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
16th July 1995: The Brits That Conquered At Home
On July 16th, British drivers delivered some of the most iconic home-soil triumphs in Formula 1 history. In this episode of Chequered Past, we relive Johnny Herbert’s emotional first Grand Prix win at Silverstone in 1995 — a victory born from chaos and crowned by resilience.
We also rewind to Stirling Moss’s breakthrough at Aintree in 1955, where he became the first British driver to win the British Grand Prix, and to James Hunt’s storming Silverstone success in 1977, a rare high point in a turbulent title defence.
It’s a day when the Union Jack flew highest and British pride took centre stage.
Original Image: Johnny Herbert - Benetton B195 at the 1995 British Grand Prix, Silverstone (49720286518)
By Martin Lee licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0
Music by #Mubert Music Rendering