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
14th March 1993: The Race That Became Formula One’s Last In Africa
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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 hard in an underpowered McLaren and a young Michael Schumacher showed flashes of the future. In the years that followed, the race would take on additional significance as the most recent Formula One World Championship event held in Africa.
We also revisit the opening race of the 2010 season in Bahrain, where Fernando Alonso won on his Ferrari debut and Michael Schumacher made his long-awaited return to Formula One.
And we remember Eugenio Castellotti, one of Ferrari’s most promising drivers of the 1950s, whose career showed immense promise before his tragic death during testing in 1957.
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