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On this day... 21 July (2002) - Schumacher equals Fangio's record

Michael Schumacher took his fifth Formula One title, equalling the record of Juan Manuel Fangio. He sealed the championship at just the...

On this day... 20 July (2003) - 'There's a nutter on the track'

One of the most bizarre races of all time took place at Silverstone when a priest, baring a slightly confused religious message, burst on...

On this day... 19 July (1975) - Fittipaldi winning in the rain

A remarkable end to the British Grand Prix with the winner, Emerson Fittipaldi, in the pits when the red flag came out and the next four...

On this day... 18 July (1976) - Hunt wins only to lose

One of the most controversial British Grands Prix was not decided until September 24 when James Hunt's win was overturned after an appeal...

On this day... 17 July (1995) - 'The greatest racing driver of all time'

Juan Manuel Fangio, widely regarded as the greatest driver of all time, died in Buenos Aires aged 84. Known universally as "the maestro",...

On this day... 16 July (1955) - Moss triumphs

The British Grand Prix might have been staged in the shadow of the previous month's Le Mans tragedy, which had led to the cancellation of...

On this day... 15 July (1914) - The dashing Prince Bira

The birth in Bangkok of Prince Bira, one of the most colourful drivers whose playboy lifestyle ensured he was never far from the...

On this day... 14 July (1991) - Impressive Mansell leaves Senna a passenger

All the talk ahead of the British Grand Prix had been about Nigel Mansell, who was second behind Ayrton Senna in the drivers'...

On this day... 13 July (1986) - Mansell triumph marred by Lafitte crash

Nigel Mansell secured a popular home win at Brands Hatch but the day was marred by a massive pile-up which started when Thierry Boutsen...