06 May 2015

F1: Seven facts you probably didn't know

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<b> BOTTOMS UP: </b> Mumm Champagne has been part of the victory celebration on F1 podiums around the world for 15 years. <i> Image: Supplied </i>

REIMS, France - You might know who won the Silverstone race in 2000 or the lap record for Monaco but there are other odd facts about Formula 1 racing to drop into conversation around the braai on F1 Sundays.

For instance... Mumm Champagne, hailing from Reims in France, has been part of the victory celebration on F1 podiums around the world for 15 years - but do you know how it became the preferred choice for podium victory celebrations? Thought not...

Anyway, we have the answer to that and to six other amazing facts:

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