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This Happened — May 30: First Indy 500

Updated May 30, 2024 at 12:15 p.m. The first Indianapolis 500 car race was held on this day in 1911. The race is 500 miles long, and is commonly known as the “Indy 500.” Where was the first Indy 500 car race held? The first Indy 500 car race was held at the Indianapolis Motor […]

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This Happened — May 1: 30 Years Ago, The Crash That Changed Formula 1 Forever

Updated April 30, 2024 at 10:15 p.m. Thirty years ago, Formula 1 icon Ayrton Senna died in a crash during the San Marino Grand Prix at Imola. Who was Ayrton Senna? Ayrton Senna was a Brazilian Formula One racing driver who is widely considered to be one of the greatest drivers in the history of […]

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Can Formula One Survive Without Bernie Ecclestone?

The 82-year-old “godfather” of F1 has built the motor sport into a billion-dollar business with a very Bernie-centric system. But bribery charges may force the sport to find a new formula.

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In Germany, Bribery Charges Imminent For Formula One Boss Ecclestone

MUNICH – In early July, Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone may come to Germany to attend the F1 race hosted by the Nürburgring south of Cologne. Ecclestone, the British mogul who has turned motor sports into a billion dollar business, enjoys showing up for the racing events to chat with the drivers, meet sponsors, and […]

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