EPISODE · Nov 9, 2025 · 14 MIN
9th November 2014: The Duel That Shaped the Hybrid Era
from Chequered Past · host Martin Elliot
On this day in 2014, Formula 1’s new hybrid age reached boiling point at Interlagos. Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg went wheel-to-wheel in a race that defined their rivalry — and set up one of the most dramatic championship finales in modern history.As tension simmered within Mercedes, Felipe Massa thrilled his home fans with a chaotic but emotional podium, and Daniel Ricciardo quietly sealed third in the championship despite a rare DNF. Away from the racetrack, we celebrate the birthday of Éric Boullier — the engineer-turned-leader whose steady hand guided teams through triumph and turmoil — and look ahead to Brazil’s enduring Grand Prix legacy as São Paulo prepares to host again in 2025.It’s the story of control under pressure, passion in adversity, and a rivalry that would shape Formula 1 for a generation.Cover Image: By Morio - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, LinkSend us Fan MailMusic by #Mubert Music Rendering
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On this day in 2014, Formula 1’s new hybrid age reached boiling point at Interlagos. Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg went wheel-to-wheel in a race that defined their rivalry — and set up one of the most dramatic championship finales in modern history. As tension simmered within Mercedes, Felipe Massa thrilled his home fans with a chaotic but emotional podium, and Daniel Ricciardo quietly sealed third in the championship despite a rare DNF. Away from the racetrack, we celebrate the...
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