Brands Hatch: F1's beloved countryside amphitheatre
On this day in 1964, the roar of F1 engines echoed through the Kent countryside for the first time, as Brands Hatch made its debut on the world stage
Every time we record a podcast there are always a load of great questions from readers that never get asked. So this time we sat Nigel Roebuck and Mark Hughes down in front of the camera and gave them the best to pick from. Here’s what they had to say about GP2 champions getting F1 drives, three-car teams, memories of the Mexican Grand Prix and whether Renault will stay in F1.
You may notice a kettle boiling in the background towards the end. Sorry about that – we’re sure you’ll agree Nigel’s Mexican memories are worth the sound of imminent tea. We’ll sit further away from the kitchen next time…
On this day in 1964, the roar of F1 engines echoed through the Kent countryside for the first time, as Brands Hatch made its debut on the world stage
Nico Hülkenberg's long-awaited first podium at Silverstone came after a virtuoso drive, but it only came about thanks to one unforgettable qualifying lap in 2020, as Mark Hughes recalls
Nico Hülkenberg's first F1 podium followed a faultless British GP drive where he went against his team with strategy calls that proved crucial in wet weather at Silverstone. Here are the radio messages that show how he pulled it off
From shock Zoom calls to ruthless midnight firings, F1’s history is littered with team principals and executives who are in command one moment and unceremoniously sacked the next