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2026 return has echoes of 1970s revolution Ford boss believes

2 months ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 280 views )

Ford CEO, Jim Farley claims his company's return to F1 in 2026 could have a similar impact to when the American manufacturer helped revolutionise the sport in the 1960s... read more »

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Video: Herbie Blash: From Race Mechanic to Race Control | F1 Beyond The Grid Podcast

8 months ago

from: YouTube.com

( 536 views )

To stay in the paddock for more than half a century, you simply must adore Formula 1. The sport might have changed a lot in that time, but what has always stayed the same is... read more »

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Ferrari's former technical head Mauro Forghieri dies aged 87

about 1 year ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 642 views )

Mauro Forghieri, the technical director and designer who helped Ferrari win a string of Formula One titles from the 1960s through to the 1980s, has died in Italy at the age of 87. read more »

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Video: How F1 Conquered the Indy 500

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport Videos

( 553 views )

The Indianapolis 500 is one of motorsport’s greatest events and has largely been won by homegrown talents. An F1 invasion in the 1960s changed American single-seater racing... read more »

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Russell: GPDA director role has ‘opened my eyes’ to other F1 aspects

over 2 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 487 views )

George Russell says the director role that he took on within the Grand Prix Drivers' Association (GDPA) in 2021 has opened his eyes to aspects other than racing in Formula... read more »

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History of safety devices in Formula 1: The halo, barriers & more

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 849 views )

In the 1960s and 70s, it was widely accepted that racing came with a real risk of severe injury or death and it took some time before the culture of striving to protect lives... read more »

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Video: Jackie Oliver On Racing In The 1960s And Being A Team Boss | Beyond The Grid | Official F1 Podcast

over 2 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 737 views )

There aren't many people who can say they have driven in Formula 1 and created and led their own team, but Jackie Oliver can. He discussed his memories from his 50 Grands... read more »

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Lance Stroll: "It is clear that the midfield has become even closer this year"

over 3 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 857 views )

Lance Stroll will line up tenth and Sebastian Vettel eighteenth on the grid for Aston Martin's first race in Formula 1 since the 1960s. read more »

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New Renault CEO reminds Abiteboul of ‘Ford v Ferrari’

over 3 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 724 views )

Renault F1 boss Cyril Abiteboul sees similarities between the company's new CEO and the 1960s rivalry between Ford and Ferrari. read more »

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Video: Jacky Ickx Interview | Beyond The Grid | Official F1 Podcast

over 4 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 910 views )

He may never have won a world championship his supreme talents probably deserved, but the Belgian racer remains one of the most revered drivers of the 1960s and 70s. For more... read more »

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Dan Gurney: Pioneering F1 driver dies aged 86

over 6 years ago

from: BBC.co.uk/F1

( 893 views )

Dan Gurney, one of the greatest Formula 1 drivers of the 1960s and the first to spray champagne on the podium, dies aged 86. read more »

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Sir Jackie Stewart: Halo opposition similar to criticism of my 1960s safety push

over 6 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 997 views )

Three-time world champion Jackie Stewart says the opposition to Halo is no different to the criticism he received for trying to "kill" Formula One by pushing for... read more »

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Jackie Stewart: F1 halo critics are like 1960s safety backlash

over 6 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1137 views )

Sir Jackie Stewart has criticised complaints about Formula 1 introducing the halo cockpit protection device for 2018 read more »

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Zak Brown: Orange McLaren livery was in response to fans

over 7 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 2128 views )

McLaren's executive director Zak Brown says his team's new livery was partly a response to pressure from fans to go back to orange. McLaren's association with... read more »

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F1 figures pay tribute to Tyler Alexander

over 8 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 1043 views )

F1 figures have been paying tribute to the late Tyler Alexander following his death at the age of 75. Alexander, who helped form the iconic team with Bruce McLaren in the... read more »

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Len Terry obituary: 1924-2014

over 9 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1278 views )

Legendary Lotus designer Len Terry, who was integral to the team's success in Formula 1 and at Indianapolis in the 1960s, has died at the age of 90. read more »

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Sixties F1 racer Al Pease dies

over 9 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 842 views )

Al Pease, who started two Formula 1 world championship grands prix in Eagle machinery in the late 1960s, died on Sunday at the age of 92 read more »

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Creative genius Nicolas Hunziker chats to The F1 Times

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1578 views )

The F1 Times sits down with massive Petrolhead Motorsport Artist extraordinaire, Nicolas Hunziker. It became more and more apparent that his artwork is only one of his... read more »

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Ecclestone thinks more European races could go

over 11 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

( 765 views )

Bernie Ecclestone believes that F1 will continue to move away from Europe over the coming years. The 2013 season will feature just seven European races, the lowest figure since... read more »

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Where are they now?

over 11 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

( 746 views )

“Those were the days, my friend We thought they’d never end We’d sing and dance forever and a day We’d live the life we choose... read more »

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Video: Episode 17: Dissecting the UBS Chinese Grand Prix

over 12 years ago

from: TheFlyingLap.com

( 1211 views )

Dissecting The UBS Chinese Grand Prix. Guests include Todd McCandless, online from the U.S., creator of one of the most prolifically-read formula one blogs on the internet,... read more »

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Video: Episode 3: Chris Amon

over 12 years ago

from: TheFlyingLap.com

( 1329 views )

Peter’s guest today is the 1960’s racing legend, Chris Amon, live from the Hampton Downs Motorsport Park in New Zealand. Starting from his first F1 race at the 1963 Monaco GP... read more »

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British government could lift street race ban

over 13 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 1049 views )

Britain’s new government is considering a lift of rules which currently bar motor racing events from being staged on public roads, it is being reported by the BBC. The news... read more »