
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
This week in motor sport from the Archive and Database, featuring a whole of Belgian Grands Prix – including almost a win a day for Ayrton Senna – and more.
1947: Ian Scheckter is born. In profile
1970: John Surtees wins the Gold Cup, and Jochen Rindt flies to Austria on the slowing down lap. Report
1987: Didier Pironi dies in a powerboat accident off the Isle of Wight, aged 35. In profile
2015: Guy Ligier dies at the age of 85. In profile
1958: Stirling Moss dominates in Oporto, Mike Hawthorn (eventually) takes second. Report
1964: Grand Prix podium-finisher Eric Bernard is born. In profile
1986: Sauber-Mercedes scores its first victory, as Henri Pescarolo and Mike Thackwell win the Nurburgring 1000kms. Report
1997: Luigi Villoresi dies aged 88. In profile
2015: Justin Wilson dies following a crash at Pocono. In profile
1991: Ayrton Senna wins at Spa, as impressive F1 debutant Michael Schumacher lasts barely a few corners. Report
2001: Ken Tyrrell passes away of cancer at the age of 77. Roebuck’s Legends
1979: A tyre blowout denies Gilles Villeneuve, leaving Alan Jones to take victory at Zandvoort. Report
1990: Senna takes pole and leads from start to finish at record speed at Spa. Report
1954: Current BRDC president Derek Warwick is born. In profile
1959: Gerhard Berger is born. In profile
1976: Reigning World Endurance champion Mark Webber is born. In profile
1989: At a wet Spa, Senna dominates. Report
1977: In pouring rain, Mike Parkes is killed in a road accident. In profile
1977: Niki Lauda beats Jacques Laffite to the flag at Zandvoort. Report
2008: Phil HIll dies at the age of 81. In profile
1988: Senna wins the Belgian Grand Prix. Report
1989: Valtteri Bottas is born. In profile
1994: Michael Schumacher wins the Belgian Grand Prix until his plank is found to be illegal, handing Damon HIll victory. Report
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