Classic but forgotten racing images.

[Manoah2u]

[proteus]

You dont see this anymore...back in the day every point mattered, now the racing director would be delighted to give the driver a DSQ

[strad]

Zandvoort 1967

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Von Trips @ Aintree 1961

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Villenuve @ Monaco 1981

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Gilles at work

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Ricardo Rodriguez a study in concentration @ Monaco 1962

[bill shoe]

You dont see this anymore...back in the day every point mattered, now the racing director would be delighted to give the driver a DSQ

http://www.formula1.com/wi/gi/597x478/J ... n_36_6.jpg

Prost won the championship that year. Amazing to look at that iconic shot from mid-season and remember how far off the pace the McLaren Porsche was for most of the season.

[Sebp]

http://img38.photobucket.com/albums/v11 ... 0/1976.jpg

Does anyone know the story behind these front wheel covers? They were never raced, right?

[CevertF1]

Ricardo Rodriguez a study in concentration @ Monaco 1962
http://www.stradsplace.com/photos/Ricar ... o%20GP.jpg

Wow that's so cool, he was such an incredibly naturally talented guy, a world champion guaranteed.. Such a tragic loss and quite frankly I wish I'd never read about his fatal crash. RIP

[Richard]

Ricardo Rodriguez a study in concentration @ Monaco 1962
http://www.stradsplace.com/photos/Ricar ... o%20GP.jpg

That's a beautifully exposed image with perfect focus. You have to admire the skill and attention to get such a great image.

[strad]

Yes; A great loss and a tremendous talent gone to soon.

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At the Dutch GP in 1962. Once again a study in concentration

[bill shoe]

Ricardo Rodriguez a study in concentration @ Monaco 1962
http://www.stradsplace.com/photos/Ricar ... o%20GP.jpg

That's a beautifully exposed image with perfect focus. You have to admire the skill and attention to get such a great image.

Good point, the cars are from a different era but so is the photography. The effort and skill required to get a good action shot back then was tremendous. These old pictures have much to admire from both sides of the lens.

[bdr529]

I'm sure I read somewhere that this was voted one of (or) the best F1 photo of all time
1976 Canadian GP, Mosport - Peterson, Hunt, Depailler, Andretti


1972 Canada GP, Mosport - Chris Amon Matra MS120D

[Sulman]

Ricardo Rodriguez a study in concentration @ Monaco 1962
http://www.stradsplace.com/photos/Ricar ... o%20GP.jpg

That's a beautifully exposed image with perfect focus. You have to admire the skill and attention to get such a great image.

Good point, the cars are from a different era but so is the photography. The effort and skill required to get a good action shot back then was tremendous. These old pictures have much to admire from both sides of the lens.

On the other hand, photographer (and general admission) access was incredible compared to now.

[strad]

THAT, in no way negates the quality of the photo.

[strad]

Willy Mairesse in the pits in 1960 at Monza

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Watkins Glen 1967

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Varzi in discussion with Enzo in 1934 at the Targa I believe.

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The British GP in 1950

[Sombrero]

The first and only race for Peterson with the Lotus 77/2 JPS12-Ford Cosworth : Brazil 1976 !

It was also Ronnie's only race for the John Player Team Lotus in 1976.

[strad]

Brazil 1993 Berger and Andretti got the first turn wrong.