Briatore intends to pursue legal action against the Piquet family. Flavio Briatore wins in the French courts with his FIA ban overturned. “I would like to express my great joy with the decision handed down by the Paris Tribunal de Grande Instance”. “I believe it important for FIA to play the active role it deserves […]
“La Dolce Vita”. The photo shows Mike Hawthorn. The first British world champion graces the cover of 2010 calendar, now available on our merchandise page, or simply click on the banner above. Other championship winning legends featured in the calendar, with informative captions in English, French and German, are Michael Schumacher, Nigel Mansell, Alain Prost, […]
THE 2010 CALENDAR “LA DOLCE VITA” HAS ARRIVED The 2009 Formula 1 season is gone but the 2010 Classic Grand Prix calendar has arrived. Celebrate the New Year with “La Dolce Vita”—featuring the red blood of Italy and the legendary men who raced them. Mike Hawthorn, the first British world champion. Alberto Ascari, the last […]
Renault to bring back the Gordini. The little blue bombshells with two white stripes are back! The famous “Gorde” was a symbol of French success that thrilled several generations of motorists who were thirsty for sporty sensations at the wheel of a fun car. The French blue, white stripes and radiator grill with its four […]
Tazio Nuvolari – Targa Florio 1932 Pen & ink and Prismacolor pencils on Strathmore Steel Gray archival stock, image 10″x 22″ © Paul Chenard 2009 For the 1932 Targa Florio, Tazio Nuvolari drove an Alfa Romeo 8C 2600 Monza, prepared for him by the Alfa Romeo racing team manager Enzo Ferrari. The diminutive Nuvolari wanted […]
Lewis of Arabia: Shining bright and dominating all three qualifying sessions at the new ultra-modern Yas Marina circuit, Lewis Hamilton captured pole position for the final F1 race of the season, the inaugural Etihad Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. This is McLaren driver’s fourth pole position in last seven races, and 17th in just three years […]