Fine Art Print : Formula One World Championship: Gunnar Nilsson made his GP debut with the Lotus team, retiring from the race on lap 19 with a broken clutch
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Formula One World Championship: Gunnar Nilsson made his GP debut with the Lotus team, retiring from the race on lap 19 with a broken clutch
Gunnar Nilsson (SWE) made his GP debut with the Lotus team, retiring from the race on lap 19 with a broken clutch.
South African Grand Prix, Rd2, Kyalami, South Africa, 6 March 1976
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Media ID 2048443
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Debut First Race Kyalami South Africa South African
A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.8cm x 59.4cm (16.1" x 23.4")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this print from the 1976 Formula One World Championship, we witness a significant moment in racing history. Gunnar Nilsson, the talented Swedish driver, is making his highly anticipated Grand Prix debut with the prestigious Lotus team. The excitement is palpable as he takes to the track at Kyalami in South Africa for the second round of the championship. However, fate had other plans for Nilsson on that fateful day. As he pushed his limits on lap 19, disaster struck when a broken clutch forced him into an untimely retirement from the race. Despite this setback, Nilsson's determination and raw talent were evident even in this early stage of his career. This portrait captures not only a pivotal moment for Nilsson but also showcases the intense atmosphere surrounding Formula One races during that era. The image exudes nostalgia and reminds us of how far motorsport has come since then. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, it serves as a reminder that success does not always come easily or immediately in such a fiercely competitive sport. It also highlights how every driver's journey begins with their first race - filled with hope, dreams, and sometimes unforeseen challenges like mechanical failures. This remarkable photograph immortalizes Gunnar Nilsson's debut race - an unforgettable chapter in Formula One history etched forever within its frames.
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