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Latest F1 news about: 1970s

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What we learned about Renault's F1 engine shutdown

about 1 month ago

from: Autosport.com

( 235 views )

Renault's decision to end its Formula 1 works engine project has been one of the biggest stories of the 2024 season.The move, only made official last week, has triggered... read more »

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Obituary: Playboy F1 racer Rupert Keegan billed as 'next James Hunt'

2 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 269 views )

There was a time in the mid-1970s when Rupert Keegan, who has died aged 69 after a long battle against cancer, was hailed as the next James Hunt. The similarities were obvious:... read more »

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Video: Bruno Famin: A Year As Alpine Team Principal | F1 Beyond The Grid Podcast

4 months ago

from: YouTube.com

( 210 views )

Change is on the horizon at Alpine, as boss Bruno Famin prepares to step down, and the Renault-owned team considers switching to another manufacturer's power units. Bruno... read more »

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How Fittipaldi helped guide Senna on his path to F1 glory

7 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 633 views )

Fittipaldi says he "loved and admired Ayrton in equal measure" - which was in stark contrast with Senna's relationship with the other Brazilian F1 great Nelson... read more »

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RB target end of 2024 for Milton Keynes relocation

9 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 544 views )

The RB Formula 1 team is set to move into its new aerodynamics facility in Milton Keynes at the end of 2024, according to team boss Laurent Mekies. RB’s headquarters will... read more »

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RB sets end-of-2024 date for moving to new Milton Keynes F1 facility

9 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 649 views )

The team's headquarters will remain in Faenza, Italy, where it has been based since Minardi was founded in the late 1970s, but it will vacate the diminutive aerodynamics... read more »

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2026 return has echoes of 1970s revolution Ford boss believes

11 months ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 405 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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Ford-Red Bull F1 progress "on track", as CEO offers 1970s era comparison

11 months ago

from: Autosport.com

( 433 views )

The American car company has tied up with the Milton Keynes-based squad to work on the new 2026 engine that is being prepared by the Red Bull Powertrains division. Ford has... read more »

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Mercedes give Russell new look after F1 rivals inspiration

11 months ago

from: GPfans.com

( 407 views )

George Russell has once more been at the mercy of Mercedes' social media ideas, after his team decided to give him a dramatic 1970s makeover. read more »

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Video: What George would look like in the 1970s ?

11 months ago

from: YouTube.com

( 415 views )

Don't forget to like, subscribe and hit the notification bell to make sure you never miss any of our videos! ? https://youtube.com/@MercedesAMGF1... read more »

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F1 teams reveal special Las Vegas GP liveries

about 1 year ago

from: Autosport.com

( 499 views )

With interest in F1 having been fanned by the return of grand prix racing to Las Vegas, several teams have announced plans to race in different colours.Last week Ferrari... read more »

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Ferrari showcase 1970s inspired Las Vegas GP livery

about 1 year ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 155 views )

Ferrari has revealed a revised livery it will run for the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix next weekend, inspired by the Scuderia’s success in the United States in the 1970s. The... read more »

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Video: Neil Oatley: Designing World Championships With McLaren | F1 Beyond The Grid Podcast

about 1 year ago

from: YouTube.com

( 817 views )

McLaren’s prestige in Formula 1 is built on legendary success. The team has won eight Constructor titles and produced some of the most distinguished World Champions to grace... read more »

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Jabouille, Renault’s first F1 winner, dies aged 80

about 1 year ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1008 views )

Jean-Pierre Jabouille, Renault's first Formula 1 race winner, has died at the age of 80. Jabouille was widely credited with assisting the development of Renault's... read more »

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How to be an ace engineer: Engine builder Richard Langford

over 2 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 867 views )

After over 50 years of working with racing engines, there are few better qualified than Richard 'Dick' Langford when it comes to the art of extracting... read more »

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Sir Patrick Head pays tribute to Sir Frank Williams

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 663 views )

I met Frank in late 1975. I had worked at Lola Cars in the early 1970s for three years, after a degree in engineering at University College, London, and after involvement with... read more »

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Video: Mario Andretti Stars For United States Grand Prix Preview | F1 Nation Podcast

over 3 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 2048 views )

Mario Andretti -1978 Formula 1 World Champion and motorsport legend - joins Tom Clarkson and Damon Hill to look ahead to the 2021 United States Grand Prix. Who better than two... read more »

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Carlos Reutemann: Former Formula One driver dies, aged 79

over 3 years ago

from: BBC.co.uk/F1

( 743 views )

Carlos Reutemann, a leading Formula 1 driver in the 1970s and 1980s and later a senior politician in Argentina for three decades, has died aged 79. read more »

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Formula 1 legend Reutemann dies aged 79

over 3 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 722 views )

Carlos Reutemann, one of the most successful Formula 1 drivers of the late 1970s and early 1980s, has died aged 79. His daughter, Cora, announced his death on Wednesday.... read more »

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Video: Jacques Laffite On 12 Years In F1 And Winning With Ligier | Beyond The Grid | Official F1 Podcast

over 3 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 1205 views )

Jacques Laffite was part of a wave of fast French F1 drivers who hit the grid in the 1970s and 80s. His 12-year F1 career brought six race victories and he had more than one... read more »

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Alesi explains crash that destroyed Lauda’s Ferrari

over 3 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 857 views )

Jean Alesi has explained the crash at the Monaco Historic GP that destroyed Niki Lauda's 1970s Ferrari and left him disappointed.  read more »

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What's behind Alpine's jumbo airbox

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1114 views )

With the modern trend being for teams to try to shrink wrap the bodywork around the power unit components, Alpine's solution is unique and something we were more used to... read more »

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Chris Craft obituary: One-time F1 starter and sportscar ace dies

over 3 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 918 views )

One-time Formula 1 starter Chris Craft, one of Britain's leading racers of the 1970s, has died aged 81 after a long illness read more »

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Video: Lord Hesketh On James Hunt And Formula 1 In The 1970s | Beyond The Grid | F1 Official Podcast

over 4 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 1112 views )

Lord Alexander Hesketh is the latest esteemed guest on Beyond The Grid! He's here to discuss managing Hesketh Racing, who burst onto the Formula 1 scene in the 1970s with... read more »

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McLaren confirms new multi-year deal with Gulf

over 4 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 873 views )

McLaren has confirmed a new multi-year partnership with Gulf, with branding to appear on the squad's MCL35 from this weekend's Formula 1 British Grand Prix. McLaren... read more »