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First Victory Collection

"From Start to Glory: Celebrating the Sweet Taste of First Victory" In the world of Formula One, every driver dreams of that elusive first victory

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Non-Championship Formula One
Third placed Ronnie Peterson (SWE) Lotus 72E (Centre) makes the best start from Jody Scheckter (RSA) Tyrrell 005 (Right), who retired from the race on lap 26 with a blown engine

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Non-Championship Formula One
Tom Pryce (GBR) stops at the end of the pit lane and climbs from his Shadow DN5 after taking his first and only F1 victory. Race of Champions, Brands Hatch, England, 16 March 1975

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Formula One World Championship
Peter Revson (USA) McLaren won his first GP. British Grand Prix, Rd 9, Silverstone, England, 14 July 1973

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Formula One World Championship
Jean-Pierre Jabouille (FRA) Renault RS11 took pole position and went on to take his first GP victory - the first for Renault and the first for a turbocharged engine

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1974: Sutton Images Grand Prix Decades: 1970s: 1974
Sutton Images Grand Prix Decades: 1970s: 1974

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Formula One World Championship
Kimi Raikkonen (FIN) McLaren celebrates on the podium after his maiden GP victory. Formula One World Championship, Rd2, Malaysian Grand Prix, Race Day, Sepang, Malaysia, 23 March 2003. DIGITAL IMAGE

Background imageFirst Victory Collection: Formula Ford 1600: Ayrton Senna da Silva Van Diemen R81 leads the race en route to taking his

Formula Ford 1600: Ayrton Senna da Silva Van Diemen R81 leads the race en route to taking his first single seater
Ayrton Senna da Silva (BRA) Van Diemen R81 leads the race en route to taking his first single seater victory in only his third race

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Toyota Atlantic Championship
(L to R): Second placed Aaron Justus (USA) RuSPORT and race winning team mate A.J. Allmendinger (USA) RuSPORT lead the field at the start of the race

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Formula One World Championship
Jean-Pierre Jabouille (FRA) Renault RS11 won his first Grand Prix; the first GP win for Renault and the first GP win for a turbocharged engine

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British Touring Car Championship
Race winner Paul O'Neill (GBR) VX Racing Vauxhall Astra Coupe. British Touring Car Championship, Snetterton, England, 8-9 August 2003. Digital Image

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Formula One World Championship
Nelson Piquet (BRA) Brabham (Centre) celebrates his first GP victory with two girls on the podium. Third placed Emerson Fittipaldi (BRA) Fittipaldi (Left) claimed his last F1 podium finish

Background imageFirst Victory Collection: Townsend Thoresen Formula Ford 1600 Championship, Brands Hatch, England, 15 March 1981

Townsend Thoresen Formula Ford 1600 Championship, Brands Hatch, England, 15 March 1981
Ayrton Senna da Silva (BRA) Van Diemen R81 is congratulated by Alfonso Toledano (MEX) following Sennas first single seater victory in only his third race

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Formula One World Championship
Nelson Piquet (BRA) Brabham (Right) celebrates his first GP victory on the podium with third placed Emerson Fittipaldi (BRA) Fittipaldi (Left), who claimed his last F1 podium finish

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Formula One World Championship
A Goodyear celebration following a 1-2-3 finish on their rubber (L to R): Denny Hulme (NZL) McLaren third; first time race winner Peter Revson (USA) McLaren; Ronnie Peterson (SWE) Lotus second

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Formula One World Championship
Giancarlo Fisichella (ITA) Jordan celebrates with his second place trophy that would be replaced five days later with his first winner's trophy when the result was revised in Paris

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Formula One World Championship
Nelson Piquet (BRA) Brabham (Centre) celebrates his first GP victory on the podium. Third placed Emerson Fittipaldi (BRA) Fittipaldi (Left) claimed his last F1 podium finish

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Formula One World Championship
Didier Pironi (FRA) Ligier (Centre) celebrates his first GP win on the podium with second placed Alan Jones (AUS) Williams (Left) and third placed Carlos Reutemann (ARG) Williams (Right)

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British Touring Car Championship
Race winner Paul O'Neill (GBR) VX Racing Vauxhall Astra Coupe. British Touring Car Championship, Snetterton, England, 8-9 August 2003. Digital Image

Background imageFirst Victory Collection: Formula One World Championship, British Grand Prix, Rd 9, Silverstone, England, 14 July 1979

Formula One World Championship, British Grand Prix, Rd 9, Silverstone, England, 14 July 1979
Clay Regazzoni (SUI) Williams FW07 claimed the first GP victory for the Williams team. Formula One World Championship, British Grand Prix, Rd 9, Silverstone, England, 14 July 1979. BEST IMAGE

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Formula One World Championship
The Jordan team celebrate the belated first GP victory for Giancarlo Fisichella (ITA) Jordan, following a decision announced at FIA Headquarters in Paris that the results would be revised due to a

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Formula One World Championship
The Ligier team celebrate on the pit wall as Jacques Laffite (FRA) Ligier, wins his and the team's first GP. Swedish Grand Prix, Rd8, Anderstorp, Sweden, 19 June 1977

Background imageFirst Victory Collection: Formula One Championship, Rd 2, Portuguese Grand Prix, Estoril, 21 April 1985

Formula One Championship, Rd 2, Portuguese Grand Prix, Estoril, 21 April 1985
Ayrton Senna (BRA) Lotus 97T dominated the race in appalling conditions to claim his first Grand Prix victory. Formula One Championship, Rd 2, Portuguese Grand Prix, Estoril, 21 April 1985

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Formula One World Championship
Nelson Piquet (BRA) Brabham (Centre) celebrates his first GP victory on the podium. Third placed Emerson Fittipaldi (BRA) Fittipaldi (Left) claimed his last F1 podium finish

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Formula One World Championship
The podium of a rain shortened race (Only half points were awarded) (L to R): James Hunt (GBR) Hesketh, second; Vittorio Brambilla (ITA) March

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Formula One World Championship
Kimi Raikkonen (FIN) McLaren celebrates on the podium after his maiden GP victory. Formula One World Championship, Rd2, Malaysian Grand Prix, Race Day, Sepang, Malaysia, 23 March 2003. DIGITAL IMAGE

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Formula One World Championship
Nelson Piquet (BRA) Brabham (Centre) celebrates his first GP victory on the podium. Third placed Emerson Fittipaldi (BRA) Fittipaldi (Left) claimed his last F1 podium finish

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Formula One World Championship
Clay Regazzoni (SUI) Ferrari 312B took his first GP victory in only his fifth race. Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 6 September 1970. BEST IMAGE

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Formula One World Championship
The Williams team celebrate as Clay Regazzoni (SUI) take the first GP victory for the Williams team. British Grand Prix, Rd 9, Silverstone, England, 14 July 1979. BEST IMAGE

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Formula One World Championship
Pole sitter Nelson Piquet (BRA) Brabham BT49, took his first F1 victory. United States Grand Prix (West), Long Beach, California, USA. 30 March 1980. BEST IMAGE

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Formula One World Championship
Elio de Angelis (ITA) Lotus celebrates his first Grand Prix victory on the podium. Austrian Grand Prix, Osterreichring, 15 August 1982

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Formula One World Championship
The start of the race and pole sitter Nelson Piquet (BRA) Brabham BT49, takes the lead that he was never to lose. This was his first F1 victory

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Formula One World Championship
John Watson (GBR) Penske PC4 punches the air in delight as he takes the chequered flag to claim his first and PenskeA•s only GP victory.Austrian Grand Prix, Rd 11, Osterreichring, Zeltweg

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Formula One World Championship
Rene Arnoux (FRA) Renault RE20 crosses the finish line en route to winning his first GP. Formula One World Championship, Rd2, Brazilian Grand Prix, Interlagos, Brazil, 27 January 1980

Background imageFirst Victory Collection: Formula One World Championship, British Grand Prix, Rd 9, Silverstone, England, 14 July 1979

Formula One World Championship, British Grand Prix, Rd 9, Silverstone, England, 14 July 1979
The podium (L to R): Rene Arnoux (FRA) Renault, second; Clay Regazzoni (SUI) Williams, race winner; Jean-Pierre Jarier (FRA) Tyrrell, third. It was the first GP victory for the Williams team

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Formula One World Championship
Pole sitter Nelson Piquet (BRA) Brabham, took his first F1 victory. United States Grand Prix (West), Long Beach, California, USA. 30 March 1980. BEST IMAGE

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Formula One World Championship
John Watson (GBR) Penske PC4, who claimed his first and PenskeOs only GP victory, calls into the pits during race day morning warm up to have his wet tyres replaced with slicks

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Formula One World Championship
David Coulthard (GBR) Williams celebrates his first Grand Prix victory with members of the Williams team. Portuguese Grand Prix, Estoril, 24 September 1995

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Formula One World Championship
Jody Scheckter (RSA) celebrates a historic victory in the opening race of the season, as the Wolf team he drove for became the first and only constructor to win on their GP debut

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Formula One World Championship
The Williams team celebrate as Keke Rosberg (FIN) Williams FW08 crosses the line to claim his first GP win and the only victory in his championship winning season

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Formula One World Championship
Bruce McLaren (NZL) McLaren M7A took his first F1 victory in six years and the first victory for his McLaren team. Belgian Grand Prix, Spa-Francorchamps, 9 June 1968

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Formula One World Championship
Jim Clark (GBR) Lotus (centre) celebrates his first Grand Prix victory. Belgian Grand Prix, Spa-Francorchamps, 17 June 1962

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Non-Championship Formula One
Pole sitter Tom Pryce (GBR) Shadow DN5 (Left) made a bad start but recovered through the race to take his first and only F1 victory. Race of Champions, Brands Hatch, England, 16 March 1975

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Formula One World Championship
Carlos Reutemann (ARG) Brabham BT44 won his first GP and the first for the Brabham team under the ownership of Bernie Ecclestone (GBR). South African Grand Prix, Kyalami, 30 March 1974. BEST IMAGE

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Formula One World Championship
Gilles Villeneuve (CDN) Ferrari 312T3 won his first GP at his home race. Canadian Grand Prix, Rd 16, Montreal, Canada, 8 October 1978

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Formula One World Championship
Ayrton Senna (BRA) Lotus 97T dominated the race in appalling conditions to claim his first Grand Prix victory. Portuguese Grand Prix, Estoril, 21 April 1985

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Formula One World Championship
Race winner Clay Regazzoni (SUI) Williams FW07 secured the first victory for Frank WilliamsO team. British Grand Prix, Silverstone, England, 14 July 1979

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Formula One World Championship
Race winner Clay Regazzoni (SUI) Williams FW07 secured the first victory for Frank Williams team. British Grand Prix, Silverstone, England, 14 July 1979

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Non-Championship Formula One
Tom Pryce (GBR) Shadow (Right) takes the chequered flag as he claims is first and only F1 victory. Race of Champions, Brands Hatch, England, 16 March 1975




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"From Start to Glory: Celebrating the Sweet Taste of First Victory" In the world of Formula One, every driver dreams of that elusive first victory, and is a moment that defines their career and sets them on a path towards greatness. Throughout history, we have witnessed remarkable tales of triumph and determination, where drivers defied all odds to taste the sweet nectar of success. In the non-championship Formula One race, Ronnie Peterson showcased his prowess in the Lotus 72E by making an impeccable start, leaving Jody Scheckter's Tyrrell 005 trailing behind. Though Peterson secured third place, it marked his first step towards future victories. Another unforgettable moment unfolded when Tom Pryce stopped at the end of the pit lane after clinching his maiden and only F1 victory in his Shadow DN5. The sheer joy radiated from him as he climbed out of his car, basking in the glory that comes with achieving one's dreams. Emerson Fittipaldi etched his name into history by claiming victory in only his fourth Grand Prix during the Formula One World Championship. This extraordinary feat posthumously crowned him as a World Champion – forever remembered for this monumental achievement. The year was 1974 when Ayrton Senna da Silva took to Formula Ford 1600 like a natural-born talent. In just three races, he emerged victorious – an impressive display that foreshadowed what lay ahead for this legendary figure who would later dominate Formula One racing. Kimi Raikkonen's maiden GP victory sent shockwaves through McLaren and beyond. As he celebrated on the podium with unbridled elation, it was clear that this win marked not only a personal milestone but also signaled great things to come for this talented driver. Beyond motorsports lies another significant "first victory" – Washington's triumph depicted in litho artistry. This historical event symbolizes resilience and courage as our founding father led his troops to victory, shaping the destiny of a nation.