Monaco is close, peeps!
So here are a few Monaco Grand Prix posters for your pleasure, sadly in low resolution.
The 1967 poster hangs proudly on my bedroom wall, I’m eager to get my hands on a few more. I need a bigger apartment though :)
(Source: posterclassics.com)
Emerson Fittipaldi / Mclaren M23 / Italian Grand Prix, 1975.
Can you feel the g-force?
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Jean-Pierre Beltoise / Matra MS11 / Nurburgring, 1968
Beltoise would retire this race due to an accident. Meanwhile, Jackie Stewart raced towards both the finish line and a god-like status, winning the race with a broken wrist.
Ferrari-Lancia D50 Streamliner (1956)
During the French Grand Prix.
Ayrton Senna (21 March 1960 – 1 May 1994)
18 years ago today, the world lost both a great man and a great driver.
Only ten years before that, Senna was only starting his career at the hands of Toleman-Hart, which was as dreadful as it could have been — and yet, good enough for Senna to shine and show the world “hey, I’m here”.
Today, 18 years later, I can still remember the panic of a 7 year old boy who saw one of his heroes die, and ever since thinks of some kind of worthy tribute to pay to an awesome, awesome driver.
(Source: bandeiraverde.com.br)
Giuseppe Nino Farina, 1950.
Standing at the boxes of Alfa Romeo, where I believe to be the Nurburgring.
Stuff that’s awesome:
Carlos Pace getting a ride on Ronnie Peterson’s March 721, during the practice for the 1972 French Grand Prix.
Fangio, Kling & Ascari, Reims Grand Prix, 1954.
The first two on the W196 Benz and Ascari on the Maserati 250F.
1968, Brands Hatch.
Because wolves race in packs, obviously.
- Graham Hill (Lotus 49)
- Chris Amon (Ferrari 312)
- Denny Hulme (McLaren M7A)
- Jacky Ickx (Ferrari 312)
Proper men, proper cars, proper race track.
Hint: this is wallpaper sized.
