Lewis Hamilton has broken Michael Schumacher’s record for most pole positions. When might Schumacher’s other major achievements be eclipsed?
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Hakkinen reveals what Schumacher said to him after famous Spa 2000 pass
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Posted onMika Hakkinen has revealed what Michael Schumacher said to him after their famous battle in the 2000 Belgian Grand Prix.
Schumacher capitalises as Williams get it wrong in the rain again
1997 Belgian Grand Prix flashback
Posted onA rain shower minutes before the 1997 Belgian Grand Prix began played into Michael Schumacher’s hands on this day 20 years ago.
Last-lap heartbreak for Hill and Arrows as Villeneuve snatches win
1997 Hungarian Grand Prix flashback
Posted onDamon Hill came within a lap of scoring what would have been one of the greatest shock wins in Formula One history on this day 20 years ago.
Berger takes final win in ‘a race I shouldn’t have done’
1997 German Grand Prix flashback
Posted onThe championship contest took a back seat at the German Grand Prix 20 years ago today as one of the sport’s old hands returned to claim a final victory.
Villeneuve lucks out then lucks in for second Silverstone win
1997 British Grand Prix flashback
Posted onBad luck cost Jacques Villeneuve the lead at Silverstone today in 1997 but good fortune handed him the win back at the expense of Mika Hakkinen.
Inspired Schumacher takes ’11-point win’ at Magny-Cours
1997 French Grand Prix flashback
Posted onIn the middle of one of the most frantic final laps of an F1 race a cool-headed Michael Schumacher found the time to help out his little brother.
Villeneuve slip-up hands title lead back to Schumacher after Panis crash
1997 Canadian Grand Prix flashback
Posted onTwenty years ago today the Wall of Champions claimed the home favourite in Montreal but another driver had a much more serious crash.
Five great moments from Indianapolis 500 winner Takuma Sato’s F1 career
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Posted onIndianapolis 500 winner Takuma Sato is also one of just three Japanese drivers to stand on a grand prix podium. Here’s five great moments from his F1 career.
Villeneuve’s binary season goes on as Panis charges to second
1997 Spanish Grand Prix flashback
Posted onJacques Villeneuve’s Spanish Grand Prix victory 20 years ago today put him ahead of Michael Schumacher in the title fight. But a potential new rival also emerged.
Schumacher’s wet weather mastery puts him on top
1997 Monaco Grand Prix flashback
Posted onMichael Schumacher took the points lead 20 years ago today with a commanding victory in a wet Monaco GP. But the car in second was just as significant.
Villeneuve picks a fight, Frentzen wins one
1997 San Marino Grand Prix flashback
Posted onTwo consecutive wins had put Jacques Villeneuve ahead in the 1997 F1 championship. But at Imola he had more on his mind than just the title fight.
Ill Villeneuve withstands Irvine attack to win again
1997 Argentinian Grand Prix flashback
Posted onAn unwell Jacques Villeneuve held off a charging Eddie Irvine to 20 years ago today at Buenos Aires after Michael Schumacher crashed out at the start.
Villeneuve avenges Australia defeat as Panis takes shock podium
1997 Brazilian Grand Prix flashback
Posted onJacques Villeneuve bounced back from his turn one retirement at the first race of 1997 by winning the second race of the season in Brazil on this day 20 years ago.
John Surtees, 1934-2017
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Posted onJohn Surtees, who died today at the age of 83, achieved the unique feat of becoming world champion on two wheels and four.
McLaren end win drought after first lap crash
1997 Australian Grand Prix flashback
Posted onThe 1997 F1 season was expected to be a Williams walkover but a first-corner crash opened the door for a surprise winner in round one.
In pictures: McLaren’s ten greatest ‘MP4’ cars
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Posted onMcLaren have broken with the past by dropping the naming system they have used for the past 35 years. Here are their ten greatest cars to bear the name ‘MP4’.
Overtaking is overrated: F1’s top ten ‘processions’
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Posted on‘Big downforce’ is coming back: That means no more overtaking and no more exciting races, right? Not necessarily…
Manor memories: Their seven F1 seasons in pictures
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Posted onAs Virgin, Marussia and Manor, the team stumbled at first then punched above their weight. But their best season to date appears to have been their last.
The seven F1 deals which made Ecclestone rich and powerful
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Posted onIf there was a world championship of deal-makers, Bernie Ecclestone is one of the all-time greats. Here are the seven deals which got him where he is.