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Archive for April, 2009

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 ...