Jacques Vileneuve cut Michael Schumacher’s lead to a single point on this day 20 years ago after the Ferrari driver was handed a ten-second stop-go penalty.
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Coulthard charges to win as title contenders struggle
1997 Italian Grand Prix flashback
Posted onDavid Coulthard snatched his second victory of 1997 in the Italian Grand Prix as the championship contenders struggled at Monza.
Schumacher capitalises as Williams get it wrong in the rain again
1997 Belgian Grand Prix flashback
Posted onA rain shower minutes before the 1997 Belgian Grand Prix began played into Michael Schumacher’s hands on this day 20 years ago.
Last-lap heartbreak for Hill and Arrows
1997 Hungarian Grand Prix flashback
Posted onDamon Hill came within a lap of scoring what would have been one of the greatest shock wins in Formula One history on this day 20 years ago.
Berger takes final win in ‘a race I shouldn’t have done’
1997 German Grand Prix flashback
Posted onThe championship contest took a back seat at the German Grand Prix 20 years ago today as one of the sport’s old hands returned to claim a final victory.
Villeneuve lucks out then lucks in for second Silverstone win
1997 British Grand Prix flashback
Posted onBad luck cost Jacques Villeneuve the lead at Silverstone today in 1997 but good fortune handed him the win back at the expense of Mika Hakkinen.
Inspired Schumacher takes ’11-point win’ at Magny-Cours
1997 French Grand Prix flashback
Posted onIn the middle of one of the most frantic final laps of an F1 race a cool-headed Michael Schumacher found the time to help out his little brother.
Villeneuve slip-up hands title lead back to Schumacher after Panis crash
1997 Canadian Grand Prix flashback
Posted onTwenty years ago today the Wall of Champions claimed the home favourite in Montreal but another driver had a much more serious crash.
Villeneuve’s binary season goes on as Panis charges to second
1997 Spanish Grand Prix flashback
Posted onJacques Villeneuve’s Spanish Grand Prix victory 20 years ago today put him ahead of Michael Schumacher in the title fight. But a potential new rival also emerged.
Schumacher’s wet weather mastery puts him on top
1997 Monaco Grand Prix flashback
Posted onMichael Schumacher took the points lead 20 years ago today with a commanding victory in a wet Monaco GP. But the car in second was just as significant.
Villeneuve picks a fight, Frentzen wins one
1997 San Marino Grand Prix flashback
Posted onTwo consecutive wins had put Jacques Villeneuve ahead in the 1997 F1 championship. But at Imola he had more on his mind than just the title fight.
Ill Villeneuve withstands Irvine attack to win again
1997 Argentinian Grand Prix flashback
Posted onAn unwell Jacques Villeneuve held off a charging Eddie Irvine to 20 years ago today at Buenos Aires after Michael Schumacher crashed out at the start.
Villeneuve avenges Australia defeat as Panis takes shock podium
1997 Brazilian Grand Prix flashback
Posted onJacques Villeneuve bounced back from his turn one retirement at the first race of 1997 by winning the second race of the season in Brazil on this day 20 years ago.
McLaren end win drought after first lap crash
1997 Australian Grand Prix flashback
Posted onThe 1997 F1 season was expected to be a Williams walkover but a first-corner crash opened the door for a surprise winner in round one.
Damon Hill follows his father to F1 title
1996 Japanese Grand Prix flashback
Posted onDamon Hill became the first ever second-generation Formula One driver to win the world championship on this day 20 years ago in his final race for Williams.
Mansell retirement revives Prost’s title chances
1986 Austrian Grand Prix flashback
Posted onA close four-way drivers’ championship fight got even closer as just one of the contenders saw the chequered flag in Austria on this day 30 years ago.
Mansell wins in Piquet’s car
1986 British Grand Prix flashback
Posted onNigel Mansell scored a remarkable home victory at Brands Hatch 30 years ago today driving his team mate Nelson Piquet’s spare car.
Lauda begins title defence with victory as Hunt shunts
1976 Brazilian Grand Prix flashback
Posted onThe memorable 1976 F1 season began 40 years ago today in Brazil. McLaren’s new signing James Hunt took pole position but couldn’t stop champion Niki Lauda.
Alboreto wins – but Ferrari decline begins
1985 German Grand Prix flashback
Posted onFerrari’s Michele Alboreto looked on course to end Italy’s wait for a world champion after winning the German Grand Prix 30 years ago today.
Prost wins from 13th, Mansell stuns Berger – and Senna hits 100
1990 Mexican Grand Prix flashback
Posted onThe 1990 Mexican Grand Prix, held 25 years ago today, was an intense race made famous by a breathtaking move by Nigel Mansell, and a surprise win from 13th on the grid.