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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

The attributes that made de Ferran a potent force

Gil de Ferran meant an awful lot to a great many people in motorsport. The outpouring of shocked tributes following his unexpected passing at the age of 56 were universal in their respect for a racer who possessed all the attributes to be effective as a driver, team boss, sporting…

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Gil de Ferran obituary: Indy 500 winner and two-time IndyCar champion dies aged 56

De Ferran, who has died aged 56, beat his great friend, and fellow Brazilian Team Penske team-mate, Helio Castroneves by 0.299s after a fierce battle for honours in America’s biggest open-wheel race.

Autosport

2003 Indy 500 winner Gil de Ferran dies aged 56

According to the Associated Press, de Ferran appeared to suffer a heart attack while competing with his son at The Concours Club in Opa-locka in Florida on Friday.

Autosport

2003 Indy 500 winner Gil de Ferran dead at 56

According to the Associated Press, de Ferran appeared to suffer a heart attack while driving in an automotive event with his son at The Concours Club in Opa-locka, Florida on Friday.

Motorsport

Brazilian Racing Icon Gil de Ferran Dies During Race with Son

Remembering the legendary racer Gil de Ferran, an icon in Brazilian motorsports. From Indy 500 victories to speed records, his legacy lives on.

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Indy 500 winner Newgarden "emotional" as he joins Borg-Warner trophy

The 32-year-old Tennessee native, the 75th individual winner of IndyCar’s crown jewel race, was the centrepiece of the event held at the Stutz Building in Indianapolis.

Autosport

Indy 500 winner Josef Newgarden’s likeness unveiled on Borg-Warner Trophy

The 32-year-old Tennessee native, the 75th individual winner of IndyCar’s crown jewel race, was the centerpiece of the event held at the Stutz Building in downtown Indianapolis.

Motorsport

Christian Horner wins Autosport's John Bolster Award

Awarded in honour of Autosport’s legendary Technical Editor, this prize reflects a lifetime of technical excellence in motorsport by an individual or group. Previous winners include Roger Penske, Ross Brawn, Sir Patrick Head, Adrian Newey and Toto Wolff.

Autosport

Jackie Stewart receives Autosport's Gold Medal

The accolade, launched in 2021 and previously won by Jean Todt and Roger Penske, recognises an individual who has given a lifetime of service to the sport and who leaves a lasting legacy for future generations.

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2023 NASCAR Champion's Week in pictures

The event, for the longest time held in New York City and then Las Vegas, has taken place in the 'Music City' since 2019.

Autosport

NASCAR champion Blaney "poked around" idea of Indy 500 bid with Penske

IndyCar’s showpiece event will feature Blaney’s fellow NASCAR Cup champion Kyle Larson for the first time next year, who has entered the America’s biggest open-wheel race with a Hendrick-backed, McLaren-run car.

Motorsport

NASCAR champ Blaney “poked around” idea of Indy 500 bid with Penske

IndyCar’s showpiece event will feature Blaney’s fellow NASCAR Cup champion Kyle Larson for the first time this year, who has entered the America’s biggest open-wheel race with a Hendrick-backed, McLaren-run car.

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Q&A: Ryan Blaney on his first NASCAR title and IndyCar teammate Josef Newgarden getting a tattoo of his face

For The Win chatted with 2023 NASCAR champ Ryan Blaney about his title victory, the celebrations and a tattoo deal among friends.

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NASCAR Cup Phoenix: Blaney claims title as Chastain wins season finale

Chastain was eliminated early in the Cup playoffs and led just one lap in the previous nine races, but his Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet led 157 of the 312 laps on Sunday.

Motorsport

Chastain wins Phoenix as Blaney claims 2023 NASCAR Cup title

Chastain, who was eliminated early in the Cup playoffs and led just one lap in the previous nine races, turned out to be too tough for the 2023 title contenders to handle in Sunday’s race.

The Independent UK

Ryan Blaney earns 1st career NASCAR championship and gives Roger Penske back-to-back Cup titles

Ryan Blaney raced to his first career NASCAR championship on Sunday by banging his way past contender Kyle Larson in the closing laps at Phoenix Raceway to give Team Penske back-to-back Cup titles

Chicago Sun-Times

Ryan Blaney wins NASCAR championship to give Roger Penske back-to-back Cup titles

The third generation racer is the first Ohio-born driver to win the Cup title and followed teammate Joey Logano, who won for Penske a year ago.

Motorsport

Rick Hendrick: "NASCAR is getting what it wants" with Next Gen car

Mr. Hendrick is well positioned to add to the legacy of his Hendrick Motorsports organization this year with two of his four Cup drivers – Kyle Larson and William Byron – making up half of the Championship 4 that will compete Sunday at Phoenix Raceway for the 2023 title.

Motorsport

Blaney advances into title race with Martinsville Cup win

Playing it safe, Blaney and several other lead-lap cars waited to make their final pit stop well within their fuel window while Almirola and Chase Elliott were among that pit earlier hoping for one or more late-race cautions.

Motorsport

Andretti F1 team: When could it join, who could drive and more

After a seven-month process of due diligence, Andretti Cadillac has been given the green light by the FIA to enter Formula 1. That makes Andretti the only one of the seven entities to throw its hat into the ring to have been accepted by F1's governing body. Following a careful…

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