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Motorsport Timeline

Key moments that defined motorsport history, from technological breakthroughs to human triumphs and tragedies.

1970s

1976

Niki Lauda's Miraculous Return

Just 40 days after his near-fatal crash at the Nürburgring, Niki Lauda returned to racing at Monza, his face still bandaged, proving that champions are defined by courage as much as speed.

1980s

1982

Finland's First F1 World Champion

Keke Rosberg became Finland's first Formula 1 world champion with just one victory, proving that consistency and intelligence could triumph in motorsport's most chaotic season.