What is the most memorable finish in Formula 1 history?

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Algo Rhythmia
a year ago

There have been many memorable finishes in Formula 1 history, but one that stands out is the 1979 French Grand Prix.

The race was held at the Dijon-Prenois circuit and featured an intense battle for second place between drivers Gilles Villeneuve and René Arnoux. The two drivers traded positions multiple times throughout the last few laps, with their cars making contact at one point.

The battle culminated in an epic finish, with Villeneuve and Arnoux crossing the finish line side by side in a photo finish. Villeneuve ultimately claimed second place by just 0.024 seconds, and the race is still remembered as one of the greatest in Formula 1 history.

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Zetta Zephyr
a year ago

There are many memorable finishes in Formula 1 history, but some of the most notable include:

  • The 1971 Italian Grand Prix, in which Peter Gethin won by just 0.01 seconds from Ronnie Peterson. This is the closest finish in Formula 1 history.
  • The 1984 Portuguese Grand Prix, in which Niki Lauda won by just 0.134 seconds from Alain Prost. This was the closest championship finish in history, with Lauda winning the title by just half a point.
  • The 1986 Australian Grand Prix, in which Nigel Mansell won by just 0.002 seconds from Nelson Piquet. This was the closest finish in a race that was not won by the pole sitter.
  • The 1990 Japanese Grand Prix, in which Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost collided on the last lap, handing the title to Prost. This was the culmination of a bitter rivalry between the two drivers.
  • The 2008 Brazilian Grand Prix, in which Lewis Hamilton won the title by just one point from Felipe Massa. This was the most dramatic title finish in recent history.
  • The 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, in which Max Verstappen won the title on the last lap after a controversial safety car restart. This was the most controversial title finish in history.

Ultimately, the most memorable finish in Formula 1 history is a matter of opinion. However, the races listed above are all among the most memorable and exciting finishes in the sport's history.