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HrvatskiMika Hakkinen, the double world champion with McLaren in 1998. and 1999., drove his last race in Formula 1 at Suzuka on October 14th 2001.
2001 Japanese GP – Hakkinen’s last F1 race
Hungaroring 2009 – First victory for hybrid F1 car, big accident for Massa
The 2009 Hungarian Grand Prix was first of all significant for the first victory of a F1 hybrid car - McLaren MP4-24 with a Mercedes 2.4-liter V8 engine equipped with a KERS Kinetic Energy Recovery System, but will also be remembered for Massa's accident.
Dijon 1981 – First win for Alain Prost
On today's day 36 years ago, the four-time world champion Alain Prost won his first F1 race in the French car Renault RE30 on the French track Dijon.
On this day in 1962. – First pole position for Jim Clark
One of the greatest drivers of all time, legendary Jim Clark, has won his first pole position in Formula 1 on this day 55 years ago in the Lotus 25 of the ingenious Colin Chapman.
On this day in 1996. – Schumacher’s first victory for Ferrari
After winning two consecutive titles for Benetton, Michael Schumacher, as the biggest Formula 1 star, moved to the biggest F1 team of all time, Ferrari.
Hamilton chases 100th race in the lead in Australia
Lewis Hamilton can become only second driver in Formula 1 to lead in 100 or more races if he leads the Australian GP for at least one lap
Japan 2002. – Schumacher’s record breaking 19th consecutive podium
Michael Schumacher won from pole position at Japanese GP 2002. which was his 19th consecutive podium finish and 50th pole position
