147928199416) 2025-07-11 08:12:25 UTC 3917 followers, 4637 engagements "Grand Prix debuts for Chris Bristow (Cooper-Borgwatd-T51) Henry Taylor (Cooper-Climax-T51) & Brian Naylor (JBW-Maserati-59). Only Bristow (pictured) finished 10th. British Grand Prix Aintree Circuit XX July 1959. #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1946102425401573747) 2025-07-18 06:59:09 UTC 3918 followers, XXX engagements "4th Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) 5th Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) 6th Sergio Prez (Red Bull) 7th Alexander Albon (Williams) 8th Esteban Ocon (Alpine) 9th Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) 10th Valtteri Bottas (Alfa Romeo) Canadian Grand Prix Circuit Gilles Villeneuve XX June 2023. #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1935424296194543748) 2025-06-18 19:48:05 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements "Niki Lauda's second win of the season. Didier Pironi achieving another podium (2nd) ahead of teammate Patrick Tambay (3rd) who achieved his first F1 podium. Britain Grand Prix Brands Hatch XX July 1982. Race report Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1946291664206930276) 2025-07-18 19:31:07 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements "English sports car driver Chris Lawrence (32) finished 11th (7 laps down) in his only Grand Prix start. Lawrence driving an unusual Ferrari V12-powered Cooper T73 entered by J A Pearce Engineering. British Grand Prix Brands Hatch XX July 1966. Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1945392586836840917) 2025-07-16 07:58:31 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements "4th George Russell (Mercedes) 5th Esteban Ocon (Alpine) 6th Mick Schumacher (Haas) 7th Lando Norris (McLaren) 8th Kevin Magnussen (Haas) 9th Daniel Ricciardo (McLaren) 10th Fernando Alonso (Alpine) Austrian Grand Prix Red Bull Ring XX July 2022. Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1943379858660196764) 2025-07-10 18:40:39 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements "#OnThisDay in 1965. At a wet Spa-Francorchamps Jim Clark (Lotus-Climax-33) won the Belgian Grand Prix for the 4th consecutive year. Fellow countryman Jackie Stewart finished 2nd in a BRM P261. Bruce McLaren (Cooper-Climax-T77) was 3rd. #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1933396920992673868) 2025-06-13 05:32:01 UTC 3917 followers, 1134 engagements "#OnThisDay in 2018. Red Bull's first home victory. Max Verstappen drove to a first win of the season at the Austrian Grand Prix. Kimi Rikknen & Sebastian Vettel completing the top X. Race report Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1940068062276796734) 2025-07-01 15:20:45 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements "4th Lance Stroll (Racing Point) 5th Alexander Albon (Red Bull) 6th Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari) 7th Sergio Prez (Racing Point) 8th Daniel Ricciardo (Renault) 9th Carlos Sainz (McLaren) 10th Kevin Magnussen (Haas) Hungarian Grand Prix Hungaroring XX July 2021. Getty Images"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1946559864739680443) 2025-07-19 13:16:51 UTC 3922 followers, XXX engagements "Jochen Mass finished 4th in his McLaren-Ford-M26. Hans-Joachim Stuck was 5th in a Brabham-Alfa Romeo-BT45B. Jacques Laffite finishing 6th in his Ligier-Matra-JS7. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1977. #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1945421029964193916) 2025-07-16 09:51:32 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements "Final starts for Lance Macklin (Maserati 250F) Ken McAlpine (Connaught-Alta-Bs) Tony Rolt/Peter Walker (Connaught-Alta-B) & Leslie Marr (Connaught-Alta-Bs). Only Macklin 8th finished. British Grand Prix Aintree XX July 1955. Getty Images #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1945358331222032842) 2025-07-16 05:42:23 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements "#OnThisDay in 1981. At Jarama Gilles Villeneuve drove his Ferrari 126CK to a remarkable victory at the Spanish Grand Prix. The top five finishers Villeneuve Jacques Laffite John Watson Carlos Reutemann & Elio de Angelis were separated by just XXXXX seconds FOM #F1"  [@Formula1_OTD](/creator/x/Formula1_OTD) on [X](/post/tweet/1936337725344358807) 2025-06-21 08:17:43 UTC 3915 followers, 6208 engagements
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"Two-time F1 race winner Patrick Depailler (Alfa Romeo 179) took part in his last Grand Prix. Sadly the popular Frenchman would lose his life in a test session at Hockenheim less than X weeks later. British Grand Prix Brands Hatch XX July 1980. Getty Images #F1"
@Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-13 09:57:53 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"Aged XX years XXX days Ricardo Rodrguez (Ferrari 156) became the youngest points scorer in World Championship history. Jenson Button would finally beat this record at the 2000 Brazilian Grand Prix. Belgian Grand Prix Spa-Francorchamps XX June 1962. Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-06-17 07:03:30 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements
"#HappyBirthday to Haas F1 reserve/test driver Pietro Fittipaldi XX today. Grandson of double F1 World Champion Emerson Fittipaldi Pietro Fittipaldi drove for Haas in X Grand Prix back in 2020 finishing 17th at Sakhir & 19th at Abu Dhabi. He currently races in IMSA & the ELMS" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-06-25 08:02:05 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements
"Bruce McLaren finished 4th in a factory Cooper-Climax-T53. Tony Brooks was 5th in a Cooper-Climax-T51 entered by the Yeoman Credit Racing Team. Wolfgang von Trips brought his Ferrari D246 home in 6th place for X point. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1960. #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-16 06:12:11 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements
"Mauricio Gugelmin finished 4th in a March-Judd-881. Nelson Piquet was 5th in his Lotus-Honda-100T. Derek Warwick (Arrows-Megatron-A10B) overtook Gerhard Berger for 6th on the final corner of the last lap British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1988. Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-10 10:34:36 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"25 year old Swiss Jo Siffert made his Grand Prix debut. The future two-time Grand Prix winner finishing 10th in a Ecurie Filipinetti-entered Lotus-Climax-21. Belgian Grand Prix Spa-Francorchamps XX June 1962. 📷 Rainer Schlegelmilch #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-06-17 07:10:49 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"James Hunt (Hesketh-Ford-308) & Mark Donohue (March-Ford-751/Penske Cars) were classified 4th & 5th despite both crashing Donohue's last points. Vittorio Brambilla was 6th in a factory March XXX. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1975. Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-19 09:49:16 UTC 3922 followers, XXX engagements
"The last of five home Grand Prix wins for Jim Clark. Denny Hulme (2nd) & Chris Amon (3rd) were the other podium finishers. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1967. Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-15 08:22:20 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"4th George Russell (Mercedes) 5th Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) 6th Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) 7th Oscar Piastri (McLaren) 8th Sergio Prez (Red Bull) 9th Pierre Gasly (Alpine) 10th Esteban Ocon (Alpine) Spanish Grand Prix Circuit de Catalunya XX June 2024. Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-06-23 18:06:58 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements
"#OnThisDay in 1979. First F1 victory for Williams Grand Prix Engineering. At Silverstone Clay Regazzoni (Williams-Ford-FW07) won the British Grand Prix his 5th & final World Championship race win. Teammate Alan Jones had led comfortably but retired (water pump) on lap 38" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-14 09:06:48 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements
"#OnThisDay in 1955. At Spa-Francorchamps a second World Championship race win of the season for Juan Manuel Fangio (Mercedes-Benz W196) beating teammate Stirling Moss by X seconds in winning the Belgian Grand Prix. Giuseppe Farina was a distant 3rd in a Ferrari XXX. #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-06-05 06:59:02 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"4th Nico Rosberg (Mercedes) 5th Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull) 6th Jenson Button (McLaren) 7th Romain Grosjean (Haas) 8th Carlos Sainz (Toro Rosso) 9th Valtteri Bottas (Williams) 10th Pascal Wehrlein (Manor) Austrian Grand Prix Red Bull Ring X July 2016. Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-03 18:23:18 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements
"4th Rubens Barrichello (Williams) 5th Robert Kubica (Renault) 6th Adrian Sutil (Force India) 7th Kamui Kobayashi (BMW Sauber) 8th Fernando Alonso (Ferrari) 9th Sbastien Buemi (Toro Rosso) 10th Nico Rosberg (Mercedes) European Grand Prix Valencia Street Circuit XX June 2010" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-06-27 13:18:55 UTC 3913 followers, XXX engagements
"Remembering Wolfgang Seidel born #OnThisDay in 1926 Seidel took part in X Grand Prix between 1953-1962. His best result was 9th in a privateer Cooper-Climax-T45 at the 1960 Italian Grand Prix. In sports cars Seidel won the 1959 Targa Florio. #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-04 05:16:32 UTC 3914 followers, XXX engagements
"Johnny Herbert's first F1 win. Jean Alesi & David Coulthard completed the top three. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1995. Race report Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-16 18:36:56 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"John Watson finished 4th in his Penske-Ford-PC4. Tom Pryce was 5th in a Shadow-Ford-DN5B. Alan finishing 6th in his Surtees-Ford-TS19. British Grand Prix Brands Hatch XX July 1976. Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-18 17:59:41 UTC 3920 followers, XXX engagements
"Clay Regazzoni finished 4th in a Ferrari 312B. Chris Amon was 5th in his factory March-Ford-701. Graham Hill brought his Rob Walker-entered Lotus-Ford-49C home in 6th place for the final point. Britain Grand Prix Brands Hatch XX July 1970. Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-18 15:06:47 UTC 3913 followers, XXX engagements
"John Watson gave the McLaren-Ford-M29 a promising debut finishing 4th despite having to pit due to a flat spot on the right front tyre. Jody Scheckter (Ferrari 312T4) was 5th & Jacky Ickx (Ligier-Ford-JS11) finished 6th. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1979. #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-14 09:37:14 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements
"Jack Brabham drove to his 9th World Championship race win comfortably beating teammate Denny Hulme. Graham Hill finishing a lapped 3rd. British Grand Prix Brands Hatch XX July 1966. Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-16 07:25:48 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements
"Alan Jones interviewed after winning the British Grand Prix #OnThisDay in 1980. #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-13 06:59:22 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"Qualifying a career-best 5th in the dry Mauricio Gugelmin produced a fine display in bringing his March-Judd-881 home in 4th position scoring his first World Championship points. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1988. Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-10 10:35:56 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"#OnThisDay in 1980. At Paul Ricard Alan Jones from 4th on the grid drove his Williams-Ford-FW07B to a fine victory over home favourites Ligier & Renault. Didier Pironi (Ligier-Ford-JS11/15) & teammate Jacques Laffite finishing 2nd & 3rd Laffite having started from pole. #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-06-29 12:24:49 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements
"4th Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes) 5th Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull) 6th Nico Hlkenberg (Renault) 7th Esteban Ocon (Force India) 8th Fernando Alonso (McLaren) 9th Kevin Magnussen (Haas) 10th Sergio Prez (Force India) British Grand Prix Silverstone X July 2018. Getty Images" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-08 17:54:00 UTC 3910 followers, XXX engagements
"#OnThisDay in 1991. At Silverstone from pole position home favourite Nigel Mansell (Williams-Renault-FW14) dominated the British Grand Prix beating Gerhard Berger's McLaren-Honda-MP4/6 by XX seconds. This was Mansell's 3rd British Grand Prix victory. FOM #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-14 12:59:46 UTC 3917 followers, 1999 engagements
"4th Jarno Trulli (Toyota) 5th Fernando Alonso (Renault) 6th Rubens Barrichello (Honda) 7th David Coulthard (Red Bull-Ferrari) 8th Vitantonio Liuzzi (Toro Rosso-Cosworth) US Grand Prix Indianapolis Motor Speedway X July 2006. Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-02 18:35:13 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements
"4th Giancarlo Fisichella (Renault) 5th Felipe Massa (Ferrari) 6th Jarno Trulli (Toyota) 7th Nick Heidfeld (BMW Sauber) 8th David Coulthard (Red Bull-Ferrari) Canadian Grand Prix Circuit Gilles Villeneuve XX June 2006. Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-06-25 08:40:12 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements
"Vittorio Brambilla (Surtees-Ford-TS19) shone in the damp conditions leading laps 19-22) & eventually finishing 4th. Alan Jones (Shadow-Ford-DN8) was 5th. Hans-Joachim Stuck finished 6th in a Brabham-Alfa Romeo-BT45B. Belgian Grand Prix Zolder X June 1977. #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-06-05 14:06:43 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"Frenchman Patrick Gaillard drove his Ensign-Ford-N179 to 13th position in his first Grand Prix start. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1979. Getty Images. #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-14 09:43:40 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"4th Nico Rosberg (Williams-Toyota) 5th Jenson Button (Brawn GP-Mercedes) 6th Rubens Barrichello (Brawn GP-Mercedes) 7th Fernando Alonso (Renault) 8th Heikki Kovalainen (McLaren-Mercedes) German Grand Prix Nrburgring XX July 2009. Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-12 18:06:30 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements
"Nelson Piquet had a good race finishing 4th in a Lotus-Judd-101. Pierluigi Martini finished 5th in his Minardi-Ford-M189 teammate Luis Prez-Sala was 6th scoring his only World Championship point. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1989. Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-16 17:41:33 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"#OnThisDay in 2021. An in-form Max Verstappen comfortably won the Austrian Grand Prix his third victory in a row & his first career grand chelem. Valtteri Bottas was 2nd Lando Norris 3rd. Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-04 16:36:31 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements
"#OnThisDay in 1952. At Silverstone Alberto Ascari raced his Ferrari XXX to victory at the British Grand Prix. The Italian finished a lap ahead of 2nd placed teammate Piero Taruffi in claiming his third win of the season" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-19 05:17:56 UTC 3922 followers, XXX engagements
"Finishing 10th in his Manor-Mercedes-MRT05 Pascal Wehrlein scored his first World Championship point. It would be Manor Racing's only F1 points finish. Austrian Grand Prix Red Bull Ring X July 2016. Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-03 18:26:16 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements
"4th Ralf Schumacher (Toyota) 5th Kimi Rikknen (McLaren-Mercedes) 6th Giancarlo Fisichella (Renault) 7th Pedro de la Rosa (McLaren-Mercedes) 8th Nick Heidfeld (BMW Sauber) French Grand Prix Magny-Cours XX July 2006. Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-16 19:29:12 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements
"Grand Prix debuts for Tony Maggs (Lotus-Climax) Tony Marsh (Lotus-Climax) Tim Parnell (Lotus-Climax) Gerry Ashmore (Lotus-Climax) & Massimo Natili (Cooper-Maserati). Only Maggs (10th) made it to the finish. British Grand Prix Aintree XX July 1961. #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-15 07:01:13 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements
"Andrea de Cesaris was certainly happy with his 3rd place finish. Canadian Grand Prix Circuit Gilles Villeneuve XX June 1989. 📷 Pascal Rondeau #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-06-18 18:24:18 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements
"8th in his Rial-Ford-ARC2 Christian Danner was the last classified finisher. This was the last of XX Grand Prix starts for the German driver & also the last start for Rial Racing. Canadian Grand Prix Circuit Gilles Villeneuve XX June 1989. Sutton Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-06-18 18:48:04 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements
"Pole-sitter Graham Hill finished 4th in his BRM P261. Denny Hulme (Brabham-Climax-BT11) finished 5th ahead of teammate Dan Gurney in 6th. Dutch Grand Prix Zandvoort XX July 1965. Getty Images/Grand Prix Photo #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-18 08:56:03 UTC 3918 followers, XXX engagements
"4th Jenson Button (BAR-Honda) 5th Juan Pablo Montoya (Williams-BMW) 6th Giancarlo Fisichella (Sauber-Petronas) 7th David Coulthard (McLaren-Mercedes) 8th Mark Webber (Jaguar-Cosworth) British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 2004. Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-11 16:04:03 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements
"First World Championship race victory for Jos Froiln Gonzlez & Scuderia Ferrari. Juan Manuel Fangio & Luigi Villoresi rounded off the top three. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1951. Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-14 05:49:25 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements
"Brabham entered a third car (an older BT37 model) for XX year old Northern Irishman John Watson to make his Grand Prix debut. Watson stepping up from European F2 retired (throttle) after XX laps. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1973. 📷 David Phipps #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-14 08:44:34 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements
"#OnThisDay last year. At Circuit de Catalunya a 7th victory of the season for Max Verstappen beating pole-sitter Lando Norris by XXX sec in winning the Spanish Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton was 3rd his first podium of the season" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-06-23 17:53:39 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"Remembering American driver Tony Settember born #OnThisDay in 1926. Settember took part in X Grand Prix with Emeryson (1962) & Scirocco (1963). His best result was 8th at the 1963 Belgian Grand Prix. He also raced in sports cars Trans-Am Can-Am & F5000. #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-10 05:10:39 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"Riccardo Patrese became the first F1 driver to reach XXX Grand Prix starts. The Italian in his Williams-Renault-FW13B retired (lap 27) with collision damage having been harpooned by Alessandro Nannini's Benetton on lap XX. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1990. #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-15 18:03:03 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements
"Future three-time World Champion Jack Brabham made his Grand Prix debut. The Australian in a works Cooper-Bristol-T40 retired (valve) from 12th position on lap XX. British Grand Prix Aintree XX July 1955. Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-16 05:46:22 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements
"Peter Collins led home teammate Mike Hawthorn in a Ferrari 1-2 the last of X podium finishes for Collins. Roy Salvadori 3rd for his first World Championship podium finish. Britain Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1958. Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-19 07:05:29 UTC 3922 followers, XXX engagements
"Argentina's Norberto Fontana achieved his best F1 result with 9th place in his Sauber-Petronas-C16. Fontana 1995 German F3 champion would match this result in the next race at Hockenheim. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1997. 📷 Ercole Colombo #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-13 17:51:39 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements
"Final Grand Prix starts for Duncan Hamilton (HWM-Alta-53) & Tony Crook (Privateer Cooper-Bristol-T20). Hamilton retiring (clutch) on lap XX. Crook (fuel injection) on the first lap. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1953" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-18 05:43:14 UTC 3918 followers, XXX engagements
"Eddie Cheever achieved his best F1 result so far finishing 4th in his Tyrrell-Ford-010. Hctor Rebaque was 5th in a Brabham-Ford-BT49C. Slim Borgudd finishing 6th in his ATS-Ford-HGS1. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1981. #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-18 18:47:10 UTC 3918 followers, XXX engagements
"Keith Greene (Cooper-Maserati-T45/Gilby Engineering) made his Grand Prix debut retiring (overheating) on lap XX. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1960. Revs Digital Library #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-16 06:23:50 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements
"Nigel Mansell's 18th F1 race win. Gerhard Berger & Alain Prost completed the podium finishers. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1991. Race report Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-14 13:56:20 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"After his tyre stop Mansell overturned a XX second deficit (with XX laps left) to teammate Nelson Piquet breaking the lap record X times & overtaking Piquet at Stowe with three laps left. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1987. FOM #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-12 11:53:53 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements
"4th Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull) 5th Kimi Rikknen (Ferrari) 6th Sergio Prez (Force India) 7th Nico Hlkenberg (Force India) 8th Carlos Sainz (Toro Rosso) 9th Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari) 10th Daniil Kvyat (Toro Rosso) British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 2016. #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-10 18:06:32 UTC 3913 followers, XXX engagements
"Andrea de Cesaris (Dallara-Ford-189) indulges in a spot of rallycross on the way to 3rd place & his 5th & final F1 podium. It was also the first podium finish for Scuderia Italia. Canadian Grand Prix Circuit Gilles Villeneuve XX June 1989. FOM #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-06-18 18:20:42 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements
"Ricardo Rodrguez finished 4th in a Ferrari XXX. John Surtees was 5th in his Lola-Climax-Mk4. Jack Brabham brought his self-entered Lotus-Climax-24 home in 6th place. Belgian Grand Prix Spa-Francorchamps XX June 1962. Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-06-17 07:00:00 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements
"4th Lews Hamilton (Mercedes) 5th Kimi Rikknen (Ferrari) 6th Romain Grosjean (Haas) 7th Sergio Prez (Force India) 8th Esteban Ocon (Force India) 9th Felipe Massa (Williams) 10th Lance Stroll (Williams) Austrian Grand Prix Red Bull Ring X July 2017. Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-09 15:10:11 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements
"Only Grand Prix starts for Don Beauman (11th) Leslie Thorne (14th) & Bill Whitehouse retired (engine) on lap XX. All three drove a Connaught-Lea Francis-Type A. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1954. #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-17 07:08:47 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements
"First F1 victory for Thierry Boutsen & the Williams/Renault combination Riccardo Patrese made it a 1-2 for the Didcot team. Final podium for Andrea de Cesaris. Canadian Grand Prix Circuit Gilles Villeneuve XX June 1989. Race report Getty Images" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-06-18 18:02:07 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements
"#OnThisDay in 2020. At Red Bull Ring Valtteri Bottas won the Austrian Grand Prix. A X sec penalty dropped Lewis Hamilton from 2nd to 4th. Charles Leclerc & Lando Norris were promoted to 2nd & 3rd. Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-05 18:44:04 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements
"Olivier Panis finished 4th in his Ligier-Mugen Honda-JS41. Mark Blundell was 5th in a McLaren-Mercedes-MP4/10B. Heinz-Harald Frentzen rounding off the points scorers with 6th in his Sauber-Ford Cosworth-C14. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1995. Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-16 18:42:57 UTC 3918 followers, XXX engagements
"4th Michael Schumacher (Mercedes) 5th Vitally Petrov (Renault) 6th Felipe Massa (Ferrari) 7th Kamui Kobayashi (Sauber) 8th Jaime Alguersuari (Toro Rosso) 9th Rubens Barrichello (Williams) 10th Sbastien Buemi (Toro Rosso) Canadian GP Circuit Gilles Villeneuve XX June 2011" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-06-12 17:09:05 UTC 3913 followers, XXX engagements
"#OnThisDay in 1964. Jim Clark (Lotus-Climax-25) beat Graham Hill's BRM P261 by XXX sec in winning the first British Grand Prix to be held at Brands Hatch. The Scotsman achieving his 5th World Championship grand chelem. #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-11 06:16:50 UTC 3917 followers, 1055 engagements
"#OnThisDay in 1992. Silverstone was gripped by "Mansell mania" as the home favourite dominated the British Grand Prix in his Williams-Renault-FW14B. Mansell finishing XX seconds clear of teammate Riccardo Patrese claiming his 4th & last British Grand Prix victory. FOM #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-12 15:19:15 UTC 3915 followers, 5646 engagements
"Remembering Fred Wacker born #OnThisDay in 1918. Mostly competing in US sports car racing Wacker drove for Gordini in three Grand Prix during 1953-1954. His best result was 6th at the 1954 Italian Grand Prix. #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-10 05:03:19 UTC 3914 followers, XXX engagements
"#OnThisDay in 1986. A sad ending to a long & distinguished F1 career. At Brands Hatch making a record-equalling 176th Grand Prix start XX year old Jacques Laffite (Ligier-Renault-JS27) broke both legs in a multi-car pile-up at the start of the British Grand Prix. #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-13 10:28:35 UTC 3918 followers, XXX engagements
"#OnThisDay in 1960. At Silverstone pole man Jack Brabham raced his Cooper-Climax-T53 to victory at the British Grand Prix his 4th win of the World Championship season. Cooper retained the Constructors' Championship. #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-16 05:52:26 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements
"#OnThisDay in 2017. At Red Bull Ring pole-sitter Valtteri Bottas beat Sebastian Vettel by X tenths of a second in winning the Austrian Grand Prix his second F1 victory. Daniel Ricciardo finished 3rd. Highlights Race report #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-09 14:55:34 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements
"#OnThisDay in 2006. Chaos at the start of the US Grand Prix as X drivers (Mark Webber Christian Klien Franck Montagny Juan Pablo Montoya Kimi Rikknen Nick Heidfeld & Scott Speed) retired in first corner accidents. FOM #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-02 17:09:49 UTC 3918 followers, XXX engagements
"#OnThisDay in 1990. At Silverstone Alain Prost (Ferrari 641/2) won the British Grand Prix his third consecutive race win. The Frenchman going top of the World Championship. Thierry Boutsen (Williams-Renault-FW13B) finished 2nd. Ayrton Senna (McLaren-Honda-MP4/5B) was 3rd. #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-15 16:41:01 UTC 3917 followers, 3279 engagements
"Remembering British drivers Chris Bristow & Alan Stacey both tragically killed in separate accidents at the Belgian Grand Prix #OnThisDay in 1960. Bristow was XX Stacey XX. #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-06-19 05:47:45 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"#OnThisDay in 2020. At the Hungaroring Lewis Hamilton comfortably won a wet/dry Hungarian Grand Prix from pole position. Max Verstappen came from 7th on the grid to pip Valtteri Bottas to 2nd position. Highlights Race report" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-19 12:29:46 UTC 3922 followers, XXX engagements
"Patrick Depailler finished 4th in a Tyrrell-Ford-008. Hans-Joachim Stuck was 5th in his Shadow-Ford-DN9. Patrick Tambay drove his McLaren-Ford-M26 to a 6th place finish. British Grand Prix Brands Hatch XX July 1978. Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-16 14:33:52 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"Stepping up from F2 Mike Beuttler made his GP debut in a March-Ford-711 entered by Clarke-Mordaunt-Guthrie Racing. From 21st on the grid Beuttler had risen to 17th by the time of his retirement (oil pressure) on lap XX. British GP Silverstone XX July 1971. #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-17 10:36:54 UTC 3920 followers, XXX engagements
"4th Lando Norris (McLaren) 5th Daniel Ricciardo (McLaren) 6th Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) 7th Fernando Alonso (Alpine) 8th Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) 9th Esteban Ocon (Alpine) 10th Yuki Tsunoda (AlphaTauri) Britain Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 2021. Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-18 20:43:51 UTC 3922 followers, XXX engagements
"Jim Clark's first F1 points finish came about under tragic circumstances. Teammate & friend Alan Stacey crashed after being hit in the face by a bird & was killed. Clark went on to finish 5th in his Lotus-Climax-18. Belgian Grand Prix Spa-Francorchamps XX June 1960. #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-06-19 07:44:31 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"#OnThisDay in 1966. At a rain-soaked Spa-Francorchamps John Surtees drove his Ferrari XXX to victory at the Belgian Grand Prix his 4th World Championship race win. Jochen Rindt (Cooper-Maserati-T81) finished 2nd. Lorenzo Bandini (Ferrari 246) was 3rd. #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-06-12 07:53:27 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"#OnThisDay in 2000. At Circuit Gilles Villeneuve Michael Schumacher won a rainy Canadian Grand Prix from teammate Rubens Barrichello. It was Schumacher's 4th victory at this circuit. Giancarlo Fisichella finished 3rd. Race report Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-06-18 19:03:24 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements
"In his second & final World Championship race start Geoff Crossley finished 9th in his privateer Alta GP. Belgian Grand Prix Spa-Francorchamps XX June 1950. Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-06-18 08:19:19 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"Bruce McLaren's 4th & final GP victory & the first for the McLaren team. Pedro Rodriguez finishing 2nd. Jacky Ickx was 3rd for his first podium finish. Belgian Grand Prix Spa-Francorchamps X June 1968. Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-06-09 10:29:44 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements
"Reserve driver Luciano Burti (Jaguar-Cosworth-R1) stood in for Eddie Irvine (who had suspected appendicitis). Burti finishing 11th in his first Grand Prix. Austrian Grand Prix A1 Ring XX July 2000. Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-16 19:12:20 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements
"Max Papis (Footwork-Hart-FA16) made his Grand Prix debut. The XX year old Italian a race winner in F3000 at Catalunya in 1994 ran as high as 10th retiring (suspension) on lap XX. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1995. Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-16 18:47:43 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"Keith Greene in the Gilby-Climax-61 achieved his only World Championship race finish placing 15th. British Grand Prix Aintree XX July 1961. Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-15 07:06:36 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"Remembering Adrin Campos on what would have been his 65th birthday. Campos drove for Minardi in XX Grand Prix during 1987-1988. His best finish was 14th at the 1987 Spanish Grand Prix. He founded the Campos Meta F1 team later known as HRT. Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-06-17 08:30:36 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements
"#OnThisDay in 1991. Ayrton Senna's taxi ride back to the pits. With his McLaren-Honda-MP4/6 running out of fuel on the last lap of the British Grand Prix race winner Nigel Mansell (Williams-Renault-FW14) sportingly stopped to give the Brazilian a lift back to the pits. FOM" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-14 10:08:42 UTC 3917 followers, 6610 engagements
"Final Grand Prix for Australian Larry Perkins & Dutchman Boy Hayje. Perkins in his 11th start finished 12th in a Surtees-Ford-TS19. Hayje making his third start finished 15th in a RAM Racing-entered March-Ford-761. Belgian Grand Prix Zolder X June 1977. #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-06-05 14:24:45 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"With Carlos Reutemann & Elio de Angelis finishing 4th & 5th Nigel Mansell rounded off the points scorers with 6th in his Lotus-Ford-87. Lotus sponsored by John Player Special for the first time since 1978. Spanish Grand Prix Jarama XX June 1981. 📷 David Phipps #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-06-21 08:32:01 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements
"Alain Prost's 43rd F1 victory. Thierry Boutsen finishing 2nd. Ayrton Senna recovered from an early spin finishing 3rd. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1990. Race report Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-15 17:17:05 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"#OnThisDay in 1961. At Spa-Francorchamps Phil Hill led home a Ferrari 1-2-3-4 at the Belgian Grand Prix. Hill beating Wolfgang von Trips by X tenths of a second. Richie Ginther in 3rd. #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-06-18 08:42:29 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"Jack Brabham's 6th World Championship race win Cooper's Constructors' Championship. John Surtees (2nd) achieved his first podium. Innes Ireland in 3rd. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1960. Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-16 06:04:17 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements
"#OnThisDay in 2022. At Red Bull Ring a third win of the season for Charles Leclerc beating pole-sitter Max Verstappen by XXX sec in winning the Austrian Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton was 3rd. Highlights Race report Getty Images" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-10 18:28:20 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements
"Promoted to 3rd after Lewis Hamilton was given a X sec penalty (having been judged to have caused an earlier collision with Alexander Albon) Lando Norris (McLaren-Renault-MCL35) achieved his first F1 podium. Austrian Grand Prix Red Bull Ring X July 2020. Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-05 18:56:27 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements
"Remembering F1 team owner & driver Guy Ligier born #OTD in 1930. As a driver Guy Ligier competed in XX Grand Prix during 1966-1967 scoring a World Championship point at the Nrburgring in 1967. His team Equipe Ligier competed in F1 from 1976-1996 winning X Grand Prix. #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-12 11:21:15 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements
"Dan Gurney's Anglo American Racers team debuted. Gurney driving the Len Terry-designed Eagle-Climax-T1F. The American was running at the finish but too far behind to be classified. Belgian Grand Prix Spa-Francorchamps XX June 1966. 📷 David Phipps #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-06-12 08:35:41 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"Mick Schumacher achieved the best result of his F1 career finishing 6th in a Haas-Ferrari-VF-22. The German driver also scoring his last F1 points. Austrian Grand Prix Red Bull Ring XX July 2022. Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-10 18:47:27 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements
"A disappointing end to 7-time Grand Prix winner Juan Pablo Montoya's F1 career. The Colombian colliding with McLaren teammate Kimi Rikknen on the first lap. US Grand Prix Indianapolis Motor Speedway X July 2006. Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-02 17:54:50 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements
"Post-race interviews with Benetton-Ford drivers Michael Schumacher (2nd) & Riccardo Patrese (3rd). British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1993. FOM #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-11 08:59:41 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"Only starts for Peter Ashdown & Mike Taylor. Both drove a Cooper-Climax-T45 entered by Equipe Alan Brown Ashdown (pictured) finished 12th. Taylor retired (transmission) on lap XX. British Grand Prix Aintree Circuit XX July 1959. Revs Digital Library #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-18 07:11:49 UTC 3918 followers, XXX engagements
"More F1 memories tomorrow. Race results photos & video clips from the 1957 1963 1968 1974 & 2003 British Grand Prix. + the 2008 & 2014 German Grand Prix. #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-19 13:51:50 UTC 3922 followers, XX engagements
"Lewis Hamilton & teammate Nico Rosberg collide on last lap Hamilton's 3rd win of the season. Max Verstappen pips Kimi Rikknen to 2nd. Austrian Grand Prix Red Bull Ring X July 2016. Race report Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-03 18:08:12 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements
"Jackie Stewart finished 4th in a Matra-Ford-MS10. Jackie Oliver was 5th in his works Lotus-Ford-49B scoring his first points. Lucien Bianchi scored his last point 6th in a Cooper-BRM-T86B. Belgian Grand Prix Spa-Francorchamps X June 1968. Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-06-09 10:38:37 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"#OnThisDay in 1956. At Silverstone Juan Manuel Fangio raced his Ferrari D50 to what would turn out to be his only British Grand Prix victory. #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-14 06:30:14 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements
"Ignazio Giunti finished 4th in a Ferrari 312B. Rolf Stommelen was 5th in his Brabham-Ford-BT33. Henri Pescarolo was the last of us point scorers 6th in a Matra MS120. Belgian Grand Prix Spa-Francorchamps X June 1970. Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-06-07 13:17:55 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"Chris Amon finished 4th in his Matra MS120C having started a lowly 17th. Denny Hulme was 5th in a McLaren-Ford-M19C. Arturo Merzario finished 6th in his Ferrari 312B2. British Grand Prix Brands Hatch XX July 1972. Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-15 10:17:35 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"Ferrari crushed the opposition with a 1-2-3-4 finish. Phil Hill narrowly claiming a second World Championship race win ahead of Wolfgang von Trips. Richie Ginther in 3rd. Belgian Grand Prix Spa-Francorchamps XX June 1961. Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-06-18 08:54:59 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"Nigel Mansell interviewed after his epic victory at the British Grand Prix #OnThisDay in 1987. FOM #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-12 12:05:57 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"#OnThisDay in 1996. At Silverstone a second F1 victory for Jacques Villeneuve (Williams-Renault-FW18) beating Gerhard Berger's Benetton-Renault-B196 by XX sec in winning the British Grand Prix. Mika Hkkinen (McLaren-Mercedes-MP4/11B) was 3rd for a first podium of the season" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-14 16:51:47 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements
"4th Lando Norris (McLaren) 5th Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) 6th Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) 7th George Russell (Mercedes) 8th Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) 9th Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) 10th Pierre Gasly (Alpine) Austrian Grand Prix Red Bull Ring X July 2023. Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-02 19:29:17 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements
"Alessandro Nannini produced a swashbuckling drive to 3rd (& his first F1 podium) in his Benetton-Ford-B188. The Italian recovering from spins on laps XX & XX. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1988. FOM #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-10 09:33:28 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"Ayrton Senna (McLaren-Honda-MP4/6) was classified 4th despite running out of fuel on the last lap. Nelson Piquet was 5th in a Benetton-Ford-B191. Bertrand Gachot 6th in his Jordan-Ford-191 was the last point scorer. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1991. #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-14 14:30:41 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements
"Mike Sparken real name Michel Poberejsky made his only World Championship race start finishing 7th (9 laps down) in his Gordini T16. British Grand Prix Aintree XX July 1955. Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-16 05:36:20 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements
"#OnThisDay in 1983. At Silverstone Alain Prost drove his Renault RE40 to victory at the British Grand Prix his third win of the season. The Frenchman increased his World Championship lead to X points. FOM #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-16 15:41:19 UTC 3915 followers, 2709 engagements
"Daniel Ricciardo debuts. The XX year old Australian 2009 British F3 champion finished 19th in his HRT-Cosworth-F111. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 2011. Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-10 19:42:15 UTC 3911 followers, XXX engagements
"4th Romain Grosjean (Haas) 5th Kevin Magnussen (Haas) 6th Esteban Ocon (Force India) 7th Sergio Prez (Force India) 8th Fernando Alonso (McLaren) 9th Charles Leclerc (Sauber) 10th Marcus Ericsson (Sauber) Austrian Grand Prix Red Bull Ring X July 2018. Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-01 15:40:03 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements
"Promising F3 racer Chris Irwin (24) made his World Championship debut in a third Brabham. Irwin having a good race finishing just outside the points in 7th place. British Grand Prix Brands Hatch XX July 1966. 📷 Rainer Schlegelmilch #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-16 07:50:21 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements
"#OnThisDay in 2021. At Silverstone title rivals Lewis Hamilton & Max Verstappen collided on the first lap of the British Grand Prix. Verstappen was out Hamilton would go on to win the race. FOM #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-18 20:05:20 UTC 3922 followers, XXX engagements
"After a fierce battle with Jochen Rindt Jackie Stewart claimed a 5th victory of the season. Jacky Ickx finished a lapped 2nd Bruce McLaren in 3rd. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1969. Race report Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-19 08:42:19 UTC 3922 followers, XXX engagements
"#OnThisDay in 1983. Alain Prost drove his Renault RE40 to victory in the Belgian Grand Prix. F1 returning to Spa-Francorchamps (albeit a shortened circuit) for the first time since 1970. Prost's win was his second of the season & put him top of the drivers' standings. FOM" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-05-22 18:02:54 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"#OnThisDay in 2000. McLaren dominant at the A1 Ring Mika Hkkinen winning the Austrian Grand Prix from teammate David Coulthard Hkkinen's 16th F1 win. Rubens Barrichello in 3rd. Race report Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-16 19:03:34 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"Second & last World Championship race victory for Jos Froiln Gonzlez. Mike Hawthorn (2nd) & Onofre Marimn were the other podium finishers British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1954. #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-17 06:25:06 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements
"Niki Lauda's 4th World Championship race victory. Jody Scheckter & Carlos Reutemann rounding off the podium finishers. Belgian Grand Prix Zolder XX May 1975. Race report Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-05-25 08:57:16 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"#OnThisDay in 1950. At Spa-Francorchamps an Alfa Romeo 1-2 at the Belgian Grand Prix Juan Manuel Fangio winning from Luigi Fagioli. Louis Rosier 3rd for his & Talbot-Lago's last podium. Race report #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-06-18 05:45:22 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"#OnThisDay in 1975. At Zolder a dominant second victory of the season for Niki Lauda (Ferrari 312T) at the Belgian Grand Prix. The Austrian led XX of the race's XX laps & was XX seconds clear of Jody Scheckter (Tyrrell-Ford-007) at the chequered flag. #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-05-25 08:44:39 UTC 3917 followers, 1839 engagements
"Alain Prost's 38th F1 race win. 2nd place for the home favourite Nigel Mansell. Alessandro Nannini getting another podium in 3rd. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1989. Race report Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-16 17:37:05 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"4th Alexander Albon (Red Bull) 5th Lando Norris (McLaren) 6th Sergio Prez (Racing Point) 7th Lance Stroll (Racing Point) 8th Daniel Ricciardo (Renault) 9th Carlos Sainz (McLaren) 10th Daniil Kvyat (AlphaTauri) Styrian Grand Prix Red Bull Ring XX July 2020. Getty Images" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-12 18:38:15 UTC 3918 followers, XXX engagements
"#OnThisDay in 2023. At Red Bull Ring Max Verstappen drove to a 7th win of the season at the Austrian Grand Prix. Charles Leclerc finished 2nd for Ferrari. Sergio Prez came from 15th on the grid to 3rd. Highlights Race report" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-02 19:14:33 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements
"4th Pierre Gasly (Red Bull) 5th Max Verstappen (Red Bull) 6th Carlos Sainz (McLaren) 7th Daniel Ricciardo (Renault) 8th Kimi Rikknen (Alfa Romeo) 9th Daniil Kvyat (Toro Rosso) 10th Nico Hlkenberg (Renault) British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 2019. Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-14 18:21:22 UTC 3910 followers, XXX engagements
"Post-race interview with race winner Alain Prost. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1990. FOM #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-15 17:00:42 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"#OnThisDay in 1981. At Silverstone John Watson won the British Grand Prix in his McLaren-Ford-MP4/1. It was the first victory for a carbon fibre composite monocoque F1 car. FOM #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-18 18:31:56 UTC 3922 followers, 2596 engagements
"Remembering Andr Simon who died aged XX #OnThisDay in 2012. Simon took part in XX Grand Prix between 1951-1957. His best finishes were 6th places at the 1951 and 1952 Italian Grand Prix. In sports cars he won the 1962 Tour de France Automobile" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-11 18:07:23 UTC 3913 followers, XXX engagements
"#OnThisDay in 1993. A half century of F1 wins for Alain Prost. At Silverstone win number XX for Prost (Williams-Renault-FW15C) came at the British Grand Prix beating Michael Schumacher (Benetton-Ford-B193B). Italian veteran Riccardo Patrese held off Johnny Herbert for 3rd" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-11 08:36:45 UTC 3917 followers, 2737 engagements
"#OnThisDay in 2019. At Silverstone a record-breaking 6th British Grand Prix win for Lewis Hamilton beating teammate Valtteri Bottas by just under XX sec. Charles Leclerc finishing 3rd. Highlights Race report Getty Images" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-14 18:08:20 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements
"4th-6th Elio de Angelis (Lotus-Ford-91) Derek Daly (Williams-Ford-FW08) & Alain Prost (Renault RE30B) were covered by just XXXXX sec at the finish British Grand Prix Brands Hatch XX July 1982. FOM #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-18 19:38:03 UTC 3922 followers, 1793 engagements
"Haas F1 Team got its biggest ever points haul (22) from one race. Romain Grosjean & Kevin Magnussen finishing 4th & 5th. That 4th place finish remains the team's best F1 result. Austrian Grand Prix Red Bull Ring X July 2018. Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-01 15:45:33 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements
"The first woman to start a World Championship F1 race Maria Teresa de Filippis finished 10th in her privateer Maserati 250F. Belgian Grand Prix Spa-Francorchamps XX June 1958. Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-06-15 12:07:32 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"Jochen Rindt finished 4th in his Cooper-Maserati-T81B. Mike Spence was 5th in a BRM P83. Pole man Jim Clark (Lotus-Ford-49) led laps 1-12 but pitted for a plug to be changed & finished 6th. Belgian Grand Prix Spa-Francorchamps XX June 1967. Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-06-18 16:16:39 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"#OnThisDay in 1970. Last lap agony for Jack Brabham at Brands Hatch. Brabham (Brabham-Ford-BT33) had looked set to win the British Grand Prix but ran out of fuel on the last lap & was overtaken by Jochen Rindt's Lotus-Ford-72C. Denny Hulme was 3rd in a McLaren-Ford-M14D. #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-18 11:52:55 UTC 3918 followers, XXX engagements
"#OTD in 1969. At the British GP a memorable battle for the lead between Jackie Stewart (Matra-Ford) & Jochen Rindt (Lotus-Ford) was finally resolved in Stewart's favour. Rindt having to pit twice first for a loose end plate on the rear wing then to take on more fuel. #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-19 08:28:11 UTC 3922 followers, XXX engagements
"#OnThisDay in 2016. At Red Bull Ring Mercedes teammates Nico Rosberg & Lewis Hamilton collide on the last lap of the Austrian Grand Prix. Hamilton going on to win from Max Verstappen & Kimi Rikknen. FOM #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-03 17:47:42 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements
"#OnThisDay in 2006. At Magny-Cours win number XX for Michael Schumacher beating Fernando Alonso by XX sec in winning the French Grand Prix. Felipe Massa 3rd. Race report Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-16 19:21:40 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"Grand Prix debuts for Charles de Tornaco (Ferrari 500) Roger Laurent (HWM-Alta-52) Arthur Legat (Veritas Meteor) & Tony Gaze (HWM-Alta-51). De Tornaco 7th Laurent 12th Legat 13th & Gaze 15th. Belgian Grand Prix Spa-Francorchamps XX June 1952. Getty Images" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-06-22 10:54:33 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"Jacques Villeneuve finished 4th in a BAR-Honda-002. Jenson Button was 5th in his Williams-BMW-FW22. Mika Salo was the last point scorer 6th in a Sauber-Petronas-C19. Austrian Grand Prix A1 Ring XX July 2000. Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-16 19:08:58 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"#OnThisDay in 1958. At Spa-Francorchamps Tony Brooks (Vanwall VW 5) beat first-time pole starter Mike Hawthorn (Ferrari D246) by XX sec in winning the Belgian Grand Prix. Stuart Lewis-Evans finished 3rd in another Vanwall. #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-06-15 11:09:06 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"#OnThisDay in 1995. At Silverstone benefiting from the collision between Damon Hill & Michael Schumacher Johnny Herbert (Benetton) claimed a very popular first F1 victory at the British Grand Prix. Jean Alesi (Ferrari) was 2nd & David Coulthard (Williams) in 3rd. FOM #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-16 18:25:15 UTC 3913 followers, 4730 engagements
"4th Max Verstappen (Red Bull) 5th Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull) 6th Nico Hlkenberg (Renault) 7th Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari) 8th Esteban Ocon (Force India) 9th Sergio Prez (Force India) 10th Felipe Massa (Williams) British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 2017. #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-16 19:56:54 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements
"Heavy rain brought an early end to the race Emerson Fittipaldi was declared the winner. Carlos Pace & Jody Scheckter were classified 2nd & 3rd despite both crashing out on the previous lap. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1975. Race report" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-19 09:41:58 UTC 3922 followers, XXX engagements
"Nigel Mansell was the highest placed British driver 4th in the Lotus-Renault-94T. Ren Arnoux finished 5th in the new Ferrari 126C3. Niki Lauda (McLaren-Ford-MP4/1C was the only normally aspirated runner in the points in 6th. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1983. #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-16 16:11:51 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"Ren Arnoux (Ligier-Ford-JS33) & Andrea de Cesaris (Dallara-Ford-189) battle over 6th place. Arnoux 7-time Grand Prix winner scored his last F1 points finishing 5th. Canadian Grand Prix Circuit Gilles Villeneuve XX June 1989. FOM #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-06-18 18:43:52 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements
"#OnThisDay in 2017. At Silverstone a record-equalling 5th British Grand Prix victory for Lewis Hamilton. Valtteri Bottas (2nd) & Kimi Rikknen (3rd) were the other podium finishers. Race report Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-16 19:48:57 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements
"Grand Prix debuts for Leslie Marr (Connaught-Lea Francis-Type A) Ron Flockhart (Maserati 250F) Horace Gould (Cooper-Bristol-T23) & Clemar Bucci (Gordini T16). Only Marr 13th finished. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1954. Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-17 07:15:57 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements
"Final Grand Prix for Consalvo Sanesi (Alfa Romeo 159) Brian Shawe-Taylor (ERA B-Type) & Joe Kelly (Alta GP). Sanesi was 6th Shawe-Taylor 8th. Kelly wasn't classified. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1951. Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-14 06:07:08 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements
"Home race for Andr Pilette. Driving the Equipe Scirocco Belge-entered Scirocco-Climax-SP Pilette taking part in his 9th & last Grand Prix retired (engine) on lap XX. Belgian Grand Prix Spa-Francorchamps XX June 1964. 📷 Rainer Schlegelmilch #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-06-14 11:51:25 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"With a couple of non-qualifications with Shadow back in 1980 Stefan Johansson & Spirit Racing made their Grand Prix debuts. The Swede in the Honda V6 turbo-powered Spirit XXX retired (fuel pump) on lap X. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1983. Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-16 17:05:17 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"#OnThisDay in 1959. At Aintree Circuit Jack Brabham starting from his first pole position drove his Cooper-Climax-T51 to victory at the British Grand Prix. This was the Australian's second World Championship race win. #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-18 05:45:31 UTC 3918 followers, XXX engagements
"#OnThisDay in 1965. At Zandvoort win number X of the season for Jim Clark (Lotus-Climax-33) beating fellow Scotsman Jackie Stewart (BRM P261) by X seconds in winning the Dutch Grand Prix. #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-18 08:17:34 UTC 3922 followers, XXX engagements
"Pole-sitter Didier Pironi (Ligier-Ford-JS11/15) led the first XX laps but picked up a front-left puncture & pitted rejoining 21st. The Frenchman shattered the lap record in climbing back to 5th only to retire (puncture) on lap XX. British GP Brands Hatch XX July 1980. #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-13 09:44:10 UTC 3916 followers, 2602 engagements
"#OnThisDay in 1958. At Silverstone a home 1-2-3-4 at the British Grand Prix Peter Collins (Ferrari D246) beating teammate Mike Hawthorn by XX seconds in claiming his 3rd (& last) Grand Prix victory. #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-19 06:30:46 UTC 3922 followers, XXX engagements
"Remembering Spanish gentleman racer Juan Jover killed in a road accident #OnThisDay in 1960 he was XX. Jover qualified his Maserati 4CLT/48 18th for the 1951 Spanish Grand Prix but didn't start due to an engine failure. He was runner-up at the 1949 XX Hours of Le Mans. #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-06-28 05:42:54 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements
"Future two-time GP winner Patrick Tambay started an F1 race for the first time. The Frenchman had qualified a fine 16th in an Ensign-Ford-N177 entered by Theodore Racing. Tambay would retire (ignition) after just X laps. British GP Silverstone XX July 1977. Getty Images" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-16 13:41:11 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"Starting from his only World Championship pole position Tom Pryce led Jody Scheckter by X sec on lap XX. With rain starting to fall Pryce lost control of his Shadow-Ford-DN5B at Becketts & hit the barrier. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1975. #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-19 10:39:53 UTC 3922 followers, XXX engagements
"#OnThisDay in 1980. At Brands Hatch Alan Jones drove his Williams-Ford-FW07B to victory at the British Grand Prix. Nelson Piquet finished 2nd in a Brabham-Ford-BT49. Carlos Reutemann bringing the other Williams home in 3rd position. #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-13 06:48:54 UTC 3915 followers, 1386 engagements
"Remembering Erwin Bauer born #OnThisDay in 1912. Bauer took part in one World Championship Grand Prix racing a privateer Veritas RS at the 1953 German Grand Prix he would retire (engine) on the second lap. Bauer was killed in an accident at the 1958 Nrburgring 1000 km #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-17 05:16:02 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements
"Nigel Mansell's home victory beating teammate Nelson Piquet in memorable charge. Ayrton Senna a lapped 3rd. 1-2-3-4 finish for Honda powered cars. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1987. Race report Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-12 12:30:03 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements
"Grand Prix debuts for Ian Burgess (Cooper-Climax-T45) & Alan Stacey (Lotus-Climax-16). Burgess retiring (clutch) on lap XX. Stacey (overheating) on lap XX. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1958. #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-19 08:10:45 UTC 3922 followers, XXX engagements
"Taking part in his 36th & last F1 race Marc Gen finished 12th in his Williams-BMW-FW26. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 2004. Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-11 16:30:15 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"Grand Prix debuts for Roy Salvadori Ferrari XXX (8th) Ken Downing Connaught-Lea Francis-Type A (9th):& Ken McAlpine Connaught-Lea Francis-Type A (16th). British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1952. Getty Images #BritishGP" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-19 05:51:10 UTC 3922 followers, XXX engagements
"#OnThisDay in 1986. In a race marred by Jacques Laffite's F1 career-ending accident Nigel Mansell (Williams-Honda-FW11) won a fierce battle with teammate Nelson Piquet winning the last British Grand Prix to be held at Brands Hatch. FOM #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-13 11:01:37 UTC 3917 followers, 1185 engagements
"#OnThisDay in 1987. At Silverstone in one of his greatest drives local hero Nigel Mansell (Williams-Honda-FW11B) overcame a XX sec deficit (with XX laps to go) to beat teammate Nelson Piquet to victory at the British Grand Prix. FOM #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-12 11:45:01 UTC 3913 followers, 1144 engagements
"#OTD in 1990. Ferrari's Nigel Mansell led the British GP but the gearbox started to malfunction & he was overtaken by teammate Alain Prost retiring on lap XX. Mansell threw his gloves into the crowd & announced that he would leave F1 at the end of the season. FOM #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-15 16:02:40 UTC 3917 followers, 6306 engagements
"#OTD in 1977. At Anderstorp the Swedish GP threw out a surprise result as Jacques Laffite drove the Ligier-Matra-JS7 to his (& Ligier's) first F1 victory. Mario Andretti (Lotus-Ford-78) led much of the race but had to pit for fuel X laps from the finish & came 6th. #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-06-19 08:29:05 UTC 3920 followers, 1485 engagements
"#OTD in 1989. At Silverstone Alain Prost (McLaren-Honda) won the British GP finishing XX sec ahead of local hero Nigel Mansell's Ferrari. Mansell had pressured Prost but lost ground after picking up a puncture. Alessandro Nannini was 3rd for Benetton-Ford. FOM #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-16 17:25:53 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"Fernando Alonso's 14th F1 victory. Michael Schumacher finishing a close 2nd. Kimi Rikknen in 3rd. Canadian Grand Prix Circuit Gilles Villeneuve XX June 2006. Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-06-25 08:28:59 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements
"#OnThisDay in 2006. At Indianapolis Motor Speedway Michael Schumacher beat Ferrari teammate Felipe Massa by just under X seconds in winning the US Grand Prix. Giancarlo Fisichella was 3rd for Renault. Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-02 18:23:38 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements
"Brian Naylor (JBW-Maserati-59) achieved his only Grand Prix race finish placing 13th. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1960. Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-16 06:21:36 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements
"#OnThisDay in 1972. At Brands Hatch Emerson Fittipaldi (Lotus-Ford-72D) beat Jackie Stewart's Tyrrell-Ford-003 by XXX sec in winning the British Grand Prix his 3rd victory of the season. Peter Revson was 3rd in a McLaren-Ford-M19A. #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-15 09:24:48 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"Jackie Stewart wins his home Grand Prix for a second (& last) time. Ronnie Peterson gets another podium (2nd) & Emerson Fittipaldi finishes 3rd. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1971. Race report Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-17 08:45:39 UTC 3918 followers, XXX engagements
"Juan Manuel Fangio brought his ill-handling Mercedes-Benz W196 streamliner home in 4th position. Maurice Trintignant was the last points scorer 5th in a Ferrari XXX. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1954. 📷 Michael Tee #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-17 07:01:52 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements
"Entered in a third works Lotus-Ford XX year old Brazilian F2 driver Emerson Fittipaldi raced the old Type 49C to 8th place on his Grand Prix debut. British Grand Prix Brands Hatch XX July 1970. Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-18 15:19:39 UTC 3918 followers, XXX engagements
"#HappyBirthday to Noritake Takahara XX today. A two-time Japanese F2000 champion & winner of three Grand Champion Series titles Takahara drove a works Surtees to 9th position at the 1976 Japanese Grand Prix. He raced a works Kojima at the 1977 event. #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-06-06 05:43:10 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements
"Two-time Grand Prix winner Jean-Pierre Jabouille (Ligier-Matra-JS17) took part in his 49th & last Grand Prix. The Frenchman retiring on lap XX due to brake trouble. Spanish Grand Prix Jarama XX June 1981. Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-06-21 08:36:48 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"Final starts for Ivor Bueb (Cooper-Borgwatd-T51) & David Piper (Lotus-Climax-16). Bueb finished 13th Piper retired (cylinder head gasket) on lap XX. British Grand Prix Aintree Circuit XX July 1959. Revs Digital Library #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-18 07:47:51 UTC 3918 followers, XXX engagements
"Henri Pescarolo finished an excellent 4th in a March-Ford-711 entered by Frank Williams Racing Cars. Rolf Stommelen was 5th in a Surtees-Ford-TS9 ahead of teammate & team owner John Surtees in 6th. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1971. #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-17 09:03:02 UTC 3922 followers, XXX engagements
"Lewis Hamilton won the British Grand Prix despite receiving a XX sec penalty for a collision with Max Verstappen. Charles Leclerc finished 2nd Valtteri Bottas was 3rd. Britain Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 2021. Race report Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-18 20:25:26 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements
"Lap X & Gilles Villeneuve loses control of his Ferrari 126CK. Villeneuve Alan Jones (Williams FW07C) & Andrea de Cesaris (McLaren MP4/1) all retire. Eventual race winner John Watson had to take avoiding action. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1981. FOM #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-18 19:05:56 UTC 3922 followers, 2752 engagements
"First points of the season for Nelson Piquet 4th in a Lotus-Judd-101. Ren Arnoux finished 5th in his Ligier-Ford-JS33. Alex Caffi (Dallara-Ford-189) was the last point scorer in 6th. Canadian Grand Prix Circuit Gilles Villeneuve XX June 1989. Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-06-18 18:36:03 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements
"Aguri Suzuki became the second Japanese driver (after Satoru Nakajima) to finish in the F1 points. Suzuki racing his Larrousse Lola-Lamborghini-90 to a 6th place finish. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1990. Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-15 17:53:39 UTC 3913 followers, XXX engagements
"Another look at Bertrand Gachot's 6th placed Jordan-Ford Cosworth-191. What a stunning looking car it was British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1991. 📷 Ercole Colombo #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-14 14:41:33 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"Jim Clark finished 4th in the underpowered Lotus-Climax-33. Jochen Rindt was 5th in a Cooper-Maserati-T81. Bruce McLaren was the last points finisher 6th in his McLaren-Serenissima-M2B. British Grand Prix Brands Hatch XX July 1966. Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-16 07:44:01 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements
"Nigel Mansell interviewed after his victory at the British Grand Prix #OnThisDay in 1992. FOM #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-12 15:37:25 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"He would enjoy greater success in sports cars Duncan Hamilton made his World Championship debut in a privateer Talbot-Lago T26C finishing 12th. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1951. Klemantaski Collection #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-14 06:15:16 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"#OnThisDay in 1997. At the British Grand Prix disappointment for Mika Hkkinen (McLaren-Mercedes-MP4/12) who lost a possible first F1 victory when the engine blew up X laps from the finish. FOM #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-13 17:02:35 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements
"Qualifying only 28th a remarkable start saw Onofre Marimn (Maserati 250F) end lap X 6th The Argentinian would go on to finish 3rd for his second & last podium. Two weeks later Marimn would be killed during practice for the German GP. British GP Silverstone XX July 1954" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-17 06:36:38 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements
"Ayrton Senna's title hopes were dealt a very damaging blow. The race leader's McLaren-Honda-MP4/5 spinning out of the race on lap XX due to a gearbox problem. It was the Brazilian's fourth retirement in a row. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1989. FOM #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-16 17:54:35 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"With only X classified finishers Jack Brabham (Brabham-Repco-BT19) & Richie Ginther (Cooper-Maserati-T81) were the final points scorers. Belgian Grand Prix Spa-Francorchamps XX June 1966. 📷 David Phipps #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-06-12 08:30:40 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"Remembering the great Juan Manuel Fangio who died aged XX #OnThisDay in 1995. Nicknamed "el Maestro" Fangio won X F1 World Drivers' Championship titles winning XX Grand Prix from XX starts between 1950-1958. #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-17 11:25:27 UTC 3920 followers, XXX engagements
"Having qualified for a Grand Prix for the first time Damon Hill (Brabham-Judd-BT60B) made it to the finish in 16th position. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1992. FOM #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-12 16:37:14 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"ric Bernard finished 4th in his Lola-Lamborghini-90. Nelson Piquet (Benetton-Ford-B190) was 5th having started at the back after stalling on the formation lap. Aguri Suzuki finished 6th in the other Larrousse Lola-Lamborghini. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1990" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-15 17:42:24 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"The first of two Silverstone F1 victories for David Coulthard. Eddie Irvine in 2nd. Ralf Schumacher holding off Heinz-Harald Frentzen for 3rd. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1999. Race report Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-11 10:40:30 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"Michael Schumacher's 30th F1 victory. Eddie Irvine just held off Mika Hkkinen for 2nd making it Ferrari's first 1-2 since the 1990 Spanish Grand Prix French Grand Prix Magny-Cours XX June 1998. Race report Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-06-28 10:28:39 UTC 3918 followers, XXX engagements
"Remembering Renato Pirocchi born #OnThisDay in 1933. Italian Formula Junior champion in 1960 Pirocchi drove a privateer Cooper-Maserati to 12th position at the 1961 Italian Grand Prix. He also took part in several non-championship events. #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-06-23 05:26:40 UTC 3914 followers, XXX engagements
"#OnThisDay in 1978. At Brands Hatch a third victory of the season for Carlos Reutemann (Ferrari 312T3) beating Niki Lauda (Brabham-Alfa Romeo-BT46) by XXX seconds in winning the British Grand Prix. #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-16 14:12:39 UTC 3922 followers, 9721 engagements
"Olivier Gendebien finished 4th his Ferrari XXX sporting the Belgian racing yellow colour scheme. John Surtees was 5th in a Yeoman Credit-entered Cooper-Climax-T53. Dan Gurney finished 6th in a Porsche XXX. Belgian Grand Prix Spa-Francorchamps XX June 1961. Getty Images" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-06-18 09:08:18 UTC 3917 followers, 1774 engagements
"#OnThisDay in 2006. At Circuit Gilles Villeneuve a 6th win of the season for Fernando Alonso who drove his Renault R26 to a XXX sec victory over title rival Michael Schumacher (Ferrari XXX F1) at the Canadian Grand Prix. Kimi Rikknen (McLaren-Mercedes-MP4-21) was 3rd. FOM" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-06-25 08:13:22 UTC 3916 followers, 1399 engagements
"Gilles Villeneuve Impressed on his GP debut in a third McLaren. Despite losing two laps in the pits due to a faulty temperature gauge Villeneuve drove flat out to the finish in 11th place setting the 5th fastest lap of the race. British GP Silverstone XX July 1977. #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-16 10:35:18 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"Bob Evans (Brabham-Ford-BT44B/RAM Racing) took part in his 10th & last Grand Prix. The Englishman retiring (gearbox) from 19th position on lap XX. British Grand Prix Brands Hatch XX July 1976. 📷 Rainer Schlegelmilch #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-18 18:04:09 UTC 3920 followers, XXX engagements
"Ren Arnoux finished 4th in his Ligier-Renault-JS27. Martin Brundle (Tyrrell-Renault-015) & teammate Philippe Streiff finished 5th & 6th. British Grand Prix Brands Hatch XX July 1986. Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-13 16:02:26 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements
"Remembering Rodger Ward who died aged XX #OnThisDay in 2004. One of the finest US racers of his generation Ward won two USAC titles won the Indianapolis XXX twice & was AAA National Stock Car champion in 1951. He also took part in the US Grand Prix in 1959 & 1963. #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-05 17:54:57 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements
"On a circuit that he knew well from his time in Formule Renault & French F3 Olivier Grouillard raced his Ligier-Ford-JS33 to a 6th place finish & his only World Championship point French Grand Prix Paul Ricard X July 1989. 📷 Rainer Schlegelmilch #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-09 08:51:48 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"1964 F1 World Champion John Surtees scored his last World Championship point. Surtees finishing 6th in his Surtees-Ford-TS9. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1971. 📷 Rainer Schlegelmilch #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-17 09:26:56 UTC 3922 followers, XXX engagements
"In his only F1 race start Stphane Sarrazin (Minardi-Ford Cosworth-M01) crashed on the pit straight (lap 31) after a wing failure. The Frenchman had been running 14th at the time. Brazilian Grand Prix Interlagos XX April 1999. FOM #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-04-11 14:37:14 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements
"Achieving his only Grand Prix finish David Piper (#26) making his second & final start finished 12th in a privateer Lotus-Climax-16. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1960. Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-16 06:17:09 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements
"4th Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) 5th Lando Norris (McLaren) 6th Fernando Alonso (Alpine) 7th Yuki Tsunoda (AlphaTauri) 8th Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) 9th Daniel Ricciardo (McLaren) 10th Kimi Rikknen (Alfa Romeo) Azerbaijan Grand Prix Baku City Circuit X June 2021. Getty Images" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-06-06 16:51:58 UTC 3920 followers, XXX engagements
"#OnThisDay in 2001. At Silverstone entering the race without a win all season Mika Hkkinen returned to form with a comfortable victory over Michael Schumacher at the British Grand Prix. Rubens Barrichello in 3rd. Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-15 20:50:09 UTC 3911 followers, XXX engagements
"#OnThisDay in 1995. At the British Grand Prix lap XX saw a collision between Damon Hill & Michael Schumacher Johnny Herbert would be the beneficiary. FOM #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-16 18:16:45 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements
"Replacing Michele Alboreto at Tyrrell International F3000 championship leader Jean Alesi made a very impressive GP debut. The XX year old Frenchman running as high as 2nd during the pit stop sequence finishing an excellent 4th. French GP Paul Ricard X July 1989. #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-09 08:28:30 UTC 3913 followers, 1851 engagements
"Jack Brabham's second Grand Prix win. Stirling Moss narrowly beating Bruce McLaren to 2nd McLaren's first podium finish. British Grand Prix Aintree Circuit XX July 1959. #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-18 06:08:14 UTC 3918 followers, XXX engagements
"#OnThisDay in 1982. At Brands Hatch Niki Lauda drove his McLaren-Ford-MP4/1B to a comfortable victory at the British Grand Prix. It was the Austrian's second win in his comeback season & his 19th Grand Prix victory. FOM #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-18 19:12:40 UTC 3922 followers, XXX engagements
"A sometime musician/ABBA session drummer Slim Borgudd brought his ATS-Ford-HGS1 home in 6th place scoring his only World Championship point. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1981. Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-18 18:51:13 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements
"Harry Schell finished 4th in his BRM P25. Maurice Trintignant was 5th in a Rob Walker-entered Cooper-Climax-T51 rounding off the points scorers. British Grand Prix Aintree XX July 1959. Revs Digital Library #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-18 06:15:07 UTC 3918 followers, XXX engagements
"#OnThisDay in 1972. From pole position Emerson Fittipaldi drove his Lotus-Ford-72D to victory in the first Belgian Grand Prix to be held at the new Nivelles-Baulers circuit. It was the Brazilian's second win of the World Championship season. #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-06-04 07:52:40 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"Alberto Ascari's 12th World Championship race victory. Juan Manuel Fangio (2nd) & Giuseppe Farina (3rd) were the other podium finishers. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1953. Getty Images" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-18 05:15:21 UTC 3918 followers, XXX engagements
"Making the last of X Grand Prix starts Franck Montagny matched his best F1 result bringing his Super Aguri-Honda-SA05 home in 16th position at his home race. French Grand Prix Magny-Cours XX July 2006. Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-16 19:37:58 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements
"First points for Onyx in only the team's 4th Grand Prix. Stefan Johansson bringing his Onyx-Ford-ORE-1 home in a fine 5th position. French Grand Prix Paul Ricard X July 1989. 📷 Rainer Schlegelmilch/Pascal Rondeau #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-09 08:43:08 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements
"Gilles Villeneuve's Jarama victory would be the last of six Grand Prix wins. It would also be the last Spanish Grand Prix to be held at Jarama. Jacques Laffite & John Watson completed the top X. Spanish Grand Prix Jarama XX June 1981. Race report" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-06-21 08:28:02 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"First World Championship race win for Stirling Moss narrowly beating teammate Juan Manuel Fangio who clinched his 3rd World Championship. Final podium for Karl Kling. British Grand Prix Aintree XX July 1955. Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-16 05:23:03 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements
"4th Sergio Prez (Red Bull) 5th Lando Norris (McLaren) 6th Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) 7th Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) 8th Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) 9th Fernando Alonso (Alpine) 10th Yuki Tsunoda (AlphaTauri) Styrian Grand Prix Red Bull Ring XX June 2021. Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-06-27 15:30:36 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements
"#OnThisDay in 1999. At Silverstone with the result overshadowed by Michael Schumacher's leg breaking accident David Coulthard (McLaren-Mercedes) won the British Grand Prix. Eddie Irvine was 2nd for Ferrari Ralf Schumacher 3rd in a Williams-Supertec. FOM #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-11 10:16:31 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements
"4th Lews Hamilton (Mercedes) 5th Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) 6th Sergio Prez (Red Bull) 7th Daniel Ricciardo (McLaren) 8th Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) 9th Pierre Gasly (AlphaTauri) 10th Fernando Alonso (Alpine) Austrian Grand Prix Red Bull Ring X July 2021. Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-04 16:43:39 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements
"Brian Henton (Tyrrell-Ford-011) set the fastest lap of the race (1 min:13.038 sec) on lap XX. This was the Englishman's only F1 fastest lap. Henton finished 8th. British Grand Prix Brands Hatch XX July 1982. 📷 Rainer Schlegelmilch #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-18 19:46:04 UTC 3920 followers, XXX engagements
"#OnThisDay in 1952. At Spa-Francorchamps Alberto Ascari comfortably won the Belgian Grand Prix from Ferrari teammate Giuseppe Farina. Robert Manzon in 3rd for his first (& Gordini's last) podium finish. Getty Images #BelgianGP" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-06-22 09:52:02 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"4th Lewis Hamilton (McLaren) 5th Felipe Massa (Ferrari) 6th Nico Rosberg (Mercedes) 7th Sergio Prez (Sauber) 8th Nick Heidfeld (Renault) 9th Michael Schumacher (Mercedes) 10th Jaime Alguersuari (Toro Rosso) British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 2011. Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-10 19:32:52 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"Remembering Jules Bianchi who #OnThisDay XX years ago tragically succumbed to injuries that he'd sustained at the previous year's Japanese Grand Prix Bianchi was 25" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-17 13:31:06 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"Alberto Ascari finishes a lap clear of teammate & runner-up Piero Taruffi his 5th World Championship race victory. Mike Hawthorn (3rd) achieved his first podium finish. Britain Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1952" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-19 05:35:01 UTC 3922 followers, XXX engagements
"Ayrton Senna finished 4th in his McLaren-Ford-MP4/8. Martin Brundle was the last driver on the lead lap 5th in a Ligier-Renault-JS39. Michael Andretti finishing 6th in the second McLaren. French Grand Prix Magny-Cours X July 1993. Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-04 15:40:29 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"The dramatic lap XX four-car pile-up involving Eddie Irvine (Jordan-Hart) rookie Jos Verstappen (Benetton-Ford) ric Bernard (Ligier-Renault) & Martin Brundle (McLaren-Peugeot). Brundle in particular having a lucky escape. Brazilian GP Interlagos XX March 1994. FOM" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-03-27 14:25:02 UTC 3913 followers, 2326 engagements
"Remembering Scottish racing driver Leslie Thorne who died aged XX #OnThisDay in 1993. Competing in hill-climbs pre-WW2 Thorne took part in 500cc F3 during 1953. He drove an Ecurie Ecosse-entered Connaught-Lea Francis-Type A to 14th position at the 1954 British Grand Prix. #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-13 16:20:34 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements
"Piero Taruffi finished 4th in his Mercedes W196. Luigi Musso rounded off the points scorers 5th in a Maserati 250F. British Grand Prix Aintree XX July 1955. 📷 Michael Tee #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-16 05:28:43 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements
"#OnThisDay in 2023. At Circuit Gilles Villeneuve Max Verstappen from pole drove to a comfortable victory at the Canadian Grand Prix. Fernando Alonso & Lewis Hamilton completed the podium placings. Highlights Race report #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-06-18 19:32:37 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements
"29 year old Italian sports car racer Arturo Merzario made a solid World Championship debut with Ferrari. From 9th on the grid Merzario raced his Ferrari 312B2 to a 6th place finish & a point from his first Grand Prix. British Grand Prix Brands Hatch XX July 1972. #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-15 10:22:14 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"Having retired from the first X races of the season it all finally came good for Nigel Mansell. Starting 11th his Williams-Judd-FW12 now with conventional suspension Mansell produced a tremendous drive in the wet finishing 2nd. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1988" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-10 08:58:57 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"Finishing X laps down in 10th place Swiss gentleman racer Toni Branca (Maserati 4CL) achieved his best result. Belgian Grand Prix Spa-Francorchamps XX June 1950. #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-06-18 08:30:03 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"4th Jenson Button (McLaren) 5th Rubens Barrichello (Williams) 6th Kamui Kobayashi (BMW Sauber) 7th Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull) 8th Adrian Sutil (Force India) 9th Michael Schumacher (Mercedes) 10th Niko Hlkenberg (Williams) British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 2010. #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-11 17:58:28 UTC 3918 followers, XXX engagements
"The wave of the future. First World Championship appearance for Renault a turbocharged engine & Michelin tyres. Jean-Pierre Jabouille debuted the RS01. The Frenchman rose to 16th before dropping back & retiring (turbo) on lap XX. British GP Silverstone XX July 1977. #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-16 13:18:51 UTC 3922 followers, 4021 engagements
"Lap X saw 8th placed Andrea de Cesaris (Brabham-BMW-BT56) exit the race in spectacular style. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1987. FOM #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-12 14:04:10 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements
"Derek Daly made a promising Grand Prix debut in the Ensign-Ford-N177. From 15th on the grid the XX year old Irishman rose to 8th but a wheel came off at Paddock Hill (lap 30) & Daly spun into the barrier. British GP Brands Hatch XX July 1978. 📷 Rainer Schlegelmilch #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-16 14:54:35 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"#OTD in 1977. At Silverstone James Hunt (McLaren-Ford-M26) delighted his home fans by winning the British GP his first victory of the World Championship season. Niki Lauda finished 2nd in a Ferrari 312T2. Gunnar Nilsson (Lotus-Ford-78) was 3rd for his 4th & last podium. #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-16 08:27:05 UTC 3915 followers, 9395 engagements
"Stuart Lewis-Evans finished 4th in a Vanwall VW X. Harry Schell was the last points scorer 5th in his BRM P25. Britain Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1958. 📷 Michael Tee #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-19 07:15:39 UTC 3922 followers, XXX engagements
"Rubens Barrichello finished 4th in his Jordan-Peugeot-196. David Coulthard was 5th in a McLaren-Mercedes-MP4/11B. Martin Brundle finishing 6th in the other Jordan. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1996. Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-14 17:35:38 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements
"First of XX Grand Prix starts for Jack Fairman. Fairman (HWM-Alta-53) retiring (clutch) on lap XX. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1953. Getty Images" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-18 05:37:17 UTC 3918 followers, XXX engagements
"Jim Clark's 18th World Championship race win. Jackie Stewart (2nd) & Dan Gurney (3rd) completed the podium placings. Dutch Grand Prix Zandvoort XX July 1965. Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-18 08:30:14 UTC 3918 followers, XXX engagements
"Richie Ginther finished 4th in a BRM P57. Jo Bonner was 5th in his Rob Walker-entered Cooper-Climax-T60. Carel Godin de Beaufort finished 6th in his privateer Porsche XXX. Belgian Grand Prix Spa-Francorchamps X June 1963. Revs Digital Library #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-06-09 08:19:45 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"#OTD in 1973. At Silverstone US racer Peter Revson drove his McLaren-Ford-M23 to his first F1 victory beating Ronnie Peterson's Lotus-Ford-72E by XXX sec in winning the British Grand Prix. Denny Hulme was 3rd in the other McLaren. Just XXX sec covered the top X finishers. #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-14 07:50:03 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements
"Alain Prost interviewed after his victory at the British Grand Prix #OnThisDay in 1993. FOM #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-11 08:49:09 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"Jonathan Palmer interviews Damon Hill after an engine failure cost him a potential first F1 victory. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1993. FOM #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-11 08:22:07 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"Trevor Taylor (Shannon-Climax-SH 1) made his 27th & last Grand Prix start. Shannon Racing Cars' only World Championship appearance would end in retirement (engine) on lap X. British Grand Prix Brands Hatch XX July 1966. Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-16 08:14:52 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements
"Remembering London-born Canadian John Cannon born #OnThisDay in 1937. A race winner in Can-Am Cannon won the 1970 US Formula A title. He drove a BRM P153 at the 1971 US Grand Prix finishing 14th. Cannon also raced in USAC. #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-06-21 05:00:55 UTC 3922 followers, XXX engagements
"A 4th World Championship race victory for John Surtees. Jochen Rindt's first podium (2nd) having led for XX laps. Lorenzo Bandini's 8th & final podium (3rd). Belgian Grand Prix Spa-Francorchamps XX June 1966. Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-06-12 08:23:43 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"Final points for Nick Heidfeld finishing 8th in a Renault R31. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 2011. Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-10 19:35:37 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"John Watson claims his second Grand Prix victory almost X years after his first. Carlos Reutemann (2nd) & Jacques Laffite (3rd) were the other podium finishers. Britain Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1981. Race report Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-18 18:42:27 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements
"First points for Cliff Allison & Team Lotus. Allison bringing his Lotus-Climax-12 home in 4th position. Harry Schell 5th in a BRM P25 was the last points scorer. Belgian Grand Prix Spa-Francorchamps XX June 1958. Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-06-15 11:58:09 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"#OnThisDay in 1990. Alain Prost (Ferrari 641) won the first Brazilian Grand Prix to be held at Interlagos since 1980. It was the Frenchman's 40th F1 victory & his first for Ferrari. FOM #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-03-25 09:34:08 UTC 3913 followers, 6772 engagements
"4th George Russell (Mercedes) 5th Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) 6th Esteban Ocon (Alpine) 7th Valtteri Bottas (Alfa Romeo) 8th Zhou Guanyu (Alfa Romeo) 9th Fernando Alonso (Alpine) 10th Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) Canadian Grand Prix Circuit Gilles Villeneuve XX June 2022. #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-06-19 20:25:00 UTC 3920 followers, XXX engagements
"#OnThisDay in 1966. Brabham-Repco 1-2 at Silverstone. From pole position Jack Brabham beat teammate Denny Hulme by XXX sec in winning the British Grand Prix his second victory of the season. #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-16 06:30:05 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements
"Future Grand Prix winner Lorenzo Bandini debuted. The XX year old Italian driving a Cooper-Maserati-T53 entered by Scuderia Centro Sud. Bandini was running 14th at the time of his retirement (oil pressure) on lap XX. Belgian Grand Prix Spa-Francorchamps XX June 1961. #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-06-18 12:35:59 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"Jos Froiln Gonzlez finished 4th in his Maserati A6GCM. Mike Hawthorn brought his Ferrari XXX home in 5th position for the final points. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1953. Revs Digital Library" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-18 05:26:30 UTC 3918 followers, XXX engagements
"#OnThisDay in 1970. Pedro Rodrguez (BRM P153) & Chris Amon (March-Ford-701) fought a high speed duel for the lead of the Belgian Grand Prix. Rodrguez winning (by XXX sec) the last Grand Prix to be held at the old XXX mile long Spa-Francorchamps circuit. #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-06-07 12:54:34 UTC 3917 followers, 1105 engagements
"Vanwall debuted Peter Collins driving the Vanwall Special. 11th in qualifying Collins climbed to 8th before retirement (cylinder head gasket) on lap XX. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1954. Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-17 07:19:02 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements
"#OnThisDay in 1971. At Silverstone a dominant home win for Jackie Stewart (Tyrrell-Ford-003) at the British Grand Prix. XX seconds further back Ronnie Peterson finished 2nd in a works March-Ford-711. Emerson Fittipaldi was 3rd in his Lotus-Ford-72D. #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-17 07:39:25 UTC 3922 followers, 1175 engagements
"Britain drivers Dennis Poore (4th) & Eric Thompson (5th) both achieved their only points finishes. Both drove a factory Connaught-Lea Francis-Type A. Thompson taking part in his only World Championship Grand Prix. Britain Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1952. Getty Images" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-19 05:42:41 UTC 3922 followers, XXX engagements
"Nigel Mansell raced a turbocharged car in a Grand Prix for the first time. A lowly 18th in qualifying Mansell was one of the stars of the race driving the Grard Ducarouge-designed Lotus-Renault-94T to a fine 4th on its debut. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1983" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-16 16:18:09 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"#OnThisDay in 1966. Jackie Stewart endured an ordeal in a horrifying first lap accident at the Belgian Grand Prix his BRM P261 landing upside down in a ditch. Stewart was trapped for XX minutes up to his waist in fuel before being rescued by Graham Hill & Bob Bondurant" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-06-12 07:46:10 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"#OnThisDay in 1953. At Silverstone Alberto Ascari (Ferrari 500) dominated the British Grand Prix finishing a minute ahead of Juan Manuel Fangio's Maserati A6GCM. Ascari achieving his 5th (& last) grand chelem" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-18 05:02:23 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements
"#OTD in 2010. Red Bull's Mark Webber won the British Grand Prix & uttered the words "Fantastic guys not bad for a number two driver. Cheers." Webber had been unhappy after a new front wing had been removed from his car (during qualifying) & given to teammate Sebastian Vettel" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-11 17:09:38 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"Remembering Andrea de Cesaris on what would have been his 66th birthday. De Cesaris drove for XX different teams during an F1 career which spanned 1980-1994. He finished on the podium X times including 2nd places at Hockenheim & Kyalami in 1983. #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-05-31 06:02:05 UTC 3917 followers, 1737 engagements
"British F2 champion Jackie Lewis took part in his first World Championship race finishing 9th in a privateer Cooper-Climax-T53. Belgian Grand Prix Spa-Francorchamps XX June 1961. Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-06-18 12:04:42 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"Grand Prix debuts for F2 racers David Hobbs (28) & Silvio Moser (26). Hobbs finishing 8th in an old BRM P261 entered by Bernard White Racing. Moser in an unusual Cooper/ATS combination retired (oil pressure) on lap XX. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1967. #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-15 08:40:40 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements
"Englishman Peter Walker achieved his best World Championship race result bringing his BRM P15 home in 7th position. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1951. 📷 Michael Tee #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-14 06:11:38 UTC 3917 followers, XX engagements
"James Hunt's 8th Grand Prix victory. Niki Lauda finishing 2nd. Gunnar Nilsson 3rd his 4th & final podium finish. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1977. Race report Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-16 08:39:36 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"Carlos Reutemann's 8th World Championship race victory. Niki Lauda (2nd) & John Watson (3rd) claimed the other podium spots. British Grand Prix Brands Hatch XX July 1978. Race report Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-16 14:27:15 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"Derek Daly (Tyrrell-Ford-010) finished 4th matching his best F1 result teammate Jean-Pierre Jarier was 5th. Alain Prost picked up another point in his rookie season 6th in a McLaren-Ford-M29C. British Grand Prix Brands Hatch XX July 1980. #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-13 09:28:19 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"Honda returned to GP racing for the first time since 1968. Spirit Racing stepped up from F2 with the modified XXX chassis powered by the RA163E V6 turbo. Stefan Johansson returning to F1 qualified 14th for his first GP. British GP Silverstone XX July 1983. FOM #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-16 16:53:20 UTC 3918 followers, XXX engagements
"#OnThisDay in 1954. Ferrari 1-2 at Silverstone. Jos Froiln Gonzlez beating Mike Hawthorn by over a minute in winning the British Grand Prix. It was the Argentinian's second (and last) World Championship race victory. #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-17 05:39:53 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements
"Jackie Stewart's elder brother Jimmy Stewart (Cooper-Bristol-T20/Ecurie Ecosse) retired (accident) from 6th on lap XX. The unrelated Ian Stewart (Connaught-Lea Francis-Type A/Ecurie Ecosse) retired (engine) also making his only start. British GP Silverstone XX July 1953" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-18 05:33:12 UTC 3918 followers, XXX engagements
"#OnThisDay in 1962. At Spa-Francorchamps Jim Clark (Lotus) came from 12th on the grid to win the Belgian Grand Prix his first World Championship race victory. First-time pole man Graham Hill (BRM) was 2nd Phil Hill (Ferrari) in 3rd. Getty Images" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-06-17 06:28:45 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"Alain Prost's 8th F1 victory. Nelson Piquet losing ground in the World Championship slightly after finishing 2nd. Patrick Tambay in 3rd. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1983. Race report Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-16 15:51:03 UTC 3913 followers, XXX engagements
"Second F1 win for Sergio Prez. 2nd place for Sebastian Vettel & 3rd for Pierre Gasly AlphaTauri's second & last podium. Azerbaijan Grand Prix Baku City Circuit X June 2021. Highlights Race report Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-06-06 16:23:40 UTC 3920 followers, XXX engagements
"#OTD in 1988. At a wet Silverstone Ayrton Senna (McLaren-Honda) overtook race leader Gerhard Berger (Ferrari) on lap XX pulled away & went on to win the British Grand Prix. Nigel Mansell set the fastest lap charging from 11th to a brilliant 2nd in his Williams-Judd. FOM" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-10 08:47:35 UTC 3917 followers, 5716 engagements
"Remembering Robin Montgomerie-Charrington born #OnThisDay in 1915. Racing in 500cc F3 during the early 1950s Montgomerie-Charrington drove the Aston-Butterworth-NB41 at the 1952 Belgian Grand Prix retiring due to engine trouble. Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-06-22 09:39:23 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"#OnThisDay in 1963. At Spa-Francorchamps not even a gearbox problem could hold back Jim Clark (Lotus-Climax-25) as he came from 8th on the grid to dominate a very wet Belgian Grand Prix. The Scotsman finishing almost X minutes clear of Bruce McLaren's Cooper-Climax-T66. #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-06-09 07:19:39 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"Future two-time F1 race winner Peter Revson made his GP debut in a privateer Lotus-BRM-24. 10th in qualifying the American was running 11th when he was disqualified (push start after the engine cut) on lap XX. Belgian GP Spa-Francorchamps XX June 1964. #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-06-14 11:47:27 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"#OTD in 1954. At Spa-Francorchamps Juan Manuel Fangio drove his works Maserati to victory at the Belgian Grand Prix. Maurice finished 2nd for Ferrari Stirling Moss 3rd in a privateer Maserati. Trintignant & Moss achieving their first podium finishes" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-06-20 09:52:57 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"Taking part in his only GP the mysterious Robert O'Brien finished 14th in a privately-entered Simca Gordini T15. For many years O'Brien was rumoured to be a CIA agent this has since been rubbished though. Belgian GP Spa-Francorchamps XX June 1952" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-06-22 11:02:53 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"#HappyBirthday to Naoki Hattori XX today. Japanese F3 champion in 1990 Hattori failed to pre-qualify in the hopeless Coloni C4 for the 1991 Japanese & Australian Grand Prix. He won the JTCC in 1996 was Formula Nippon runner-up in 1996 & 2001 & raced in CART in 1999. #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-06-13 07:45:37 UTC 3913 followers, XXX engagements
"In his only World Championship race start Graham Whitehead finished 12th in an Alta F2. David Murray (Cooper-Bristol-T20/Ecurie Ecosse) retired (spark plug) from his 4th & final Grand Prix on lap XX. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1952. #BritishGP" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-19 06:05:05 UTC 3922 followers, XXX engagements
"Jochen Rindt (Lotus-Ford-49B) led for XX laps but finished 4th after X late pit stops. Piers Courage was 5th in a Frank Williams-entered Brabham-Ford-BT26A. Vic Elford finished 6th in the Antique Automobiles McLaren-Ford-M7A. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1969. #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-19 08:51:56 UTC 3922 followers, XXX engagements
"4th Lews Hamilton (Mercedes) 5th Carlos Sainz (McLaren) 6th Sergio Prez (Racing Point) 7th Pierre Gasly (AlphaTauri) 8th Esteban Ocon (Renault) 9th Antonio Giovinazzi (Alfa Romeo) 10th Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari) Austrian Grand Prix Red Bull Ring X July 2020. #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-05 19:04:36 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements
"Jochen Rindt's 5th Grand Prix win. Heartache for Jack Brabham who looked set to win but ran out of fuel on last lap. 3rd for Denny Hulme. British Grand Prix Brands Hatch XX July 1970. Race report Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-18 14:40:32 UTC 3913 followers, XXX engagements
"The second of four Spa victories for Jim Clark. Bruce McLaren & Dan Gurney completing the podium finishers. Belgian Grand Prix Spa-Francorchamps X June 1963. Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-06-09 08:09:56 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"On the day that he turned XX Robin Montgomerie-Charrington took part in his only Grand Prix. 15th in qualifying the Englishman in his Aston-Butterworth-NB41 ran as high as 7th retiring (electrics) from 13th on lap XX. Belgian Grand Prix Spa-Francorchamps XX June 1952" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-06-22 11:06:18 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"Grand Prix debuts for Gino Bianco Maserati A6GCM (18th) Tony Crook Frazer Nash FN XXX (21st) & Eitel Cantoni Maserati A6GCM (DNF brakes lap 1). British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1952. Getty Images #BritishGP" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-19 05:57:57 UTC 3922 followers, XXX engagements
"Lap XX Andrea de Cesaris walks away from his wrecked Jordan-Ford Cosworth-191 a suspension failure caused the shunt. The Italian had been running 8th at the time. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1991. 📷 Pascal Rondeau #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-14 15:18:51 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"#OnThisDay in 1975. At Silverstone a rainstorm brought a premature end (lap 57) to the British Grand Prix. Results were from the end of lap XX Emerson Fittipaldi claiming his 14th & last victory. #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-19 09:18:56 UTC 3922 followers, XXX engagements
"Phil Hill finished 4th in his Ferrari D246. Jim Clark was 5th in a Lotus-Climax-18. Lucien Bianchi scored a point on his debut 6th in his Ecurie Nationale Belge-entered Cooper-Climax-T45. Belgian Grand Prix Spa-Francorchamps XX June 1960. #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-06-19 07:16:11 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"#OTD in 1976. The British GP had to be red-flagged after a first lap pile-up. James Hunt (McLaren) went on to win the restarted race. Niki Lauda 2nd for Ferrari & Jody Scheckter 3rd in a Tyrrell. Ferrari would protest the result & Hunt would be disqualified two months later" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-18 17:50:56 UTC 3918 followers, XXX engagements
"Juan Pablo Montoya finished 4th in his Williams-BMW-FW23. Kimi Rikknen (Sauber-Petronas-C20) was 5th ahead of teammate Nick Heidfeld. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 2001. Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-15 20:51:38 UTC 3913 followers, XXX engagements
"Remembering Alfonso Thiele who died aged XX #OTD in 1986. Racing mostly sports cars Thiele was a class winner at the 1957 Mille Miglia. He drove a Scuderia Centro Sud Cooper-Maserati at the 1960 Italian GP. Qualifying a creditable 9th he retired due to a gearbox problem" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-15 18:10:28 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"#OnThisDay in 1967. Dan Gurney drove the sleek Weslake V12-powered Eagle T1G to its only World Championship race victory winning the Belgian Grand Prix & breaking the old lap record. It was also Gurney's 4th & last Grand Prix win. #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-06-18 14:32:19 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements
"Post-race interviews with race winner Nigel Mansell runner-up Gerhard Berger & 3rd placed Alain Prost. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1991. FOM #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-14 13:30:41 UTC 3917 followers, XXX engagements
"#OnThisDay in 1993. Heartache for Damon Hill. At Silverstone having led the first XX laps of the British Grand Prix Damon Hill (Williams-Renault-FW15C) retired when the engine blew up. Hill would have to wait a little longer for that first Grand Prix victory. FOM #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-11 08:12:25 UTC 3917 followers, 4637 engagements
"Grand Prix debuts for Chris Bristow (Cooper-Borgwatd-T51) Henry Taylor (Cooper-Climax-T51) & Brian Naylor (JBW-Maserati-59). Only Bristow (pictured) finished 10th. British Grand Prix Aintree Circuit XX July 1959. #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-18 06:59:09 UTC 3918 followers, XXX engagements
"4th Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) 5th Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) 6th Sergio Prez (Red Bull) 7th Alexander Albon (Williams) 8th Esteban Ocon (Alpine) 9th Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) 10th Valtteri Bottas (Alfa Romeo) Canadian Grand Prix Circuit Gilles Villeneuve XX June 2023. #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-06-18 19:48:05 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements
"Niki Lauda's second win of the season. Didier Pironi achieving another podium (2nd) ahead of teammate Patrick Tambay (3rd) who achieved his first F1 podium. Britain Grand Prix Brands Hatch XX July 1982. Race report Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-18 19:31:07 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements
"English sports car driver Chris Lawrence (32) finished 11th (7 laps down) in his only Grand Prix start. Lawrence driving an unusual Ferrari V12-powered Cooper T73 entered by J A Pearce Engineering. British Grand Prix Brands Hatch XX July 1966. Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-16 07:58:31 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements
"4th George Russell (Mercedes) 5th Esteban Ocon (Alpine) 6th Mick Schumacher (Haas) 7th Lando Norris (McLaren) 8th Kevin Magnussen (Haas) 9th Daniel Ricciardo (McLaren) 10th Fernando Alonso (Alpine) Austrian Grand Prix Red Bull Ring XX July 2022. Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-10 18:40:39 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements
"#OnThisDay in 1965. At a wet Spa-Francorchamps Jim Clark (Lotus-Climax-33) won the Belgian Grand Prix for the 4th consecutive year. Fellow countryman Jackie Stewart finished 2nd in a BRM P261. Bruce McLaren (Cooper-Climax-T77) was 3rd. #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-06-13 05:32:01 UTC 3917 followers, 1134 engagements
"#OnThisDay in 2018. Red Bull's first home victory. Max Verstappen drove to a first win of the season at the Austrian Grand Prix. Kimi Rikknen & Sebastian Vettel completing the top X. Race report Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-01 15:20:45 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements
"4th Lance Stroll (Racing Point) 5th Alexander Albon (Red Bull) 6th Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari) 7th Sergio Prez (Racing Point) 8th Daniel Ricciardo (Renault) 9th Carlos Sainz (McLaren) 10th Kevin Magnussen (Haas) Hungarian Grand Prix Hungaroring XX July 2021. Getty Images" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-19 13:16:51 UTC 3922 followers, XXX engagements
"Jochen Mass finished 4th in his McLaren-Ford-M26. Hans-Joachim Stuck was 5th in a Brabham-Alfa Romeo-BT45B. Jacques Laffite finishing 6th in his Ligier-Matra-JS7. British Grand Prix Silverstone XX July 1977. #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-16 09:51:32 UTC 3916 followers, XXX engagements
"Final starts for Lance Macklin (Maserati 250F) Ken McAlpine (Connaught-Alta-Bs) Tony Rolt/Peter Walker (Connaught-Alta-B) & Leslie Marr (Connaught-Alta-Bs). Only Macklin 8th finished. British Grand Prix Aintree XX July 1955. Getty Images #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-07-16 05:42:23 UTC 3915 followers, XXX engagements
"#OnThisDay in 1981. At Jarama Gilles Villeneuve drove his Ferrari 126CK to a remarkable victory at the Spanish Grand Prix. The top five finishers Villeneuve Jacques Laffite John Watson Carlos Reutemann & Elio de Angelis were separated by just XXXXX seconds FOM #F1" @Formula1_OTD on X 2025-06-21 08:17:43 UTC 3915 followers, 6208 engagements