Great Read: Rosberg on setting F1's fastest lap

The original Flying Finn  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ View in browser View in browser ARTICLES MAGAZINE SHOP DATABASE SHOP ARCHIVE Great Read: Keke Rosberg recalls setting the fastest F1 lap of all time July 1998 | Adam Cooper Before qualifying for the 1985 British GP, no Formula 1 car had ever lapped a track at over 160mph. Keke Rosberg tells Adam Cooper how he and Williams made F1 history with what was then its fastest lap  Not many Formula 1 races are best remembered for qualifying rather than the race, but that is certainly the case with the 1985 British Grand Prix. On a July Saturday Keke Rosberg ensured himself a place in the record books; he remains the only man to have set a grand prix pole position at an average speed of better than 160mph. What's more, he did it twice in one session... READ MORE F1 Mark Hughes MPH: To the man trying to fill Christian Horner's shoes – good luck! Laurent Mekies arrives as Red Bull F1 team principal with a series of immediate challenges to solve and long-term issues to tackle. He'll either sink or swim, says Mark Hughes READ MORE Latest Issues & Special Editions Latest magazine issues and special editions, packed with exclusive content and insights. August 2025 Lando vs Oscar BUY NOW July 2025 F1: The Movie BUY NOW June 2025 Le Mans Special BUY NOW Italian Legends Special Edition BUY NOW German Legends Special Edition BUY NOW 1955 – Mille Miglia  Special Edition BUY NOW Update your content preferences UPDATE NOW Connect with us We now accept © 2025 Motor Sport Magazine, All rights reserved. Motor Sport Magazine, 18-20 Rosemont Road, London, NW3 6NE. © 2025 Motor Sport Magazine, All rights reserved. Motor Sport Magazine,  18-20 Rosemont Road, London, NW3 6NE. Unsubscribe  |  Privacy Policy