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 • 254 episodes
Chequered Past
Latest Episodes
8th February 1932: The British Drivers That Ferrari Trusted
On 8 February 1932, Cliff Allison was born — a driver whose Formula One career was brief, interrupted, and largely overshadowed, but whose time at Ferrari reveals a forgotten chapter in the sport’s history.This episode uses Alliso...
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Season 1
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Episode 253
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14:23
7th February 1961: The Argentine Grand Prix That Fell to McLaren
The Argentine Grand Prix That Fell to McLaren revisits the opening race of the 1960 World Championship — a season-starter defined not by domination, but by attrition, judgement, and survival. In the searing heat of Buenos Aires, early pace from...
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Season 1
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Episode 252
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15:21
6th February 1981: The War That Almost Split Formula One
On 6 February 1981, Formula One arrived at Kyalami with a peace agreement already signed — yet the sport was anything but united.Just weeks earlier, the first Concorde Agreement had been concluded, designed to bring an end to the bitter ...
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Season 1
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Episode 251
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15:00
5th February 2026: The Moments That Begin and End Formula One
Formula One is often remembered through championships, dominant seasons, and defining victories. But the sport rarely changes where it later becomes famous for doing so.In this milestone episode of Chequered Past, we step away f...
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Season 1
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Episode 250
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15:51
4th February 1979: The Promise That Peaked Early
The 1979 Formula One season began with an air of clarity. Across the opening two races in Argentina and Brazil, Jacques Laffite and Ligier looked composed, coherent, and firmly in control.At Interlagos, Laffite delivered a comma...
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Season 1
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Episode 249
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