Poster Print : Formula One World Championship: Reine Wisell drove the Lotus 56 turbine for the first time, retiring on lap 63 with gearbox problems
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Formula One World Championship: Reine Wisell drove the Lotus 56 turbine for the first time, retiring on lap 63 with gearbox problems
Reine Wisell(SWE) drove the Lotus 56 turbine for the first time, retiring on lap 63 with gearbox problems
British GP, Silverstone, 17 July 1971
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Media ID 2019545
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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 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 1971 Formula One World Championship, we witness a significant moment in racing history. Reine Wisell, the talented Swedish driver, takes the wheel of the revolutionary Lotus 56 turbine for its maiden race at Silverstone's British Grand Prix. The anticipation is palpable as Wisell prepares to unleash this groundbreaking machine onto the iconic track. However, fate had other plans for Wisell and his pioneering vehicle. As he navigates through lap after lap with remarkable speed and precision, gearbox problems abruptly halt his progress on lap 63. Despite retiring prematurely from the race, this image immortalizes both the triumphs and tribulations that come hand in hand with pushing boundaries in motorsport. The Lotus 56 turbine was a true marvel of engineering innovation during its time. Its unconventional design aimed to revolutionize Formula One racing by harnessing jet engine technology to deliver unprecedented power and performance. Although it faced numerous challenges throughout its brief existence on the circuit, including reliability issues like those experienced by Wisell at Silverstone, it left an indelible mark on motorsport history. This photograph serves as a testament not only to Reine Wisell's courage behind the wheel but also to Lotus' relentless pursuit of excellence and their willingness to push boundaries within Formula One. It encapsulates both the excitement surrounding technological advancements in racing and reminds us of how even setbacks can contribute to progress in our never-ending quest for perfection on four wheels.
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