Jim and Jackie, Spa Francorchamps, 1965.

itsawheelthing:

on parle français …

a French racer, driving a French car powered by a French engine for a French team backed by a French sponsor
that was the winning combination for Jacque Laffite, Ligier, Matra & Gitanes at Anderstorp during the 1977 Swedish Grand Prix
a first win for both Laffite & Ligier

Jacques Laffite, Gitanes Ligier-Matra JS7, 1977 Swedish Grand Prix, Anderstorp

Gitanes Ligier Racing, circa 1980’s. Viva les bleus!

cami-racing:

Jacques Laffite. Ligier JS5 Matra. Long Beach, 1976.

Jimmy, Colin and Jackie in his pre-tartan days.

hakkalocken:

Ronnie Peterson sliding the six-wheeled Tyrrell P34.

Super Swede!

ivegotmytowel:

Last part from Jackie Stewart: The Flying Scot. Watkins Glen, 1973.

Colin Chapman’s reaction will always cut straight through to my heart. It’s half acceptance, half disbelief.

And Helen. Oh, Helen. :(

Depailler in a Tyrrell at Monaco.

A nice bunch of lads there. I feel bad for not recognising the middle helmet, but fairly sure it is Ickx up front and Cevert at the back.