What happened: Autosport marked the anniversary of Jaguar's 2001 announcement that it had signed star designer Adrian Newey away from McLaren. The move triggered an immediate legal dispute over Newey's contract, described at the time as a battle in which 'the only winners were the lawyers being paid by the hour.' The signing did not hold, and Newey remained with McLaren rather than joining Jaguar.

Why it matters: The episode is one of F1's most famous design-talent tug-of-wars, underscoring how central Newey had become to the championship pecking order. Securing or losing a designer of his caliber was treated as a competitive event in itself, with rival teams willing to fight in court over his services.

What to watch: The throwback lands as Newey remains a focal point of paddock speculation, keeping the designer's contract history a recurring talking point.