Some events in the history of motor sports and Formula 1, to this day, make people talk. Let’s look at the most important of the day.
The new week begins with another trip to the past. Today is of particular importance as we will find out what the first Formula 1 Grand Prix was. In addition we will remember what happened at the 2012 Bahrain GP, while in MotoGP we will learn about three races on three different continents.
Read below what happened Like today22/4, in the world of Formula 1 and motor sports,
Like today in 1946the Nice Grand Prix in France marked the return of speed racing to Europe after the end of World War II. THE Luigi Villoresi had already set the bar high from the first days of testing, taking pole position with a Maserati 4CL of Scuderia Milano. He proved unbeatable and led the race from the start until he made a three-minute pit stop. He came back stronger and had only his Alfa Romeo 308 in front of him Raymond Sommer, which had even lost first and second gear in its gearbox. So the Viloresi he overtook without resistance and easily took the victory. This particular Nice GP was the first F1 specification race in history.
Like today in 2001The Valdino Rossi he made it two in two on the season and won the South African GP. “The Doctor” started from pole position and maintained the lead without much resistance, keeping behind him Loris Capirossi. The podium was closed by Toru Ukawa completing the 1-2-3 for Honda motorcycles.
Like today in 2007The Casey Stonerscored his second win in three races of the season, dominating the Istanbul circuit for the Turkish GP of MotoGP. Her Australian Ducati he was in charge from start to finish. After the race it was announced that Turkey will not host a MotoGP Grand Prix again, due to financial problems.
Like today in 2012the Bahrain GP took place for the fourth race of the Formula 1 season. The poleman, Sebastian Vettelmaintained the lead for almost the entire race, but was under pressure from Kimi Raikkonen. Her Finn Lotus, took advantage of the alternative tire strategy favored by the hot conditions and found himself close to the German in the final laps, but was unable to overtake him. Nevertheless, he finished second, taking the podium for the first time since his return to the championship. Third was his teammate, Romain Grosjeanon his first podium in Formula 1 and first for a French driver since 1998 and Jean Alesi. After four races, the 2012 season already had four different winners and leaders in the standings.
Like today in 2018The Mark Market, was crowned winner at the Circuit of the Americas, climbing to the top step of the podium for the first time in the new MotoGP season. This was his sixth consecutive win at the circuit, maintaining a reign that began in 2013 when it was added to the calendar. The Maverick Vinales her Yamaha and Andrea Iannone her Ducati they framed him on the podium.
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