Chequered Past

11th October 2020: The Record That Tied Two Eras


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On October 11th, Formula 1 returned to the Nürburgring for the one-off 2020 Eifel Grand Prix — and witnessed history repeat itself in the most poetic way.

In cold, foggy conditions, Lewis Hamilton claimed his 91st career victory, equalling the great Michael Schumacher’s all-time record at a circuit that had long been a German icon. The emotional moment was sealed when Mick Schumacher presented Hamilton with one of his father’s helmets — a gesture that symbolised the link between two eras of greatness.

This episode also celebrates the birth of Nello Pagani, Italy’s first motorcycle world champion who competed on both 2 and 4 wheels; remembers María de Villota, whose courage and advocacy reshaped motorsport safety; and revisits the 2015 Russian Grand Prix, where Mercedes secured another championship amid high drama.

Together, these stories show how racing’s past and present intertwine — through records, resilience, and the legacies that endure.

Cover Image: By Eustace Bagge, CC BY-SA 4.0, Link

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Chequered PastBy Martin Elliot