Jean-Pierre Jabouille, whose victory for Renault in the 1979 French Grand Prix heralded a new era of turbo-powered Formula 1 cars, has died at the age of 80.
F1 history articles archive
F1 History
Still your favourite race after 10 years: Can anything top the 2012 Brazilian GP?
F1 history
Posted onA decade since the thrilling 2012 season finale, no race has received a higher rating from our readers. Will anything ever top that stunning Interlagos title-decider?
Benetton, 40 years on: How a fashion label conquered Formula 1
F1 history
Posted onThis week 40 years ago, an Italian fashion label signed a deal which began one of F1’s most successful, influential and colourful sponsorship programmes.
The forgotten story of the first time F1 snubbed Michael Andretti in 1986
F1 history
Posted onMichael Andretti’s chance of a Formula 1 debut in 1986 was thwarted when the sport’s governing body refused to give him a superlicence.
What happened to the last 10 new teams to enter Formula 1?
F1 history
Posted onThe FIA is looking into admitting a new team into Formula 1. But while gaining an entry is difficult, staying in is even harder.
Nato to race using number 17 in tribute to Bianchi
Formula E
Posted onNissan driver Norman Nato has chosen to race as number 17 in his return to Formula E next year as a tribute to Jules Bianchi, his fellow French racer who died seven years ago.
The case for changing F1’s penalty points system as Gasly nears ban
2022 F1 season
Posted onPierre Gasly is pushing for Formula 1 to change its penalty points rules as he is at risk of a ban. Should the FIA reconsider its system?
Red Bull’s $7 million penalty for cost cap breach is the second-highest in F1 history
2022 F1 season
Posted onRed Bull have been fined $7m by the FIA for breaching the 2021 budget cap. But how does that penalty compare to previous fines by the governing body?
Future F1 stars, huge rows and unforgettable races: The 1988 Formula Ford Festival
F1 history
Posted onFuture F1 racers Michael Schumacher and Vincenzo Sospiri competed in the 1988 Formula Ford Festival, which saw spectacular races but also shocking crashes and controversies, as this exclusive book excerpt relates.
The five teams of number five: Vettel’s F1 career history in pictures
F1 history
Posted onSebastian Vettel, who will retire from Formula 1 at the end of the year, won four world championships and 53 races in a career spanning five different teams.
Tony Brooks, 1932-2022
F1 history
Posted onTony Brooks, six-times grand prix winner and 1959 Formula 1 world championship runner-up, has passed away at the age of 90.
“He died and we didn’t even know”: How one fan witnessed the 1994 San Marino GP
F1 history
Posted onOne fan headed to Imola in 1994 excitedly anticipating their first live Formula 1 race, not expecting the tragic weekend which unfolded.
How F1’s last female racer stood little chance in a once-great team close to collapse
F1 history
Posted onThe last woman to sign a deal to race in Formula 1 got her opportunity 30 years ago today. But Giovanna Amati never had much of a chance at a Brabham team that was already close to collapse.
Sir Frank Williams, 1942-2021
F1 history
Posted onSir Frank Williams, who has passed away at the age of 79, founded one of Formula 1’s most successful teams and continued to run it long after the road car accident which confined him to a wheelchair.
F1’s 23 race calendar is a record – but not the longest its teams have worked
News Focus
Posted onThe 23-race championship announced by F1 yesterday prompted concerns over staff burn-out but teams have worked longer seasons before.
Herbert on his painful debut, Schumacher’s title-winning Benettons and more
My F1 Cars
Posted onAfter a brave F1 debut with Benetton, Johnny Herbert returned to the team to become a race-winner. He shared his career in cars with RaceFans.
“There’s still five in front of me”: How Raikkonen reacted to sixth on his debut
Interview
Posted onLongstanding Sauber team manager Beat Zehnder shares his favourite memories of Kimi Raikkonen throughout his 21-year F1 career.
How Formula 1 got its tenth different points system in 2021
F1 history
Posted onGiuseppe Farina scored 30 points to win the first F1 championship. Next week 29 points will be awarded for a single grand prix. Here’s how the scoring system has changed.
Carlos Reutemann, 1942 – 2021
2021 F1 season
Posted onCarlos Reutemann, who won 12 grands prix and came within a point of clinching the world championship in 1981, has died at the age of 79.
Ecclestone’s fondest memories – and one regret – of ‘brother’ Mosley
F1 history
Posted onBernie Ecclestone recalls his fondest memories of Max Mosley, the long-standing ally he came to regard as like a brother, and his one regret.