EPISODE · Mar 21, 2026 · 15 MIN
20th March 2005: The Wins That Set the Tone for the Championship
from Chequered Past · host Martin Elliot
On 20 March, Formula One has often revealed the shape of the season to come.In 2005, Fernando Alonso delivered a commanding victory at Sepang, confirming Renault as genuine title contenders and signalling a shift away from Ferrari’s dominance. Eleven years later, a dramatic and strategically complex Australian Grand Prix saw Nico Rosberg seize early control of the 2016 season — the first step in his championship-winning campaign.Alongside these races, we also remember Eddie Jordan, one year on from his passing — a team owner whose vision, instinct and eye for talent helped shape modern Formula One.It’s a story of early momentum, shifting power, and the moments that show us who will come out on top.Send us Fan MailMusic by #Mubert Music Rendering
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On 20 March, Formula One has often revealed the shape of the season to come. In 2005, Fernando Alonso delivered a commanding victory at Sepang, confirming Renault as genuine title contenders and signalling a shift away from Ferrari’s dominance. Eleven years later, a dramatic and strategically complex Australian Grand Prix saw Nico Rosberg seize early control of the 2016 season — the first step in his championship-winning campaign. Alongside these races, we also remember Eddie Jordan, one year...
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