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
15 episodes
14th June 1964: The Forest that Favoured Clark
Fuel tanks ran dry. Leaders dropped like flies. And through the chaos of Spa-Francorchamps in 1964, one man kept his cool.🎙️ In Episode 14, we relive the Belgian Grand Prix of June 14, 1964, where Jim Clark claimed victory ...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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12:28
13th June 1976: The Victory that Rolled on Six Wheels
In this episode of Chequered Past, we revisit one of Formula 1’s most eccentric triumphs – the day a six-wheeled car won a Grand Prix. The 1976 Swedish Grand Prix saw the radical Tyrrell P34 silence its doubters in spectacular fashion,...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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12:41
12th June 2011: The Rain that Rewrote the Record Books
In this episode of Chequered Past, we dive into the chaos and glory of the 2011 Canadian Grand Prix — the longest race in F1 history, where Jenson Button carved out a legendary win from the back of the pack. We also celebrate th...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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11:43
11th June 1995: The Birthday That Brought Redemption
June 11 gave us stories full of heart, history, and hard-fought victories:🏆 Jean Alesi’s long-awaited first (and only) Grand Prix win in Canada—on his 31st birthday, no less. A triumph years in the making, f...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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13:03
10th June 2007: The Star that Rose in Montreal
On June 10th, 2007, a young rookie named Lewis Hamilton stunned the Formula 1 world with a cool, commanding drive to claim his maiden Grand Prix victory in Montreal. It was the moment a star was born 🌟In this episode, we rewind to...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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11:56
9th June 2019: The Race that was Decided in the Stewards' Room
Controversy. Protest. Legacy.In this episode, we revisit the 2019 Canadian Grand Prix — a race where the battle on track was fierce, but the final result came down to the stewards’ verdict. Sebastian Vettel crossed the line first, but Le...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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11:52
8th June 2008: The Pole that Profited from Pitlane Pandemonium
On June 8th in F1 History — chaos at the pit exit, redemption for Robert Kubica, and the only victory for BMW Sauber.We also revisit Ricciardo’s breakthrough in 2014 and pay tribute to Ludovico Scarfiotti.
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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10:37
7th June 1998: The Champion that Caused Controversy
Montreal. 1998. A race red-flagged, a restart full of chaos, and a reigning champion under fire. Michael Schumacher took victory — but not without a penalty, a push, and plenty of debate.Also in this episode:🇨🇭 The Swis...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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12:03
6th June 1982: The Comeback that Conquered Detroit
On this day in F1 history — June 6 — we go street racing in the chaos of 1982 Detroit, where John Watson climbed from 17th to 1st in a legendary drive. 🇺🇸Plus:🟢 Jim Clark’s quiet but momentous debut in 1960🔴 The ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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12:47
5th June 1983: The Streets that Gave Legends their Last Hurrah
On June 5, 1983, Michele Alboreto conquered the crumbling streets of Detroit to give Tyrrell and the legendary Cosworth DFV engine their final Formula 1 victory. We revisit that remarkable race, celebrate the birthday of engineering mastermind ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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12:29
4th June 1967: The Engine That Transformed F1
On this episode of Chequered Past, we explore the key moments in motorsport history that took place on June 4.🏁 At Zandvoort in 1967, Jim Clark and the Lotus 49 made history with the debut of the Ford-Cosworth DFV engine ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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10:34
3rd June 1984: The Men that Mastered Monaco
On June 3rd, legends were made and remembered. In this episode, we relive Ayrton Senna’s electrifying arrival in a rain-soaked 1984 Monaco Grand Prix, pay tribute to British great Roy Salvadori on the anniversary of his passing, and revis...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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11:21
2nd June 1991: The Victory that Vanished
On June 2nd, 1991, Nigel Mansell was just corners away from redemption. Dominant all afternoon in Montreal, the British lion looked set to take his first win of the season — until his Williams stopped dead on the final lap, in one of Formula On...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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12:03
1st June 1980: The Grand Prix that Didn't Count
On June 1st, 1980, Formula One descended into chaos as politics took centre stage at the Spanish Grand Prix. In this episode, we dive into the infamous non-championship race at Jarama, where a major team boycott split the sport and left the gri...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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10:22