James Hunt Movie In the Pipeline?
Although Formula One-based films have often been a bit ropey and Sylvester Stallone’s attempts to make an F1 epic ended in Driven, Hunt’s story could capture the imagination of a wider audience Read More …
Tag: memories
F1A&G posts tagged memories
F1 Author Chris Hilton Dies
I’ve been a great fan of Christopher Hilton’s work on Formula One, especially Grand Prix Showdown, as readers will note from the Overview page of F1A&G. His unexpected passing leaves a large void in Formula One literature and history. Read More …
Senna At 50
Aryton Senna’s 50th birthday was last week. What would the three-time champion be doing today? Yet another tribute video to Senna, but a good one. Read More …
A Classic Reinterpreted
Current title contenders Hamilton, Alonso, Webber, Button and Vettel have lined up together for a promotional photo in Korea. It replicates the classic photo of the 1986 championship challengers Senna, Prost, Mansell and Piquet. Read More …
Bernie Is Ruining the Sport
The history of Formula 1 has always been typified by a commitment to cutting-edge technology, but in the context of a sport that respects its traditions and memories. So F1 impresario Bernie Ecclestone’s recent and emphatic suggestions that the series’ so-called “traditional circuits” — Monza, Silverstone, Spa and the like — are threatened, are jarring and inconsistent with the spirit of F1. Read More …
Formula One’s 10 Most Memorable Moments
I would name a few others, but this is still an interesting top ten list by Craig Christopher of The Bleacher Report, well worth checking out. Read More …
Italian GP 1967
The 1967 Grand Prix of Italy at Monza is considered by many to be one of the best Formula One races in history. It was also Scotsman Jim Clark’s best drive of his career. The irony is that Clark didn’t even win the race, merely coming back from a post-pit stop deficit of nearly a lap to overtake the entire field before yielding to a fuel shortage. Read More …
Canadian GP 1993
Alain Prost overtakes Damon Hill in the hairpin at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Montreal, June 1993. Taken personally by F1A&G. Read More …
French GP 1965
Jim Clark in the Lotus 33 winning from pole (flag-to-flag) at the 1965 French Grand Prix at Clermont-Ferrand, June 27, 1965. Read More …
Webber Wins From Pole to Claim Championship Lead
Mark Webber became the first Australian for 51 years — since Sir Jack (Blackjack) Brabbham in 1959 — to claim victory in the Monaco Grand Prix, spearheading a Red Bull Racing one-two and catapulting himself to the top of the championship standings. Read More …