EPISODE · Aug 4, 2025 · 13 MIN
5th August 2007: The Race That Split McLaren
from Chequered Past · host Martin Elliot
On this day in motorsport history, we revisit the 2007 Hungarian Grand Prix — a weekend that saw McLaren implode in spectacular fashion. As Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton’s rivalry erupted into sabotage, it sparked the events that would spiral into the infamous SpyGate scandal. But amid the chaos, Hamilton delivered a flawless drive that showed he was more than just a rookie sensation.We also mark the birthday of Richie Ginther, the quiet genius whose technical insight helped shape the early success of Honda and BRM. And we rewind to the 1962 German Grand Prix, where Graham Hill mastered the Nordschleife to strengthen his grip on the world title in a year of innovation, rain, and relentless competition.Three stories — one of conflict, one of craft, and one of composure — on a day that shaped Formula One’s chequered past.Cover Photo: Hamilton + Alonso 2007 Canada by Mark McArdle under CC BY-SA 2.0Send us Fan MailMusic by #Mubert Music Rendering
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On this day in motorsport history, we revisit the 2007 Hungarian Grand Prix — a weekend that saw McLaren implode in spectacular fashion. As Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton’s rivalry erupted into sabotage, it sparked the events that would spiral into the infamous SpyGate scandal. But amid the chaos, Hamilton delivered a flawless drive that showed he was more than just a rookie sensation. We also mark the birthday of Richie Ginther, the quiet genius whose technical insight helped shape the e...
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