In the first of a new series exploring the history of Grands Prix through a selection of iconic images, we focus the lens on Malaysia. Our inaugural trip down memory lane takes in the first world championship race in Kuala Lumpur, Kimi Raikkonen’s maiden victory, Vitaly Petrov’s famous ‘flight’, and more…Formula One racing’s debut in KL, 1999Ferrari’s Michael Schumacher leads the field into the first corner at the start of the inaugural Malaysian Grand Prix in 1999. Schumacher was competing just 98 days after breaking his leg at Silverstone, but was still able to take pole position by nearly a second. Despite having a clear speed advantage, the...
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