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On this day in 1982: Gilles Villeneuve killed at Zolder 8th May 2012, 9:22
Formula One lost one of its most beloved heroes on this day 30 years ago. Gilles Villeneuve was killed in a crash at Zolder in Belgium.
30 years ago today: Villeneuve and Pironi’s fatal feud at Ferrari 25th April 2012, 9:29
The 1982 San Marino Grand Prix, 30 years ago today, began with a political row and ended with a bitter feud between team mates – which had tragic consequences.
20 years ago today: Schumacher’s first podium and Mexico’s last race 22nd March 2012, 17:34
Mexico’s last F1 race, held 20 years ago today, saw Michael Schumacher claim his first podium finish.
50 years ago today: F1′s worst tragedy at Monza 10th September 2011, 0:39
On this day 50 years ago, a crash during the Italian Grand Prix claimed the lives of 16 people.
“He was on it from the word go” – Schumacher’s debut remembered 25th August 2011, 11:14
On this day in 1991, Michael Schumacher made his F1 debut behind the wheel of a Jordan 191.
60 years ago today: Ferrari’s first F1 win 14th July 2011, 8:00
On 14 July 1951 José Froilán González scored Ferrari’s first world championship race win.
30 years ago: Villeneuve’s last and best F1 win 21st June 2011, 9:03
Gilles Villeneuve’s victory at Jarama on this day in 1981 was instantly recognised as one of the great Grand Prix wins.
On this day in 1981: F1′s fiasco at Zolder 17th May 2011, 8:54
F1 counted the cost of a tragic and shambolic weekend at Zolder 30 years ago today.
25 years ago today: Senna beats Mansell by 0.01s 13th April 2011, 7:24
The 1986 Spanish Grand Prix witnessed one of the closest finishes in F1 history.
40 years today: Mario Andretti’s first F1 win 6th March 2011, 18:30
Mario Andretti won his first F1 race 40 years ago today at the 1971 South African Grand Prix.
