Turkish Grand Prix 2005

Turkey hosted their first Formula One Grand Prix race in 2005. It released a commemorative stamp which has a portrait of a racing car , the official F1 symbol and the words "Turkish Grand Prix Istanbul 2005".

Interestingly..in the history of Formula One there is no single driver from Turkey. The circuit - Instanbul park has been called "the best race track in the world" by Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone.

Singapore Formula One Grand Prix 2008

Singapore famous for its thematic and vibrant stamps issued a commemorative stamp in 2008 to celebrate their first Formula One Grand prix. This issue has many reasons to celebrate.....many firsts..Singapore’s first-ever Formula One Race, the first night race in F1’s history, and Asia’s first street race. It is the 15th race of the 2008 season and also the 800th Formula One Grand Prix. This inaugural night race was won by Spanish driver Fernando Alonso racing for the French Renault F1 team. The issue has 2 stamps both containing a drawing of a race car , one having Singapore CBD as the background and having the chequered flag in the background. This is also my first Formula One related Stamp ( any stamp ) to be bought on-line.

The 25th FORMULA 1 HUNGARIAN GRAND PRIX

In 2010 Hungary celebrated the 25th Formula One Grand Prix by issuing a special souvenir sheet. Read the story here. The stamp portrays 2 race cars one behind the other and the top right contains a small outline of the Hungaroring racetrack. The souvenir ( leaf ) sheet contains 2 of these stamps on the right side and a huge portrait of Bernie Ecclestone on the left side. Lower portion of the souvenir sheet list the years of Formula One Grand prix races held in Hungary. Michael Schumacher of Germany holds the record of most Hungary Formula Grand Prix Wins ( 4 ).

Juan Manuel Fangio

Juan Manuel Fangio , the first Argentine ( the only Argentine ) and also the first race driver from outside Europe to win a Formula One Championship. Fangio held some of the records which were unbeaten for a long time which were finally beaten by another legend Michael Schumacher. He is the first driver to win 5 Formula One Championships and also the first driver to win 4 consecutive Formula One Championships. He is the only driver to win a Formula One Championship for all the teams which he raced for - ( Alfa Romeo, Ferrari, Maserati & Mercedes-Benz ) which stands unbeaten till today.

In 2008 Argentina released 4 stamps featuring sports personalities including Juan Manuel Fangio. Being also called as "The Maestro" , 2011 is the birth centenary of Fangio. The souvenir sheet features a portrait of Fangio in a Mercedes-Benz Formula one car.