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German driver Wolfgang Von Trips on the podium with Mrs Ferrari
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German driver Wolfgang Von Trips on the podium with Mrs Ferrari
German driver Wolfgang Von Trips on the podium with Mrs Ferrari, enjoying the crowds applause after winning the 1961 British Grand Prix at Aintree.
Taffy as he was known kept himself in contention for the Drivers Championship but this dream was sadly never to be realised. Two races later at Monza in Italy, Von Trips was tragically killed during an accident with Jim Clark.
The final standings for the 1961 season show Von Trips in second place behind his teammate Phil Hill. A great driver and a great loss.
15th July 1961
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Media ID 21823339
© Mirrorpix
1961 Achievement Driver Formula One Grand Prix Motor Racing Successful Victorious Victory
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Capturing a Moment of Triumph and Tragedy - Wolfgang Von Trips on the Podium with Mrs Ferrari
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this poignant print from Memory Lane Prints, we witness German driver Wolfgang Von Trips basking in the glory of his victory at the 1961 British Grand Prix. Standing proudly on the podium alongside Mrs Ferrari, he revels in the thunderous applause of adoring fans at Aintree. Known affectionately as "Taffy". Von Trips had been a formidable contender for the Drivers Championship that year, but fate had other plans. Just two races later, tragedy struck during an unfortunate accident with Jim Clark at Monza in Italy. The promising career of this talented driver was abruptly cut short, leaving behind a void in Formula One racing. Despite his untimely demise, Von Trips finished second overall in the 1961 season standings, trailing only his teammate Phil Hill. This photograph serves as a testament to both triumph and loss within motor racing history. It captures not only Von Trips' moment of achievement but also highlights the fragility and dangers inherent to this exhilarating sport. As we gaze upon this image frozen in time on July 15th, 1961, let us remember Wolfgang Von Trips as both a great driver and an irreplaceable loss to Formula One—a reminder that even amidst celebration and victory, life's unpredictability can forever alter our destinies.
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