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
18th June 1966: The Race That Rewrote The Rules Part 8
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The eighteenth of June spans nearly ninety years of Le Mans history, and four races that couldn't be more different from each other.
In 1927, a Bentley crippled in a multi-car crash raced through the night on one headlamp, chasing a lead it had no right to close. In 1966, Ford arrived with the most dominant team in the race's history — and still managed to deny their best driver the win he had earned. In 2005, a privateer French team outpaced everyone and almost pulled off one of the great upsets. And in 2016, Le Mans broke Toyota's heart one more time.
Cover image: Ford GTs Win LeMans 1966 by Michael CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 Link
Music by #Mubert Music Rendering