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Post by mikael on Apr 25, 2024 16:03:45 GMT
Ref.: Mark Donohue in the McLaren M19A: Somehow it appears as if he's sitting very far (too far) ahead (in the cockpit). Peter Revson and Denny Hulme somehow looked more "harmonious" (more "laid back") in that car. (Of course, that was one year later). Maybe they are sitting somewhat further back ...?
Donohue 1971
Revson 1972
Hulme 1972
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Post by Carl on Apr 25, 2024 17:21:57 GMT
Mikael,
Good observation! I wonder if McLaren moved the engine slightly rearward to enable more downforce after the rear wing itself was moved further back in open air.
Cheers, Carl
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Post by René on Apr 25, 2024 17:51:50 GMT
I think it's because of the different, more forward and larger airbox on the 1972 car. This gives a slightly different appearance visually.
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Post by robmarsh on Apr 27, 2024 8:54:28 GMT
I think it maybe because Mark was shorter than the other two drivers and sat further forward. Cars were not bespoke to each driver in those days as much as they are now.
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Post by René on May 1, 2024 10:07:58 GMT
A banner to commemorate the great Ayrton Senna. An incredible loss for the sport.  And let's also think of Roland Ratzenberger who was only at the very beginning of his F1 career.  |
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Post by robmarsh on May 1, 2024 13:11:35 GMT
Thank you Rene
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Post by chrisb on May 4, 2024 7:04:40 GMT
like other 'lost heroes' I sometimes wonder where life could have taken Ayrton, that amazing charisma was surely destined for other great places.
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Post by René on May 8, 2024 15:34:18 GMT
42 years this day. The great Gilles Villeneuve.  |
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Post by Carl on May 8, 2024 22:23:47 GMT
42 years this day. The great Gilles Villeneuve. He should have had at least ten more years and four world championships.
It's a crime we have to remember him with sadness  |
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Post by robmarsh on May 9, 2024 1:43:56 GMT
RIP Giles. Another brilliant racer.
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Post by chrisb on May 9, 2024 16:36:34 GMT
A true genius who could do things most folk couldn't even contemplate, someone who really deserved to be a real world champion and for me is remembered not for how he could drive but for his exuberance, when he won those races in 1979 he was smooth, precise and just perfect,
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Post by René on May 10, 2024 14:58:11 GMT
Watkins Glen 1979, pure genius.   |
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Post by mikael on May 10, 2024 15:57:43 GMT
Watkins Glen 1979, pure genius.
Isn't that Mauro Forghieri (center-right) in a black Lotus-JPS jacket?  |
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Post by Carl on May 10, 2024 18:20:59 GMT
Watkins Glen 1979, pure genius. Pure genius is right! Villeneuve was almost ten seconds faster than anyone else during practice in heavy rain. |
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Post by René on May 12, 2024 12:44:32 GMT
Watkins Glen 1979, pure genius. Isn't that Mauro Forghieri (center-right) in a black Lotus-JPS jacket? Mauro borrows a jacket from the Lotus camp?  Peter Warr seems more likely...  |
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