The Best F1 Races Ever
10 of the Best F1 Races Ever
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1. 1971 Dutch Grand Prix: This race is considered one of the greatest F1 races ever due to its dramatic finish. With just a few laps to go, Jackie Stewart and Chris Amon were battling for the lead when Amon crashed out. Stewart went on to win the race, but Amon's crash overshadowed the victory.
2. 1985 Portuguese Grand Prix: This race is remembered for its controversial ending. Ayrton Senna was leading the race when he was passed by Alain Prost on the last lap. Senna claimed that Prost had cheated, and the two drivers had a heated argument after the race. The race stewards eventually disqualified Prost, giving the victory to Senna.
3. 1988 Canadian Grand Prix: This race is considered one of the most exciting F1 races ever. Ayrton Senna and Nigel Mansell battled for the lead throughout the race, with Senna eventually winning by just 0.052 seconds. The race is also remembered for Mansell's famous "taxi" ride back to the pits after his car broke down.
4. 1994 Monaco Grand Prix: This race is considered one of the most tragic F1 races ever. Ayrton Senna was killed in a crash during the race, and the event cast a shadow over the sport for many years. The race is also remembered for Michael Schumacher's victory, which was his first F1 win.
5. 1997 European Grand Prix: This race is considered one of the most dominant performances in F1 history. Michael Schumacher won the race by over a minute, and he led from start to finish. The race is also remembered for Jacques Villeneuve's second-place finish, which helped him to win the world championship that year.
6. 1999 British Grand Prix: This race is considered one of the most exciting F1 races ever. David Coulthard and Mika Hakkinen battled for the lead throughout the race, with Coulthard eventually winning by just 0.093 seconds. The race is also remembered for Coulthard's famous "flying lap" on the last lap.
7. 2000 Italian Grand Prix: This race is considered one of the most controversial F1 races ever. Michael Schumacher and Rubens Barrichello were teammates at Ferrari, and they were battling for the lead of the race when Schumacher crashed. Barrichello was then ordered to let Schumacher pass, which gave Schumacher the victory. The race caused a lot of controversy, and it is still debated today.
8. 2003 United States Grand Prix: This race is considered one of the most surprising F1 races ever. Michael Schumacher was the heavy favorite to win the race, but he crashed out on the first lap. Rubens Barrichello went on to win the race, which was his first F1 victory.
9. 2007 Brazilian Grand Prix: This race is considered one of the most dramatic F1 races ever. Kimi Raikkonen and Lewis Hamilton were battling for the world championship, and the race came down to the last lap. Raikkonen eventually won the race and the world championship by just one point.
10. 2012 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: This race is considered one of the most exciting F1 races ever. Sebastian Vettel and Fernando Alonso were battling for the world championship, and the race came down to the last lap. Vettel eventually won the race and the world championship by just three points.
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