Racing Years

The racing year is 1950 and the first world drivers championship.

A showdown between Alfa Romeo and the Ferrari 375s.

Ferrari and Maserati continue their rivalry.

1954 was a pivotal racing year, with a new Formula One engine.

The rising British driver Sterling Moss proves his ability.

The racing year is 1956, with Mercedes' withdrawal from motorsport.

Fangio the world champion returns to Maserati.

The Indianapolis 500 of 1958, and the the tragic crash that caused a 15 car pile-up.

1959 was a time of change in racing, with Mike Hawthorn retiring.

The 1960's dawned with the Formula One scene firmly centered on Britain.

In sports car racing it was Italy vs. Germany, Ferrrai vs. Porsche.

British teams BRM and Lotus.

Graham Hill and Jim Clark are the main contenders.

1964 was the high point of swinging 60s Britain. British teams and drivers compete against Ferrari.

Is it 1965, the final year of the 1.5 liter formula.

Jack Brabham was best prepare to dominate the season.

In 1967 Formula One is hotting up. Would Jack Brabham retain his hold or would Ford take over.

1968 was a pivotal year in motor racing.

The emergence of the GT 40's.

The increasing interest from corporations in sponsoring Formula One racing.

The racing year is 1971. With the loss of Jochen Rindt and Jack Bradham retirement.

1972 and the rivalry between Lotus, Tyrrell and Ferrari was at its most intense.

The racing year is 1973 and Jackie Stewarts final year.

Fitipaldi left Lotus for McLaren, Stewart and Sever were retired but the racing was competitive as ever.

The Argentinean GP Emerson Fitipaldi was joined at McLaren by German driver Jochen Mass.