Poster Print : Formula One World Championship: Eighth placed Gilles Villeneuve Ferrari leads Patrick Tambay McLaren M26, who finished in sixth position
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Formula One World Championship: Eighth placed Gilles Villeneuve Ferrari leads Patrick Tambay McLaren M26, who finished in sixth position
Eighth placed Gilles Villeneuve (CDN) Ferrari leads Patrick Tambay (FRA) McLaren M26, who finished in sixth position.
Argentinean Grand Prix, Rd 1, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 15 January 1978.
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Media ID 2091873
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Argentina Argentine Argentinean Buenos Aires
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 39.4cm (23.4" x 15.5")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this print from the 1978 Argentinean Grand Prix, we witness a thrilling battle between two legendary Formula One drivers. Gilles Villeneuve, driving for Ferrari, takes charge of the race as he skillfully leads the pack in his vibrant red car. With determination etched on his face, Villeneuve showcases his exceptional racing abilities that would later make him an icon in the sport. Hot on his tail is Patrick Tambay in a McLaren M26, determined to challenge Villeneuve's dominance. As they zoom around the Buenos Aires circuit, their fierce rivalry unfolds before our eyes. The intensity of their competition is palpable; both drivers pushing themselves and their machines to the limit. Villeneuve's eighth-place finish may not have been what he had hoped for, but it does not diminish his incredible display of talent and tenacity throughout the race. Similarly, Tambay's sixth-place position highlights his unwavering commitment to excellence. This image captures a moment frozen in time—a testament to the golden era of Formula One racing when legends were born and rivalries ignited passions worldwide. It serves as a reminder of how these extraordinary athletes pushed boundaries and captivated audiences with their raw speed and fearless spirit on tracks across the globe. As we gaze upon this remarkable photograph today, we are transported back to that exhilarating day in January 1978 when two motorsport giants clashed head-on amidst roaring engines and cheering crowds—forever etching their names into Formula
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