12th August 1979: The Victory That Marked a New Force

On August 12, 1979, the high-speed sweeps of the Österreichring witnessed a performance that signalled a changing of the guard in Formula 1. Alan Jones and Williams dominated the Austrian Grand Prix, delivering a flawless drive that marked the team as a new force in the sport. We also celebrate the birthday of Charlie Whiting, whose behind-the-scenes leadership transformed safety standards, and remember the fearless Manfred Winkelhock on the anniversary of his tragic passing in 1985. Finally, we head to the tight, twisting Hungaroring in 1990 for Thierry Boutsen’s defensive masterclass against Ayrton Senna — a victory built on composure under unrelenting pressure. Cover Photo: Williams FW07 at Barber Motorsports Park, 2010 by Legends Of Motorsports under CC BY-SA 2.0Send us Fan MailMusic by #Mubert Music Rendering