26th March 1989: The Winner Who Wasn't Expected To Finish

On 26th March, Formula One history takes us to Interlagos — a circuit renowned for chaos, unpredictability, and races that rarely follow the script.In 1989, the Brazilian Grand Prix opened a new era for the sport, but it was far from a clean start. Changeable conditions, bold strategy calls, and relentless attrition created a race where simply reaching the finish felt like an achievement. Yet against the odds, one driver delivered a victory built on control, resilience, and determination.We also remember Elio de Angelis — a driver admired for his intelligence and technical insight — and reflect on the story of Martin Donnelly, whose career was defined as much by resilience as it was by raw speed.And we revisit two remarkable Brazilian Grands Prix in 1995 and 2000, where the results were rewritten after the race had finished — reminding us that in Formula One, victory is not always secure at the chequered flag.From chaos to controversy, this is a story of a race that demanded everything — and a winner who wasn’t expected to finish.Send us Fan MailMusic by #Mubert Music Rendering