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Formula 1 has produced a number of embarrassing and controversial moments during its history. In this article, RacingNews365 takes you through some of those points in time.
Throughout Formula 1’s history, there have been several uncomfortable and embarrassing moments, including race-fixing and spying on competitors. One controversial moment occurred in the 2002 season when Michael Schumacher’s teammate, Rubens Barrichello, was ordered to let Schumacher win a race in Austria, sparking outrage. This led to a ban on team orders, which was later loosened. Another scandal took place in 2007, known as “spygate,” when McLaren was found to have confidential information about Ferrari’s car, resulting in a $100 million fine and disqualification from the Constructors’ Championship. The 2005 United States Grand Prix was marred by a tire controversy, as the Michelin runners had dramatic blowouts and only six cars competed in the race. The 2008 Singapore Grand Prix scandal came to light a year later after Nelson Piquet Jr revealed that he was instructed by his team, Renault, to crash during the race.
