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6 facts from 1 episode, in date order. These are what speakers said on the shows, each linked to the moment it was said. They aren't independently verified.
1949
In 1949 the FIA announced the first Grand Prix World Championship for Formula One drivers, covering seven races starting with the British Grand Prix at Silverstone.
“in 1949, the FIA announces the inaugural Grand Prix World Championship for Formula One Drivers, a global drivers' competition of seven of the most prestigious Grand Prix races”
1980s
In the second Concord Agreement the TV revenue was split 30% to the FIA, 47% to FOCA and the teams, and 23% to Ecclestone's FOPA.
“it ends up splitting out that the FIA gets 30%, FOCA and the teams get 47%, and FOPA, Bernie's company, gets 23%.”
1981
The first Concord Agreement was signed in 1981 between Ecclestone's Constructors Association and the FIA, and the name still applies to the roughly five-year agreements governing F1.
“that finally get hammered out in 1981 with the first Concord Agreement, which is still the name of the roughly every five-year agreements that govern F1 to this day.”
1983
Ground-effect aerodynamics, pioneered by Lotus, were banned in 1983 and flat-bottomed cars became mandatory.
“So in 1983, these ground effects were outlawed, and regulations were updated to say that you must have a flat-bottomed car.”
2001
In 2001 Ecclestone secured a 100-year commercial rights agreement to Formula One from the FIA through a no-bid process for $360 million.
“The key asset that this company owns is in 2001, Bernie had secured the 100-year commercial rights to Formula One from the FIA.”
2018
The FIA mandated the halo head-protection device on all cars from 2018.
“in 2018 in response to the 2014 crashes the FIA says enough is enough.”
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