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Join And Colossally That’s History! in celebration of F1’s 75th anniversary, as Matt Bishop and Richard Williams look back at the very first race of the Formula 1 world championship era
On this week’s episode of And Colossally That’s History!, Matt Bishop and Richard Williams revisit the inaugural race of the F1 world championship era in 1950 at Silverstone on May 13. They delve into the origins of the term ‘Formula 1’, debate the first race under Formula 1 regulations, and highlight Alfa Romeo’s dominance in the post-war years.
The hosts explore the unique history of Silverstone as a race venue and reflect on the diverse lineup of drivers at the first race, including a Thai royal, a Colditz Castle prisoner of war, and a gigolo – but notably, no Ferrari representative. The episode culminates in a look back at the race itself, which was won by a fearless driver described by Juan Manuel Fangio as “Drove like a madman…”
