F1 World Championship At The British Grand Prix: 70 Years in Photographs

A colourful photo history looking back over 70 years of the British Grand Prix Championship. The British Grand Prix is the oldest race in Formula 1, and has been run as a World Championship event since 1950. Its long history stretches back to 1926, when the first race was held at Silverstone. The World Championship event has been held at such illustrious locations as Aintree, Brands Hatch and Silversone, and the Mirrorpix photographers have chronicled the many dramatic races and events to occur over the years. Look back over 70 years of World Championship British Formula 1 history, featuring many great drivers, from Stirling Moss and Jackie Stewart to James Hunt and Niki Lauda, Nigel Mansell and Michael Schumacker, to Damon Hill, Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton.