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
30th June 2013: The Tyres That Tore Silverstone Apart
On this day in Formula One history, tyre chaos rocked Silverstone, a six-time Grand Prix winner celebrates his birthday, and the sport mourned the loss of its very first world champion.
In this episode, we revisit the dramatic 2013 British Grand Prix, where exploding tyres forced Formula 1 to confront a major safety crisis—and reshaped the rest of the season. We also shine a spotlight on Ralf Schumacher, born on June 30, 1975, reflecting on both his racing career and his significance as an LGBT figure in motorsport.
We pay tribute to Giuseppe Farina, the suave and fearless Italian who won F1’s inaugural world title in 1950 and tragically died on this day in 1966. And finally, we head to Reims in 1963, where Jim Clark produced a Grand Slam performance in the French Grand Prix—his second in as many weeks.
All that and more in today’s journey through the twists and turns of motorsport history.
Music by #Mubert Music Rendering