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...
‘Daniel Ricciardo is feeling unwell': McLaren...
Charles Leclerc ended the morning session of the first day of pre-season...
3y ago from Formula1News.co.uk
Pirelli makes striking decision in tire choice for...
Not only do the Formula 1 teams seem to be increasingly ready for the new...
3y ago from GPBlog.com
Pirelli makes striking decision in tyre choice for...
Not only do the Formula 1 teams seem to be increasingly ready for the new...
3y ago from GPBlog.com
Pirelli releases tire choice for first three GPs
Not only do the Formula 1 teams seem to be increasingly ready for the new...
3y ago from GPBlog.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Johann Zarco spends MotoGP summer break winning Suzuka...
No description available...
5h ago from Motorsport.com
Guenther Steiner finalizing purchase of Tech3 MotoGP...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Former F1 team principal Guenther Steiner set to take...
Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner is finalising a...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Why Alex Marquez isn't worried he’s tumbling out of...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
FOX Corporation acquires one-third stake in IndyCar...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
FOX acquires 33% stake in Penske Entertainment, IndyCar
Fox Corporation, parent company of broadcast company FOX Sports, has...
3d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Colton Herta: IndyCar at Laguna Seca is a...
IndyCar’s latest visit to Laguna Seca produced rave reviews from...
5d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Alex Palou will not play it safe in Portland to secure...
No description available...
5d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Sebastien Ogier sets sights on WRC 2025 title push
No description available...
6h ago from Motorsport.com
Kalle Rovanpera relieved to finally achieve...
No description available...
21h ago from Motorsport.com
WRC Rally Finland: Kalle Rovanpera takes historic home...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Kalle Rovanperä hits the jackpot
Kalle Rovanperä and Jonne Halttunen finally won Rally Finland, laying to...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Thomas Partey close to joining Villarreal in week of...
t;li>Former Arsenal midfielder has denied rape chargesPartey has agreed...
2h ago from TheGuardian.com
Arsenal not alone in race to sign Jeremy Jacquet;...
Arsenal are not the only club eyeing a move for Jeremy Jacquet this...
1h ago from SportsKeeda.com
'The more likely option' – Arsenal star tipped...
Arsenal have had a busy summer so far, and their busy is far from over...
2h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsecast Extra Episode 652 – 04.08.2025
Welcome to another Arsecast Extra, the Arsenal podcast, with myself and...
2h ago from Arseblog.com
Comments
Hottest News
Knives out for Horner in aftermath of sacking as Red Bull...
No description available... Read More »
4h ago from GrandPrix247.com
Lando Norris one of TEN drivers hit by late FIA ruling...
Lando Norris was one of 10 drivers to be hit with... Read More »
3h ago from GPFans.com
F1i Driver Ratings for the 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix
The 40th iteration of the Hungarian Grand Prix... Read More »
38m ago from F1i.com
