the 1950s

FIRST FORMULA 1 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP (1950) / FIRST FERRARI WIN IN F1 ON THE ENGLISH CIRCUIT AT SILVERSTONE (1951) / BIRTH OF NELSON PIQUET (1952)/ WORST ACCIDENT IN MOTOR SPORT HISTORY IN THE 24 HOURS OF LE MANS: 84 DEAD AND 120 INJURED (1955) / BIRTH OF ALAIN PROST (1955) / AT ALMOST 56 YEARS OLD, LOUIS CHIRON WAS THE OLDEST DRIVER TO MAKE A GRAND PRIX START (1955) / WITH 400 HP, THE FERRARI 410 SUPER AMERICA WAS THE MOST POWERFUL GT IN THE WORLD (1956)

Before the official establishment of Formula One in 1950, motorsport racing existed in the form of Grand Prix races, endurance races, and other events in Europe. There were no standardised regulations or championships, but iconic drivers and teams emerged, contributing to the rich history of motorsport racing.

Formula one 1951 Silverstone finish line

The first Formula 1 World Championship was essentially European, comprising six Grand Prix races in England, Monaco, Switzerland, Belgium, France, and Italy, as well as the Indy 500 in America. The Indianapolis race had little in common with European F1 races, but it was included in the series to justify the term "World Championship." The championship started on May 13, 1950, at Silverstone, where Alfa Romeo's 158/50 model dominated the field. The lack of interest and the field's changing nature meant that the national Grands Prix were always considered more important. Alfa Romeo's drivers, Giuseppe Farina and Juan Manuel Fangio, shared the Grand Prix victories, making Farina the first Formula One World Champion.

"Motor racing is essentially dangerous. And even if the drivers who compete today are the best in the world. an accident is still possible. However, whatever happens during the competition, it must continue."

1951

FERRARI ENTERED THE RACE

In 1951, Ferrari challenged Alfa Romeo in the World Championship with its new 4.5-liter cars. Fangio and Ascari were vying for the title, with Ascari just two points behind Fangio. Ascari's victory in Monza ahead of teammate González and the retirement of Alfa Romeos sparked heated arguments. During the final in Spain, Ferrari panicked, and fuel consumption and the number of pit stops became decisive factors. Ferrari was more economical but lost due to rapid tire wear. Fangio won the World Championship title. Alta Romeo developed a new model in response to Ferrari's progress. However, they did not have the budget to develop a new model, and the brand withdrew from motorsport.

"I have forgotten many races. But always fresh in my mind is 14 July 1951; the British Grand P r ix."

Maurice Hamilton

1952

FERRARI DOMINATED
A REDUCED CHAMPIONSHIP

Ferrari dominated the 1952 World Championship, leading to concerns about the competition's survival. The International Automobile Federation changed the regulations, adopting Formula 2 rules for the 1952 and 1953 championships, allowing more teams to compete. However, Ferrari's domination continued with the Ferrari 500 model. Alberto Ascari won the 1952 and 1953 championships, with Juan Manuel Fangio absent in 1952 due to injury sustained in a non-championship race. The 1952 season also saw the introduction of helmets for drivers.

"When I saw him, I was about to say,'What, are you dead too? But I understood that he had come to the hospital to honor me with his laurel wreath."

1953

DRAMA AT BUENOS AIRES

The 1953 season began with a tragedy at the Buenos Aires Grand Prix, where President Juan Peron's political exploitation of the race led to overcrowding and nine spectator deaths. Despite the dangerous conditions, the drivers reluctantly started the race and Alberto Ascari won. The season saw continued dominance by Ferrari, but Maserati with Fangio took second place in the championship after winning the Italian Grand Prix, which was the last race under Formula 2 regulations.

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In 1954, Formula 1 vehicles returned to the championship, which was still dominated by Ferrari and Maserati, with the addition of the French team Gordini. Fangio won the first two events before leaving Maserati for Mercedes. Mercedes had returned to F1 to give prestige to German industry and economy. Fangio's move to Mercedes was promising, and the Mercedes W196 was victorious, but a personal tragedy struck Fangio at the German Grand Prix when his close friend Marimon was killed during practice. Fangio secured his second World Championship title ahead of the final in Spain, where Mercedes' hegemony was challenged by Lancia.

1955

LANCIA SHAKES UP MERCEDES

The 1955 Formula 1 season saw the cancellation of races in France, Germany, Spain, and Switzerland, with Switzerland having a ban on track racing. Lancia withdrew from competition after Ascari's death, handing over all its equipment to Ferrari. The rest of the season was dominated by Mercedes, with Fangio winning the title of World Champion and his teammate Stirling Moss coming in second. Mercedes faced criticism for its handling of the Le Mans tragedy, and at the end of the season, it ended its activity in motor racing. The season was marked by several fatal accidents, including Ascari's and Levegh's. Despite these tragedies, the season continued, with Hawthorn winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

"We were called the ' t rain' because our races were like a parade: fir st Fangio, then myself behind. "

1956

FANGIO/FERRARI:
MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE

In 1956, Juan Manuel Fangio joined Ferrari after Mercedes pulled out of racing. Despite feeling uncomfortable in the team where Enzo Ferrari manipulated his drivers, Fangio won the World Championship title after his agent convinced Ferrari to let him take over another driver's car during the Italian Grand Prix at Monza. Fangio returned to the track and finished in second place, securing his fourth World Championship title. Enzo Ferrari gave gold medals to all his drivers except Fangio to mark the success of the season, and Fangio's agent was never able to get a response about the missing medal.

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A NEW GENERATION

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In 1957, Fangio raced for Maserati but a generational change was taking place in Formula 1. The supremacy of the Argentinian. who was now 40, was being challenged by younger drivers:Stirling Moss, Tony Brooks (both at Vanwall), Luigi Musso, Mike Hawthorn and Peter Collins (Ferrari).

Fangio heroically resisted their assaults. He won the first three events of the season. and at the German Grand Prix in mid-summer he delivered the greatest feat of his career. He quickly gained a comfortable lead, but due to a tire change nine laps from the finish line he lost almost a minute to Hawthorn and Collins. Fangio therefore embarked on what will remain perhaps the most spectacular laps in Formula 1 history. As he sought to overtake the two Ferrari drivers, he broke the lap record by 24.2 seconds.

On the penultimate lap, he passed Hawthorn and won the race, securing the title of World Champion"If I hadn't given in, the old devil would have just crushed me," said Hawthorn, full of admiration for Fangio's incredible performance."I've never driven so fast, and I've never done it again," declared Fangio. This victory, the most beautiful of his career, was also the last. He retired in 1958. after two more lacklustre races.

" I 've never driven so fast, and I've never done it again,"

ESSENCE

In 1958, the FIA created a new World Championship title that coupled the individual drivers’ competition with the Constructors’ World Championship. The technical regulations were substantially changed, and gasoline producers became the only sponsors of the sport. From 1958, a gasoline derived from an aircraft fuel, Avgas, was used, which could cover many more kilometers than alcohol-based fuel but generated a little less power. However, its compulsory use put the teams on an equal footing at the start line. The first round of the championship took place in Argentina, and the English teams had long opposed the new regulations, but it was too late to adapt their engines to the new fuel before the Buenos Aires race. The field for the Argentine Grand Prix had just ten vehicles, the smallest in F1 history. The race was won by Stirling Moss in a small Cooper. The next round of the championship also saw the victory of a Cooper. The season became an uncertain fight between Vanwall and Ferrari. Moss won the Portuguese Grand Prix, while Mike Hawthorn, in third place, spun off the track on the last lap. He managed to restart the Ferrari, but was threatened with disqualification, which would have shattered his dreams of a title. Help came from Stirling Moss, who explained that Hawthorn was off the track when it was time to restart, so he was not against the flow of traffic.

1959

THE ENGINE REVOLUTION

The 1959 Formula 1 season saw the emergence of rear mid-engine cars, which were gaining an advantage over the classic front-engine models. The French Grand Prix was a tough race due to melting asphalt, stones, and asphalt tearing off the road, causing damage to cars and drivers. Australian Jack Brabham won the first world competition in Monaco in a Cooper with a rear mid-engine. In the final race, Brabham became World Champion after his gas ran out on the last lap, and he had to push the car himself to the finish line.

the 1960s

BIRTH OF AYRTON SENNA (1960) / ALL THE WINNERS OF THE 1963 FORMULA 1SEASON WERE BRITISH / US LAUNCH OF THE FORD MUSTANG (1964) / THE MORRISMINI WON ITS FIRST MONTE CARLO RALLY (1964) / RENAULT PRESENTED THE RENAULT 8 GORDINI (1965) / BRUCE MCLAREN AND CHRIS AMON'S FORD GT 40WAS THE FIRST AMERICAN CAR TO WIN THE 24 HOURS OF LE MANS (1966] / AT 280KM / H, THE LAMBORGHINI MIURA WAS THE FASTEST SERIES CAR (1966) / BIRTH OF MICHAEL SCHUMACHER (1969)

1960

FROM TRAGEDY TO TRAGEDY

The 1960 Formula 1 championship had a difficult start with the Cooper and Lotus teams unable to train for the season-launching event in Argentina due to delays. Jack Brabham, the defending champion, missed practice but was aided by his rival Stirling Moss who lent him his personal Cooper to drive around the circuit. Despite challenges, Brabham won five straight victories, earning his second world title in two years, and Cooper won the title of best constructor. The season was marred by tragic accidents, including the death of young Englishman Chris Bristow and the injury of several drivers, including Moss.

1961

THE STRATEGY OF
CONFLICT AT FERRARI

In 1961, the Formula 1 regulations changed, reducing the displacement from 2.5 to 1.5 liters. Ferrari was well-prepared for this change and dominated the season, with only Stirling Moss from the Walker team challenging them. Ferrari's strategy of hiring too many drivers caused conflicts within the team, but it paid off when rookie Giancarlo Baghetti won the French Grand Prix, and 19-year-old Mexican Ricardo Rodríguez qualified for the Italian Grand Prix. However, tragedy struck at the Italian Grand Prix when von Trips crashed and died, along with 14 spectators. Phil Hill went on to secure the title of World Champion for Ferrari.

1962

BRITISH WRESTLING

In 1962, Jack Brabham left Cooper to start his own team, creating an opportunity for Stirling Moss to potentially win the World Championship. Moss and Enzo Ferrari made a deal to sell one of Ferrari's 1961 cars to the English team Walker, allowing them to compete with Ferrari. However, Moss suffered a severe accident before the first Grand Prix and was forced to retire. The 1962 championship became a duel between Graham Hill and Jim Clark, with Hill winning the title after Clark retired in the final race in South Africa.

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1963 1963 1963

NIGHTMARE
AT THE NURBURGRING

The rivalry between Hill and Clark continued into the 1963 Formula 1 season. Clark secured the championship title by winning seven of the remaining nine events, aided by the revolutionary design of his Lotus 25. However, the season was marred by several serious accidents, including the death of a firefighter and the burning of Willy Mairesse's arm. Mairesse was not able to return to Formula 1 and committed suicide six years later. Bruce McLaren was also in an accident and experienced memory loss for a whole hour.

1964

DISCRETE JAPANESE APPEARANCE

The 1964 Formula 1 season was closely contested between John Surtees of Ferrari, Graham Hill of BRM, and defending champion Jim Clark of Lotus. Honda made their debut in Formula 1 with an unknown American driver named Ronnie Bucknum. Austria hosted its first Grand Prix at the Zeltweg military airport, where many cars were damaged due to the uneven state of the airstrips. The season ended with a dramatic final race in Mexico where Clark's Lotus caught fire on the last lap, and Surtees took the win to become the champion.

1965

JIM CLARK RULES

In 1965, Jim Clark dominated the season with his Lotus, winning the South African Grand Prix and crushing his rivals at the Indy 500. He won five consecutive Formula 1 races and also won several Formula 2 events and the Tasman Series. Despite not appearing at the second round of the championship in Monaco, he confirmed his status as the best driver in the world. Meanwhile, Graham Hill won his third Monaco Grand Prix but was forced out of his BRM during the event after being obstructed by a slower competitor.

"I am an artist. The track is my canvas and my car is my brush."

NEW REGULATIONS

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In 1966, Formula 1 regulations were changed, increasing the authorized displacement for naturally-aspirated engines from 1.5 to 3 liters and reintroducing compressor engines. Lotus struggled to adapt and BRM was also behind in the competition, while Ferrari suffered from internal problems. Jack Brabham had a strong team and won the championship title with a specially designed engine from Repco. Young Scott Jackie Stewart won the Monaco Grand Prix but suffered a dramatic accident during the first lap of the Belgian Grand Prix, where he was trapped in his car and sprayed with gasoline. He survived and returned to Formula 1 a month later but led a safety crusade following the incident.

1967

A LEGENDARY ENGINE

The 1967 Formula 1 season saw Brabham defend their championship title, with Denny Hulme leading the team to victory after winning his first Grand Prix. However, tragedy struck at the Monaco race when Ferrari's Lorenzo Bandini crashed and died a few days later due to a fire caused by a blast of air from a television helicopter. Lotus, who had struggled with outdated engines, switched to the Ford Cosworth V8 engine and won four Grand Prix races, but it was not enough to beat Brabham. The success of the engine led to it becoming the most successful in Formula 1 history, winning 12 of the 15 championship titles between 1968 and 1982.

OR THE CURSE

The 1968 Formula 1 season began with Jim Clark winning the first race and leading the championship until his tragic death during a Formula 2 race in Germany. Lotus teammate Graham Hill took up the mantle and went on to win the championship with the help of the team's new sponsorship deal with Gold Leaf. However, the season was marred by a series of fatal accidents, including the deaths of Mike Spence, Ludovico Scarfiotti, and Jo Schlesser. Despite being the most safety-conscious driver, Jackie Stewart was often criticized for pushing too hard for safety improvements. The season ended with Stewart's dominant win at the German Grand Prix but also with the realization that drivers were paid to take risks, even if it meant risking their lives.

1969

FRAGILITY AT LOTUS

In 1969, Jackie Stewart won the World Championship for England's Tyrrell team, which had a successful partnership with French manufacturer Matra. Matra wanted to become a completely French team from 1970, so Stewart and his team had to find another partner. Belgian driver Jacky Ickx won two Grand Prix races and the first of six victories at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Jochen Rindt won his first Grand Prix victory in the penultimate event at Watkins Glen, driving for Lotus after leaving Brabham. However, Rindt and his teammate Graham Hill suffered a serious accident at the Spanish Grand Prix, highlighting Lotus Team Chief Colin Chapman's reputation as a talented designer who built light and robust vehicles. After the accident, Rindt wrote a letter to Chapman, expressing his loss of confidence in the car.

the 1970s

FIRST SPEED RECORD OVER 1000 KM/H WITH THE BLUE FLAME (1970) / THEPORSCHE 917 WAS THE FIRST PORSCHE TO WIN THE 24 HOURS OF LE MANS (1970)MATRA WON THE 24 HOURS OF LE MANS THREE TIMES (1972, 1973 AND 1974) /PRESENTATION OF THE FIRST GOLF GTI (1974) / THE ALPINE A110 WAS WORLD RALLY CHAMPION (1973) / A MICHELIN TIRE-SHOD TEAM IN F1 (1977) FOR THE FIRST TIME AND WON THE TITLE WITH FERRARI THE NEXT YEAR

1970

POSTHUMOUS TITLE

The article discusses the 1970 Formula 1 season, which was full of suspense and tragedies. March, a new team in motor racing, collaborated with defending champion Jackie Stewart to achieve its first victory. Lotus introduced a revolutionary new car, but driver Jochen Rindt had to use the old model to win the Monaco Grand Prix due to teething troubles. However, the new vehicle proved unbeatable in the summer, and Rindt was one step away from the World Championship title. Unfortunately, Bruce McLaren died during testing at the Goodwood circuit, and Piers Courage was killed in the Dutch Grand Prix. Rindt's own fears about the weakness of Lotus vehicles materialized during the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, where he crashed and died shortly after. Despite this tragedy, Rindt won the World Championship title, and his widow received the trophy.

1971

ECCLESTONE: BEGINNING OF REIGN

The article covers various events in the world of Formula 1 in the early 1970s. It discusses the dominance of Team Tyrrell and driver Jackie Stewart in the 1971 championship, the tragic deaths of Pedro Rodriguez and Jo Siffert, and the rise of businessman Bernie Ecclestone and his influence on the sport. The article also touches on the power struggle between the national Grand Prix organizers and the teams, and how Ecclestone managed to change the balance of power in favor of the teams through his organization, FOCA.

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In 1972, Brazilian driver Emerson Fittipaldi won the Formula 1 World Championship at the age of 25, becoming the youngest champion in the sport's history at the time. Meanwhile, Scottish driver Jackie Stewart, known for his advocacy for driver safety, began to suffer from an ulcer due to overwork and the stress of fatal accidents in the sport. Joakim Bonnier, a former Formula 1 driver who had joined Stewart's fight for safety, died in a racing accident, leaving Stewart to grapple with the fragility of life. His son's innocent question - "Next time it's your daddy?" - led Stewart to retire from Formula 1 after the 1973 season.

1973

TRIUMPH AND TRAGEDIES

The last Formula 1 season for Scottish driver Jackie Stewart was filled with both triumphs and tragedies. While fighting for a third league title, he also fought for better safety standards within the sport. During the season, there were several accidents that resulted in heroic acts from fellow drivers, such as Mike Hailwood saving a fellow driver from a burning car. The season ended with Stewart winning the championship at the Italian Grand Prix, but his potential heir, Roger Williamson, was killed during the Dutch Grand Prix. Williamson's car crashed and caught on fire, and while British driver David Purley tried to save him, the rescue efforts were inadequate, and Williamson ultimately died due to a lack of oxygen amid the flames. Stewart's teammate and protégé, François Cevert, was set to take over as head driver for the Tyrrell team, but during practice for the last race of the season, he was killed when he slipped off the track and was beheaded by an improperly secured guardrail. The tragedy led to the Tyrrell team withdrawing from the United States Grand Prix, and Stewart did not drive in his last race.

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1974

DEADLY SLIDES

In 1974, a new generation of Formula 1 drivers emerged after Jackie Stewart's retirement. Drivers like Emerson Fittipaldi, Niki Lauda, and Jody Scheckter were among those vying for the championship title. However, the inadequacy of safety measures was highlighted by the deaths of two drivers due to poorly mounted guardrails. Despite a close points race, the United States Grand Prix finale fell flat with Scheckter experiencing fuel problems and Regazzoni encountering suspension issues, allowing Fittipaldi to win his second World Champion title in three years.

1975

THE REVOLT OF THE drivers

In 1973, Niki Lauda's signing with Ferrari brought the brand back to the lead of the competition. At the fourth race of the season in Spain, a series of events including poor safety conditions, boycott threats by drivers, and a collision led to the death of five spectators and the race being called off. Lauda went on to win four victories and a second place in the following five events. The Italian Vittorio Brambilla, also known as "Monza's gorilla," caused a sensation by placing his March-Ford in pole position in Sweden. In Austria, Brambilla won his first and only Grand Prix victory, but crashed into the barriers and ended Graham Hill's driving career. The 1976 season saw the creation of Emerson Fittipaldi's own Brazilian team, but his departure from McLaren turned out to be a mistake. The focus then shifted to Tony Brise and Hill's team at the Paul-Ricard circuit.

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1976

“HE SAVED A GUY HE HATED”

The article is about the 1976 Formula 1 season, which was marked by Niki Lauda's accident at the German Grand Prix and his comeback to racing, as well as the rivalry between Lauda and James Hunt. The article describes how Lauda won four of the first six races before his accident, which left him with severe burns and injuries, and then made a spectacular comeback, despite his fears and injuries, to defend his position as the championship leader. In the final race in Japan, Hunt looked on course to win the title, but the rain and tire issues allowed Lauda to secure the championship.

"'Stop it. You are making the worst blunder of your life? I had no intention of dying. "

JAMES HUNT

DARK DAY IN KYALAMI

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In 1977, Jody Scheckter won the Grand Prix in Argentina for the new Wolf Ford team, which was in contention for the title of World Champion from the start. Lauda won the third event of the season in Scheckter’s country, proving that he was back in force after his Nurburgring crash. However, tragedy struck during this victory when Italian Renzo Townie Shadow-Ford came to a halt in front of the pits, and two young volunteer firefighters were hit. One died instantly, and the other hit Welsh driver Tom Pryce, who also died. Jody Scheckter was forced to drop out of four events in a row, and Lauda regained the championship lead. Once he won the title, his relationship with Ferrari imploded for good, and the season ended with a violent setting of scores between Lauda and his team. Lauda signed with the Brabham-Alfa Romeo team under Bernie Ecclestone, and at Ferrari, he was replaced by the young Canadian Gilles Villeneuve, who collided with Ronnie Peterson during the final race in Japan. The Ferrari was thrown from the track, killing two spectators and injuring seven others.

1978

BITTER TITLE

In 1977, Lotus introduced the "ground effect" technology, which helped them dominate the 1978 Formula 1 season. Mario Andretti was given championship priority over teammate Ronnie Peterson, even though Peterson was sometimes faster. At the Italian Grand Prix, Peterson was involved in a pile-up and died the next day from complications after surgery. Responsibility for his death was never established, but James Hunt was believed to have caused the crash. Andretti became the world champion, but when he learned of Peterson's death, he left the hospital immediately with the comment "It's part of the job."

1979

"I WAS TIRED OF GOING
AROUND IN CIRCLES"

The use of Lotus' ground effect theories in Formula 1 was quickly adopted by other teams, with the French team Ligier-Ford dominating the first few races of the 1979 season before Ferrari took the lead with a more down-to-earth vehicle. Jody Scheckter won the World Championship that year with Ferrari, with teammate Gilles Villeneuve coming in second. In a surprise move, Niki Lauda retired from the sport in the middle of the 1979 season, stating that he was tired of going around in circles.

the 1980s

FRENCH VICTORY AT THE 24 HOURS OF LE MANS WITH JEAN RONDEAU AND JEAN-PIERRE JAUSSAUD (1980) / DEATH OF F1 DRIVER PATRICK DEPAILLER (1980) /ALAIN PROST MADE HIS DEBUT AT RENAULT-ELF (1981) / BIRTH OF FERNANDO ALONSO (1981) / DEATH OF F1 DRIVER GILLES VILLENEUVE (1982) / PRESENTATIONOF THE PEUGEOT 205 GTI (1984) / ALAIN PROST WAS THE FIRST FRENCHMAN TO WIN THE F1 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP (1985) / DEATH OF F1 DRIVER ELIO DE ANGELIS (1986) / BIRTH OF SEBASTIAN VETTEL (1987) / DEATH OF F1 DRIVER DIDIER PIRONI (1987) / FIRST WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FOR AYRTON SENNA (1988) /DISAPPEARANCE OF ENZO FERRARI (1988)

WAR AT THE TOP

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Alan Jones drove the Williams team to the forefront in the 1979 season, winning the first race in Argentina despite being threatened by new Renaults and Nelson Piquet. Jones' teammate, Swiss veteran Clay Regazzoni, was sidelined when Williams signed a contract with Carlos Reutemann in 1980. Regazzoni joined the Ensign team but had a horrific accident during the Grand Prix West in Long Beach, leaving him paralyzed and in a wheelchair. At the Spanish Grand Prix, a conflict between the International Automobile Federation (FIA) and the Formula 1 team association, FOCA, came to light over future regulations. FOCA, led by Bernie Ecclestone, enjoyed the support of almost all the teams, while only Ferrari, Renault, and Alfa Romeo supported the FIA. The dispute involved several points, including financial power and television revenues. The FIA canceled the event, but Ecclestone organized the race without the participation of the loyal teams. Part of the disagreement related to the "skirts" placed under the vehicles, which the FIA wanted to ban due to safety concerns. In the meantime, Alfa Romeo was testing a car equipped with the skirts in Hockenheim, and Frenchman Patrick Depailler crashed violently against the barrier, possibly caused by a blockage in one of the skirts, and died instantly.

In 1981, there were two Formula 1 championships due to a dispute between Ecclestone and FOCA against the FIA. Ecclestone and FOCA created their own federation, the World Federation of Motor Sport, and organized a championship consisting of 18 events. Ecclestone won the political and financial war, obtaining the commercial rights to Formula 1 until 2110. His Brabham team also took the lead on the track, with Nelson Piquet winning the championship after a fierce fight against Reutemann and Jones of Williams. The strained personal relationship between Reutemann and Jones started at the Brazilian Grand Prix when Reutemann ignored team instructions to let Jones overtake him and won the race. Reutemann later became a prominent political figure, while Jones and Reutemann eventually buried the hatchet.

1982

DRIVERS ON STRIKE!

The article is about the 1982 Formula 1 season and the challenges faced by the drivers, teams, and the FIA. It highlights the role of Niki Lauda, who came back to racing after facing financial difficulties with his airline, Laud Air. Lauda helped to unite the drivers against the FIA's new rules regarding the super license required to race in Formula 1. The article also focuses on the intense rivalry between Gilles Villeneuve and Didier Pironi, both Ferrari drivers, and the tragic events that followed, leading to the end of Pironi's Formula 1 career.

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1983

FLYING START

"Are you here to race or to crash?"

CHICO LANDI
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PROST VS LAUDA
Home Duel

1984

In 1984, McLaren dominated the Formula 1 World Championship with their TAG turbocharged engines, which delivered high power while consuming less fuel. The season became a duel between their two drivers, Alain Prost and Niki Lauda, who won 12 of the 16 races. Prost and Lauda's rivalry was also a fight between two generations, and their battle was exciting and stimulating. However, two young drivers, Ayrton Senna and Stefan Bellof, showed their potential in the Monaco Grand Prix, despite driving inferior cars. Tyrrell, the only team without a turbocharged engine, used cunning tactics to compensate for their lack of power, but they were disqualified from the championship for breaking the rules. The season ended with a suspenseful final in Portugal, where Lauda won the championship just 0.5 points ahead of Prost.

"He's incredibly fast, he said of his r ival and teammate. I have to go faster and taster, with more and more skill. I t's stimulating. And there is no way to lose it"

NIKI LAUDA

1985

THE “PROF” TRIUMPHS

In 1951, Ferrari challenged Alfa Romeo in the World Championship with its new 4.5-liter cars. Fangio and Ascari were vying for the title, with Ascari just two points behind Fangio. Ascari's victory in Monza ahead of teammate González and the retirement of Alfa Romeos sparked heated arguments. During the final in Spain, Ferrari panicked, and fuel consumption and the number of pit stops became decisive factors. Ferrari was more economical but lost due to rapid tire wear. Fangio won the World Championship title. Alta Romeo developed a new model in response to Ferrari's progress. However, they did not have the budget to develop a new model, and the brand withdrew from motorsport.

1986

TOTAL TURBO

The 1986 Formula 1 season was the only one run with turbocharged engines due to regulations prohibiting naturally-aspirated engines. The FIA reduced the size of the fuel tanks to control the turbo engines. The top drivers were Prost, Mansell, Piquet, and Senna. Senna protested the hiring of Derek Warwick as his teammate in Lotus, wanting to be the center of attention. Frank Williams, founder of the Williams team, was in a critical condition after an accident with his rental car. Four drivers stood out in the title fight, with Prost winning the championship after Mansell's rear tire burst during the final in Australia. Elio de Angelis was the first victim of a fatal accident in Formula 1 in four years.

"I star ted racing go-kar ts, and I love kar t s . I t's the most breathtaking spor t in the wor ld. More than F1, indeed, I used to like it most. "

ALAN PROST

1987

F1 RESTRAINED

1988

“PUSH YOURSELF!”

In 1988, McLaren-Honda had the best car, the strongest engines, and the fastest drivers in the form of Prost and Senna, but their quick tempers caused problems. Senna's aggressive style led to collisions, spoiling what could have been a perfect season for the team. At the Italian Grand Prix, Senna collided with a competitor, and Prost had to retire due to a technical problem, resulting in Ferrari winning the race. The rule that only a certain number of predefined races should be counted in a driver's overall result suddenly became important, as Prost and Senna crushed their competitors, and Senna won his first World Championship title with 90 qualifying points.

"Suddenly I realised that I was no longer driving the car consciously. I was dr iving it by a kind of instinct, only I was in a different dimension."

SENNA

1989

ZERO TURBO

In 1989, turbocharged engines were banned in Formula 1, and a pre-qualification race had to be organized to reduce the number of drivers as 20 teams were entering the races. Philippe Streiff's accident during practice races in Rio de Janeiro resulted in his paralysis. Honda developed a powerful V10 engine for McLaren, and the World Championship became an exchange of blows between the two McLaren drivers, Alain Prost and Ayrton Senna. In the penultimate race in Japan, Prost and Senna collided, resulting in Prost winning the championship.

the 1990s

LAMBORGHINI DIABLO LAUNCH (1990) / FIRST VICTORY FROM A JAPANESE BRAND AT THE 24 HOURS OF LE MANS WITH MAZDA (1991) / PEUGEOT WON THE 24 HOURS OF LE MANS (1992) / DIDIER AURIOL ANOINTED WORLD RALLY CHAMPION (1994) / FIRST CHAMPIONSHIP OF MICHAEL SCHUMACHER (1994) / THE ABANDONED LOTUS TEAM FORMULA 1 (1995) / DEATH OF JUAN MANUEL FANGIO (1995) / FIRST VICTORY OF TOM KRISTENSEN AT THE 24 HOURS OF LE MANS (1997)

SETTELING OF SCORES AT SUZUKA

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1990 1990

The 1990 Formula 1 season saw the continuation of the intense rivalry between Alain Prost and Ayrton Senna, with Prost now driving for Ferrari and Senna for McLaren. Nigel Mansell, also at Ferrari, retired mid-season due to frustrations over Prost's success. Safety improvements were evident, but crashes such as Martin Donnelly's reminded drivers of the risks of racing at high speeds. Another driver, Alessandro Nannini, lost his right forearm in a helicopter crash but was able to return to motorsport. In the penultimate race, Senna caused a collision that forced both him and Prost out of the race, ultimately leading to Senna winning the championship. Prost criticized Senna's aggressive driving style, and Jackie Stewart also expressed concern over his frequent clashes.

1991

A CERTAIN SCHUMACHER

"We knew it was crazy to run. but on the other hand we didn't want to disappoint viewers around the wor ld It was ver y, very dangerous"

1992

RETURN OF A FEMALE DRIVER
TO FORMULA 1

In 1992, Italian Giovanna Amati became the first woman to participate in Formula 1 in more than 10 years when she signed with the Brabham team. However, she was quickly replaced by Damon Hill and went on to pursue a career in GT and sports car racing as well as becoming a motorsport journalist and TV commentator. Meanwhile, the season proved to be successful for Williams-Renault and Nigel Mansell, who won the world title in August with his teammate Ricardo Patrese playing a supporting role. Michael Schumacher also won his first Grand Prix in Belgium. Mansell's success attracted new fans to Formula 1 in England, including some described as "soccer hooligans on summer holiday," who invaded the Silverstone circuit after the British Grand Prix.

THE FANTASTIC COMEBACK

1993 1993 1993

In 1993, Alain Prost and Williams-Renault dominated Formula 1 due to weak competition. McLaren had lost Honda as an engine supplier and struggled with Ford's less powerful engine. Ayrton Senna, however, still showed his skill by winning the European Grand Prix at Donington in terrible weather conditions. Despite Senna's impressive driving, Prost and Williams-Renault remained the favorites, with Damon Hill winning three races in a row. Michael Schumacher also had a successful season, finishing fourth in the championship standings. The Sauber team exceeded expectations, attracting the interest of Mercedes. Eddie Irvine made his Formula 1 debut, and after the Japanese Grand Prix, Senna insulted and physically assaulted him. Prost decided to retire from Formula 1, citing the risk of accidents as too high.

1994

THE CURSE OF IMOLA

The passage describes the events leading up to the death of Ayrton Senna, a three-time World Champion in Formula 1 racing, during the San Marino Grand Prix at the Imola circuit in 1994. Senna was critical of the new rules and the advanced techniques that were banned until the 1994 season. He joined the Williams-Renault team, which was the favorite, but he had not yet won a race that season. Senna's young compatriot, Rubens Barrichello, suffered a serious accident during practice, and Senna was deeply upset. During qualifying, Austrian novice Roland Ratzenberger died in an accident, which deeply upset Senna. Senna himself crashed at over 300 km/h during the race, and part of the front suspension penetrated his helmet, causing fatal brain damage. The passage also describes other accidents that occurred during the season, including the injury of Karl Wendlinger and Pedro Lamy. The passage highlights the danger and risks involved in Formula 1 racing, especially during the 1994 season.

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1995

SCHUMACHER GAINS WEIGHT

In 1995, Michael Schumacher won the Formula One World Championship again, this time with the help of a more powerful Renault engine in his Benetton car. Schumacher also took advantage of a rule change that increased the minimum weight of the cars, gaining weight himself so that his car could have a lighter engine. Despite facing challenges from his rival, Damon Hill, Schumacher won 9 races that season. Nigel Mansell, who had returned to Formula One after two years in the United States, struggled due to his weight and left after only a few races. Schumacher and Hill had several incidents on the track, resulting in them being reprimanded for their conduct. The season ended on a somber note, with a serious accident during practice in Australia involving Mika Hakkinen, who was hospitalized for months but recovered in time for the 1996 season.

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In 1996, Michael Schumacher joined Ferrari, hoping to revive the Italian team's chances in the championship. However, despite his efforts, Williams-Renault, with Damon Hill and new teammate Jacques Villeneuve, were still dominant. Villeneuve proved to be a formidable competitor, winning his first Grand Prix in his debut season. Hill went on to win the world title, but was subsequently let go by Williams and signed with TWR-Arrows for 1997.

1997

TOBACCO GATE

In the 1990s, most Formula 1 teams were sponsored by cigarette brands, but tobacco advertising was increasingly banned in the European Union. However, Formula 1 benefited from exemptions ensuring the finances of teams such as Rothmans-Williams, Marlboro-Ferrari, West-McLaren, Mild Seven-Benetton, Benson & Hedges-Jordan, and Gauloises-Prost. When it was revealed that this change in attitude towards tobacco advertisements was linked to the funding of Tony Blair's election campaign by Bernie Ecclestone, the media became involved, triggering a severe crisis in Blair's government. Alain Prost and Jackie Stewart presented their new teams in 1997, but the fight for the world title was between Williams-Renault and Ferrari. Villeneuve won the title, with Schumacher disqualified from the championship for a collision with Villeneuve during the final race. Mika Hakkinen won the final race in a McLaren-Mercedes team that had made significant progress.

1998

“ARE YOU TRYING TO KILL ME?”

Mika Häkkinen won the Australian Grand Prix in 1998 and expressed his emotions, as he had almost lost his life in the same country in a previous accident. Michael Schumacher received a penalty for an incident with compatriot Frentzen and had a collision with Damon Hill during the race. The Belgian Grand Prix had a huge pile-up, and Häkkinen exited the track. Schumacher accused Coulthard of purposely brake-testing him during a wet race and had a collision with him. Damon Hill won the race. Häkkinen won the title at the Japanese Grand Prix when Schumacher's car broke down.

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1999

FINNISH YEAR

The 1999 Formula One season saw a title fight between Mika Hakkinen and Michael Schumacher, but Schumacher's injury during the British Grand Prix allowed Hakkinen to dominate. However, Schumacher's replacement at Ferrari, Eddie Irvine, emerged as a strong title contender with support from Mika Salo. With four races remaining, Irvine led the championship by two points, and a driver error by Hakkinen in the Italian Grand Prix gave Irvine a further advantage. Schumacher returned for the final two races and played a supportive role in helping Irvine, but Hakkinen dominated the Japanese Grand Prix to win his second straight world title. Ferrari won the constructor title, and Irvine signed a lucrative contract with Jaguar for 2000.

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"Life is strange, but formula one i simply crazy"

EDDIE IRVINE
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the 2000s

AUDI WON THE 24 HOURS OF LE MANS FOR THE FIRST TIME (2000) / JUTTA KLEINSCHMIDT WAS THE FIRST WOMAN TO WIN THE PARIS-DAKAR (2001) / DEATH OF KEN TYRRELL, FOUNDER OF THE TEAM OF THE SAME NAME (2001) / DEATH OF FORMULA 1 DRIVER MICHELE ALBORETO (2001) / FIRST VICTORY OF FERNANDO ALONSO (2003) / SÉBASTIEN LOEB WON HIS FIRST WORLD RALLY CHAMPION TITLE (2004) / FIRST EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL SHANGHAI CIRCUIT (2004) / GRAND PRIX OF TURKEY (2005) / FIRST VICTORY OF AN AUDI DIESEL CAR AT THE 24 HOURS OF LE MANS (2006) / DISAPPEARANCE OF JEAN RÉDÉLÉ, FOUNDER OF THE ALPINE BRAND (2007) / ACCIDENTAL DEATH OF WORLD RALLY CHAMPION COLIN MCRAE (2007)

2000

UNITED STATES: THE RETURN

The 2000 Formula 1 season started strong for Michael Schumacher and Ferrari, with Schumacher winning the first three races. However, McLaren-Mercedes drivers Mika Hakkinen and David Coulthard challenged him throughout the season. Coulthard won the British, Monaco, and French Grands Prix, but was involved in a plane crash in between the latter two races, which killed both pilots. Schumacher won the Italian Grand Prix, tying with Ayrton Senna's record for victories. The season marked the return of the United States to the Formula 1 calendar, with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway being renovated for the event. In the penultimate race, the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka, Schumacher secured the world title, becoming the first Ferrari driver to win since Jody Scheckter in 1979.

In 2001, Michael Schumacher and Ferrari dominated Formula 1, with Schumacher winning the World Championship in mid-August. The Italian Grand Prix took place after the September 11 terrorist attacks, and many cars flew the American flag in solidarity. Three young and talented drivers also entered F1 in 2001: Kimi Räikkönen, Fernando Alonso, and Juan Pablo Montoya. Räikkönen impressed with a sixth-place finish in his first race and eventually replaced Mika Häkkinen at McLaren-Mercedes. Alonso started with Minardi and later became a test driver for Renault, while Montoya won his first Grand Prix at Monza in 2001.

2002

A CHAMPIONSHIP WITHOUT SUSPENSE

In 2002, Michael Schumacher dominated the Formula 1 season, winning 11 races and finishing on the podium in all 17 races. He won the world title in July, with six races left, and no one could challenge his success. The season began dramatically in Australia, where his brother Ralf crashed, but Schumacher went on to win the race. At the Austrian Grand Prix, Ferrari controversially ordered Rubens Barrichello to let Schumacher pass him and win the race. The public outcry led to Ferrari being fined €1 million by the FIA for discrediting the sport. Later in the year, Schumacher tried to pay off his debt to Barrichello by slowing down and letting him win the US Grand Prix, but this move was also greeted with criticism. The Arrows team also rigged the result of the French Grand Prix by driving slowly in qualifying to preserve their engines, leading to the team going bankrupt and disappearing from motor racing.

A (FINALLY) THRILLING SEASON

2003 2003 2003

In 2003, the FIA introduced new rules to reduce Ferrari's technical advantage and make the championship more competitive. The season saw eight different drivers win events, and the championship was only decided in the final race in Japan. Michael Schumacher won his sixth world title, making him the most successful driver in F1 history at that time. Other notable events included Fernando Alonso becoming the youngest poleman in history and Kim Räikkönen winning his first Grand Prix. The season was not without controversy, including a race in Brazil where Räikkönen was initially declared the winner, but it turned out the actual winner was Giancarlo Fisichella's car, which had caught fire. The season was also marred by a suicidal protest by Irish priest Neil Horan at the British Grand Prix.

"A lot of people are talking about my record, but frankly it is more impor tant to me that Fer rari has won f ive constructors' titles in a row. I am ver v proud to be par t of the Fer rari team: they are the legends, not me. They are the ones who brought the Fer rati myth back to life."

Micheal Schumacher
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IN SEARCH OF the lost dimond

2004 2004 2004

In 2004, Michael Schumacher and Ferrari dominated Formula 1, with Schumacher winning his seventh world title and 12 out of the first 13 races. Meanwhile, Bernie Ecclestone continued to run the sport, using his power to create profitable deals for Formula 1. However, the power games within the sport eventually led to the sale of the majority shares to a private equity fund, CVC, allowing Ecclestone to remain in power. New events in Bahrain and China also entered the Formula 1 World Championship, paying high amounts to become organizing countries, which put pressure on European classic Grands Prix that relied solely on ticket sales. The Monaco Grand Prix remained the most famous and prestigious event on the calendar, and in 2004, a diamond valued at €300,000 was encrusted in Christian Klien's Jaguar, but was lost when the car crashed.

2005

NEW REGULATIONS: TIRE ISSUES

The 2005 Formula 1 season saw a change in regulations requiring drivers to use the same tires in both qualifying and the race. Ferrari was the only top team using Bridgestone tires, and struggled against the Michelin-equipped teams, leading to a title fight between Fernando Alonso and Kimi Raikkonen. Alonso eventually won the championship and became the youngest world champion at the age of 24. In the United States Grand Prix, Michelin tires proved too fragile, leading to a boycott by the Michelin teams and an easy victory for Ferrari. The controversy led to the race being removed from the 2008 calendar.

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2006

ALONSO COUNTS THE POINTS

In 2006, the FIA regulated a change from 3.0-liter VID engines to 2.4-liter V&s engines in future races. Additionally, four teams underwent ownership and name changes during the winter of 2005-2006. Fernando Alonso and Renault dominated the first half of the season, but Michael Schumacher and Ferrari gained momentum during the summer. During the Italian Grand Prix, Schumacher announced his retirement from Formula 1 at the end of the year. However, his engine failed during the penultimate event of the year, giving Alonso the opportunity to win his second world title in a row.

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"Everything in life has to do with timing. I think you've got to stop while you're still on top. "

SIR JACKIE STEWART
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INDUSTRIAL SPYING

2007 2007

The 2007 Formula 1 season was exciting and dramatic, despite fears of a decline in public interest after Michael Schumacher's departure. Kim Räikkönen replaced Schumacher at Ferrari and won his first race for the team in Australia. McLaren-Mercedes had Fernando Alonso and rookie Lewis Hamilton as their drivers, and Hamilton quickly became a superstar. The season was marked by conflicts between the drivers and teams, including McLaren-Mercedes' access to Ferrari's technical secrets, which resulted in a fine and disqualification from the Constructors' Championship. The season ended with Räikkönen winning the championship by one point, with Hamilton and Alonso close behind. Alonso was in the process of leaving McLaren-Mercedes and returning to Renault.

2008

BY A HAIR’S BREADTH

The 2008 Formula 1 season saw a rivalry between Ferrari's Felipe Massa and McLaren-Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton. Kimi Raikkonen, the previous year's champion, struggled to keep up with Massa. The season had two new road events in Valencia and Singapore, the latter being Formula 1's first nighttime event. Sebastian Vettel became Formula 1's youngest Grand Prix winner at just 21 years old. The rivalry between Hamilton and Massa had controversial episodes, including at the Belgian Grand Prix, where Hamilton was penalized for passing Raikkonen. Renault team chief Flavio Briatore was dismissed and excluded from Formula 1 for ordering Nelson Piquet Jr. to crash at the Singapore Grand Prix. Hamilton led the championship heading into the final race in Brazil, where he clinched the title after a close finish. He became the youngest World Champion in Formula 1 history, with Massa finishing as the most worthy and popular loser.

2009

OVERCOME THE CRISIS

In 2008, the Super Aguri F1 Team went bankrupt, and at the end of the season, Honda retired from Formula 1. However, team manager Ross Brawn fought to keep his team and employees and succeeded in ceding the entire F1 department to Brawn for a symbolic one sterling. Significant regulatory changes were introduced for the 2009 season, and the new Brawn team created a single-seater that dominated the first half of the season. Jenson Button became one of the most unexpected champions in Formula 1 history. As other teams adjusted to the new rules, the competition for the lead tightened, and BMW and Toyota withdrew from Formula 1.

"I'm convinced that together we'll be involved in the fight for the world championship next year. "

MICHAEL SCHUMACHER
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the 2010s

MICHAEL SCHUMACHER RETURNED TO FORMULA 1 AFTER THREE YEARS’ ABSENCE (2010) / SEBASTIAN VETTEL WAS THE YOUNGEST WORLD CHAMPION IN FORMULA 1 HISTORY (2000) / TOM KRISTENSEN VICTORIOUS AT THE 24 HOURS OF LE MANS FOR THE NINTH TIME (2013) / ACCIDENTAL DEATH OF FORMULA 1 DRIVER JULES BIANCHI (2015) / PUBLICATION OF A F1 GRAND PRIX PROJECT IN COPENHAGEN (2017) / DEATH OF ANTHOINE UBERT, FORMULA 2 DRIVER (2019) / THE COVID-19 EPIDEMIC AFFECTS MOTOR SPORT (2020) / ACQUISITION OF THE WILLIAMS TEAM (2020) / DEATH OF FORMER F1 DRIVER STIRLING MOSS (2020)

In 2010, the Honda team, which had been taken over by Ross Brawn, became Mercedes. Michael Schumacher made his comeback to Formula 1 at 41 with Mercedes, alongside teammate Nico Rosberg. Three new teams entered the championship, and the points system was changed, with the winner receiving 25 points instead of the previous 8-10. The season promised to be thrilling, with victories for Fernando Alonso, Jenson Button, and Sebastian Vettel. Vettel became the youngest F1 World Champion to date at the final race in Abu Dhabi.

2011

THE CHAMPION MAKER

The Monaco Grand Prix reminded fans that despite safety improvements, Formula 1 remained a risky business. Sergio Pérez and Vitaly Petrov suffered accidents during the season, with Perez missing races and Petrov falling into a coma during a pile-up. Sebastian Vettel won his second world title at the age of 24, with his team Red Bull's many victories highlighting their technical chief Adrian Newey's success. The season saw the debut of the Indian Grand Prix, which was held at a newly-built circuit near New Delhi but disappeared from the calendar in 2014.

" Nobody really knows what I do or what I think apart from myself, so I don't really care what people say"

KIMI RAIKKONEN

2012

SIX CHAMPIONS

The 2012 Formula 1 season was historic, with six world champions in the field and the return of Kimi Räikkönen after two years in the World Rally Championship. Female drivers Susie Wolff and María de Villota were appointed as free practice drivers, with the latter suffering a serious injury that ultimately ended her career in motorsport and led to her death in 2013. The season was highly competitive, with seven different winners in the first seven events and Sebastian Vettel ultimately winning his third consecutive world title. Michael Schumacher retired from Formula 1 for the second time, with Nico Rosberg winning Mercedes' first victory since 1955 in China.

"Just leave me alone, I know what I'm doing"

KIMI RAIKKONEN

2013

THE RETURN OF MERCEDES

Mercedes was absent from F1 from 1956 to 1993 and only supplied engines from 1994 to 2010. They relied on the new regulations for hybrid engines that came into force in 2014 to dominate the sport. Lewis Hamilton signed on as Schumacher's replacement, surprising many as he had spent his entire F1 career with McLaren. Hamilton showed that Mercedes was a growing team with a victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix and two Grand Prix wins by his teammate, Nico Rosberg. However, they were far from preventing Sebastian Vettel and Red Bull from winning another world title in 2013. The season was also the first without the new teams that entered F1 in 2010, and it became even more difficult in 2014 when new engine regulations blew budgets. Mercedes aimed to produce new engines and had a big lead when the new rules came into effect in 2014.

"When I got out of the car I was angry, and definitely thought that would be it. But I've been back with my engineers and I'm not going to give up. "

LEWIS HAMILTON
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2014

INTERNAL WAR

In 2014, the Mercedes engines dominated the Formula 1 season, and the race for the championship became an internal affair between Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg. Hamilton won 11 Grand Prix events and won the championship ahead of Rosberg. Red Bull was the only other team to win events, with Sebastian Vettel winning some of them. It was suggested that Vettel's success was due to the car rather than his skills as a driver. Jules Bianchi, a junior member of the Ferrari team, died following an accident during the Japanese Grand Prix, worsening the mood within the Marussia team, which had already been on the verge of bankruptcy. The Caterham team was also in financial difficulty and missed some of the events.

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PAY TO DRIVE

2015 2015 2015

2015 2015

In 2015, the Sauber team faced financial difficulties and relied on pay drivers to fund their participation in the season. A legal battle ensued when Dutchman Giedo Van der Garde claimed a valid contract, but the case was settled out of court, with Van der Garde and his sponsors recovering $16 million. The Lotus team also struggled financially and failed to pay its bills to Pirelli, leading to their cars being seized by authorities after a race. Renault bought back the team as it prepared for a comeback. Meanwhile, Mercedes dominated the season, with Lewis Hamilton winning the championship and his teammate, Nico Rosberg, finishing strongly by winning the last three GPs of the season.

"F **k, if I don't avoid that. He's just going straight to my car. Honestly, what are we doing? Racing or ping-pong?"

SEBASTIAN VETTEL

In the 2016 Formula 1 season, Nico Rosberg started strong with four straight wins and put pressure on his teammate, Lewis Hamilton. Max Verstappen won an unexpected victory for Red Bull in the Spanish Grand Prix after a collision between Hamilton and Rosberg. Rosberg eventually won the championship, but retired at the end of the season due to the mental strain of competing against Hamilton. The Manor team retired, and a new team, Haas, entered F1 with support from Ferrari and Dallara. Haas had a successful debut season with 29 points.

2017

NEW RECORDS

In 2017, Mercedes was the favorite to win the Formula 1 championship, even without Nico Rosberg, as Toto Wolff had already signed Finnish driver Walteri Bottas from Williams to replace him. The new F1 cars broke lap time records due to significant rule changes and larger tires. Ferrari started the season strong with Sebastian Vettel leading the championship, but Lewis Hamilton eventually won the title and Mercedes took the constructors' championship. This year also marked the end of Bernie Ecclestone's reign over F1, as he was stripped of his managerial post by Liberty Media and became an advisor and chairman emeritus of the Formula 1 board. Ross Brawn, who led Michael Schumacher to five world titles, was named F1 sporting director.

2018

IMPERIAL

In the 2018 Formula 1 season, Ferrari initially appeared to be a strong challenger to Mercedes, with Sebastian Vettel winning the first two races. However, Mercedes was more efficient in making technical improvements to their car, leading to Lewis Hamilton winning 11 out of 21 races and securing his second consecutive world title. Mercedes also won the Constructors' World Championship for the fifth time since 2014, with Red Bull finishing third for the second year in a row. Red Bull's partnership with Renault ended, and they replaced them with Honda. McLaren replaced Honda with Renault, but continued to struggle with a lack of success. Max Verstappen, who had won his first GP at 18, was frustrated with his inability to compete for world titles in an era dominated by Mercedes and Ferrari.

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2019

GENERAL RENEWAL

In 2018, Mercedes dominated the F1 season after Ferrari's early lead, winning the Constructors' and Drivers' Championships. The Red Bull team struggled with a new engine partner, Honda. In 2019, a generational renewal occurred with Fernando Alonso quitting F1 and young drivers like Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen taking the lead. Leclerc became Ferrari's fastest driver, increasing the pressure on his teammate Sebastian Vettel. However, Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes won the season with Hamilton clinching another world title.

"I'm working on a masterpiece and I haven't quite finished it yet"

LEWIS HAMILTONNNA

the 1950s

A NEW GENERATION

1957 1957 1957

1957 1957 1957

1958

RULE CHANGE OR THE

ESSENCE

OF SPORT

THE ENGINE REVOLUTION

the 1960s

1960

1961

1963 1963 1963

1963 1963 1963

NEW REGULATIONS

NEW REGULATIONS

1966 1966 1966

1966 1966 1966

1968

"IF CLARK CAN DIE..."

OR THE CURSE

OF THE SEVEN

FRAGILITY AT LOTUS

the 1970s

1970

1972

"DADDY, IS IT REALLY YOUR TURN NEXT TIME?"

DARK DAY IN KYALAMI

DARK DAY IN KYALAMI

1977 1977 1977 1977

1977 1977 1977 1977

1978

BITTER TITLE

1979

the 1980s

WAR AT THE TOP

WAR AT THE TOP

1980 1980 1980

1980 1980 1980 1980

1981

THE CONCORDE AGREEMENT

1982

1983

FLYING START

1984

1987

ZERO TURBO

the 1990s

SETTELING OF SCORES AT SUZUKA

1957 1990 1990

1990 1990

1991

A CERTAIN SCHUMACHER

1992

THE FANTASTIC COMEBACK

THE FANTASTIC COMEBACK

1993 1993 1993

1993 1993 1993

1996

LIKE FATHER,

LIKE SON

TOBACCO GATE

1999

FINNISH YEAR

the 2000s

2001

THE NEXT GENERATION

A CHAMPIONSHIP WITHOUT SUSPENSE

A (FINALLY) THRILLING SEASON

2003 2003 2003

2003 2003 2003

IN SEARCH OF the lost dimond

2004 2004 2004

2004 2004 2004

2006

INDUSTRIAL SPYING

2007 2007

2007 2007

the 2010s

PAY TO DRIVE

"DADDY, IS IT REALLY YOUR TURN
NEXT TIME?"