This week in motor sport from the Archive and Database, featuring a whole of Belgian Grands Prix – including almost a win a day for Ayrton Senna – and more.
1947: Ian Scheckter is born. In profile
1970: John Surtees wins the Gold Cup, and Jochen Rindt flies to Austria on the slowing down lap. Report
1987: Didier Pironi dies in a powerboat accident off the Isle of Wight, aged 35. In profile
2015: Guy Ligier dies at the age of 85. In profile
1958: Stirling Moss dominates in Oporto, Mike Hawthorn (eventually) takes second. Report
1964: Grand Prix podium-finisher Eric Bernard is born. In profile
1986: Sauber-Mercedes scores its first victory, as Henri Pescarolo and Mike Thackwell win the Nurburgring 1000kms. Report
1997: Luigi Villoresi dies aged 88. In profile
2015: Justin Wilson dies following a crash at Pocono. In profile
1991: Ayrton Senna wins at Spa, as impressive F1 debutant Michael Schumacher lasts barely a few corners. Report
2001: Ken Tyrrell passes away of cancer at the age of 77. Roebuck’s Legends
1979: A tyre blowout denies Gilles Villeneuve, leaving Alan Jones to take victory at Zandvoort. Report
1990: Senna takes pole and leads from start to finish at record speed at Spa. Report
1954: Current BRDC president Derek Warwick is born. In profile
1959: Gerhard Berger is born. In profile
1976: Reigning World Endurance champion Mark Webber is born. In profile
1989: At a wet Spa, Senna dominates. Report
1977: In pouring rain, Mike Parkes is killed in a road accident. In profile
1977: Niki Lauda beats Jacques Laffite to the flag at Zandvoort. Report
2008: Phil HIll dies at the age of 81. In profile
1988: Senna wins the Belgian Grand Prix. Report
1989: Valtteri Bottas is born. In profile
1994: Michael Schumacher wins the Belgian Grand Prix until his plank is found to be illegal, handing Damon HIll victory. Report
Carlos Sainz set to play a key role in Williams' return to the top of F1. But, as Adam Cooper asks, how will Alex Albon stack up against his new team-mate?
Lando Norris and Max Verstappen look set go head-to-head in the F1 drivers' title. But, as Mark Hughes asks, should he draw an aggressive line in the sand or play the long game?
Williams has launched its 2025 F1 car — the FW47 — at a Silverstone reveal event where new team-mates Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon also got behind the wheel. Watch the event and read details on driver line-up and key personnel
McLaren 2025 F1 car launch: Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri get behind the wheel of the new McLaren MCL39 as the reigning constructors' champions are the first to reveal their car for the new season.