Silverstone exhibition marks F1 Grand Prix's 75th anniversary

On April 13, 1950, the first World Championship Grand Prix was held at the old Silverstone airfield in England. In an event with the presence of Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Margaret and 150,000 spectators who paid tickets from a shilling to see the beginning of a new era of motor racing, the Italian Giuseppe Farina was the winner of that historic day, completing the 70 laps of the circuit aboard an Alfa Romeo, one of the four who competed in th…

Silverstone exhibition marks F1 Grand Prix's 75th anniversary

The display at Silverstone Museum celebrates cars from every decade of the F1 World Championship.

10 times history was made in Formula 1

We have had countless incredible moments in Formula 1 since it began in 1950. To celebrate its 75 year anniversary, here are ten times that history was made in the sport.

This is what we thought of Silverstone Museum's new exhibit celebrating the 75th anniversary of Formula 1

Formula 1 has long held the reputation of being the pinnacle of motorsport, and such expectations need to be met with innovative new ideas, progressive values and fresh faces, but in chasing the future, the past can be overlooked.