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Hungarian GP
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Hungarian GP
Hamilton under investigation by stewards over impeding Piastri in Hungarian GP qualifying

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Hungarian GP
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DS Penske shows potential in Formula E Tokyo opener

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Tokyo ePrix I
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Oschersleben
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Formula E Tokyo E-Prix: Ticktum pulls off last-lap overtake on Dennis for victory

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Tokyo ePrix I
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LIVE: F1 Hungarian GP updates - Norris overhauls Hamilton to pole as Verstappen spins

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Hungarian GP
LIVE: F1 Hungarian GP updates - Norris overhauls Hamilton to pole as Verstappen spins
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F1 75 Surprises - The Most Unexpected Races in F1 History!

Most Formula 1 races go as expected, but every now and again, an unfancied car or driver has a special day. It can be due to chaos ahead, a stellar performance, unusual car strengths or a combination of all three

Podium: Race winner Kimi Raikkönen, McLarenn, Giancarlo Fisichella, Jordan

Podium: Race winner Kimi Raikkönen, McLarenn, Giancarlo Fisichella, Jordan

Photo by: Rainer W. Schlegelmilch

Autosport Retro

Telling the forgotten stories and unearthing the hidden gems from years gone by.

In the latest episode of our look at the greatest races in world championship history, we select the 10 best surprise victories. Host Kevin Turner and author Roger Smith outlines the reasons for their choices, while leading motorsport journalist Damien Smith casts his critical eye over the ranking.

If you want to find out more about the best GPs of the past 75 years, look out for Smith and Turner’s new book, Formula 1 All the Races: The 100 Greatest Races.

 
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