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Background image1981 Collection: Formula Ford 1600: Townsend Thoresen Formula Ford 1600 Championship, Brands Hatch, England

Formula Ford 1600: Townsend Thoresen Formula Ford 1600 Championship, Brands Hatch, England, 15 March 1981
Ayrton Senna da Silva (BRA) claimed his first single seater victory. Townsend Thoresen Formula Ford 1600 Championship, Brands Hatch, England, 15 March 1981

Background image1981 Collection: Formula One World Championship: Carlos Reutemann finished second in the World Championship driving

Formula One World Championship: Carlos Reutemann finished second in the World Championship driving for Williams
Carlos Reutemann (ARG) finished second in the World Championship driving for Williams. 1981 Formula One World Championship

Background image1981 Collection: Formula Ford 1600 Championship: Race winner Ayrton Senna da Silva Van Diemen R81 contemplates his

Formula Ford 1600 Championship: Race winner Ayrton Senna da Silva Van Diemen R81 contemplates his upcoming race
Race winner Ayrton Senna da Silva (BRA) Van Diemen R81 contemplates his upcoming race. Townsend Thoresen Formula Ford 1600 Championship, Oulton Park, England, 27 June 1981

Background image1981 Collection: Formula One World Championship: Hector Rebaque Brabham BT49C did not qualify for the race

Formula One World Championship: Hector Rebaque Brabham BT49C did not qualify for the race
Hector Rebaque (MEX) Brabham BT49C did not qualify for the race. Monaco Grand Prix, Rd 6, Monte Carlo, Monaco, 31 May 1981

Background image1981 Collection: Formula One World Championship: Race winner John Watson Mclaren MP4

Formula One World Championship: Race winner John Watson Mclaren MP4
Race winner John Watson (GBR) Mclaren MP4. British Grand Prix, Silverstone, England. 18 July 1981

Background image1981 Collection: Formula One World Championship: Race winner Carlos Reutemann, Williams

Formula One World Championship: Race winner Carlos Reutemann, Williams, with his trophy on the podium
Race winner Carlos Reutemann (ARG), Williams, with his trophy on the podium. The race was declared a non-championship race due to the FISA-FOCA war

Background image1981 Collection: Formula One World Championship: Ron Dennis McLaren Team Owner talks with John Watson McLaren

Formula One World Championship: Ron Dennis McLaren Team Owner talks with John Watson McLaren
(L to R): Ron Dennis (GBR) McLaren Team Owner talks with John Watson (GBR) McLaren, who retired from the race on lap 37 with a crown wheel and pinion failure

Background image1981 Collection: Formula One World Championship: 1981 Formula One World Championship

Formula One World Championship: 1981 Formula One World Championship
Mario Andretti (USA) Alfa Romeo. 1981 Formula One World Championship

Background image1981 Collection: Formula One World Championship: Mario Andretti who finished fourth in his first race for the Alfa

Formula One World Championship: Mario Andretti who finished fourth in his first race for the Alfa Romeo team
Mario Andretti (USA) who finished fourth in his first race for the Alfa Romeo team, talks with Carlo Chiti (ITA) Alfa Romeo Team Designer and co-team manager

Background image1981 Collection: Formula One World Championship: The Ferrari 126CK of Didier Pironi featured a hydraulic suspension

Formula One World Championship: The Ferrari 126CK of Didier Pironi featured a hydraulic suspension that allowed
The Ferrari 126CK of Didier Pironi (FRA) featured a hydraulic suspension that allowed the driver to raise and lower the ride height

Background image1981 Collection: Formula Ford 1600: Ayrton Senna da Silva was the series champion in his first season of single

Formula Ford 1600: Ayrton Senna da Silva was the series champion in his first season of single seater racing
Ayrton Senna da Silva (BRA) was the series champion in his first season of single seater racing. Townsend Thoresen Formula Ford 1600 Championship, 1981

Background image1981 Collection: Formula One World Championship: The jubilant crowd celebrate a home victory for Ulster man John

Formula One World Championship: The jubilant crowd celebrate a home victory for Ulster man John Watson McLaren
The jubilant crowd celebrate a home victory for Ulster man John Watson (GBR) McLaren. British Grand Prix, Silverstone, 18 July 1981

Background image1981 Collection: Formula One World Championship: John Watson Mclaren MP4 takes the flag to win the first Grand Prix

Formula One World Championship: John Watson Mclaren MP4 takes the flag to win the first Grand Prix for Ron Dennis newly
John Watson (GBR) Mclaren MP4 takes the flag to win the first Grand Prix for Ron Dennis newly acquired Mclaren team. British Grand Prix, Silverstone, 18 July 1981

Background image1981 Collection: Formula One World Championship: Jean Marie Balestre FISA President

Formula One World Championship: Jean Marie Balestre FISA President and Bernie Ecclestone FOCA President / Brabham
(L to R): Jean Marie Balestre (FRA) FISA President and Bernie Ecclestone (GBR) FOCA President / Brabham Manager fought a bitter political battle over the control of F1 during the early eighties

Background image1981 Collection: Formula One World Championship: Nelson Piquet won his first World Championship driving for Brabham

Formula One World Championship: Nelson Piquet won his first World Championship driving for Brabham
Nelson Piquet (BRA) won his first World Championship driving for Brabham. 1981 Formula One World Championship

Background image1981 Collection: Formula One World Championship: There was little to celebrate for race winner Carlos Reutemann

Formula One World Championship: There was little to celebrate for race winner Carlos Reutemann Williams following his
There was little to celebrate for race winner Carlos Reutemann (ARG) Williams (centre) following his accidental involvement in the fatal accident of Osella mechanic Giovanni Amedeo on the Friday

Background image1981 Collection: British Formula Ford Festival: The podium finishers: James Weaver; Tommy Byrne Festival winner;

British Formula Ford Festival: The podium finishers: James Weaver; Tommy Byrne Festival winner; Rick Morris
The podium finishers (L to R): James Weaver (GBR); Tommy Byrne (GBR) Festival winner; Rick Morris (GBR). British Formula Ford festival, Brands Hatch, England, October 1981

Background image1981 Collection: Formula One World Championship: Race winner Alain Prost celebrates victory for the first time

Formula One World Championship: Race winner Alain Prost celebrates victory for the first time on the podium
Race winner Alain Prost (FRA) celebrates victory for the first time on the podium. French Grand Prix, Dijon-Prenois, 5 July 1981

Background image1981 Collection: British Formula Three Championship: Roberto Moreno Ralt RT3 / 81 Toyota

British Formula Three Championship: Roberto Moreno Ralt RT3 / 81 Toyota
Roberto Moreno (BRA) Ralt RT3/81 Toyota. British Formula 3 Championship, 1981

Background image1981 Collection: Formula One Testing: Corrado Fabi Brabham Cosworth BT49C

Formula One Testing: Corrado Fabi Brabham Cosworth BT49C
Corrado Fabi (ITA) Brabham Cosworth BT49C. Formula One Testing, Paul Ricard, France, Late November - 5 December 1981

Background image1981 Collection: Formula Ford 1600: RAC Formula Ford 1600 Championship, Mallory Park, England, 15 March 1981

Formula Ford 1600: RAC Formula Ford 1600 Championship, Mallory Park, England, 15 March 1981
Ayrton Senna da Silva (BRA) (Left) Van Diemen R81 finished second. RAC Formula Ford 1600 Championship, Mallory Park, England, 15 March 1981

Background image1981 Collection: British Formula Ford Festival: Foreground: Podium finisher James Weaver discusses race tactics

British Formula Ford Festival: Foreground: Podium finisher James Weaver discusses race tactics with car designer Adrian
Foreground: Podium finisher James Weaver (GBR) discusses race tactics with car designer Adrian Reynard. This car was the first Reynard chassis raced. Background: Paul Gerrish (GBR)

Background image1981 Collection: Ayrton Senna History: Townsend Thorensen British Formula Ford Championship 1981

Ayrton Senna History: Townsend Thorensen British Formula Ford Championship 1981
Ayrton Senna (BRA) Townsend Thorensen British Formula Ford Championship 1981

Background image1981 Collection: Formula One World Championship: Tyrrell unveil the new 011 at their headquarters

Formula One World Championship: Tyrrell unveil the new 011 at their headquarters
Tyrrell unveil the new 011 at their headquarters. The car made its debut at the British GP. Tyrrell 011 Launch, Tyrrell Headquarters, Surrey England, c. July 1981

Background image1981 Collection: Formula Ford 1600 Championship: Second place finisher Ayrton Senna da Silva has a heated

Formula Ford 1600 Championship: Second place finisher Ayrton Senna da Silva has a heated conversation with race winner
Second place finisher Ayrton Senna da Silva (BRA) (right) has a heated conversation with race winner Enrique Mansilla (ARG) (left) following a tough duel on the track

Background image1981 Collection: Formula Ford 1600: Ayrton Senna da Silva prepares for action on the grid in his Van Diemen R81

Formula Ford 1600: Ayrton Senna da Silva prepares for action on the grid in his Van Diemen R81 before taking his first
Ayrton Senna da Silva (BRA) prepares for action on the grid in his Van Diemen R81 before taking his first single seater victory in only his third race

Background image1981 Collection: British Formula Three Championship: Raul Boesel Murray Taylor Racing finished seventh

British Formula Three Championship: Raul Boesel Murray Taylor Racing finished seventh
Raul Boesel (BRA) Murray Taylor Racing finished seventh. British Formula Three Championship, Thruxton, 8 March 1981

Background image1981 Collection: British Formula Ford 1600 Championship: Third place finisher Ayrton Senna Van Diemen R81 Ford

British Formula Ford 1600 Championship: Third place finisher Ayrton Senna Van Diemen R81 Ford battles with his team
Third place finisher Ayrton Senna (BRA) Van Diemen R81 Ford battles with his team mate Enrique Mansilla (ARG). British Formula Ford 1600 Championship, Thruxton, 8 March 1981

Background image1981 Collection: European F2 Championship: Michele Alboreto, Minardi F2

European F2 Championship: Michele Alboreto, Minardi F2
Michele Alboreto(ITA), Minardi F2 Thruxton, England, 1981

Background image1981 Collection: Formula One World Championship: Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, 13 September 1981

Formula One World Championship: Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, 13 September 1981
The Osella FA1B, showing the aluminium monocoque. Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, 13 September 1981

Background image1981 Collection: Formula One World Championship: Patrick Tambay Theodore TY01 finished the race in eleventh position

Formula One World Championship: Patrick Tambay Theodore TY01 finished the race in eleventh position
Patrick Tambay (FRA) Theodore TY01 finished the race in eleventh position. San Marino Grand Prix, Rd 4, Imola, Italy, 3 May 1981. BEST IMAGE

Background image1981 Collection: Formula One World Championship: Elio de Angelis sits in the Lotus 88B during Thursday morning

Formula One World Championship: Elio de Angelis sits in the Lotus 88B during Thursday morning practice
Elio de Angelis (ITA) sits in the Lotus 88B during Thursday morning practice. The car was once again declared illegal that evening and the team reverted to the Lotus 87 for the race

Background image1981 Collection: Formula One World Championship: Brian Henton Toleman TG181 did not qualify for the race

Formula One World Championship: Brian Henton Toleman TG181 did not qualify for the race
Brian Henton (GBR) Toleman TG181 did not qualify for the race. Canadian Grand Prix, Montreal, Canada. 27 September 1981

Background image1981 Collection: Formula One World Championship: Mario Andretti Alfa Romeo 179C finished 7th

Formula One World Championship: Mario Andretti Alfa Romeo 179C finished 7th
Mario Andretti (USA) Alfa Romeo 179C finished 7th. Canadian Grand Prix, Montreal, Canada. 27 September 1981

Background image1981 Collection: Formula One World Championship: San Marino Grand Prix, Imola, San Marino

Formula One World Championship: San Marino Grand Prix, Imola, San Marino
Carlos Reutemann (ARG) Williams FW07C. San Marino Grand Prix, Imola, San Marino. 3 May 1981

Background image1981 Collection: Formula One World Championship: Austrian Grand Prix, Osterriechring, Austria

Formula One World Championship: Austrian Grand Prix, Osterriechring, Austria
John Watson (GBR) Mclaren MP4. Austrian Grand Prix, Osterriechring, Austria. 16 August 1981

Background image1981 Collection: Formula One World Championship: Race winner Jacques Lafitte Ligier, celebrates on the podium

Formula One World Championship: Race winner Jacques Lafitte Ligier, celebrates on the podium
Race winner Jacques Lafitte (FRA) Ligier, celebrates on the podium. Austrian Grand Prix, Osterriechring, Austria. 16 August 1981

Background image1981 Collection: Formula One World Championship: Jacques Lafitte Ligier JS17

Formula One World Championship: Jacques Lafitte Ligier JS17
Jacques Lafitte (FRA) Ligier JS17. Spanish Grand Prix, Jarama, Spain. 21 June 1981

Background image1981 Collection: Formula One World Championship: Argentine GP, Buenos Aires, 12 April 1981

Formula One World Championship: Argentine GP, Buenos Aires, 12 April 1981
Ricardo Patrese(ITA) Arrows A3 Argentine GP, Buenos Aires, 12 April 1981

Background image1981 Collection: Formula One World Championship: Ricardo Patrese Arrows A3 leads Arnoux and Prost

Formula One World Championship: Ricardo Patrese Arrows A3 leads Arnoux and Prost
Ricardo Patrese(ITA) Arrows A3 leads Arnoux and Prost Argentine GP, Buenos Aires, 12 April 1981

Background image1981 Collection: Formula One World Championship: United States Grand Prix, Long Beach, 15 March 1981

Formula One World Championship: United States Grand Prix, Long Beach, 15 March 1981
Race winner Alan Jones (AUS) Williams FW07C. United States Grand Prix (West), Long Beach, 15 March 1981

Background image1981 Collection: Formula One World Championship: Elio de Angelis drove the controversial twin-chassis Lotus 88 for

Formula One World Championship: Elio de Angelis drove the controversial twin-chassis Lotus 88 for a handful of laps
Elio de Angelis (ITA) drove the controversial twin-chassis Lotus 88 for a handful of laps during Friday practice before the fuel pump failed

Background image1981 Collection: Formula One World Championship: Derek Daly March 811 did not qualify

Formula One World Championship: Derek Daly March 811 did not qualify
Derek Daly(IRE) March 811 did not qualify US GP West, Long Beach, 15 March 1981

Background image1981 Collection: Formula One World Championship: Riccardo Patrese Arrows A3 leads from pole position at the start

Formula One World Championship: Riccardo Patrese Arrows A3 leads from pole position at the start. He led for 24 laps
Riccardo Patrese(ITA) Arrows A3 leads from pole position at the start. He led for 24 laps US GP West, Long Beach, 15 March 1981

Background image1981 Collection: Formula One World Championship: Race winner Gilles Villeneuve Ferrari raises his trophy

Formula One World Championship: Race winner Gilles Villeneuve Ferrari raises his trophy
Race winner Gilles Villeneuve (CDN) Ferrari raises his trophy Monaco GP, 31 may 1981

Background image1981 Collection: Formula One World Championship: Winner Gilles Villeneuve Ferrari 126CK

Formula One World Championship: Winner Gilles Villeneuve Ferrari 126CK
Winner Gilles Villeneuve (CDN) Ferrari 126CK Monaco GP, 31 may 1981

Background image1981 Collection: Formula One World Championship: Caesars Palace GP, Las Vegas, 17 October 1981

Formula One World Championship: Caesars Palace GP, Las Vegas, 17 October 1981
Nigel Mansell(GBR) Lotus 87 finished 4th Caesars Palace GP, Las Vegas, 17 October 1981

Background image1981 Collection: Formula One World Championship: Belgian Grand Prix, Rd5, Zolder, Belgium, 17 May 1981

Formula One World Championship: Belgian Grand Prix, Rd5, Zolder, Belgium, 17 May 1981
Carlos Reutemann (ARG), Williams FW07C, won the race. Belgian Grand Prix, Rd5, Zolder, Belgium, 17 May 1981



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