EPISODE · Sep 26, 2025 · 16 MIN
26th September 1999: The Chaos That Crowned An Unlikely Winner
from Chequered Past · host Martin Elliot
On this day in Formula 1 history, the Nürburgring descended into chaos. The 1999 European Grand Prix was a storm of strategy blunders, sudden showers and shattered hopes—yet out of the mayhem came Johnny Herbert, delivering Stewart GP their one and only victory. We also celebrate the birthday of Aldo Tim Schenken, look back on Lewis Hamilton’s 100th career win and Lando Norris’ heartbreak in the 2021 Russian Grand Prix, and revisit Estoril in 1993 where Damon Hill charged from last to third as Alain Prost claimed his fourth title and Michael Schumacher confirmed himself as the sport’s future star. Cover Image: By Paul Lannuier from Sussex, NJ, USA - Johnny Herbert (Stewart Ford), CC BY-SA 2.0, LinkSend us Fan MailMusic by #Mubert Music Rendering
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On this day in Formula 1 history, the Nürburgring descended into chaos. The 1999 European Grand Prix was a storm of strategy blunders, sudden showers and shattered hopes—yet out of the mayhem came Johnny Herbert, delivering Stewart GP their one and only victory. We also celebrate the birthday of Aldo Tim Schenken, look back on Lewis Hamilton’s 100th career win and Lando Norris’ heartbreak in the 2021 Russian Grand Prix, and revisit Estoril in 1993 where Damon Hill charged from last to t...
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