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Short Film: Murray Walker Meets Enzo Ferrari – 1987

Ben Branch June 24, 2018
Murray Walker
  • Engineering
  • Formula 1
  • Racing

This short film was shot in 1987 as part of the British sports television show “Grandstand”, it could very well have been lost to…

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The History of the Pit Stop: An Interview With Gordon Murray

Ben Branch June 3, 2018
The History of the Pit Stop An Interview With Gordon Murray
  • British
  • Engineering
  • Films
  • Formula 1

The History of the Pit Stop is an extended interview with one of the greatest Formula 1 engineers in history – Gordon Murray. Pit…

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Williams F1 Forged Magnesium Wheel Coffee Table

Ben Branch May 30, 2018
Williams F1 Rays Magnesium Wheel
  • Formula 1
  • Gear
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This is a Williams Racing race-used wheel that was fitted to the FW35 car in the 2013 F1 World Championship season. It’s now been…

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Footage: The 1971 Formula 1 Team Bosses Race – In Identical Ford Escort MKIs

Ben Branch May 13, 2018
Jack Brabham Trophy Race
  • Films
  • Ford
  • Formula 1
  • Racing

The Jack Brabham Trophy Race was held at Brands Hatch in 1971, identical cars were piloted by the Formula 1 paddock’s team bosses, and…

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A Drivable 1:2 Scale 1977 Ferrari 312T2 Formula 1 Car

Ben Branch April 23, 2018
Italy Car Ferrari 312T2 Formula 1 Childs Car
  • Cars
  • Ferrari
  • Formula 1
  • Racing

The Original Ferrari 312T2 In 1976 Niki Lauda drove the Ferrari 312T2 Formula 1 car to a Constructor’s Championship alongside teammate Clay Regazzoni, Lauda missed…

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Documentary: Red Number 5 – Nigel Mansell’s First Indycar Season

Ben Branch April 22, 2018
Red Number 5 - Nigel Mansell's First Indycar Season
  • British
  • Films
  • Formula 1
  • Racing

At the end of the 1992 season, British Formula 1 driver Nigel Mansell shocked the racing world when he announced that he was leaving…

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Ex-Mika Häkkinen 1982 Finnkart SF A1 – Championship Winner

Ben Branch March 29, 2018
Mika Häkkinen 1982 Finnkart 85cc SF A1
  • Formula 1
  • Racing

Mika Häkkinen, known colloquially as the “Flying “Finn”, is consistently rated as one of the quickest Formula 1 drivers of all time. He’s the…

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Ayrton Senna’s Original 1993 McLaren MP4/8 Formula 1 Car

Ben Branch March 20, 2018
McLaren MP4/8 Formula 1 Car Steering Wheel
  • British
  • Cars
  • Formula 1
  • Racing

This McLaren MP4/8 was the car driven by Ayrton Senna to his record-setting 6th win at the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix, beating the…

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How to Build a Car – The Autobiography of the World’s Greatest Formula 1 Designer

Ben Branch March 13, 2018
How to Build a Car - The Autobiography of the World’s Greatest Formula 1 Designer
  • Books
  • British
  • Cars
  • Formula 1

How to Build a Car – The Autobiography of the World’s Greatest Formula 1 Designer is an essential read for any racing fan –…

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Remote Control: Tyrrell P34 Six Wheeler – 1976 Japan GP Edition

Ben Branch March 9, 2018
RC Tyrrell P34 Six Wheeler
  • British
  • Cars
  • Formula 1

This Tyrrell P34 Six Wheeler by Tamiya is undoubtably one of the greatest remote controlled Formula 1 cars money can buy. The Japanese company…

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1979 Alfa Romeo V12 Formula 1 Engine – Tipo 1260

Ben Branch February 28, 2018
Alfa Romeo V12 Formula 1 Engine
  • Engineering
  • Formula 1

There’s nothing like finding an original Alfa Romeo V12 Formula 1 engine up for sale for the borderline affordable price (for some) of ~$20,000…

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Documentary – SENNA: The Test – Ayrton Senna’s 1992 Indy Car Test

Ben Branch February 25, 2018
SENNA The Test Indy Car Documentary
  • Cars
  • Films
  • Formula 1

On December the 20th 1992, Formula 1 driver Ayrton Senna stepped out of a rented limousine with Emerson Fittipaldi at Firebird Raceway in Arizona….

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