EPISODE · Jun 26, 2025 · 12 MIN
26th June 1906: The Race That Started It All
from Chequered Past · host Martin Elliot
On June 26, 1906, the world witnessed the birth of Grand Prix racing — and it was anything but refined. In this episode, we journey back to the dusty roads of Le Mans for the first-ever French Grand Prix, where Ferenc Szisz etched his name in motorsport history.We also mark the birthday of Philippe Streiff — a talented French driver whose career was tragically cut short by a testing accident, but whose courage and contributions off the track became a lasting legacy.Finally, we revisit the fallout from Ferrari’s infamous use of team orders at the 2002 Austrian Grand Prix, as the FIA handed down a record $1 million fine on this very day — a moment that forced Formula 1 to reckon with the balance between strategy and sportsmanship.Send us Fan MailMusic by #Mubert Music Rendering
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On June 26, 1906, the world witnessed the birth of Grand Prix racing — and it was anything but refined. In this episode, we journey back to the dusty roads of Le Mans for the first-ever French Grand Prix, where Ferenc Szisz etched his name in motorsport history. We also mark the birthday of Philippe Streiff — a talented French driver whose career was tragically cut short by a testing accident, but whose courage and contributions off the track became a lasting legacy. Finally, we revisit the f...
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