From DFV to Red Bull: Ford's glorious F1 timeline
The announcement of Ford's 2026 return to F1 is the latest chapter in a grand prix involvement which has ultimately brought huge success
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
The announcement of Ford's 2026 return to F1 is the latest chapter in a grand prix involvement which has ultimately brought huge success
Why did Ford re-enter Formula 1 with Red Bull? It makes technical and marketing sense, writes Andrew Frankel, but don't discount the enthusiasm of its racer boss
Red Bull reveals livery of 2023 F1 car, as it announces engine partnership with Ford to start in 2026
The Red Bull – Ford announcement sees the link-up of two organisations which have tasted victory together before, as Johnny Herbert remembers