Chris Amon dies at the age of 73
Chris Amon died on 3 August 2016 after a career that produced five Formula 1 pole positions, 11 podiums and an enduring reputation for extraordinary speed.
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Mika Salo gives up his only likely Formula 1 victory
Mika Salo moved aside for Eddie Irvine at the 1999 German Grand Prix, sacrificing a probable maiden victory to support Ferrari's championship campaign.
Jim Clark clinches his second world title with an eighth Grand Slam
Jim Clark dominated the 1965 German Grand Prix from pole, leading every lap and setting fastest lap to secure his second Formula 1 world championship.
Jules Bianchi is born
Jules Bianchi was born on 3 August 1989 and became a Ferrari-backed Formula 1 prospect whose Monaco drive delivered Marussia's only championship points.