Flashback - The Decline of Motor Racing Developments (Brabham)
Sunday, May 24th, 2009 Posted in Flashbacks | No Comments »The early 1980s were something of a purple patch for Brabham - between 1980 and 1985 the team picked up 14 race wins and twin world championships for Nelson Piquet. The good times were not to last however, and by ...
Flashback - Gunnar Nilsson
Monday, April 20th, 2009 Posted in Flashbacks | 1 Comment »Sebastian Vettel's victory in Shangai on Sunday terminates his membership in the Formula 1 "one hit wonders club" - for drivers with a single victory to their name. Vettel was lucky to get a chance to build on his victory ...
Flashback - 1994 Australian FAI IndyCar Grand Prix
Wednesday, April 15th, 2009 Posted in Flashbacks | No Comments »The Gold Coast Indy produced its fair share of drama in its 19-year history. Who can forget the drama of the closing laps in 1995, the championship fight in 1999, or the massive accident in 2002? Arguably the strangest Gold ...
Flashback - Hans Heyer’s Only Grand Prix “Start”
Sunday, April 12th, 2009 Posted in Flashbacks | No Comments »With the ultra-professionalism of Formula 1 today, combined with under-subscribed grids, and the abolition of the 107% rule, drivers don't have to "qualify" to make the grid. Indeed, the last man not to qualify for a Grand Prix was Alex ...
Flashback - Bologna Trofeo Indoor Formula One
Saturday, April 11th, 2009 Posted in Flashbacks | No Comments »Here's a quick Formula 1 trivia question: when was the last time Lotus won a Formula One race? Formula 1 history buffs will usually reply with Senna's victory at the 1987 United States Grand Prix. And, they're right. That was ...
Flashback - Malaysian Grand Prix 2001 - The Tropical Storm
Friday, April 10th, 2009 Posted in Flashbacks | 1 Comment »Welcome to a brand new series at Chequered Flag Motorsport - Flashbacks. Flashbacks will be posted - blog style - on the front page and look back at forgotten moments from the history of motorsport. The inaugural Flashback looks back ...
