Friday, 31 October 2008
Posted by grandprixinsider in Formula 1.Tags: Brabham BT30, Daytona, Derek Bell, Eddie Irvine, Ferrari, Le Mans, McLaren, McLaren-MP4-14, Michael Schumacher, Mika Häkkinen, Sepang, Surtees, Suzuka, Tecno, Tom Wheatcroft
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31st of October – Mika Häkkinen clinches the 1999 World title in Suzuka by winning the Japanese Grand Prix. It had been one of the most polemic finales in F1 history as the Ferraris of Eddie Irvine and Michael Schumacher, disqualified at the previous Malaysia GP for using illegal deflectors, had been reinstated in the Sepang results by FIA´s court. For Mika it meant he had to win the Japanese GP to beat championship leader Eddie Irvine to the title. And that´s exactly what the Finn did at Suzuka, despite constant pressure from Michael Schumacher.
Thursday, 30 October 2008
Posted by grandprixinsider in Formula 1.Tags: Alain Prost, Ayrton Senna, Ecurie Francorchamps, Ecurie Nationale Belge, Emerson Fittipaldi, Jacques Swaters, Maurice Trintignant, McLaren, Nelson Piquet, Nino Farina, Suzuka
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30th of October - In 1988 McLaren-newcomer Ayrton Senna won the title down to the wire, winning the final race in Suzuka against team-mate Alain Prost to become the third Brazilian after Emerson Fittipaldi and Nelson Piquet to take the crown.
Wednesday, 29 October 2008
Posted by grandprixinsider in Formula 1.Tags: Alex Soler-Roig, BBC, Ensign, Ferrari, Jochen Rindt, Lister Storm, Louis Rosier, March 711, Max Mosley, Montlhéry, Porsche 917, Procar, Ronnie Peterson, Talbot-Lago, Tiff Needell, Top Gear
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29th of October – No better excuse to show off a picture of a March 711 of 1971 that doesn’t feature Ronnie Peterson, than the jubilee of its driver. Today is the 75th birthday of Spaniard Alex Soler-Roig, who admittedly only drove the car for five Grands Prix before stopping his funds being transferred into Max Mosley for getting second class treatment. It’s also the birthday of Tiff Needell and the anniversary of Louis Rosier’s death.
Tuesday, 28 October 2008
Posted by grandprixinsider in Formula 1.Tags: Alfa Romeo, Alfetta 159, Ascari, Bernie Ecclestone, Carrera Panamericana, Farina, Ferrari, Formula One Administration, Formula One Management, Gonzalez, Hans Klenk, Juan Manuel Fangio, Karl Kling, Mille Miglia, Pirelli, SLEC Holdings, Veritas
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28th of October – three drivers were within striking distance of the World title coming to the final round of the 1951 season, the Gran Premio de España in Pedralbes: Fangio (27 points), Ascari (25) and Gonzalez (21). Ascari was the quickest in qualifying but a poor tyre choice, against the advice of Pirelli, left the Ferraris struggling. Fangio won the race in style and with it the championship. It was to be the first of five world titles he would secure over the coming seven years. Second step on the podium went to his countryman Gonzalez with team-mate Farina back in third.
Monday, 27 October 2008
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27th of October – Team Lotus driver Jim Clark wins the first ever Mexican Grand Prix, the penultimate round of the 1963 Formula 1 season, and secures tyre supplier Dunlop their 50th Fastest Lap and 50th GP Win. The race also marked Graham Hill´s 50th Formula 1 GP, the Brit finished 4th behind team-mate locking both BRM drivers on 29 points in the fight for runner-up spot behind already crowned champion Jimmy Clark.
Sunday, 26 October 2008
Posted by grandprixinsider in Formula 1.Tags: Audi, Brian Shawe-Taylor, BTCC, ChampCars, Ferrari, Formel 5000, Ian Ashley, Joe Fry, Jonathan Williams, Le Mans, Lewis Hamilton, Maserati 4CL, Mercedes-Benz, Paul di Resta, Silverstone, Steve McQueen, Timo Scheider
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26th of October - Timo Scheider wins the final round of the 2008 DTM season at Hockenheim, yet again an Audi driver grabs the title in the German touring car championship. Paul di Resta never had a chance, the Brit finished 2nd without ever getting a chance to threaten Timo´s lead. Mercedes drivers can´t seem to get out of loser´s corner. Unless, of course, Lewis Hamilton finally makes it stick next Weekend..
Saturday, 25 October 2008
Posted by grandprixinsider in Formula 1.Tags: Ain-Diab, Aston Martin, BRP, Ferrari 158, Formel 2, Graham Hill, John Surtees, Lorenzo Bandini, NART, Stuart Lewis-Evans, Vanwall VW57
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25th of October - Winning the German and Italian Grands Prix, scoring three 2nd places and a 3rd place finish John Surtees came to Mexico for the title decider of the 1964 season. Driving a works Ferrari 158, sporting a one-off white and blue livery of North-American Ferrari importer NART, the former motorbike World championship was third behind team-mate Lorenzo Bandini, when the Italian let the Brit past to win the title with one point over Graham Hill.
Friday, 24 October 2008
Posted by grandprixinsider in Formula 1.Tags: AGS, BMW, Brands Hatch, Cisitalia, Daytona, George Amick, Honda, Indianapolis, Jo Siffert, Le Mans, Marshall Teague, Pierluigi Martini, Porsche, Renault, Richie Ginther, Winkelhock, Yannick Dalmas
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24th of October - At the 1965 Mexican Grand Prix Richie Ginther scores his debut win in the World championship and also Honda´s first win as Formula 1 constructor and engine builder.
Thursday, 23 October 2008
Posted by grandprixinsider in Formula 1.Tags: Alessandro Zanardi, Alex Tagliani, Alfa Romeo, Beat Fehr, BMW 320i, Brabham-BRM, CART, Caserta, ChampCar, Eau Rouge, ETCC, Ferrari, Formula 3, Formula Junior, Frank Williams, Fuji, Ganassi, Geki, Jacques Villeneuve, James Hunt, Lausitzring, Lotus, Matra, Monza, Reynard, Rob Walker, Ronnie Peterson, Spa, WTCC
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23rd of October - James Hunt s 10th Grand Prix win at Japan s Fuji circuit is overshadowed by a heavy accident after Ronnie Peterson is collected by a young and over-eager Jacques Villeneuve. The Ferrari cartwheels through the gravel trap injuring several spectators. Two persons died at the scene.
Wednesday, 22 October 2008
Posted by grandprixinsider in Formula 1.Tags: Alain Prost, Ayrton Senna, BRM, Colin Chapman, Innes Ireland, Jean-Marie Balestre, Jim Clark, Lotus, Max Mosley, McLaren, Nannini, Suzuka, UDT/Laystall
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22nd of October - Alessandro Nannini´s one and only Formula 1 win at the 1989 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka came in the wake of Ayrton Senna being disqualified after clashing with Alain Prost and rejoining the race, according to the stewards of the meeting, in a way allegedly giving him an advantage. However, the incident and the much publicised and discussed decision gave Alain Prost his third title. Years after Ayrton Senna s death, Max Mosley admited that his predecessor as FIA president, Jean-Marie Balestre, orchestrated the whole process in an unfair manner towards the Brazilian.
