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Insight: The best Formula 1 Easter grands prix

There’s no Formula 1 race on Easter Day 2020 – nor was there meant to be – but Motorsport Week delves into the archives to reflect on some past Easter crackers. 1989 Brazilian Grand Prix Formula 1 travelled to the Jacarepagua circuit in Rio de Janeiro for the opening round of the 1989 season and it delivered a surprise result. Defending champion and home favourite Ayrton Senna’s hopes dissipated after a clutch-induced slow getaway and first-lap collision with Ferrari’s Gerhard Berger. Williams’ hopes ended when mechanical gremlins halted both Thierry Boutsen and Riccardo Patrese, clearing the path for Nigel Mansell to famously triumph on his Ferrari debut – before promptly...
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