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6th July 2008: The Rain That Crowned a King

6th July 2008: The Rain That Crowned a King

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On this day in motorsport history, we revisit a performance for the ages as Lewis Hamilton conquered the chaos of Silverstone in 2008 with one of Formula One’s greatest wet-weather drives. We also honour the memory of Luigi Musso, the talented Ferrari driver whose life was tragically cut short at Reims in 1958. Finally, we take a trip to the breathtaking Charade circuit for the 1969 French Grand Prix, where Jackie Stewart and the innovative Matra MS80 delivered a dominant home victory and showcased the growing power of aerodynamic design in F1.

From rain-soaked heroics to pioneering engineering, this episode charts the turning points that shaped champions, challenged technology—and left a lasting mark on Formula One.

Original Image: Lewis Hamilton 2008 Britain 6

Creator: Ragnhild Falkenberg
Licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0. Image has been edited.

Music by #Mubert Music Rendering

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