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
122 episodes
29th September 2002: The Finish That Fueled The Fury
On September 29, Ferrari’s dominance at the 2002 United States Grand Prix reached an almost farcical climax. Michael Schumacher slowed on the final straight, trying to stage a dead-heat finish with Rubens Barrichello – only to be beaten by 0.01...
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Season 1
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Episode 121
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15:06
28th September 2008: The Night Race That Cast a Shadow
On this day in Formula 1 history, the sport staged its first-ever night race at Singapore in 2008 — a dazzling spectacle that would later be darkened by scandal. In this episode, we revisit the drama of Crashgate, the pitlane chaos ...
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Season 1
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Episode 120
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18:26
27th September 1987: The Races That Framed Williams’ Legacy
On this day, Williams’ story was written across four unforgettable chapters. In 1981 Canada, Carlos Reutemann faltered but Williams secured back-to-back Constructors’ crowns. By 1987 Spain, Nigel Mansell an...
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Season 1
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Episode 119
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14:37
26th September 1999: The Chaos That Crowned An Unlikely Winner
On this day in Formula 1 history, the Nürburgring descended into chaos. The 1999 European Grand Prix was a storm of strategy blunders, sudden showers and shattered hopes—yet out of the mayhem came Johnny Herbert, delivering Stewart GP their one...
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Season 1
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Episode 118
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16:18
25th September 1982: The Gamble That Paid Off for Rosberg
On this day in 1982, Formula One’s season of chaos reached its finale in the car park of Caesars Palace, Las Vegas. Keke Rosberg needed only a handful of points to clinch the crown — but with John Watson charging through the field, the title wa...
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Season 1
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Episode 117
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12:57
24th September 1995: The Scots That Seized The Spotlight
So the 24th of September gave us a day when Scotland’s finest shone on opposite sides of the Atlantic. In 1995, David Coulthard broke through for his maiden victory at Estoril, while Michael Schumacher edged ever closer to his second crown. In ...
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Season 1
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Episode 116
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14:57
23rd September 1990: The Race That Let Il Leone Roar
On this day in 1990, Nigel Mansell — Il Leone — roared to his final victory for Ferrari at the Portuguese Grand Prix, defying Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost in the heat of their title fight. We also celebrate the birthday of Robert Doorn...
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Season 1
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Episode 115
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17:26
22nd September 1974: The Clashes That Crafted the Contest
On this day in Formula 1 history, championships were shaped, rivalries defined, and finales set up in unforgettable fashion.We begin at Mosport in 1974, where Emerson Fittipaldi pounced on Niki Lauda’s misfortune to draw level wit...
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Season 1
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Episode 114
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15:50
21st September 1986: The Masterclass That Mansell Gave at Estoril
On this day in Formula One history, Nigel Mansell delivered one of his finest performances at the 1986 Portuguese Grand Prix. From the moment the lights went out, Mansell controlled the race at Estoril, beating his championship rivals and secur...
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Season 1
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Episode 113
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12:26
19th September 1971: The Race That Raised the Red Flag
On September 19, 1971, Formula One saw history at Mosport Park when the Canadian Grand Prix became the first World Championship race to be stopped with the red flag. Jackie Stewart had already secured his second world title, but torrential rain...
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Season 1
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Episode 111
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14:58
20th September 1969: The Canadian Clashes That Crowned Ickx
On this day in Formula One history, Canada twice played host to unforgettable showdowns. In 1969 at Mosport, Jackie Stewart and Jacky Ickx duelled ferociously until contact ended Stewart’s race, handing victory to the young Belgian....
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Season 1
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Episode 112
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14:00
18th September 2016: The Night That Paved Rosberg's Path to the Title
On this day in 2016, Nico Rosberg claimed a tense and vital victory at the Singapore Grand Prix, fending off Daniel Ricciardo’s late charge to take the win by less than half a second. It was his 200th start, and the result proved decisive in hi...
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Season 1
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Episode 110
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13:30
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 109
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15:26
16th September 2001: The Wins That Weren’t the Story
On September 16th, Formula One has witnessed landmark victories — but sometimes the spotlight has been elsewhere. In this episode of Chequered Past, we revisit the 2001 Italian Grand Prix, where Juan Pablo Montoya finally c...
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Season 1
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Episode 108
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16:36
15th September 1985: The Victories That Confirmed the Contenders
Some wins are about breaking through, but others are about proving you belong. On this day in Formula One history, Ayrton Senna at Spa in 1985 and Oscar Piastri at Baku in 2024 both claimed their second career victories — the moments that...
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Season 1
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Episode 107
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18:45
14th September 2008: The Monza Miracle That Made a Champion
On this day in 2008, Formula One witnessed a fairytale that would change the sport forever. A 21-year-old Sebastian Vettel stunned the world by guiding Toro Rosso to victory at a rain-soaked Monza, becoming at the time the youngest race winner ...
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Season 1
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Episode 106
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17:04
13th September 2020: The One-offs That Left Their Mark
On this day in Formula One history, September 13th brought us moments that could never be repeated — but which left a lasting impact on the sport. In this episode of Chequered Past, we relive the chaos of the one-off Tuscan...
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Season 1
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Episode 105
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15:29
12th September 2021: The Comebacks That Came at Monza
On this day, Formula One’s stage at Monza has seen comebacks of every kind — from redemption and resilience to sheer survival.In our main feature, we relive the 2021 Italian Grand Prix, where Daniel Ricciardo silenced the doubters...
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Season 1
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Episode 104
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16:19
11th September 1988: The Ferrari Farewell That Ended McLaren’s Supremacy
On 11 September 1988, Ferrari delivered one of the most emotional victories in Formula One history. Just weeks after the death of Enzo Ferrari, Gerhard Berger and Michele Alboreto scored a fairytale 1–2 at Monza, ending McLaren’s season-...
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Season 1
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Episode 103
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15:07
10th September 1961: The Glory That Came with Grief
On this day in Formula One history, 10th September, Monza delivered moments of triumph and heartbreak in equal measure.In 1961, Ferrari dominated qualifying with a 1–2–3–4 grid lockout, but the race ended in disaster as Wol...
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Season 1
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Episode 102
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14:01
9th September 1979: The Triumphs That Thrilled The Tifosi
On this day in Formula One history, Monza delivered some of its most unforgettable moments. In this episode of Chequered Past, we relive Jody Scheckter’s 1979 Italian Grand Prix victory, where Ferrari sealed both the...
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Season 1
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Episode 101
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15:29
8th September 1963: The Monza Races That Marked a Century
Monza has always been a stage for milestones, and in this very special 100th episode of Chequered Past, we celebrate three centuries that shaped Formula One.We begin in 1963, when Ferrari reached its 100th World Champion...
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Season 1
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Episode 100
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18:39
7th September 1969: The Slipstream That Sealed Stewart’s Supremacy
On this day in 1969, Jackie Stewart clinched his first World Championship at Monza in one of Formula One’s most thrilling slipstream battles. In The Slipstream That Sealed Stewart’s Supremacy, we revisit that breathtaking four-way spri...
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Season 1
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Episode 99
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19:58
6th September 1970: The Triumph That Followed Tragedy
On this day, the Italian Grand Prix has delivered some of Formula One’s most powerful stories — of glory, grief, and the unexpected.In this episode, we revisit 1970 at Monza, where Ferrari rookie Clay Regazzoni scored his f...
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Season 1
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Episode 98
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16:29
5th September 1971: The Slipstream Showdown That Stunned Monza
On this day in motorsport history, Monza delivered the most dramatic slipstream finish Formula One has ever seen. The 1971 Italian Grand Prix ended with five cars crossing the line within six-tenths of a second, Peter Gethin snatching his one a...
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Season 1
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Episode 97
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