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Fine Art Print : Formula One World Championship: Pole sitter Jacky Ickx Ferrari 312B led the opening 14 laps of the race before dropping out with an engine failure
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Formula One World Championship: Pole sitter Jacky Ickx Ferrari 312B led the opening 14 laps of the race before dropping out with an engine failure
Pole sitter Jacky Ickx (BEL) Ferrari 312B led the opening 14 laps of the race before dropping out with an engine failure.
French Grand Prix, Clermont-Ferrand, 5 July 1970.
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Media ID 2009533
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Charade Clermont Ferrand Louis Rosier
A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 39.1cm (23.4" x 15.4")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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In this print from the 1970 French Grand Prix, we witness the intense start of an exhilarating Formula One race. The legendary Belgian driver, Jacky Ickx, takes his position at the front of the grid in his sleek Ferrari 312B. With determination etched on his face, he prepares to unleash the raw power of his machine upon the iconic Clermont-Ferrand circuit. As the lights go out and engines roar to life, Ickx catapults off the line with lightning speed. Leading with confidence, he dominates for a remarkable 14 laps, leaving spectators in awe of his skill and precision. However, fate has other plans as an unexpected engine failure forces him to retire prematurely. This image perfectly encapsulates both triumph and disappointment within motorsport. It captures a fleeting moment when Ickx's mastery overcomes all rivals but also serves as a reminder that even champions can be thwarted by mechanical failures. Louis Rosier's expertly framed shot freezes this dramatic scene in time forever. Every detail is meticulously preserved - from Ickx's determined gaze behind his racing helmet to the blurred background showcasing high-speed action unfolding around him. This extraordinary photograph not only celebrates one man's pursuit of greatness but also immortalizes an unforgettable chapter in Formula One history – where victory slipped through Jacky Ickx's fingers at Clermont-Ferrand on that fateful July day in 1970.
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