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#HappyBirthday to Alex Yoong, 48 today.
The only Malaysian to have competed in F1, Yoong drove for Minardi in 14 Grand Prix between 2001-2002. His best finish was 7th at the 2002 Australian Grand Prix.
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The only Malaysian to have competed in F1, Yoong drove for Minardi in 14 Grand Prix between 2001-2002. His best finish was 7th at the 2002 Australian Grand Prix.
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July 20, 2024 at 8:26 PM
#HappyBirthday to Alex Yoong, 48 today.
The only Malaysian to have competed in F1, Yoong drove for Minardi in 14 Grand Prix between 2001-2002. His best finish was 7th at the 2002 Australian Grand Prix.
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The only Malaysian to have competed in F1, Yoong drove for Minardi in 14 Grand Prix between 2001-2002. His best finish was 7th at the 2002 Australian Grand Prix.
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#HappyBirthday to Bernd Schneider, 60 today.
1987 German F3 champion, Schneider started 9 GPs (1988-1990) in uncompetitive cars (Zakspeed, Arrows) with a best finish of 12th. He would go on to far greater success in the DTM & GT racing.
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1987 German F3 champion, Schneider started 9 GPs (1988-1990) in uncompetitive cars (Zakspeed, Arrows) with a best finish of 12th. He would go on to far greater success in the DTM & GT racing.
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July 20, 2024 at 8:13 PM
#HappyBirthday to Bernd Schneider, 60 today.
1987 German F3 champion, Schneider started 9 GPs (1988-1990) in uncompetitive cars (Zakspeed, Arrows) with a best finish of 12th. He would go on to far greater success in the DTM & GT racing.
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1987 German F3 champion, Schneider started 9 GPs (1988-1990) in uncompetitive cars (Zakspeed, Arrows) with a best finish of 12th. He would go on to far greater success in the DTM & GT racing.
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#HappyBirthday to Giovanna Amati, 65 today.
The most recent woman to have entered the F1 World Championship, Amati joined a struggling Brabham team for the 1992 season. She failed to qualify in her three outings. Prior to F1, Amati had been an F3000 regular (1987-1991).
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The most recent woman to have entered the F1 World Championship, Amati joined a struggling Brabham team for the 1992 season. She failed to qualify in her three outings. Prior to F1, Amati had been an F3000 regular (1987-1991).
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July 20, 2024 at 7:57 PM
#HappyBirthday to Giovanna Amati, 65 today.
The most recent woman to have entered the F1 World Championship, Amati joined a struggling Brabham team for the 1992 season. She failed to qualify in her three outings. Prior to F1, Amati had been an F3000 regular (1987-1991).
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The most recent woman to have entered the F1 World Championship, Amati joined a struggling Brabham team for the 1992 season. She failed to qualify in her three outings. Prior to F1, Amati had been an F3000 regular (1987-1991).
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Remembering Chris Amon, born #OnThisDay in 1943.
Widely regarded as one of the best drivers never to win a World Championship GP, Amon took part in 96 GPs between 1963-1976, finishing on the podium 11 times (2nd three times). He won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1966.
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Widely regarded as one of the best drivers never to win a World Championship GP, Amon took part in 96 GPs between 1963-1976, finishing on the podium 11 times (2nd three times). He won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1966.
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July 20, 2024 at 7:37 PM
Remembering Chris Amon, born #OnThisDay in 1943.
Widely regarded as one of the best drivers never to win a World Championship GP, Amon took part in 96 GPs between 1963-1976, finishing on the podium 11 times (2nd three times). He won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1966.
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Widely regarded as one of the best drivers never to win a World Championship GP, Amon took part in 96 GPs between 1963-1976, finishing on the podium 11 times (2nd three times). He won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1966.
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Remembering Tony Marsh, born #OnThisDay in 1931.
Best known as a six-time winner of the British Hill Climb Championship, Marsh drove a privateer Lotus-Climax-18 in two Grand Prix during 1961, finishing 15th at the Nürburgring.
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Best known as a six-time winner of the British Hill Climb Championship, Marsh drove a privateer Lotus-Climax-18 in two Grand Prix during 1961, finishing 15th at the Nürburgring.
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July 20, 2024 at 7:08 PM
Remembering Tony Marsh, born #OnThisDay in 1931.
Best known as a six-time winner of the British Hill Climb Championship, Marsh drove a privateer Lotus-Climax-18 in two Grand Prix during 1961, finishing 15th at the Nürburgring.
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Best known as a six-time winner of the British Hill Climb Championship, Marsh drove a privateer Lotus-Climax-18 in two Grand Prix during 1961, finishing 15th at the Nürburgring.
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#OnThisDay in 2014.
Pole man Nico Rosberg (Mercedes F1 W05) won the German GP at Hockenheim. Valtteri Bottas finished 2nd in a Williams-Mercedes-FW36. Lewis Hamilton was 3rd in his Mercedes, having started 16th.
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Pole man Nico Rosberg (Mercedes F1 W05) won the German GP at Hockenheim. Valtteri Bottas finished 2nd in a Williams-Mercedes-FW36. Lewis Hamilton was 3rd in his Mercedes, having started 16th.
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July 20, 2024 at 6:46 PM
#OnThisDay in 2014.
Pole man Nico Rosberg (Mercedes F1 W05) won the German GP at Hockenheim. Valtteri Bottas finished 2nd in a Williams-Mercedes-FW36. Lewis Hamilton was 3rd in his Mercedes, having started 16th.
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Pole man Nico Rosberg (Mercedes F1 W05) won the German GP at Hockenheim. Valtteri Bottas finished 2nd in a Williams-Mercedes-FW36. Lewis Hamilton was 3rd in his Mercedes, having started 16th.
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Running on a one-stop strategy, Nelson Piquet Jr. led laps 54-59 (after others made their final stop) & brought his Renault R28 home in 2nd position for his only F1 podium.
German Grand Prix, Hockenheim, 20 July 2008.
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German Grand Prix, Hockenheim, 20 July 2008.
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July 20, 2024 at 6:23 PM
Running on a one-stop strategy, Nelson Piquet Jr. led laps 54-59 (after others made their final stop) & brought his Renault R28 home in 2nd position for his only F1 podium.
German Grand Prix, Hockenheim, 20 July 2008.
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German Grand Prix, Hockenheim, 20 July 2008.
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#OnThisDay in 2008.
Lewis Hamilton (McLaren-Mercedes-MP4-23) won the German Grand Prix at Hockenheim. Nelson Piquet Jr. finished 2nd in his Renault R28. Felipe Massa was 3rd a Ferrari F2008.
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Lewis Hamilton (McLaren-Mercedes-MP4-23) won the German Grand Prix at Hockenheim. Nelson Piquet Jr. finished 2nd in his Renault R28. Felipe Massa was 3rd a Ferrari F2008.
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July 20, 2024 at 6:10 PM
#OnThisDay in 2008.
Lewis Hamilton (McLaren-Mercedes-MP4-23) won the German Grand Prix at Hockenheim. Nelson Piquet Jr. finished 2nd in his Renault R28. Felipe Massa was 3rd a Ferrari F2008.
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Lewis Hamilton (McLaren-Mercedes-MP4-23) won the German Grand Prix at Hockenheim. Nelson Piquet Jr. finished 2nd in his Renault R28. Felipe Massa was 3rd a Ferrari F2008.
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#OnThisDay in 2003.
At Silverstone, Rubens Barrichello (Ferrari F2003-GA) won a British GP disrupted by a protestor running onto the track! Juan Pablo Montoya finished 2nd in a Williams-BMW-FW25. Kimi Räikkönen was 3rd in his McLaren-Mercedes-MP4-17D.
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At Silverstone, Rubens Barrichello (Ferrari F2003-GA) won a British GP disrupted by a protestor running onto the track! Juan Pablo Montoya finished 2nd in a Williams-BMW-FW25. Kimi Räikkönen was 3rd in his McLaren-Mercedes-MP4-17D.
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July 20, 2024 at 5:21 PM
#OnThisDay in 2003.
At Silverstone, Rubens Barrichello (Ferrari F2003-GA) won a British GP disrupted by a protestor running onto the track! Juan Pablo Montoya finished 2nd in a Williams-BMW-FW25. Kimi Räikkönen was 3rd in his McLaren-Mercedes-MP4-17D.
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At Silverstone, Rubens Barrichello (Ferrari F2003-GA) won a British GP disrupted by a protestor running onto the track! Juan Pablo Montoya finished 2nd in a Williams-BMW-FW25. Kimi Räikkönen was 3rd in his McLaren-Mercedes-MP4-17D.
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Following an incident, Peter Gethin had to take the start in the spare Embassy Racing Lola-Ford-T370 which was set up for the taller Graham Hill, Gethin came into the pits (on lap 1) to withdraw from his 30th & last GP.
British GP, Brands Hatch, 20 July 1974.
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British GP, Brands Hatch, 20 July 1974.
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July 20, 2024 at 4:58 PM
Following an incident, Peter Gethin had to take the start in the spare Embassy Racing Lola-Ford-T370 which was set up for the taller Graham Hill, Gethin came into the pits (on lap 1) to withdraw from his 30th & last GP.
British GP, Brands Hatch, 20 July 1974.
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British GP, Brands Hatch, 20 July 1974.
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#OnThisDay in 1974.
At Brands Hatch, a second GP win for Jody Scheckter (Tyrrell-Ford-007), beating Emerson Fittipaldi's McLaren-Ford-M23 by 15 sec in winning the British GP. Jacky Ickx was 3rd In a Lotus-Ford-72E.
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At Brands Hatch, a second GP win for Jody Scheckter (Tyrrell-Ford-007), beating Emerson Fittipaldi's McLaren-Ford-M23 by 15 sec in winning the British GP. Jacky Ickx was 3rd In a Lotus-Ford-72E.
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July 20, 2024 at 4:36 PM
#OnThisDay in 1974.
At Brands Hatch, a second GP win for Jody Scheckter (Tyrrell-Ford-007), beating Emerson Fittipaldi's McLaren-Ford-M23 by 15 sec in winning the British GP. Jacky Ickx was 3rd In a Lotus-Ford-72E.
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At Brands Hatch, a second GP win for Jody Scheckter (Tyrrell-Ford-007), beating Emerson Fittipaldi's McLaren-Ford-M23 by 15 sec in winning the British GP. Jacky Ickx was 3rd In a Lotus-Ford-72E.
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F2 racer Robin Widdows drove a works Cooper-BRM-T86B in what would be his only GP start. Widdows was running 12th at the time of his retirement (ignition) on lap 34.
British GP, Brands Hatch, 20 July 1968.
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British GP, Brands Hatch, 20 July 1968.
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July 20, 2024 at 2:21 PM
F2 racer Robin Widdows drove a works Cooper-BRM-T86B in what would be his only GP start. Widdows was running 12th at the time of his retirement (ignition) on lap 34.
British GP, Brands Hatch, 20 July 1968.
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British GP, Brands Hatch, 20 July 1968.
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#OnThisDay in 1968.
At Brands Hatch, a maiden GP victory for Jo Siffert (Lotus-Ford-49B/Rob Walker/Jack Durlacher Racing) at the British GP. Chris Amon (Ferrari 312/68) finished 2nd on the day he turned 25. Jacky Ickx was 3rd in another Ferrari.
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At Brands Hatch, a maiden GP victory for Jo Siffert (Lotus-Ford-49B/Rob Walker/Jack Durlacher Racing) at the British GP. Chris Amon (Ferrari 312/68) finished 2nd on the day he turned 25. Jacky Ickx was 3rd in another Ferrari.
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July 20, 2024 at 2:12 PM
#OnThisDay in 1968.
At Brands Hatch, a maiden GP victory for Jo Siffert (Lotus-Ford-49B/Rob Walker/Jack Durlacher Racing) at the British GP. Chris Amon (Ferrari 312/68) finished 2nd on the day he turned 25. Jacky Ickx was 3rd in another Ferrari.
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At Brands Hatch, a maiden GP victory for Jo Siffert (Lotus-Ford-49B/Rob Walker/Jack Durlacher Racing) at the British GP. Chris Amon (Ferrari 312/68) finished 2nd on the day he turned 25. Jacky Ickx was 3rd in another Ferrari.
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Making his second & final GP appearance, John Campbell-Jones finished 13th in a Lola-Climax-Mk 4, entered by Tim Parnell.
British GP, Silverstone, 20 July 1963.
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British GP, Silverstone, 20 July 1963.
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July 20, 2024 at 1:55 PM
Making his second & final GP appearance, John Campbell-Jones finished 13th in a Lola-Climax-Mk 4, entered by Tim Parnell.
British GP, Silverstone, 20 July 1963.
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British GP, Silverstone, 20 July 1963.
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GP debuts for motorcycle ace Mike Hailwood (Lotus-Climax-24/Reg Parnell Racing), Bob Anderson (Lola-Climax-Mk 4/DW Racing Enterprises) & Ian Raby (Gilby-BRM-62). Hailwood finished 8th, Anderson was 12th & Raby DNF (gearbox).
British GP, Silverstone, 20 July 1963.
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British GP, Silverstone, 20 July 1963.
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July 20, 2024 at 11:15 AM
GP debuts for motorcycle ace Mike Hailwood (Lotus-Climax-24/Reg Parnell Racing), Bob Anderson (Lola-Climax-Mk 4/DW Racing Enterprises) & Ian Raby (Gilby-BRM-62). Hailwood finished 8th, Anderson was 12th & Raby DNF (gearbox).
British GP, Silverstone, 20 July 1963.
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British GP, Silverstone, 20 July 1963.
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#OnThisDay in 1963.
At Silverstone, Jim Clark (Lotus-Climax-25) made it four wins from five races, beating John Surtees (Ferrari 156/63) by 25 sec in winning the British Grand Prix. Graham Hill was 3rd in a BRM P57.
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At Silverstone, Jim Clark (Lotus-Climax-25) made it four wins from five races, beating John Surtees (Ferrari 156/63) by 25 sec in winning the British Grand Prix. Graham Hill was 3rd in a BRM P57.
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July 20, 2024 at 11:04 AM
#OnThisDay in 1963.
At Silverstone, Jim Clark (Lotus-Climax-25) made it four wins from five races, beating John Surtees (Ferrari 156/63) by 25 sec in winning the British Grand Prix. Graham Hill was 3rd in a BRM P57.
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At Silverstone, Jim Clark (Lotus-Climax-25) made it four wins from five races, beating John Surtees (Ferrari 156/63) by 25 sec in winning the British Grand Prix. Graham Hill was 3rd in a BRM P57.
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Taking part in his second & final Grand Prix, Les Leston (BRM P25) retired (engine) on lap 44.
British Grand Prix, Aintree, 20 July 1957.
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British Grand Prix, Aintree, 20 July 1957.
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July 20, 2024 at 10:30 AM
Taking part in his second & final Grand Prix, Les Leston (BRM P25) retired (engine) on lap 44.
British Grand Prix, Aintree, 20 July 1957.
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British Grand Prix, Aintree, 20 July 1957.
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In his 8th & last Grand Prix, Bob Gerard matched his best result, finishing 6th in his self-entered Cooper-Bristol-T44.
British Grand Prix, Aintree, 20 July 1957.
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British Grand Prix, Aintree, 20 July 1957.
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July 20, 2024 at 10:13 AM
In his 8th & last Grand Prix, Bob Gerard matched his best result, finishing 6th in his self-entered Cooper-Bristol-T44.
British Grand Prix, Aintree, 20 July 1957.
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British Grand Prix, Aintree, 20 July 1957.
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Roy Salvadori scored his first World Championship points, finishing 5th in a works Cooper-Climax-T43.
British Grand Prix, Aintree, 20 July 1957.
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British Grand Prix, Aintree, 20 July 1957.
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July 20, 2024 at 9:43 AM
Roy Salvadori scored his first World Championship points, finishing 5th in a works Cooper-Climax-T43.
British Grand Prix, Aintree, 20 July 1957.
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British Grand Prix, Aintree, 20 July 1957.
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#OnThisDay in 1957.
At Aintree, the first World Championship GP victory for a British car as Stirling Moss & Tony Brooks (first win) shared the victorious Vanwall VW 5 at the British GP. Luigi Musso & Mike Hawthorn finished 2nd & 3rd in their Ferrari 801s.
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At Aintree, the first World Championship GP victory for a British car as Stirling Moss & Tony Brooks (first win) shared the victorious Vanwall VW 5 at the British GP. Luigi Musso & Mike Hawthorn finished 2nd & 3rd in their Ferrari 801s.
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July 20, 2024 at 9:23 AM
#OnThisDay in 1957.
At Aintree, the first World Championship GP victory for a British car as Stirling Moss & Tony Brooks (first win) shared the victorious Vanwall VW 5 at the British GP. Luigi Musso & Mike Hawthorn finished 2nd & 3rd in their Ferrari 801s.
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At Aintree, the first World Championship GP victory for a British car as Stirling Moss & Tony Brooks (first win) shared the victorious Vanwall VW 5 at the British GP. Luigi Musso & Mike Hawthorn finished 2nd & 3rd in their Ferrari 801s.
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#OnThisDay in 2020.
Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) won the Hungarian GP at the Hungaroring. Max Verstappen finished 2nd in a Red Bull-Honda. Valtteri Bottas completed the podium finishers with 3rd in the other Mercedes.
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Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) won the Hungarian GP at the Hungaroring. Max Verstappen finished 2nd in a Red Bull-Honda. Valtteri Bottas completed the podium finishers with 3rd in the other Mercedes.
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July 19, 2024 at 8:10 PM
#OnThisDay in 2020.
Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) won the Hungarian GP at the Hungaroring. Max Verstappen finished 2nd in a Red Bull-Honda. Valtteri Bottas completed the podium finishers with 3rd in the other Mercedes.
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Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) won the Hungarian GP at the Hungaroring. Max Verstappen finished 2nd in a Red Bull-Honda. Valtteri Bottas completed the podium finishers with 3rd in the other Mercedes.
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Starting from his only GP pole position, Tom Pryce (Shadow-Ford-DN5) was leading by 8 sec when (lap 21) at Becketts he aquaplaned, lost control of his car & hit the barriers.
British GP, Silverstone, 19 July 1975.
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British GP, Silverstone, 19 July 1975.
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July 19, 2024 at 7:51 PM
Starting from his only GP pole position, Tom Pryce (Shadow-Ford-DN5) was leading by 8 sec when (lap 21) at Becketts he aquaplaned, lost control of his car & hit the barriers.
British GP, Silverstone, 19 July 1975.
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British GP, Silverstone, 19 July 1975.
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Only GP starts for John Nicholson (Lyncar-Ford-006) & Dave Morgan (Surtees-Ford-TS16). Both drivers crashed out in the rain but were classified 17th (Nicholson) & 18th (Morgan).
British GP, Silverstone, 19 July 1975.
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British GP, Silverstone, 19 July 1975.
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July 19, 2024 at 7:36 PM
Only GP starts for John Nicholson (Lyncar-Ford-006) & Dave Morgan (Surtees-Ford-TS16). Both drivers crashed out in the rain but were classified 17th (Nicholson) & 18th (Morgan).
British GP, Silverstone, 19 July 1975.
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British GP, Silverstone, 19 July 1975.
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Brian Henton (Lotus-Ford-72E) was classified 16th, despite crashing on lap 54. Jim Crawford (Lotus-Ford-72E) also crashed (lap 28) out of the race. Henton & Crawford both making their Grand Prix debut.
British Grand Prix, Silverstone, 19 July 1975.
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British Grand Prix, Silverstone, 19 July 1975.
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July 19, 2024 at 7:26 PM
Brian Henton (Lotus-Ford-72E) was classified 16th, despite crashing on lap 54. Jim Crawford (Lotus-Ford-72E) also crashed (lap 28) out of the race. Henton & Crawford both making their Grand Prix debut.
British Grand Prix, Silverstone, 19 July 1975.
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British Grand Prix, Silverstone, 19 July 1975.
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In treacherous conditions, Mark Donohue (March-Ford-751/Penske Cars) went off track at Stowe & ended up in the catch fencing. The American was classified 5th, scoring his last F1 points.
British Grand Prix, Silverstone, 19 July 1975.
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British Grand Prix, Silverstone, 19 July 1975.
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July 19, 2024 at 6:54 PM
In treacherous conditions, Mark Donohue (March-Ford-751/Penske Cars) went off track at Stowe & ended up in the catch fencing. The American was classified 5th, scoring his last F1 points.
British Grand Prix, Silverstone, 19 July 1975.
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British Grand Prix, Silverstone, 19 July 1975.
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