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F1 history from 1950 to modern day. Explore the legendary drivers, circuits, seasons and records with daily F1 on this day articles.

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He competed with eight teams between 1994 and 2002, with both podiums coming as a Ferrari stand-in during 1999, though a later promising stint with Toyota fell short, leading to an early exit and a move to sports-car racing.
November 30, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Driving for Mercedes, Lewis Hamilton claimed victory from pole, finishing ahead of Red Bull drivers Max Verstappen and Alexander Albon. The win was Mercedes’ final victory of the 2020 season, as the remaining races at Sakhir and Abu Dhabi were won by Sergio Perez and Max Verstappen, respectively.
November 29, 2025 at 7:20 AM
His Haas car split in 2, wedged itself in the barrier, and caught fire, suspending the race for 80 minutes. Grosjean escaped with second-degree burns on his hands, but the incident led him to miss the season’s final races, making Bahrain his last F1 appearance before moving to the IndyCar Series
November 29, 2025 at 7:20 AM
The race, held behind closed doors with an exception for local health workers and their families, became unforgettable due to a harrowing accident involving Romain Grosjean.
November 29, 2025 at 7:20 AM
He raced alongside Michael Schumacher, who attracted significant media attention amid growing rumours of a possible comeback.
November 29, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Brise took part in 10 Grands Prix with Williams and Hill in 1975, finishing 6th at Anderstor. Brise was set to be F1's next superstar, seen as "something special" in F1. A talent gone far too soon.
November 29, 2025 at 7:17 AM
The Piper Aztec aircraft, purchased by Hill with his 1966 Indianapolis 500 prize money, crashed into a nearby golf course, bursting into flames as it struck trees. His passengers were team manager Ray Brimble, driver Tony Brise, designer Andy Smallman and mechanics Terry Richards and Tony Alcock
November 29, 2025 at 7:17 AM
The fog was so thick that, under current regulations, they would have been required to divert. The six men were returning from Marseilles, where they had been testing a car for the upcoming season.
November 29, 2025 at 7:17 AM
It was an outing memorable for a spin that unfolded right in front of the assembled British motorsport press. Jordan Grand Prix would remain on the F1 grid until Eddie sold the outfit to the Midland Group in 2005, collecting four race victories along the way.
November 28, 2025 at 7:28 AM
In recognition of his contributions to motorsport, Sir Frank was awarded a CBE and was later knighted in 1999. His passing in 2021 marked the end of an era, but his influence remains embedded in the DNA of the team he helped to shape.
November 28, 2025 at 7:11 AM
The team's ethos under Sir Frank was one of grit, independence, and competitiveness, often challenging larger, manufacturer-backed teams on the grid.
November 28, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Williams' team was known for its commitment to engineering excellence and innovation. It also secured the talents of notable drivers such as Alan Jones, Nigel Mansell, Alain Prost, Ayrton Senna, and Damon Hill, as well as engineers and designers who went on to shape the future of Formula One.
November 28, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Known for his tenacity, Sir Frank overcame significant adversity, including a life-altering car accident in 1986 that left him quadriplegic. Undeterred, he continued to lead the team from a wheelchair.
November 28, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Under his leadership, the Williams team achieved remarkable success, capturing nine Constructors' Championships and seven Drivers' Championships, placing it among the most successful teams in the sport.
November 28, 2025 at 7:11 AM
From its foundation until his retirement in 2020, he served as the team principal, overseeing Williams Racing through its many victories, challenges, and transformations. The team was formed after Frank Williams’ previous teams, Frank Williams Racing Cars and later Wolf–Williams Racing.
November 28, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Known simply as "Frank" within the motorsport world, he dedicated over four decades to building and leading one of the most successful teams in Formula One history.
November 28, 2025 at 7:11 AM
I have plenty of time for pre-season testing, and we’ll see how it goes. I'm young, fresh, and determined to succeed. I want to win." True to his words, Hamilton came within a single race of winning the title in his rookie season of 2007, and took the Championship the following year.
November 28, 2025 at 7:09 AM