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Who are the oldest F1 drivers, world champions and winners?

Formula 1 has just a handful of drivers still living who competed in the early days of the sport.

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Who are the oldest Formula 1 drivers, world champions and race winners?

Formula 1 has just a handful of drivers left from the early days of the sport, with just two world champions over the age of 80 still alive. The first-ever world championship was recorded in 1950, with Hermano da Silva Ramos, the oldest driver still alive, racing in 1953.

Autosport

Why tyre wars have largely become a thing of the past in motorsport

The dramatic sight of Damon Hill’s Bridgestone-shod Arrows overtaking the Goodyear-rubbered Ferrari of old rival Michael Schumacher for the lead in the 1997 Hungarian Grand Prix is one of the enduring images of the decade in Formula 1. For a different reason, so was the sight of Schumacher, now with…

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National novelties: Onyx F1 car and Donnelly's Mondello return

Back on track: Onyx outing on anniversary

Autosport

F1 driver mid-season swaps - Schumacher, De Vries, Verstappen and more

In the earlier days of the championship, it was not uncommon for the smaller teams to phase out drivers depending on the money they could bring, while larger teams were not above that either if a driver had been unable to live up to expectations.

Autosport

Ex-F1 driver Jos Verstappen clinches maiden rally victory in Belgium

Verstappen, who clocked up 106 starts during his F1 career with Benetton, Simtek, Footwork, Tyrrell, Stewart, Arrows and Minardi, has been a long time fan of rallying, electing to switch to the discipline last year.

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What time is the coronation flypast?

More than 60 planes are set to fly above Buckingham Palace, but there were fears the poor weather will have an impact on the Red Arrows display

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Top 10: Formula 1's most chaotic startline incidents

On April 8 1979, 24 Formula 1 cars were set to line up on the starting grid in Long Beach for the US Grand Prix West. At least, that was the plan…

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Bottas to drive 2016 Bathurst 1000 winner at Adelaide Motorsport Festival

Alfa Romeo racer Bottas has dabbled with categories beyond F1 in recent times, with the Finn contesting a variety of rallies in World Rally Championship machinery since 2019.

Autosport

Bottas hints at Supercars drive

Formula 1 star Valtteri Bottas has revealed plans to sample a Supercar during a visit to the Adelaide Motorsport Festival later this month.

Motorsport

Red Arrows announce first shows for 2023 as training takes place in Nottinghamshire

Training will be taking place in Nottinghamshire

Nottingham Post

Three-seater F1 car to make Adelaide appearance

One of the unique Arrows three-seater Formula 1 cars will make a rare appearance at the Adelaide Motorport Festival.

Motorsport

The ultimate BMW racing machines that resulted from a humbling failure

The 11 August issue of Autosport magazine celebrated BMW Motorsport's half century with a special package of features, which we're running online for the first time. To start the ball rolling, we look at the key machines and powerplants in its motorsport journey, dating back to 1973

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Red Arrows commander suspended after ‘having affair with junior colleague he got pregnant’

Wing Commander David Montenegro has been sent home from a Red Arrows tour following the claims

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What could have been: When an Indycar champion almost got stuck in a DTM dead-end

Without the canny insertion of an exit clause, of the great champions of Indycar racing in the 21st century could have been lost to one of the least desirable seats in the DTM. Here’s how Sebastien Bourdais almost ended up racing for Opel in 2003 before the all-conquering Newman-Haas Racing…

Bristol Post

Rugby transfer rumours and news: Seven Worcester Warriors find new clubs, Sale Sharks eye Scotland star

All the latest transfer rumours, contract renewals and confirmed moves from around the Gallagher Premiership

Autosport

Autosport writers' favourite F1 Italian Grands Prix

No circuit has held more Formula 1 races than Monza, part of the original calendar in 1950 and a virtual ever-present since. Ahead of this year's 73rd Italian Grand Prix, Autosport's writers pick their favourite editions of the stalwart race.

Wales Online

RAF Red Arrows captured in breathtaking selfies as three men scale Blackpool Tower

'It was an amazing and humbling experience'

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Top 10 Arrows F1 drivers ranked: Hill, Warwick, Fittipaldi and more

No Formula 1 team has started more races without winning one than Arrows, although it came close on several occasions. Twenty years on from the team's demise, Autosport takes on the task of ranking its best drivers

Autosport

Autosport Podcast: Ranking the top 10 Arrows F1 drivers

The Arrows Formula 1 team was a mainstay of the world championship for 24 years between 1978 and 2002, with its perennial underdog status earning widespread admiration.

Daily Record

Red Arrows to arrive in Ayrshire tomorrow ahead of festival appearance

The majestic jets are back in town tomorrow.

Wales Online

Why there were seven Red Arrows flying instead of nine at Swansea Airshow

Eagle-eyed spectators noticed there was a change this year

Autosport

What did F1 drivers do after racing? Zanardi, Alguersuari and more

While some former F1 drivers make their way into commentary, not all of them stay in motorsport. Find out here the unconventional second careers of F1 drivers.

The Times of India

IWL: Odisha maul Mata Rukmani FC 7-0, Kickstart FC beat Indian Arrows 1-0

BHUBANESWAR: Sports Odisha dished out a dominant 7-0 win against Mata Rukmani FC, while Kickstart FC registered a narrow 1-0 win over Indian Arrows in the Indian Women's League on Thursday.

Motorsport

F1 tech: Monaco's most mad-cap design ideas

Ahead of this week's Monaco Grand Prix, we look back on some of the craziest designs Formula 1 teams have come up with in an attempt to conquer the unique street circuit.

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