News Details
When Gugelmin went bottoms up in France!
Phillip van Osten
09/07/2026 at 12:4509/07/2026 at 11:42 40 SHARES Share on.. Share on.. Share on.. The 1989 French Grand Prix took place on this day 36 years ago at the Circuit Paul Ricard, and the start of the race was as spectacular as it was chaotic. As the field barreled down to the first corner, Brazilian driver Mauricio Gugelmin outbraked himself, slammed into the back of Nigel Mansell and took off, the Brazilian enjoying an exciting upside-down view of his colleagues onboard his March Leyton House. The race was red-flagged, re-started and eventually duly won by McLaren's Alain Prost, while Mansell finished second after starting from the pitlane in the Scuderia's spare car.
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
Ferrari set for first Formula 1 laps at Madring
Jul.8 Ferrari looks set to become the first Formula 1 team to run at...
3w ago from OneStopStrategy.com
A first win for Big Dan and Porsche at Rouen
Phillip van Osten
08/07/2026 at 13:4508/07/2026 at 12:25 40 SHARES Share...
3w ago from F1i.com
British GP: Antonelli overhauls Hamilton to take first...
© XPB Michael Delaney
04/07/2026 at 12:4304/07/2026 at 12:52...
3w ago from F1i.com
Mercedes-Benz's very first triumph in Formula 1
Phillip van Osten
04/07/2026 at 13:3004/07/2026 at 13:47 40 SHARES Share...
3w ago from F1i.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
MotoGP eyes Austin showcase during F1 GP weekend
No description available...
11h ago from Motorsport.com
Alex Marquez: 2026 MotoGP title fight so open due to...
No description available...
17h ago from Motorsport.com
How Maverick Vinales' conflict shows KTM's biggest...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Pirelli director reveals who covers tyre costs in...
Pirelli has revealed the negotiations that have allowed the manufacturer...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
IndyCar drivers praise design of ‘awesome’ new...
IndyCar unveiled the design of its new 2028 chassis on Tuesday, showing...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
IndyCar shows off first new chassis design in over a...
The NTT IndyCar Series showed images of its new chassis for the first...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
The IndyCar paddock reacts to unveiling of next-gen...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
IndyCar unveils faster, lighter 2028 race car built to...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
The litmus test that has Hyundai confident for WRC...
No description available...
18h ago from Motorsport.com
Kalle Rovanpera to conduct demo run at WRC Rally...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Why Sami Pajari believes Estonia win won’t make...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Sebastien Ogier to reunite with champion co-driver for...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Arsenal weigh up move for £30m La Liga ace as Aston...
Raul Asencio has been linked with a move away from Real Madrid this...
9h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal 'close to' surprise signing before blockbuster...
Arsenal have been heavily linked with a move for the Newcastle United...
10h ago from CaughtOffside.com
'Going for that Sadio Mane' - Fans react as Arsenal...
Fans on social media have reacted after Bukayo Saka revealed his new...
12h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Arsenal latest: Timber injury update as defender...
No description available...
11h ago from SkySports.com
Comments
Hottest News
Honda bullish about update for Aston Martin after F1 summer...
Honda Racing chief Shintaro Orihara is optimistic... Read More »
5h ago from GPFans.com
Daniel Ricciardo admits reservations about career change:...
The career for former F1 star Daniel Ricciardo... Read More »
6h ago from GPFans.com
F1MATHS: Ferrari's lost launch edge as Russell's...
The start of the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix proved... Read More »
6h ago from F1Technical.net
