On this day... 24 June (1990) - Mansell earns cult hero status in MexicoNigel Mansell pulled off one of the moves that earned him the nickname 'Il Leone' (The Lion) from the Tifosi at the Mexican Grand Prix....
On this day... 23 June (1968) - Stewart secures first victory for MatraJackie Stewart secured Matra's first victory in torrential rain at the Dutch Grand Prix - it was also the first by a French manufacturer,...
On this day... 22 June (1975) - Hunt scores maiden victory for HeskethWhen Lord Hesketh decided to start a racing team, there was one driver he had in mind to fit the bill. Playboy racer James Hunt was...
On this day... 21 June (1981) - Villeneuve pips rivals in JaramaFans at the Jarama circuit in Spain witnessed one of the closest finishes in grand prix history. Ferrari's Gilles Villeneuve surged...
On this day... 20 June (1952) - Luigi Fagioli died at the age of 54.Italian racing driver Luigi Fagioli died. Following the end of World War II, 52-year-old Luigi Fagioli joined Alfa-Romeo's 1950 Formula...
On this day... 19 June (1960) - Tragedy and farceThe blackest single day in the history of Formula One came at Spa in 1960 where two British drivers were killed within minutes of each...
On this day... 18 June (1936) - Birth of the BearThe birth of New Zealand's only world champion, Denny Hulme, in Nelson. He was known as "The Bear" for his taciturn manner and fast...
On this day... 17 June (2007) - Alonso sidelined as Hamilton dominates in the USAIn what was a farewell to the States, Lewis Hamilton won the US Grand Prix at Indianapolis in front of around 120,000, outperforming...
On this day... 16 June (1991) - Mansell's charge comes just too lateA remarkable charge from Nigel Mansell, during which he repeatedly smashed the lap record, came just too late to prevent Williams...