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.
Episodes
303 episodes
29th March 1981: The Order That Was Ignored
On this day in 1981, the Brazilian Grand Prix delivered one of Formula One’s most defining moments of defiance, as Carlos Reutemann ignored team orders to deny reigning World Champion Alan Jones victory — a decision that would fracture Williams...
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Season 1
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Episode 302
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19:45
28th March 1993: The Races That Rewarded The Bold
On this day in Formula One history, 28 March has delivered races where hesitation was punished — and bravery was rewarded.In 1993, Ayrton Senna produced one of the defining drives of his career at Interlagos, mastering changing condition...
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Season 1
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Episode 301
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21:23
27th March 1983: The Race That Was Won From 22nd
On this day in Formula One history, one of the most extraordinary victories the sport has ever seen unfolded on the streets of Long Beach.In 1983, John Watson started 22nd on the grid — the lowest starting position ever for a Grand Prix ...
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Season 1
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Episode 300
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19:51
26th March 1989: The Winner Who Wasn't Expected To Finish
On 26th March, Formula One history takes us to Interlagos — a circuit renowned for chaos, unpredictability, and races that rarely follow the script.In 1989, the Brazilian Grand Prix opened a new era for the sport, but it was far from a c...
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Season 1
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Episode 299
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18:33
25th March 1984: The Professor Who Mastered the Chaos
On March 25, Formula One history reveals a defining truth: the fastest driver doesn’t always win — the smartest one does.In this episode of Chequered Past, we explore how Alain Prost earned his nickname “The Professor” ...
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Season 1
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Episode 298
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16:10
24th March 1991: The Victory That Was Forged Through Pain
On 24 March, Formula One has witnessed victories shaped in very different ways — through endurance, defiance, and opportunity.In 1991, Ayrton Senna delivered one of the most iconic drives in the sport’s history, overcoming a failing gear...
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Season 1
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Episode 297
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15:37
23rd March 2003: The Day That The Future Arrived
On this day in Formula One history, we explore three stories that capture the sport’s constant evolution.In 2003, the Malaysian Grand Prix signalled a shift in the competitive order. A young Fernando Alonso stunned the paddock with a bre...
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Season 1
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Episode 296
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20:10
22nd March 1992: The Day That Saw a Champion in Control — and Another Emerge
On 22 March, Formula One history gives us a story of dominance, emergence, and evolution across the decades.In 1992, Nigel Mansell delivered a commanding performance at the Mexican Grand Prix, mastering the demanding high-altitude condit...
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Season 1
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Episode 295
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18:46
21st March 1982: The Home Win That Wasn’t
On 21 March, Formula One delivered drama both on and off the track.In 1982, the Brazilian Grand Prix at Jacarepaguá appeared to give Nelson Piquet a famous home victory — only for disqualification after the race to overturn the result an...
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Season 1
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Episode 294
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16:37
20th March 2005: The Wins That Set the Tone for the Championship
On 20 March, Formula One has often revealed the shape of the season to come.In 2005, Fernando Alonso delivered a commanding victory at Sepang, confirming Renault as genuine title contenders and signalling a shift away from Ferrari’s domi...
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Season 1
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Episode 293
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15:18
19th March 2006: The Dominance That Defied Expectation
On 19 March, Formula One has seen dominant teams lay down early-season markers — but not always through the drivers you might expect.In 2006, Renault arrived in Malaysia as the team to beat, but it was Giancarlo Fisichella — not reigning...
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Season 1
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Episode 292
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18:13
18th March 2007: The Debut That Announced a Champion
On 18 March 2007, Formula One witnessed one of the most remarkable debuts in its history.At the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, a young Lewis Hamilton announced himself to the world with a stunning podium finish on his very first sta...
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Season 1
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Episode 291
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17:25
17th March 2002: The Race That Began With A Collision
Martin looks back at three memorable season openers from Formula One history. The main story comes from the 2002 Malaysian Grand Prix, where a dramatic first-corner collision between Michael Schumacher and Juan Pablo Montoya reshaped the...
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Season 1
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Episode 290
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16:31
16th March 2014: The Race That Began Formula One’s Hybrid Era
On 16 March 2014, Formula One entered a completely new technological age. At the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, the sport introduced turbocharged hybrid power units that would transform both the sound and competitive balance of the grid. N...
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Season 1
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Episode 289
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17:22
15th March 1981: The Seasons That Began Late
On 15 March, Formula One history shows that even the start of a season cannot always be taken for granted.In 1981, political conflict between FISA and the FOCA teams had already disrupted the championship calendar. With the...
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Season 1
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Episode 288
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18:44
14th March 1993: The Race That Became Formula One’s Last In Africa
On 14 March 1993, Formula One returned to Kyalami for a season opener that would quietly become a historic milestone. Alain Prost began his comeback season with victory in the technologically remarkable Williams FW15C, while Ayrton Senna fought...
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Season 1
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Episode 287
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16:06
13th March 1983: The Brazilian Grand Prix Without A Second Place
On 13 March 1983 the Formula One season began in dramatic fashion at Jacarepaguá in Rio de Janeiro. Nelson Piquet thrilled the home crowd by winning for Brabham in their radical new BMW-powered BT52, but the race is remembered just as much for ...
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Season 1
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Episode 286
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17:58
12th March 2000: The Victory That Began Ferrari’s Dominance
On this day in Formula One history, three races capture the sport at very different moments in its evolution.At Brands Hatch Circuit in 1967, the Race of Champions brought together many of the era’s leading drivers for one ...
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Season 1
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Episode 285
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18:19
11th March 1990: The Duel That Introduced Jean Alesi
On 11 March 1990, Formula One returned to the streets of Phoenix for the opening race of a new season. What should have been a routine victory for one of the sport’s established stars instead became the race that introduced a remarkable new tal...
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Season 1
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Episode 284
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18:39
10th March 1996: The Debut That Almost Won The Australian Grand Prix
On this day in motorsport history, a remarkable debut nearly rewrote the record books.In 1996, Formula One arrived at Albert Park in Melbourne for the first time as the Australian Grand Prix moved from Adelaide. It was also...
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Season 1
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Episode 283
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17:59
9th March 1997: The Melbourne Victories That Defined Coulthard’s Career
On 9 March, the Australian Grand Prix has twice opened the Formula One season in Melbourne — and on both occasions it was David Coulthard who stood on the top step of the podium.In this episode of Chequered Past, we revisit the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 282
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24:16
8th March 1998: The Agreement That Decided The Australian Grand Prix
The 1998 Formula One season began in Melbourne with new technical regulations, a dominant McLaren, and a finish that would spark one of the sport’s first controversies of the year.In this episode of Chequered Past, we revisit the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 281
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15:56
7th March 1970: The Race That Gave Jack Brabham His Final Victory
On 7 March, Formula One season-openers have told very different stories about how a championship can begin.In 1970, the South African Grand Prix at Kyalami launched a new decade for the sport. The grid was packed with new machinery — inc...
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Season 1
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Episode 280
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14:07
6th March 1971: The Ferraris That Won at Kyalami
On 6 March in Formula One history, the championship twice visited Kyalami Circuit — and on both occasions Ferrari emerged victorious.In 1971, Mario Andretti secured the first World Championship victory of his career ...
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Season 1
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Episode 279
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18:01
5th March 1977: The Race That Kyalami Could Never Forget
On 5 March 1977, Formula One arrived at Kyalami for a South African Grand Prix that would become one of the most tragic races in the sport’s history. As Niki Lauda drove to victory, the race was overshadowed by the devastating accident that cla...
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Season 1
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Episode 278
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