Formula 1 Flashpoints: 65 Years of Triumph and Tragedy

These are the things that leave you shaking your head – in disbelief, anger, wonder, sadness or frustration. Formula 1 engenders it all. You know the breathtaking overtaking move; the sizzling qualifying lap; the tragedy; the technical genius; the sheer appreciation of exceptional talent. As Formula 1 enters its 65th year, there’s plenty of them to reflect on. From the start, back in 1950, through to the highly technical sport-cum-business that is 21st century F1, the sport has dished up many, many edge-of-the-seat moments.

F1 Flashpoints is our collection of those points in time, those days when Formula 1 delivered in one way or the other.