The Autosport F1 Podcast F1 75 Folklore - The Most Talked About Races in F1 History!
Jan 8, 2026
Roger Smith, a renowned Formula 1 historian and co-author of 'Formula 1 All the Races: The 100 Greatest Races', joins motorsport journalist Damien Smith to delve into the most iconic races that shaped F1 folklore. They explore Jackie Stewart's safety campaign post-1966 Spa, Schumacher's tactical brilliance in 1998 Hungary, and Jenson Button's emotional win in 2006. Additionally, they discuss controversies like the rain-shortened 1984 Monaco, Senna’s Monza mishap, and Hamilton's record Silverstone victory, revealing the stories behind these historic moments.
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Stewart's Spa Ordeal Sparked Safety Revolutions
- Jackie Stewart was trapped for 25 minutes in the 1966 Spa crash, sitting in a pool of petrol until Graham Hill and Bob Bondurant freed him.
- That ordeal triggered Stewart's lifelong safety crusade which reshaped F1 circuits and emergency response.
Strategy Over Speed Defined 1998 Hungary
- The 1998 Hungarian GP showcased Michael Schumacher and Ross Brawn's strategic mastery using refuelling to create clean air and qualifying laps.
- That race exemplified how strategy, not just on-track passing, can decisively win races in the refuelling era.
Button's P14 Charge And Honda's Rare Win
- Jenson Button came from P14 to win the rain-affected 2006 Hungarian GP, giving Honda only their third team victory.
- The win revived Button's career narrative and served as a rare team triumph for Honda on home turf.
