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
17th September 1929: The Legend That Titles Couldn’t Measure
On this day in Formula One history, two British icons were born.
We celebrate the birthday of Stirling Moss – the man hailed as “the greatest driver never to win the World Championship,” whose courage, versatility and sportsmanship defined an era.
We also mark the birthday of Damon Hill, who overcame the weight of expectation to become World Champion in 1996 and carry on his father’s legacy.
And we revisit the 2023 Singapore Grand Prix, where Carlos Sainz ended Red Bull’s winning streak with a brilliant display of tactical racecraft under the Marina Bay lights.
Join us as we look back on the legend that titles couldn’t measure, the champion who defied the odds, and the night Ferrari shone again.
Music by #Mubert Music Rendering