EPISODE · Sep 14, 2025 · 18 MIN
15th September 1985: The Victories That Confirmed the Contenders
from Chequered Past · host Martin Elliot
Some wins are about breaking through, but others are about proving you belong. On this day in Formula One history, Ayrton Senna at Spa in 1985 and Oscar Piastri at Baku in 2024 both claimed their second career victories — the moments that confirmed them as genuine front runners. We also revisit Juan Pablo Montoya’s record-shattering pole lap at Monza in 2002 and Ferrari’s home triumph, and wind back to the early days with the stories of Antonio Ascari and Toni Branca. From rain-soaked brilliance to flat-out speed, it’s a day when talent and triumph left their indelible mark on F1. Cover Image: By Dima Moroz - The Lotus 97T of Ayrton Senna, used in the 1985 Formula One season, CC BY 2.0, LinkSend us Fan MailMusic by #Mubert Music Rendering
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Some wins are about breaking through, but others are about proving you belong. On this day in Formula One history, Ayrton Senna at Spa in 1985 and Oscar Piastri at Baku in 2024 both claimed their second career victories — the moments that confirmed them as genuine front runners. We also revisit Juan Pablo Montoya’s record-shattering pole lap at Monza in 2002 and Ferrari’s home triumph, and wind back to the early days with the stories of Antonio Ascari and Toni Branca. From rain-soaked b...
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15th September 1985: The Victories That Confirmed the Contenders
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