EPISODE · Jun 24, 2025 · 14 MIN
24th June 1911: The Legend That Transcended the Track
from Chequered Past · host Martin Elliot
From the birth of a legend to two unforgettable Grand Prix drives, June 24 has delivered some of Formula 1’s most compelling stories.We begin in 1911 with the arrival of Juan Manuel Fangio—‘El Maestro’—whose legacy still shapes the sport more than a century later. Then it’s on to the 1990 Mexican Grand Prix, where Alain Prost surged from 13th to victory and Nigel Mansell executed one of F1’s most iconic overtakes. Finally, we relive the emotional rollercoaster of the 2012 European Grand Prix in Valencia, where Fernando Alonso climbed from 11th to first in front of his home fans—while Michael Schumacher quietly claimed his last ever podium. Three stories, one remarkable date. Send us Fan MailMusic by #Mubert Music Rendering
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From the birth of a legend to two unforgettable Grand Prix drives, June 24 has delivered some of Formula 1’s most compelling stories. We begin in 1911 with the arrival of Juan Manuel Fangio—‘El Maestro’—whose legacy still shapes the sport more than a century later. Then it’s on to the 1990 Mexican Grand Prix, where Alain Prost surged from 13th to victory and Nigel Mansell executed one of F1’s most iconic overtakes. Finally, we relive the emotional rollercoaster of the 2012 European Gran...
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