EPISODE · Jul 3, 2025 · 12 MIN
3rd July 2016: The Clash That Closed Up The Championship
from Chequered Past · host Martin Elliot
In this episode of Chequered Past, we dive into three defining moments from July 3rd in Formula One history.We begin with the dramatic 2016 Austrian Grand Prix, where a final-lap collision between Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg reignited one of the fiercest rivalries in modern F1.Next, we celebrate the birthday of Sebastian Vettel — a four-time world champion whose impact on and off the track continues to shape the sport.Finally, we turn back the clock to 1977, as John Watson delivered a near-flawless drive at Dijon, only to see victory slip away on the final lap.From chaos and controversy to celebration and heartbreak, this episode captures the full spectrum of Formula One emotion.Photo by Christian Reichl and licensed under CC BY 2.0Send us Fan MailMusic by #Mubert Music Rendering
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In this episode of Chequered Past, we dive into three defining moments from July 3rd in Formula One history. We begin with the dramatic 2016 Austrian Grand Prix, where a final-lap collision between Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg reignited one of the fiercest rivalries in modern F1. Next, we celebrate the birthday of Sebastian Vettel — a four-time world champion whose impact on and off the track continues to shape the sport. Finally, we turn back the clock to 1977, as John Watson delivere...
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