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Roland Ratzenberger: The Tragic 1994 San Marino GP Qualifying
A deep dive into April 30, 1994, the day Roland Ratzenberger lost his life at Imola, marking the start of Formula 1's darkest weekend.
30 Apr 20269 min read
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Michele Alboreto Wins 1984 Belgian Grand Prix at Zolder
Michele Alboreto dominated the 1984 Belgian Grand Prix at Zolder, leading a Ferrari front-row sweep to secure his first victory for the Maranello squad.
29 Apr 20267 min read
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Emerson Fittipaldi Triumphs at 1973 Spanish Grand Prix
On April 29, 1973, Emerson Fittipaldi secured a legendary win at Montjuïc Park, overcoming mechanical chaos to extend his F1 championship lead.
29 Apr 20268 min read
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Niki Lauda Wins 1974 Spanish Grand Prix: A Maiden Ferrari Victory
On April 28, 1974, Niki Lauda claimed his first career victory at the Spanish Grand Prix, marking the start of a legendary era for Ferrari and the Austrian.
28 Apr 20268 min read
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Heinz-Harald Frentzen Wins 1997 San Marino Grand Prix
Heinz-Harald Frentzen claimed his first F1 victory on April 27, 1997, driving the Williams FW19 to defeat Michael Schumacher at the San Marino Grand Prix.
27 Apr 20267 min read
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David Coulthard Wins 1998 San Marino Grand Prix at Imola
On April 26, 1998, David Coulthard led a McLaren masterclass at Imola, winning the San Marino Grand Prix ahead of Michael Schumacher's Ferrari.
26 Apr 20269 min read
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Austria 2002 Ferrari Team Orders: F1's Most Controversial Race
Austria 2002 remains F1's most controversial race — Ferrari's team orders scandal, a million-dollar fine, and one journalist's unforgettable trackside debut at the Jochen Rindt Kurve.
26 Apr 202610 min read
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Nigel Mansell 1992 Spanish Grand Prix: A Masterclass in the Rain
On April 26, 1992, Nigel Mansell won a rain-soaked Spanish Grand Prix in the iconic Williams FW14B, marking his fourth straight win of the season.
26 Apr 202610 min read
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Alain Prost Wins 1993 San Marino GP at Imola
On April 25, 1993, Alain Prost led a Williams-Renault masterclass at Imola, showcasing the unmatched technical power of the active-suspension FW15C.
25 Apr 20269 min read
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1982 San Marino Grand Prix: The Day F1 Politics Split the Grid
April 24, 1982, saw a decimated grid at Imola as the FISA-FOCA war peaked, leaving Ferrari to dominate a controversial qualifying session.
24 Apr 20268 min read
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2000 British Grand Prix: Rubens Barrichello Secures Ferrari Pole
On April 22, 2000, Rubens Barrichello mastered a rain-soaked Silverstone to take pole position for Ferrari, marking a classic V10 era moment.
22 Apr 20268 min read
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Reutemann & Villeneuve: Ferrari and Williams in the Late '70s and Early '80s
From Long Beach 1978 to Jacarepaguá 1981 and the tragedy of Zolder, Carlos Reutemann and Gilles Villeneuve defined the ground effect era at Ferrari and Williams.
21 Apr 202615 min read
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