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Post by chrisb on Nov 17, 2018 12:31:42 GMT
that is a very interesting photo Rene, I'm just not sure about it, but what really struck me are the 'crash helmets' I say in commas, comparing them to my Shoei and think - yea just think
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Post by René on Nov 18, 2018 11:01:59 GMT
Continuing with Collins and Fangio, The 1956 European Grand Prix at Monza will for always be a unique moment in Formula One history when Peter Collins handed over his car to Fangio so the Argentinian could win the title. Fangio, Moss and Collins on the Monza banking.  The moment Collins handed over his car to Fangio.  "All I could think of was that if I won the race and the championship I would be an instant celebrity. I would have a position to live up to. People would make demands of me. Driving would not be fun any more, so I handed the car to Fangio. I am only 25 years old and have plenty of time to win the championship on my own." Peter Collins. |
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Post by chrisb on Nov 19, 2018 8:15:02 GMT
don't they look so magical? thanks Rene a wonderful colour shot of three great drivers on an iconic planet.
I have a wonderful book on Pete, who was one of the many guys I really looked up to in the 50's, my favourite drivers being Ascari and Pete, and talks of his actions during that race, which is why I was always a bit confused by some of the negativity that shrouded 1958, especially with Musso.
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Post by mikael on Nov 23, 2018 1:59:53 GMT
 John Surtees, Monaco 1963 (Photo by Yves Debraine © Klemantaski Collection).  Graham Hill, 1964 (Photo by Colin Waldeck © Klemantaski Collection). |
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Post by chrisb on Nov 23, 2018 7:11:39 GMT
wonderful - thanks Mikael, the focus and concentration is immense, brilliant
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Post by René on Dec 17, 2018 0:03:42 GMT
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Post by chrisb on Dec 17, 2018 5:17:12 GMT
so sadly missed
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Post by charleselan on Dec 17, 2018 13:07:07 GMT
I would suggest that was at Brands Hatch in 1974.
Great picture René.
Incidentally if one looks closely at Ronnie's left wrist you can see a gold watch; I only found out about one month ago that he was a brand ambassador for Heuer and had a special one presented to him, I must look the photos out.
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Post by René on Dec 17, 2018 16:48:51 GMT
I would suggest that was at Brands Hatch in 1974. Great picture René. Incidentally if one looks closely at Ronnie's left wrist you can see a gold watch; I only found out about one month ago that he was a brand ambassador for Heuer and had a special one presented to him, I must look the photos out. Ronnie and Jack Heuer.  The Heuer Carrera presented to Formula One driver Ronnie Peterson in 1972 was auctioned by Sotheby's in 2016 and today resides in the TAG Heuer Museum.  This must have been during the time when Ronnie was also a Ferrari works driver for the sportscar team I guess. Ferrari had Heuer as one of their sponsors.  |
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Post by charleselan on Dec 17, 2018 18:28:12 GMT
That is the one René, and I believe they also produced a limited run quite recently of the same watch, might even have only been one so something else to check out.
You could be right about the Ferrari connection, Heuer were always prominent on Ferrari race cars.
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Post by chrisb on Dec 19, 2018 19:45:29 GMT
that is a beautiful watch
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Post by René on Dec 31, 2018 11:26:25 GMT
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Post by René on Jan 19, 2019 18:48:34 GMT
Seppi!   |
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Post by René on Feb 8, 2019 16:02:50 GMT
José Froilán González. 'The Pampas Bull' or 'Fat Head'.
He scored Ferrari's first win in a Formula One World Championship race at the 1951 British Grand Prix!
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Post by charleselan on Feb 8, 2019 19:38:04 GMT
Froilan would not fit with the contemporary stereotype of a racing driver would he; neither would a Nigel Mansell or Derek Warwick come to think of it, as none appeared anorexic like todays poor souls. Señor Gonzalez was a hell of a driver in his day and worthy of the title "First Ferrari GP Winner"; "Pampas Bull" is a great nickname, but not so "Fat Head" which is an old English insult believe it or not  . |
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