As Eddie Irvine turns 56, we revist the career of one of Formula 1's most brash and loudmouthed characters - who almost became world champion.
Alain Prost won the last of his four F1 world championships in 1993 - after which he promptly announced his retirement from the sport.
Lewis Hamilton won the first of seven world championships on this day in 2008 in a race so dramatic it's hard to believe even today.
Finland's Mika Hakkinen won two back-to-back world driver's championships in Formula 1 during the 1998 and 1999 seasons, respectively.
Ayrton Senna won the 1988 Japanese Grand Prix to win his first of three world driver's championships in Formula 1 on this day 33 years ago.
Ferrari's extra horsepower could be crucial in the team's bid to overtake McLaren for third place in the constructors' championship.
During the 56-lap race at the Circuit of the Americas, Sainz and Riccardo were involved in several battles, the first of which occurred on the first lap.
The 1986 Formula 1 season went down to the final day with Nelson Piquet, Nigel Mansell and Alain Prost all vying for the world championship.
From second on the grid, Hamilton had a fantastic start off the line in Austin but Verstappen made a strong comeback and went on to win the race.
English Formula 1 driver James Hunt secured his one and only world championship on this day in 1976, capping a chaotic season in memorable fashion.