This week in motor sport from the Archive and Database, featuring first wins for Michael Schumacher and Keke Rosberg and more.
1933: Alan Stacey is born. In profile
1976: With Niki Lauda recovering, James Hunt beats John Watson to the Dutch Grand Prix victory. Report
1982: As Dijon hosts the Swiss Grand Prix, Keke Rosberg scores his first Formula 1 win. Report
2009: Popular Aussie all-rounder Frank Gardner dies aged 78. In profile
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1935: Porsche and Formula 1 racer Gerhard Mitter is born. In profile
1937: Bruce McLaren is born. In profile
1992: Michael Schumacher claims his first Formula 1 win with victory at Spa-Francorchamps. Report
1906: Le Mans winner Raymond Sommer is born. In profile
1948: Journalist-turned-racer Harald Ertl is born. In profile
1985: Stefan Bellof is killed at Spa-Francorchamps during the 1000kms. In profile
1994: Carlos Sainz jr is born. In profile
1958: Olivier Groulliard is born. In profile
1966: Monaco winner Olivier Panis is born. In profile
1969: Willy Mairesse commits suicide. In profile
1922: Dario Resta is killed attempting the land speed record at Brooklands. In profile
1988: Jochen Mass and Jean-Louis Schlesser win the Nürburgring 1000kms. Report
1983: Mass and Jacky Ickx beat Derek Bell and Bob Wollek at the Nürburgring. Report
Max Verstappen has reignited his 2025 F1 championship chances after a dominant US Grand Prix weekend. Here's how he can win it — along with Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris's paths to victory
Verstappen's double win in Austin moved him closer to a historic comeback while McLaren faced tough questions over its strategy and the fans were left to watch another processional race
Could F1 2025 be about to wake from its slumber? James Elson identifies the culprit poking the bear
Cadillac's quiet confidence, Apple's broadcasting gamble and a few overlooked stories all shaped an eventful 2025 United States Grand Prix weekend
