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.
Chequered Past
2nd June 1991: The Victory that Vanished
On June 2nd, 1991, Nigel Mansell was just corners away from redemption. Dominant all afternoon in Montreal, the British lion looked set to take his first win of the season — until his Williams stopped dead on the final lap, in one of Formula One’s most infamous meltdowns.
In this episode of Chequered Past, we relive the stunning twist that handed Nelson Piquet his final F1 victory and explore how a moment of misfortune rewrote a Grand Prix’s destiny.
We also mark the legacy of Bruce McLaren, who died on this day in 1970 — not just a racer, but a visionary whose name still echoes across the paddock. Plus, birthdays, milestones, and the quiet power of perseverance.
Because in F1, history isn’t just written at the chequered flag — it can be taken from you just before it.
Music by #Mubert Music Rendering