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.
Episodes
64 episodes
2nd August 1959: The Champions That Conquered Germany
From the twisting tarmac of the Nürburgring to the flat-out fury of Hockenheim — and even the high-speed straights of Berlin’s AVUS — the German Grand Prix has long been a proving ground for Formula One’s finest. In this episode of Chequered Pa...
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Season 1
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Episode 63
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14:29
1st August 1976: The Crash That Changed F1
On this day in motorsport history, Formula 1 faced fire, loss, and redemption.In this episode, we revisit the 1976 German Grand Prix — the day Niki Lauda’s horrifying crash at the Nürburgring Nordschleife didn’t just nearly cost him his ...
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Season 1
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Episode 62
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16:24
31st July 1994: The Fireball That Fueled Suspicion
On this day in 1994, the German Grand Prix at Hockenheim delivered high-speed drama, mechanical attrition, and a pitlane fireball that intensified the storm of suspicion surrounding Benetton. With Michael Schumacher retiring and Gerhard Berger ...
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Season 1
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Episode 61
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14:01
30th July 2000: The Chaos That Crowned a Hero
Three German Grands Prix. One unforgettable date.In this episode of Chequered Past, we revisit July 30 through three remarkable races across three decades. The headline story is Rubens Barrichello’s emotional breakthrough at Hoc...
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Season 1
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Episode 60
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14:52
29th July 1973: The Heroism That Stood Alone
In this powerful episode of Chequered Past, we revisit the 1973 Dutch Grand Prix — a race overshadowed by tragedy and defined by one man’s extraordinary bravery. As Roger Williamson’s car burst into flames, David Purley stopped mid-rac...
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Season 1
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Episode 59
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12:34
28th July 2002: The Supremacy That Schumacher Showed at Home
On July 28, Chequered Past revisits four defining moments from motorsport history. We begin in 2002, as Michael Schumacher delivers a dominant home victory at Hockenheim, sealing Ferrari’s supremacy in one of Formula One’s most one-sid...
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Season 1
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Episode 58
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15:02
27th July 1997: The Return That Stole The Show
On this day in Formula 1 history, Gerhard Berger made a stunning return to the grid at the 1997 German Grand Prix — and stole the spotlight with a storybook win at Hockenheim. We revisit that emotional victory, reflect on the career...
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Season 1
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Episode 57
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12:28
26th July 2009: The Boost That Sparked a Comeback
On July 26th, Formula One’s history has delivered both heartbreak and hope—sometimes on the same weekend.In this episode of Chequered Past, we begin with Lewis Hamilton’s landmark victory at the 2009 Hungarian Grand Prix—the fir...
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Season 1
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Episode 56
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16:10
25th July 1999: The Teammate That Turned Traitor
When McLaren locked out the front row at the A1-Ring, it looked like Mika Häkkinen was poised to strike back in the 1999 title fight. But that plan spun off track — literally — when David Coulthard collided with his teammate at Turn 3. As Häkki...
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Season 1
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Episode 55
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14:53
24th July 1966: The Race That Gave Old Jack The Last Laugh
On this day in Formula One history, a 40-year-old Jack Brabham silenced his doubters with a dominant drive at Zandvoort. In a rare moment of humour, the usually stoic Aussie arrived on the grid in disguise—fake beard, cane, and all—mocking clai...
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Season 1
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Episode 54
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13:51
23rd July 1950: The Races That Were Pointless
Some races don’t award points — but they still make history.In this episode of Chequered Past, we head off the beaten track to spotlight three non-championship Formula One races that took place on July 23rd across three decades....
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Season 1
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Episode 53
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14:07
22nd July 2007: The One Race Wonder That Stole The Show
On this day in Formula One history, a one-off gamble turned into a moment of magic. In this episode of Chequered Past, we revisit the 2007 European Grand Prix, where Markus Winkelhock, on debut for backmarker Spyker, surg...
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Season 1
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Episode 52
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12:51
21st July 2002: The Coronation That Crushed the Chase
On this day in 2002, Michael Schumacher delivered one of the most dominant statements in Formula 1 history — sealing his fifth world title with six races to spare at the French Grand Prix. It was a clinical, strategic masterclass ...
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Season 1
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Episode 51
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15:55
20th July 2003: The Day That Chaos Invaded Silverstone
Silverstone has seen its fair share of drama over the decades—but nothing quite like the events of July 20, 2003. In our 50th episode, we relive the British Grand Prix that was thrown into chaos when a lone protestor ran across the track mid-ra...
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Season 1
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Episode 50
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17:06
19th July 1975: The British Grand Prix That Drowned in Drama
Silverstone. Sunshine. And then – chaos.In this episode of Chequered Past, we dive into the 1975 British Grand Prix, a race that began in dry conditions but ended in a torrential downpour that caused multiple crashes, a r...
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Season 1
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Episode 49
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12:31
18th July 1976: The Controversy That Nearly Cost a Championship
On this day in Formula One history, two of the sport’s fiercest title fights were rocked by controversy. In our main story, we return to Brands Hatch in 1976, where James Hunt thrilled the home crowd with a stunning British Grand Prix win — onl...
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Season 1
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Episode 48
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13:58
17th July 1971: The Day That Stewart Ruled Silverstone
On this day in 1971, Jackie Stewart delivered one of the most dominant drives of his illustrious career, crushing the field at the British Grand Prix and taking a commanding step toward his second world title. In this episode, we revisit that b...
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Season 1
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Episode 47
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13:06
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 vic...
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Season 1
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Episode 46
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12:11
15th July 1961: The Day That Ferrari Ruled Britain
On this day in 1961, Ferrari stamped their authority on the British Grand Prix with a dominant 1-2-3 at a rain-soaked Aintree, as Wolfgang von Trips took a commanding win that would prove to be his last. In this episode of Chequ...
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Season 1
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Episode 45
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13:03
14th July 1991: The Mansell Masterclass That Left Senna A Passenger
Silverstone, 1991: Nigel Mansell delivers one of the most dominant performances of his career — a Grand Slam on home soil that sends the crowd into raptures and ends with an unforgettable gesture of sportsmanship, offering a lift to a stranded ...
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Season 1
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Episode 44
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12:59
13th July 1997: The Pit Stop That Nearly Cost the Crown
On this day in Formula One history, drama unfolded at every turn.In our main story, we revisit the 1997 British Grand Prix, where Jacques Villeneuve overcame a disastrous pit stop and the might of Michael Schumacher to seize a vital vict...
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Season 1
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Episode 43
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15:42
12th July 1987: The Move That Lit Up Silverstone
In this episode of Chequered Past, we relive the move that lit up Silverstone—Nigel Mansell’s unforgettable overtake on teammate Nelson Piquet during the 1987 British Grand Prix. With fresh tyres, relentless pace, and a roaring ...
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Season 1
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Episode 42
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12:17
11th July 1999: The Crash That Changed The Championship
On this day in Formula One history: a title fight is turned on its head, a fearless talent is lost too soon, and a new British Grand Prix venue makes its debut.We look back at the 1999 British Grand Prix, where Michael Schumacher’s high-...
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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11:54
10th July 1994: The Black Flag That Left a Black Mark
On this day in Formula One history, controversy reigned at Silverstone. We revisit the 1994 British Grand Prix, where Michael Schumacher’s refusal to serve a stop-go penalty — and Benetton’s failure to respect a black flag — sparked one of the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 40
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