What are the most important events that have happened in the world of Formula 1 and motorsport today? Here is the answer.
The new week continues with even more exciting stories than before. Today we know a man who changed the modern history of Formula 1 and created a “behemoth” team and was born 82 years ago. In addition, a Japanese two-wheeled specialist also has a birthday, while the WRC saw two races of historical significance.
Read what happened Just like today16/4, in her world Formula 1 and motorsport.
Like today in 1942a legendary racing figure was born in South Shields, UK: the Sir Frank Williams. The Briton was involved in motorsport from a young age, but chose to focus primarily on selling racing cars rather than the action behind the wheel. By Pierce Courage as a protected driver, his team climbed into Formula 1 in the late 60s with rented Brabham cars and performed respectably. However, his untimely and tragic death Against at the 1970 Dutch GP, he questioned the team’s survival. Despite its tragic financial situation in 1976 Williams he sold it to businessman Walter Wolff, and a year later his new team gained autonomous status on the Formula 1 grid. Until then, the facilities and the meager staff that comprised them were of a very low standard.
3️⃣1️⃣2️⃣ podiums
1️⃣1️⃣4️⃣ race wins
9️⃣ constructor titles
7️⃣ driver titles1️⃣ Frank Williams
This is his @WilliamsRacing history. pic.twitter.com/cJEVCG1vVy
— Formula 1 (@F1) September 3, 2020
With the ambitious young engineer by his side Patrick HeadWilliams signed the up-and-comer Alan Jones, and at the same time boost the team’s funding with sponsors from the Middle East. THAT Williams Grand Prix Engineering he now had all the tools to become a contender to be reckoned with, winning back-to-back Constructors’ Championships in 1980-1981, with Jones crowned Drivers’ Champion in the first year. Everything seemed to be going perfectly, but in 1986 Frank Williams was involved in a major car accident in France. Despite doctors’ calls to remove his mechanical support, he triumphantly returned, now confined to a wheelchair, and led the team to another constructors’ title. To this day, Williams is among Formula 1’s most historic and successful teams with a total of 16 championships, has built some of the most beautiful cars ever and produced fantastic drivers. He passed away on November 20, 2020, but has left behind a huge legacy in motorsport.
The man who turned a dream into a dynasty.
Commemorating the incredible life of Sir Frank Williams pic.twitter.com/3ZJvb7P5Dt
— Formula 1 (@F1) 29 November 2021
Like today in 1951was born Takazumi Katayama. The Japanese started racing its motorcycles Yamaha in 1971, which immediately shows enormous promise. By 1974 he had now climbed to the top level of Grand Prix racing and was promoted to the company’s factory team, although he often traveled Europe as a privateer until 1976. In 1977 he joined the European division of Yamaha and made history as the first Japanese motorcycle world champion, taking the 350cc class with five wins in 11 races. In 1979, he accepted her proposal Honda to develop his NR500 exotic motorcycle and participated in the large 500cc class. The results were very modest and in 1982 Honda he eventually retired the NR500 for the three-cylinder two-stroke NS500 with which Katayama won in Sweden. He hung up his helmet in 1985 and became active in the “old” MotoGP, now as manager of his own racing team.
Silverstone ’79. Brief fragment of a documentary Castrol. Aparece la segunda NR500 (Takazumi Katayama) humeando antes de retirerse y parte de la pelea “King” Kenny – Sheene. pic.twitter.com/FfKTSAvid4
— La Mala Suerte Ediciones (@Lamalasuerte_Ed) 19 August 2020
Like today in 1986was born Paul Di Resta. The Brit, who has been crowned champion at DTM and beat Sebastian Vettel in F3, entered Formula 1 in 2011. He drove for Force India from 2011-2013 and was quite consistent, especially in races where tire management was imperative. He finished in the points several times, and although he was in Ferrari’s sights for a period, he lost his place in the Force India and returned to the DTM. In 2017, he reappeared to replace the sick one Felipe Massa in the Hungarian GP, in her team Williams. He then took up endurance racing. In 2020 he won 24 Hours of Le Mans in the LMP2 class for United Autoports.
HELMET CAM 🎥
Hop aboard with Paul di Resta for a unique view of #MonacoGP Start
Keep an eye out for the flying Sauber 👀 pic.twitter.com/jQOTM0BKcm
— Formula 1 (@F1) 27 May 2018
Like today in 1990That Bjorn Waldegaard scored his 16th and final victory in the World Rally Championship (WRC) and won the Marathon Rally Safari. The 1979 champion drove one Toyota Celica ST165 and outscored her by almost 40 minutes Lancia Delta Integrale of Juha Kankunen.
Like today in 2011the third and final Jordan Rally in its history took place World Rally Championship (WRC) was completed very impressively. Coming to the last one Power Stage 10.5 km (6.52 mi) long, o Yari-Mati Latvala of the factory Ford he had a lead of 0.5 seconds over him Sebastien Ozier by Citroën. But the Frenchman eventually edged out the Finn by just 0.2s after winning the Special Stage by 0.04s over teammate Latvala, Mikko Hirvonenand 0.7 seconds against Latvala himself.
Like today in 2017The Bahrain GP took place for the third race of the Formula 1 season Mercedes-AMG, Valtteri Botas started from pole position for the first time, but very quickly lost his position to Sebastian Vettel. In fact, he had to obey the team’s orders by giving up his place to the fastest Lewis Hamilton (twice actually) for him to try to attack the Ferrari German. During the phase of the first pit stops under virtual safety car status, Mercedes decided to call their drivers on the same lap for a change. In order not to lag behind Bottas in the team’s pitbox, o Hamilton drove slowly into the pit lane entrance, delaying him Daniel Ricardo and thus incur a five second penalty. Thus he lost all hope of claiming victory and settled for second place.
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