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Find out what unique component of an F1 car causes them to spark in our ultimate guide.
From the birth of F1 driver Mika Salo in 1966 to two-time World Champion Mika Hakkinen's return to McLaren during testing in 2006.
Achieving a 'purple sector', or 'going purple' in F1 means a driver has clocked the fastest time of anyone in a particular sector on track.
From the tragic death of World Champion Graham Hill in 1975 to the horrific crash involving Romain Grosjean at the 2020 Bahrain Grand Prix.
From John Surtess signing for Honda Racing in 1966 to Lewis Hamilton's test for McLaren in 2006 at Barcelona and the death of Frank Williams in 2021.
From Mark Webber claiming his only win of the season in 2011 to Nico Rosberg winning Drivers' Championship title in 2016.
From the birth of female F1 driver Desire Wilson to the final race for Felipe Massa at the 2017 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
From Alex Zanardi driving a specially modified BMW Sauber in 2006 to Sebastian Vettel securing his third title in 2012 to Fernando Alonso's first retirement in 2018.
From the announcement of Lewis Hamilton joining McLaren in 2006 to Sebastian Vettel winning the 2013 Brazilian Grand Prix.
From Nico Rosberg's unveiling as a Mercedes driver in 2009 to Lewis Hamilton securing his second World Championship at the 2014 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.