News Details
'New kid in town' makes big first impression
Formula 1's history books remember many impressive inaugural performances, but Jacques Villeneuve's achievement in Melbourne on this day in 1996 was perhaps one of the most remarkable. Admittedly, when the 24-year-old Canadian entered F1 with Williams he wasn't exactly an unknown quantity, having enjoyed a distinguished career in the US, capped in 1995 by a CART Indycar title and a huge triumph at the showpiece Indy 500. In order to offer Villeneuve the very best prospects, Williams had provided its young debutant with a lengthy test program during the winter, and no efforts were spared to enable his talent to get to grips with the team's machinery. Off the bat, Villeneuve pipped his...
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
This Kentucky Kid turns 70 today!
It's cheers to Danny Sullivan who turns 70-years-young on this day. This...
5y ago from F1i.com
There's always that one kid in the class…
When everyone in the class is ordered to freeze and adopt a serious...
5y ago from F1i.com
South Africa ePrix plans confirmed for Cape Town
South Africa-based company e-Movement has revealed its plans to bring...
5y ago from FormulaSpy.com
Renault team to unveil 2020 livery in Melbourne
The Renault F1 Team says its new R.S.20 will be rolled out with its new...
5y ago from F1i.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
How Ducati superbike star Nicolo Bulega fared in his...
No description available...
3h ago from Motorsport.com
Alex Marquez makes his debut on factory Ducati MotoGP...
No description available...
3h ago from Motorsport.com
MotoGP Valencia test: Raul Fernandez leads Aprilia 1-2...
No description available...
15m ago from Motorsport.com
Alex Marquez explains rapid drop from second to sixth...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Ryan Hunter-Reay joins Arrow McLaren for 2026...
No description available...
5d ago from Motorsport.com
Ryan Hunter-Reay joins Arrow McLaren for 2026 Indy 500
Arrow McLaren has announced that veteran Ryan Hunter-Reay will join the...
5d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
RLL locks in Louis Foster with extended IndyCar...
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing has announced an extension to its contract...
6d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
How Adrien Fourmaux’s WRC Japan exit proves mental...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Hyundai already working on “Plan B” for 2026 WRC...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
What Toyota expects from 2026 WRC signing Oliver...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Brazil issue fresh injury update on Gabriel Magalhaes...
The Brazil national team has issued a statement with regards to the injury...
6h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Interlull ‘On This Day'
Morning, it's very Interlully, so let's do a bit of ‘On this day' to...
9h ago from Arseblog.com
Arsenal officials in Spain to watch LaLiga winger with...
Representatives from Premier League side Arsenal have reportedly travelled...
5h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Arsenal told what they need to do if they want to sign...
Antoine Semenyo is one of the most sought-after players going into the...
20h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
Lucas di Grassi reveals stunning concept car '11 seconds...
Lucas di Grassi spent his summer designing a... Read More »
2h ago from RacingNews365.com
F1 News Today: Lewis Hamilton ruled ‘not good enough’...
Ralf Schumacher has delivered a brutal assessment... Read More »
1h ago from GPFans.com
Max Verstappen handed Las Vegas boost as F1 title hopes...
Max Verstappen is hoping to keep his F1 title... Read More »
1h ago from RacingNews365.com
