The other life of Brian Redman |
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The other life of Brian Redman: why he turned down a Ferrari F1 drive |
Celebrating his 89th birthday today, Brian Redman remains best known for his sports car achievements, including four Spa 1000Km wins and three victories at the Daytona 24 Hours. His F1 record is poor in comparison, but he preferred to race single-seaters and had plenty of success in them, too. So exactly why did he turn down Ferrari?
There were seven lead changes — between four drivers — new talent emerging and old warhorses fighting back amid spins, crashes and no-holds-barred battles. All under Melbourne's leaden skies.
Twenty years ago, the 2003 Australian GP was a thrilling curtain-raiser for what would turn out to be a classic year, and is an easy contender for greatest season opening F1 race of all time, as well as the best GP Down Under. |
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 | Senna's Spanish & USA GP-winning Lotus 98T |
The 1986 Lotus 98T stands as an undisputed icon of Formula One's wildest era, forever linked with the brilliance of Ayrton Senna.
Driven by the future three-time World Champion during the 1986 season, this remarkable machine claimed victory at the Spanish Grand Prix and the United States Grand Prix.
Across eight races with Senna at the wheel, it delivered two wins, five pole positions, and three additional podium finishes—an extraordinary record highlighting both driver and car. Producing more than 1,000 brake-horsepower in qualifying trim, it ranks among the most powerful Grand Prix cars ever built.
The final Formula One model to wear the legendary black and gold John Player Special livery, only four chassis were constructed for the 1986 championship. Now offered by RM Sotheby's Sealed, this historic Lotus presents a rare opportunity |
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Mark Hughes: 'There's no skill in F1 overtaking - it's like passing a car on the motorway' |
The 2026 Formula 1 season roared into life with a whirlwind of overtaking at the front. But, in the excitement of the lead battle between George Russell and Charles Leclerc, one key element looks to have been lost |
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Mario Kart and the identity debate at the heart of F1 2026 |
Melbourne's season-opener delivered spectacular racing - but raised uncomfortable questions about what Formula 1 has become |
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Mario Kart and the identity debate at the heart of F1 2026 |
Melbourne's season-opener delivered spectacular racing - but raised uncomfortable questions about what Formula 1 has become |
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