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Formula 2 was once the breeding ground for the next generation of Grand Prix stars. The series will be making a comeback during the 2009 motor racing season.

The inaugural Formula 1 World Championship was dominated by Alfa Romeo. Giuseppe Farina, Luigi Fagioli and Juan-Manuel Fangio battled for the title.

While Ligier and Ferrari continued to win races a third force was emerging in the shape of Alan Jones, Clay Regazzoni and Williams.

The 2006 Formula One season was a pivotal one to say the least.

The 2009 Formula One World Championships go to Jenson Button and Brawn GP as the Brackley based team rise from the ashes of Honda F1 into world champions.

Maserati finally defeated Ferrari in the final race of the 1953 F1 season at Monza, but the year belonged to Alberto Ascari and the team from Maranello.

The battle for the Formula 1 title was between Ferrari drivers Phil Hill and Wolfgang von Trips.

The 1968 Formula 1 championship came down to a three way fight at the final Grand Prix between Graham Hill, Jackie Stewart and Denny Hulme.

Emerson Fittipaldi took a firm hold on the 1972 F1 title chase as his main rival, Jackie Stewart, battled illness. At the Nurburgring, Jacky Ickx starred for Ferrari.

Emerson Fittipaldi injured himself at Zandvoort, handing the advantage to Jackie Stewart in the chase for the F1 title. Roger Williamson was killed in the same race.

Fuel economy rules were introduced for the 1984 Formula 1 season, and proved to be immensely unpopular with the Grand Prix drivers.

The 1984 F1 season saw the title decided in the final race of the year, the Portuguese Grand Prix. Niki Lauda won his third Grand Prix championship in a McLaren.

Stefan Bellof was killed during the Spa 1000 Kms, while in Formula 1 Alain Prost pulled away in the World Championship standings.

As the Grand Prix season neared its conclusion it seemed increasingly unlikely that anyone would catch Williams driver Nigel Mansell.

Piquet used an active suspension Williams to win the Italian GP, while Prost broke Stewart's record of 27 Formula 1 victories.

Victories in the Spanish and Mexican Grands Prix gave Nigel Mansell a chance of beating his Williams team-mate to the Formula 1 title.

Senna's victory at Monaco in 1987 set the Brazilian on his way to becoming the most successful F1 driver ever in the Grand Prix at Monte Carlo.

Piquet and Mansell traded Grand Prix wins during an unforgettable Formula 1 season.

Ayrton Senna made it clear to Alain Prost that he was intent on winning his maiden F1 World Championship.

Ferrari and McLaren traded F1 victories throughout the 1989 Grand Prix season.

Ayrton Senna had always been quite special around the Monaco F1 circuit, and he showed his ability again in the 1989 race.

Nigel Mansell always excelled at the British GP, and in 1992 he did it again. His title rival Ayrton Senna's Mclaren ran out of fuel.

After their title deciding crash in Suzuka at the end of the 1991 Formula 1 season, all eyes were on Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost again.

Nigel Mansell delighted his many fans by winning the British Grand Prix.

Michael Andretti had a disastrous few races in F1 and cut his losses before the season was out.

The Williams was the best F1 car during 1993, but Ayrton Senna refused to admit defeat and scored several unlikely victories for McLaren.

Ayrton Senna was revered in his home country, and he rewarded his fans with a victory in the F1 race at Interlagos.

Ayrton Senna was a strong favourite for the F1 title in 1994, but the Brazilian's season started badly. Michael Schumacher won the first two races.

Damon Hill became the Williams number one following Ayrton Senna's death at Imola. He responded well by pushing Michael Schumacher all season.

Benetton incurred the wrath of the FIA at Spa-Francorchamps, but Schumacher was still on track to win the F1 World Championship.

Michael Schumacher won his home Grand Prix at Hockenheim, but Damon Hill responded with victory at the Hungaroring.

Nigel Mansell made two appearances for McLaren before giving up and leaving Formula 1 Grand Prix racing for good.

Damon Hill made an unforced error during the Italian GP, allowing Ferrari to score a home victory. Despite this, he remained the F1 title favourite.

Damon Hill started the 1996 F1 season well, but his team-mate Jacques Villeneuve showed that he was capable of fighting for the title.

After crashing out in Australia Jacques Villeneuve got his Formula 1 title campaign back on track with victories in the Brazilian and Argentine Grands Prix.

After McLaren won the first two Grands Prix of the season, Ferrari responded by taking victory in the next two races.

Schumacher and Ferrari started the 2001 Grand Prix season by winning the opening two races.

Adrian Sutil is hoping to make an impact during his second Formula 1 season.

Emerson Fittipaldi and Lotus clinched the Formula One World Championship at the Italian Grand Prix.

Vitor Meira is long overdue an Indycar Series victory. He has finished second on two occasions in the Indy 500.

Nelson Piquet has had a disappointing maiden Formula 1 season. Comments from Pat Symonds at Renault will put further pressure on the Brazilian.

Fabrizio Barbazza was a talented racing driver but had a frustrating career. After impressing in Indycars he struggled in Formula 3000 and Formula 1.

Bourdais is embarking on his maiden Formula 1 season after four Champcar titles. He will have high hopes for his Grand Prix racing future.

Mark Webber began his F1 career with Minardi, before driving for Jaguar, Williams and Red Bull. The Australian is one of the fastest current Grand Prix drivers.

Family money eased Pedro Diniz's progression to Formula 1. He raced in the category for six seasons, in a Grand Prix career which featured several spectacular accidents.

Chico Serra impressed early in his racing career, but never got to drive a competitive Formula 1 car. After Grand Prix racing he turned to stock cars.

Gianni Morbidelli had a disjointed F1 career with several GP teams. Adelaide was the scene of his only appearance for Scuderia Ferrari.

"If you think I'm good, just wait until you see my nephew", claimed the late three time world champion, Ayrton Senna in 1993.

Sébastien Buemi will be hoping to emulate the Formula 1 achievements of his predecessor in the Toro Rosso Grand Prix team.

Defending champions Ferrari were nowhere in 1980, struggling against the better ground-effect technology of other Grand Prix teams.