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Explore John Surtees’ historic Ferrari career, crowned by the 1964 Formula 1 World Championship. Revisit his victories with the Scuderia, technical skill and unique achievement as the only competitor to become world champion on both motorcycles and in Formula 1.

From Ferrari’s historic 1964 triumph to Lewis Hamilton: Mexico’s greatest F1 title moments

The 2026 Formula 1 Mexico City Grand Prix could become the scene of another historic world championship celebration, with Andrea Kimi Antonelli on the verge of securing his first Drivers’ title. Despite winning the previous race in Austin, the Mercedes driver was unable to mathematically clinch the championship in Texas. However, his chances of completing […]

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Why Scuderia Ferrari has always shared a special historical bond with British drivers

When Lewis Hamilton captured the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix at the wheel of the Ferrari SF-26, the milestone achievement represented far more than just a return to the top step for the seven-time world champion. That emotional victory added a vibrant new chapter to a deeply rooted historical romance linking Maranello to Great Britain, a […]

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Ferrari F1 legend John Surtees later admitted leaving Maranello in 1966 was a costly mistake

Ferrari’s Formula 1 history is filled with dramatic exits, internal power struggles, and championship-defining turning points, but few stories remain as fascinating as John Surtees’ abrupt departure from Maranello in 1966. Still the only driver in motorsport history to win world championships on both two wheels and four, John Surtees built a legacy unlike any […]

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Classic Formula 1 engineering: inside the Ferrari 158 and 1512 (1964–65)

On the eve of the final race in Mexico, the 1964 Formula 1 World Championship was still wide open. Graham Hill led the standings with 39 points, followed by John Surtees on 34 and Jim Clark on 30, all three still firmly in contention for the title. After a race packed with dramatic twists, it […]

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