Chequered Past
Chequered Past is a Formula 1 history podcast that dives deep into iconic races, legendary drivers, and forgotten moments from motorsport’s rich and dramatic past. Each episode revisits Grand Prix events that took place on the same date in history, uncovering fascinating stories, on-track controversies, and the evolution of F1 through the decades. Whether you're a lifelong fan or new to the sport, Chequered Past offers compelling insights and nostalgia-fuelled storytelling from the world’s fastest sport.
Podcasting since 2025 • 64 episodes
Chequered Past
Latest Episodes
2nd August 1959: The Champions That Conquered Germany
From the twisting tarmac of the Nürburgring to the flat-out fury of Hockenheim — and even the high-speed straights of Berlin’s AVUS — the German Grand Prix has long been a proving ground for Formula One’s finest. In this episode of Chequered Pa...
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Season 1
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Episode 63
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14:29
1st August 1976: The Crash That Changed F1
On this day in motorsport history, Formula 1 faced fire, loss, and redemption.In this episode, we revisit the 1976 German Grand Prix — the day Niki Lauda’s horrifying crash at the Nürburgring Nordschleife didn’t just nearly cost him his ...
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Season 1
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Episode 62
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16:24
31st July 1994: The Fireball That Fueled Suspicion
On this day in 1994, the German Grand Prix at Hockenheim delivered high-speed drama, mechanical attrition, and a pitlane fireball that intensified the storm of suspicion surrounding Benetton. With Michael Schumacher retiring and Gerhard Berger ...
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Season 1
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Episode 61
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14:01
30th July 2000: The Chaos That Crowned a Hero
Three German Grands Prix. One unforgettable date.In this episode of Chequered Past, we revisit July 30 through three remarkable races across three decades. The headline story is Rubens Barrichello’s emotional breakthrough at Hoc...
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Season 1
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Episode 60
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14:52
29th July 1973: The Heroism That Stood Alone
In this powerful episode of Chequered Past, we revisit the 1973 Dutch Grand Prix — a race overshadowed by tragedy and defined by one man’s extraordinary bravery. As Roger Williamson’s car burst into flames, David Purley stopped mid-rac...
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Season 1
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Episode 59
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12:34
