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1991: 16 June, in a mesmerising drive, Nigel Mansell shattered multiple lap records in a spirited chase that narrowly ...
15/06/2026

1991: 16 June, in a mesmerising drive, Nigel Mansell shattered multiple lap records in a spirited chase that narrowly missed beating his Williams teammate, Riccardo Patrese, who won the 1991 Mexican Grand Prix by a mere 1.3 seconds. Even the formidable Ayrton Senna, in the McLaren, had to abandon his pursuit due to an overheating engine. The race's beginning was comically troubled, with multiple false starts due to stalled cars and further delays caused by issues with the scheduled TV satellite links. After a lengthy wait and slow parade laps, the race finally began nearly 30 minutes behind schedule. Senna eventually finished third in the McLaren-Honda, a full 57 seconds behind Patrese in first.

Larrousse driver Eric Bernard finished sixth, the last point scored by a chassis manufactured by Lola Cars. And as of 2025, it was the most recent Formula One race to feature a car powered by a Porsche engine in the Footwork cars.

Remembering Ron Flockhart, born 16 June 1923 in Edinburgh, raced in 14 F1 championship events from 1954 to 1960, peaki...
15/06/2026

Remembering Ron Flockhart, born 16 June 1923 in Edinburgh, raced in 14 F1 championship events from 1954 to 1960, peaking with a third-place finish at Monza in 1956. He also achieved consecutive victories at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1956 and 1957.

An avid aviator, Flockhart attempted to set a flight record from Sydney to London in 1961 but was unsuccessful. Tragically, he died in a plane crash on 12 April 1962 while preparing for another attempt at the record, piloting a Mustang fighter.

Remembering Jose Froilan Gonzalez, who died 15 June 2013 at 90. He was the first driver to secure a world championship...
14/06/2026

Remembering Jose Froilan Gonzalez, who died 15 June 2013 at 90. He was the first driver to secure a world championship Grand Prix victory for Ferrari. Known as ‘The Pampas Bull’ due to his full-bodied physique, Gonzalez triumphed at Silverstone in 1951 and 1954, retiring in 1960. He finished second in the championship to Juan Manuel Fangio in 1954.

1997: Panis suffers terrible injuriesThe 1997 Canadian Grand Prix ended abruptly after Olivier Panis suffered a high-spe...
14/06/2026

1997: Panis suffers terrible injuries

The 1997 Canadian Grand Prix ended abruptly after Olivier Panis suffered a high-speed 160mph crash, stopping the race with 14 laps to go. Panis sustained two broken legs after his Prost car collided with a wall.

The incident led to Michael Schumacher taking a "fortunate victory," as described by the Guardian, following multiple failures, including on lap 2, local driver and eventual champion Jacques Villeneuve, who crashed into the wall on the exit of the final corner. The wall would later be known as the 'Wall of Champions', after three former World Champions, including Villeneuve, crashed into it separately in the 1999 race. While McLaren driver David Coulthard had been leading, he was delayed for over a lap by a clutch problem during his second pit stop, dropping him to seventh in the final standings.

Jean Alesi in the Benetton and Giancarlo Fisichella in the Jordan finished second and third.

Remembering James Hunt, F1's 1976 F1 champion, who died suddenly 15 June 1993, at 45 due to a heart attack at his home...
14/06/2026

Remembering James Hunt, F1's 1976 F1 champion, who died suddenly 15 June 1993, at 45 due to a heart attack at his home in Wimbledon. His death came shortly after his engagement, his third marriage.

Known for his flamboyant lifestyle during his racing career, Hunt later moved into a respected role as a race commentator alongside Murray Walker.

His death profoundly affected his friend and former rival Niki Lauda, who remembered him with: "For me, James was the most charismatic personality who's ever been in Formula One."

What a race. On a weekend that began with Mercedes appearing to hold the upper hand, it was Hamilton and Ferrari who ult...
14/06/2026

What a race. On a weekend that began with Mercedes appearing to hold the upper hand, it was Hamilton and Ferrari who ultimately left Barcelona with the biggest prize of all. Congrats to Lewis Hamilton and Scuderia Ferrari HP

1992: Berger‘s win hangs in the balance June 14, After the 1992 Canadian Grand Prix, Gerhard Berger‘s victory hung in t...
13/06/2026

1992: Berger‘s win hangs in the balance

June 14, After the 1992 Canadian Grand Prix, Gerhard Berger‘s victory hung in the balance for several hours while his McLaren underwent detailed scrutiny by officials. The controversy centred on a bolt on the rear wing tail flap that was reportedly one millimetre too long. Team principal Ron Dennis intervened with fervent negotiations to secure the race win.

Meanwhile, tensions flared between Nigel Mansell and Ayrton Senna after Mansell claimed Senna forced him off the track, leading to his retirement. Mansell expressed frustration, stating, “I got alongside Senna and he pushed me off.” Contrarily, Senna, supported by several observers, countered, “Nigel knew he wasn’t going to stop, so he tried powering through the sand trap. He came back on before me but his car landed on its nose, so it didn’t work.”

German Michael Schumacher finished second in a Benetton-Ford, with Frenchman Jean Alesi third in a Ferrari.

1964: Clark wins as others' tanks run dry June 14, the 1964 Belgian Grand Prix ended unexpectedly and dramatically when...
13/06/2026

1964: Clark wins as others' tanks run dry

June 14, the 1964 Belgian Grand Prix ended unexpectedly and dramatically when the race leader, Graham Hill, and his closest challenger, Dan Gurney, both ran out of fuel on the final lap.

Bruce McLaren, who had been trailing, managed to overtake them, only for his engine to begin sputtering as well. Despite this, he coasted toward the finish line, only to be overtaken by a surprised Jim Clark in a Lotus at the last moment.

Recounting the event, McLaren remarked, "Gurney and Hill stopped ahead of me; my engine then died, but I had just enough momentum to coast around the last bend and toward the finish."

McLaren finished second, with Jack Brabham securing third for the Brabham team.

Remembering the tragic death of Riccardo Paletti, who died 13 June 1982. A death that overshadowed Brabham driver Nels...
12/06/2026

Remembering the tragic death of Riccardo Paletti, who died 13 June 1982. A death that overshadowed Brabham driver Nelson Piquet‘s victory at the 1982 Canadian Grand Prix.

The race began with Didier Pironi‘s Ferrari stalling on the front row, prompting him to signal the approaching drivers. Although many drivers swerved to avoid Pironi, Paletti, in the Osella, starting from the back in only his second Grand Prix start, collided with Pironi’s stationary car at high speed. The impact caused Pironi’s car to shift left, while Paletti’s car stopped where it crashed, crushing the nose of his car. Rescuers, including Pironi and FIA doctor Sid Watkins, rushed to help, but Paletti’s car caught fire. It took nearly a minute to extinguish the flames and another 25 minutes to extract him. Paletti succumbed to severe chest and abdominal injuries. This was Formula 1’s last fatality until the tragic weekend at Imola in 1994.

Piquet’s teammate Riccardo Patrese finished second, with John Watson third in a McLaren.

1976: 4 Wheels Good. 6 Wheels Better. 13 June, Jody Scheckter broke Ferrari’s streak of nine consecutive wins in the si...
12/06/2026

1976: 4 Wheels Good. 6 Wheels Better.

13 June, Jody Scheckter broke Ferrari’s streak of nine consecutive wins in the six-wheeled Tyrrell at the 1976 Swedish Grand Prix. It was the first and only win of a six-wheel car.

The Guardian newspaper speculated on the slim chance of catching Niki Lauda in the drivers’ standings. Scheckter humorously stated, “You never know, Lauda might fall over tomorrow and break a leg.” Tragically, less than two months later, Lauda was severely burned in a crash at the Nurburgring and later narrowly missed winning the championship to James Hunt.

Scheckter’s teammate Patrick Depailler crossed the line in second, with Lauda third.

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