What Happened On This Day February 10 In F1 History?

What happened on this day, February 10 in Formula 1 history? Find out interesting facts and stories about Formula 1 on this day.

1987

American racer Andy Linden passed away at 64. After his service as a US Marine, Linden participated in seven Formula One races, including the Indianapolis 500, showcasing his talent in sprint and midget racing. He achieved top-six finishes in three Indy 500s. His racing career ended tragically when a metal shard penetrated his helmet in 1957, leaving him brain-damaged and wheelchair-bound. However, he later regained the ability to walk before his passing.

1993

Ron Dennis revealed that Mika Hakkinen and Michael Andretti would be McLaren‘s drivers, leaving three-time champion Ayrton Senna without a seat. Senna had shown interest in joining Williams, but his rival Alain Prost, already signed with the team, blocked this move. Consequently, Senna returned to McLaren, replacing Hakkinen for the season opener in South Africa. In his last season with McLaren, Senna clinched five wins, although Prost secured the championship with Williams dominating. The following year, Senna joined Williams but tragically died in an accident at the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix.

2003

Max Mosley expressed concerns that Formula One was too dependent on manufacturer teams and needed to be more supportive of independent teams. He highlighted the tendency of manufacturers like BMW, Ford, Honda, Mercedes, and Renault to withdraw from the sport and advocated for aiding teams like Williams and Jordan. His warnings went largely unheeded, but by 2009, Mosley’s predictions were validated as BMW, Ford, Honda, and Toyota had all exited the sport.

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