News Details
Gachot recalls shock events that led to Schumacher debut
This weekend marks the 30th anniversary of the first Formula 1 appearance of Michael Schumacher, in the 1991 Belgian Grand Prix. But ironically, one of the biggest roles in that pivotal moment was played by someone who was never even in Spa-Francorchamps that weekend. F1i's very own Bertrand Gachot had been a regular in the F1 paddock since 1989 when he was racing for the Onyx GP team, eventually making his first full race appearance when he qualified for the French GP. However it wasn't until he moved to the Jordan team in 1991 that Gachot finally had the car to enable him to make the grid on a regular basis, and he soon picked up three top-six points finishes in Canada, Britain and...
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
Ricciardo reflects on moment Marko contacted him about...
Article To news overview © McLaren Daniel Ricciardo has been reminiscing...
4y ago from RacingNews365.com
Ricciardo: ‘Unreal’ To Have Shared A Track With...
McLaren F1 driver Daniel Ricciardo has said he gets goosebumps when he...
4y ago from Formula1News.co.uk
Jordan recalls heated row with Michael Schumacher over...
Article To news overview © Credit: Ferrari Eddie Jordan has been...
4y ago from RacingNews365.com
Ricciardo recalls duel with ‘god of this sport'
Daniel Ricciardo says he still gets “goosebumps” when thinking he...
4y ago from PlanetF1.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Marc Marquez assesses his Ducati future beyond 2026...
Nine-time MotoGP champion Marc Marquez will be a key figure in the rider...
3h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
MotoGP 2026: Team launches and pre-season testing...
No description available...
6h ago from Motorsport.com
Aleix Espargaro quits pro cycling after injuries...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
FBI seizes $40m collection, including MotoGP bikes,...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Scott Dixon awarded prestigious New Zealand honor
To close out 2025, one of IndyCar’s most decorated drivers was awarded...
23h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Exclusive: Nolan Siegel on hot seat entering contract...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Top five memorable drives of the 2025 IndyCar season
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Sebastien Ogier pays tribute to WRC rival that...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Dakar 2026: Full route, schedule and marathon stage...
No description available...
5d ago from Motorsport.com
Red Bull co-owner Mark Mateschitz to enter Dakar...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Man United could make January move for Arsenal...
Manchester United could reportedly be ready to make a move for Rennes...
3h ago from CaughtOffside.com
How to watch Arsenal vs Aston Villa
Arsenal host Aston Villa at the Emirates in a huge Premier League clash at...
8h ago from SkySports.com
A New Year's Day ramble
Good morning everyone, and welcome to 2026. Here's a quick New Year's Day...
8h ago from Arseblog.com
Merson predicts easy title victory for Arsenal after...
Paul Merson believes Arsenal will go on to win the Premier League easily...
8h ago from SkySports.com
Comments
Hottest News
Six key storylines to follow in the 2026 F1 season
It promises to be a fascinating year, so here,... Read More »
1h ago from RacingNews365.com
Lewis Hamilton warned 2026 F1 season could be 'his last'
2026 has been tipped as Lewis Hamilton's final... Read More »
45m ago from GPFans.com
FIA admits to key oversight during F1 ground-effect era
As Formula 1 closes the chapter on its... Read More »
55m ago from F1i.com
