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Formula One History @f1history1950.bsky.social · 2h

The tension followed a season of bitter rivalry between the two drivers. Hill had finished the race in third place, with his teammate, David Coulthard, finishing second.

This was also the last race for Sauber driver Jean-Christophe Boullion. It was his only season in F1.

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Formula One History @f1history1950.bsky.social · 2h

Hill, incensed by the remarks, interrupted the post-race press conference, challenging Schumacher to repeat what he had said in private. Schumacher remained calm, stating that the issue was between the two of them and would be discussed later.

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Formula One History @f1history1950.bsky.social · 2h

1995 – Benetton driver Michael Schumacher claimed his second World Championship #OnThisDay 22 October, with a victory at Japan’s Pacific GP.

However, the race was overshadowed by a heated dispute with Williams driver Damon Hill, triggered by Schumacher’s criticism of Hill’s driving.

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Formula One History @f1history1950.bsky.social · 7h

Seeming to be his last-ever F1 race, tributes to Schumacher poured in, with Mika Hakkinen predicting that Schumacher would eventually return to racing, as he could never stay away for long. He did.

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Formula One History @f1history1950.bsky.social · 7h

Though Schumacher fought his way back from 20th to finish fourth, Alonso cruised to second, securing his second consecutive championship and helping Renault secure the Constructors’ title. Local hero Felipe Massa won the race. Button came third.

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Formula One History @f1history1950.bsky.social · 7h

Schumacher needed to win and for Fernando Alonso to score no points to secure an eighth world title, but his hopes were dashed when he suffered a puncture following contact with Giancarlo Fisichella in the Renault.

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Formula One History @f1history1950.bsky.social · 7h

2006 – Alonso’s second Championship and Schumacher’s last Ferrari drive.

It appeared to be the end of an era when Michael Schumacher finished fourth #OnThisDay 22 October at the 2006 Brazilian Grand Prix, his final race for Ferrari after an iconic career.

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Formula One History @f1history1950.bsky.social · 7h

Hulme only needed to finish fourth or better, regardless of his rival and teammate Jack Brabham‘s result. Jim Clark won the race for Lotus, with Jack finishing second, but Hulme’s drive, and consistent laps, secured the title. He became the first and only New Zealander as of 2025 to win the title.

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Formula One History @f1history1950.bsky.social · 7h

1967 – Hulme wins the Drivers' Championship

#OnThisDay 22 October, Brabham driver Denny Hulme clinched the 1967 Drivers’ Championship with a third-place finish at the Mexican Grand Prix.

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Formula One History @f1history1950.bsky.social · 9h

From F1’s Red Bull Racing to extreme sports and beyond, Mateschitz built more than a company — he built an empire.

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Formula One History @f1history1950.bsky.social · 9h

that transformed not only how we consume energy drinks but also how brands connect with culture, adventure, and performance.

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Formula One History @f1history1950.bsky.social · 9h

Remembering Dietrich Mateschitz (1944–2022), who #OnThisDay 22 October 2022 passed away.

Mateschitz was the co-founder and driving force behind Red Bull, which began as a bold idea to energise the world and became a global phenomenon…

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Formula One History @f1history1950.bsky.social · 9h

After retiring, he worked as sports editor for Autocar and competed in the London-Sydney Rally. At the time of his death, he was President of the British Racing Drivers’ Club.

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Formula One History @f1history1950.bsky.social · 9h

Over the course of his F1 career, he competed in 53 Grand Prix between 1959 and 1966, fulfilling his most notable success in 1961 when he gave Team Lotus its first F1 Constructors’ victory at Watkins Glen, starting from eighth on the grid.

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Formula One History @f1history1950.bsky.social · 9h

Remembering Innes Ireland #OnThisDay 22 October, one of motor racing’s great personalities, who passed away at age 63 in 1993, after a battle with cancer.

Ireland’s racing career began in earnest at the age of 27 in 1957.

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Formula One History @f1history1950.bsky.social · 9h

However, Senna was disqualified for getting a push start from the marshals to rejoin the circuit, and the Benetton of Alessandro Nannini was awarded the win. Prost retained the title after an appeal upheld the disqualification five days later.

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Formula One History @f1history1950.bsky.social · 9h

On lap 47 of 53, Senna attempted a bold move at the chicane, diving inside Prost. Prost refused to yield, and the two collided. Prost retired, while Senna was pushed back on track and pitted for a new nose, managing to finish first.

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Formula One History @f1history1950.bsky.social · 9h

However, his McLaren teammate, Ayrton Senna, needed a victory to keep his hopes alive.

Senna dominated qualifying, securing pole position by 1.7 seconds. During the race, both drivers distanced themselves from the pack.

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Formula One History @f1history1950.bsky.social · 9h

1989 – Alain Prost secured the Drivers’ Championship #OnThisDay 22 October, but the 1989 Japanese Grand Prix became one of the sport’s most controversial moments.

Prost arrived in Japan with a 16-point lead, not needing a win to claim his third world championship.

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Formula One History @f1history1950.bsky.social · 23h

Japanese driver Aguri Suzuki achieved a career-best finish, coming third in his Lola, which also marked the best-ever result for the Larrousse team and the Lamborghini engine.

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Formula One History @f1history1950.bsky.social · 23h

The race delivered the best result for the Benetton team at the time, with Brazilian veteran Nelson Piquet and his protégé Roberto Moreno securing a 1-2 finish.

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Formula One History @f1history1950.bsky.social · 23h

He’s tried to destroy me, but he won’t. Prost made the mistake of closing the door as I came inside. He knows I always go for the gap.” Despite the controversial ending, Senna won and retained the 1990 Drivers’ Championship, his second title.

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Formula One History @f1history1950.bsky.social · 23h

The inevitable occurred: both cars collided and went off the track in a cloud of dust. “What he did is disgusting,” Prost remarked afterwards. “I won’t fight against irresponsible people who aren’t afraid to die.” Senna was unapologetic, saying, “I don’t care what he says.

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Formula One History @f1history1950.bsky.social · 23h

When the FIA denied his request, an enraged Senna declared he wouldn’t back down in the first corner, regardless of what happened. Prost, starting from the cleaner side, got a better launch, but Senna held his ground, knowing that a collision would hand him the title.

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Formula One History @f1history1950.bsky.social · 23h

1990 – Senna wins the Championship under controversy

#OnThisDay the Japanese GP became one of the most controversial endings in championship history, as Senna and Prost clashed once again. Senna had taken pole, requesting the starting slot be moved to the clean side of the track

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