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8th October 1978: The Firsts That Forged F1 History
Every legend starts somewhere — and on this day, Formula 1 witnessed three of them.
From Lotus’s first-ever Grand Prix victory at Watkins Glen in 1961, to Gilles Villeneuve’s breakthrough home win in Montréal in 1978, and Michael Schumacher’s first title with Ferrari at Suzuka in 2000, this episode explores the “firsts” that changed everything.
Each moment marked the beginning of a new era: Lotus’s rise as an engineering powerhouse, Villeneuve’s emergence as a national hero, and Ferrari’s return to championship glory after 21 years. Together, they tell the story of how determination, innovation and passion forged Formula 1’s greatest dynasties.
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By Martin ElliotEvery legend starts somewhere — and on this day, Formula 1 witnessed three of them.
From Lotus’s first-ever Grand Prix victory at Watkins Glen in 1961, to Gilles Villeneuve’s breakthrough home win in Montréal in 1978, and Michael Schumacher’s first title with Ferrari at Suzuka in 2000, this episode explores the “firsts” that changed everything.
Each moment marked the beginning of a new era: Lotus’s rise as an engineering powerhouse, Villeneuve’s emergence as a national hero, and Ferrari’s return to championship glory after 21 years. Together, they tell the story of how determination, innovation and passion forged Formula 1’s greatest dynasties.
Cover Image: From Archives de la Ville de Montreal, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0, Link
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Music by #Mubert Music Rendering