First Race Collection

Formula One World Championship: Dan Gurney debuted his Eagle T1G but was too many laps down to be classified
(L to R): Dan Gurney (USA) debuted his Eagle T1G but was too many laps down to be classified. Alongside him is Phil Hill (USA) who drove the camera car for the MGM film Grand Prix

Australian Grand Prix, Rd1, Melbourne, Australia, 12 March 2000
Jenson Button (GBR) made his Formula One debut with the Williams F1 Team. Australian Grand Prix, Rd1, Melbourne, Australia, 12 March 2000

Formula One World Championship: Grand Prix debutante Mark Webber Minardi PS02 sensationally came from eighteenth to
Grand Prix debutante Mark Webber (AUS) Minardi PS02 sensationally came from eighteenth to finish fifth. Australian Grand Prix, Melbourne, 3 March 2002

Formula One World Championship: Tim Schenken debuted the Trojan-Tauranac Racing Suzuki / Homelite Trojan T103
Tim Schenken (AUS) debuted the Trojan-Tauranac Racing Suzuki/Homelite Trojan T103 and was classified in fourteenth and last position, despite spinning off on the seventy-seventh lap

Formula One World Championship: Nelson Piquet made his GP debut in the Ensign N177
Nelson Piquet (BRA) made his GP debut in the Ensign N177, but retired from the race on lap 32 with a blown engine. German Grand Prix, Rd 11, Hockenheim, Germany, 30 July 1978

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A Lotus press conference for the first race of the season (L to R): Peter Warr (GBR) Lotus Team Manager; Ayrton Senna (BRA)

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Stephen South (GBR) McLaren M29C, failed to qualify on his first and only Grand Prix appearance. United States Grand Prix (West), Rd4, Long Beach, USA, 30 March 1980.

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Stephen South (GBR) McLaren M29C, failed to qualify on his first and only Grand Prix appearance. United States Grand Prix (West), Rd4, Long Beach, USA, 30 March 1980.

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Honda made their F1 debut with fellow debutante Ronnie Bucknum (USA) driving the RA271. He qualified last and spun on the twelfth lap, but was classified in thirteenth place

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Honda made their F1 debut with fellow debutante Ronnie Bucknum (USA) driving the RA271. He qualified last and spun on the twelfth lap, but was classified in thirteenth place

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Roland Ratzenberger (AUT) failed to qualify on his debut GP appearance after suffering technical problems with the Simtek S941 when qualifying was dry

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Jonathan Williams (GBR) Ferrari 312, who finished eighth in his first and only GP appearance, leads Jackie Stewart (GBR) BRM P115 who retired on lap twenty-four with a blown engine

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Jody Scheckter (RSA) Wolf WR1 took a historic victory in the opening race of the season, as the Wolf team became the first and only constructor to win on their GP debut

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Legendary motorcycle rider Mike Hailwood (GBR) Lotus 24 finished eighth on his Grand Prix debut. British Grand Prix, Silverstone, 20 July 1963.

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Derek Daly (IRE) Hesketh 308E failed to qualify on his debut GP appearance. United States Grand Prix West, Rd 4, Long Beach, USA, 2 April 1978. BEST IMAGE

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The de Tomaso 505, entered by Frank Williams (GBR) was debuted by Piers Courage (GBR), who retired on lap 40 after kerb hopping damaged his suspension

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Eddie Cheever (USA) Hesketh 308E retired from his GP debut on lap nine with an oil leak. South African Grand Prix, Rd 3, Kyalami, South Africa, 4 March 1978. BEST IMAGE

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Tony Settember (USA) Emeryson (61) finished eleventh on his Grand Prix debut. British Grand Prix, Aintree, 21 July 1962.

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Roger Williamson (GBR) (Right) March, who didn't take the restart on his GP debut after being involved in the multi car accident, talks with his backer Tom Wheatcroft (GBR)

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Mario Andretti (USA) Lotus 49B caused a sensation when he took pole position on his GP debut. His race was curtailed however with clutch failure

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Mario Andretti (USA), Lotus Cosworth 49B, made his Formula One race debut at Watkins Glen. He scored pole position but retired on lap 32 with clutch failure

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Rene Arnoux (FRA) Martini MK23 failed to qualify on his and the teams GP debut. South African Grand Prix, Rd 3, Kyalami, South Africa, 4 March 1978. BEST IMAGE

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Francois Cevert (FRA) Tyrrell Racing Organisation March 701 retired from his GP debut on lap 32 with an engine failure. Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort, 21 June 1970. BEST IMAGE

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The Brabham BT3 made its Grand Prix debut in the hands of the team owner Jack Brabham (AUS). He retired on lap nine with a broken throttle linkage. German Grand Prix, Nurburgring, 5 August 1962.

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Mike Parkes (GBR) Ferrari 312, on his debut race for Ferrari finished in 2nd place. French Grand Prix, Riems, France, 3 July 1966.

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Gilles Villeneuve (CDN) stunned the F1 fraternity on his GP debut when he qualified his McLaren M23 in ninth place. He would have finished in the points but for a faulty water temperature gauge that

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Heinz Schiller (SUI) Ecurie Filipinetti Lotus 24 retired after four laps in his only Grand Prix appearance. German Grand Prix, Nurburgring, 5 August 1962.

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Bobby Unser (USA) BRM P138 retired on lap 35 in his debut Grand Prix. USA Grand Prix, Watkins Glen, USA, 6 October 1968.

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Honda made their F1 debut with fellow debutante Ronnie Bucknum (USA) driving the RA271. He qualified last and spun on the twelfth lap, but was classified in thirteenth place

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Patrick Depailler (FRA), making his GP debut in an Elf supported Tyrrell 004, suffers one of his two punctures in the race that caused him to not be classified as a finisher

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Derek Warwick (GBR) made his debut GP appearance with the Toleman TG181 - the team also making its GP debut. The car was beset with problems and Warwick failed to qualify

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Trevor Taylor (GBR) appeared in the debut making Shannon Coventry Climax Mk1. The car qualified last, failed to make it off the start line and was never seen in F1 again

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Eddie Cheever (USA), joined the Hesketh team and retired from his first race start race on lap 9 with a broken oil line in his 308E. Eddie replaced former driver Divina Galica (GBR) (Background)

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Robin Widdows (GBR) Cooper T86 retired with ignition failure in his debut race. British Grand Prix, Brands Hatch, England, 20 July 1968.

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The Brabham BT3 made its Grand Prix debut in the hands of the team owner Jack Brabham (AUS). He retired on lap nine with a broken throttle linkage. German Grand Prix, Nurburgring, 5 August 1962.

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Mario Andretti (USA) Lotus 49B caused a sensation when he took pole position on his GP debut. His race was curtailed however with clutch failure

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Eddie Cheever (USA) joined the Hesketh team and retired from his first race start on lap 9 with a broken oil line. South African Grand Prix, Rd 3, Kyalami, South Africa, 4 March 1978.

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Mario Andretti (USA), Lotus Cosworth 49B, made his Formula One race debut at Watkins Glen. He started from pole position but retired on lap 32 with clutch failure

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Kurt Ahrens Jr (GER) Brabham BT24 finished in 12 place in his debut Grand Prix. German Grand Prix, Nurburgring, Germany, 4 August 1968.

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Alessandro Pesenti-Rossi (ITA) finished fourteenth on his GP debut in the Scuderia Gulf Rondini Tyrrell 007. German Grand Prix, Rd 10, Nurburgring, 1 August 1976. BEST IMAGE

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Colin Chapman (GBR) Lotus Team Owner (Right) talks with Brian Henton (GBR), who crashed out of his GP debut in the Lotus 72E, but was credited with a sixteenth place position

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Derek Bell (GBR) Ferrari with his wife Pam. He qualified in 8th place in his debut Grand Prix but only completed 4 laps before retiring with mechanical trouble

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Gijs van Lennep (NED) finished eighth on his GP debut in a Stichting Autoraces Nederland entered Surtees TS7. Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort, 20 June 1971. BEST IMAGE

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Skip Barber (USA) was not classified on his GP debut in the Gene Mason Racing March 711 after completing only 60 of the 70 race laps. Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort, 20 June 1971. BEST IMAGE

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Nigel Mansell (GBR) Lotus 81B made his F1 debut. He retired from the race on lap 41 with a blown engine and suffered mild burns from a fuel leak

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Robin Widdows (GBR) Cooper T86. Retired from his debut race with ignition trouble. British Grand Prix, Brands Hatch, England, 20 July 1968.

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(L to R): Bernie Ecclestone (GBR) Brabham Team Owner / FOCA Chief Executive with Ricardo Zunino (ARG) who replaced Niki Lauda (AUT) after the first practice session when he retired from the sport

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Lady racer Divina Galica (GBR) Whiting Surtees TS16 failed to qualify on her debut GP appearance. British Grand Prix, Rd 9, Brands Hatch, England, 18 July 1976. BEST IMAGE

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In the world of Formula One, first races are filled with anticipation and excitement, and is a moment when drivers make their debut and showcase their skills on the grand stage. Dan Gurney's first race in the Eagle T1G was not without its challenges. Despite his determination, he found himself too many laps down to be classified. However, this setback did not dampen his spirit as he continued to strive for greatness in future races. Mark Webber's Grand Prix debut was nothing short of sensational. Starting from eighteenth position, he defied all odds and managed to finish an impressive fifth. This remarkable achievement marked the beginning of a promising career in Formula One. Tim Schenken made his mark with the Trojan-Tauranac Racing Suzuki/Homelite Trojan T103 in his first race. Although he finished fourteenth and last, being classified was still an accomplishment worth celebrating. It laid the foundation for further growth and improvement. Nelson Piquet's GP debut had its fair share of disappointments as well. Racing in the Ensign N177, he encountered engine troubles that forced him into retirement on lap 32. Despite this setback, Piquet showed resilience and determination that would later lead him to become a three-time World Champion. Beyond Formula One, there have been other historic first races that captivated audiences worldwide. The America Cup witnessed thrilling battles between yachts like "Galatea" and "Mayflower, " where victory was determined by crossing the finish line ahead of competitors. The international yacht races between Defender and Valkyrie III also left spectators at New York Bay awe-inspired by their skillful maneuvers on water. These events showcased both innovation and sportsmanship within sailing competitions. Even beyond motorsports or sailing, first races hold significance across various cultures around the world. In Teheran's Persian Derby, one can witness intense competition where even tragedy strikes as winners fall dead before royalty.