Mechanic Collection (#6)

Formula One World Championship
Chris Amon (NZL) in the Ferrari 312, the only non-Cosworth engined car on the grid of 13 cars. He retired with engine failure. French Grand Prix, Rd5, Clermont-Ferrand, France. 6 July 1969

1987 Japanese GP
SUZUKA, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 01: Gerhard Berger, Ferrari F1-87 during the Japanese GP at Suzuka on November 01, 1987 in Suzuka, Japan. (Photo by Ercole Colombo / Studio Colombo)

Formula One World Championship
Bridgestone tyre technician takes a track temperature reading. Formula One World Championship, Rd 2, Malaysian Grand Prix, Preparations, Sepang, Malaysia, Thursday 5 April 2007. DIGITAL IMAGE

Formula One Testing
Nick Heidfeld (GER) Williams BMW FW27 Formula One Testing, Circuit de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain, 15-18 February 2005. DIGITAL IMAGE

Formula One Testing
Two Red Bull Racing mechanics talk in the pitlane. Formula One Testing, Circuit de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain, 15-18 February 2005. DIGITAL IMAGE

Formula One World Championship
BMW Sauber on the grid. Formula One World Championship, Rd 2, Malaysian Grand Prix, Race, Sepang, Malaysia, Sunday 8 April 2007. DIGITAL IMAGE

Bernie Fineman, from north London once worked as a mechanic for the notorious east end gangster Kray brothers in the 1960 s. Pictured is Bernie in 1978 aged 35, with his daughter Lisa Marie aged 5

Actor Gordon Wharmby who plays Wesley Pegden in the BBC situation comedy series Last of the Summer Wine, pictured at work underneath a Citroen Dolly during filming of the series. 31st August 1989

1988 Japanese GP
SUZUKA, JAPAN - OCTOBER 30: A mechanic fixes the bodywork to Thierry Boutsen's Benetton B188 Ford, as he sits in the car during the Japanese GP at Suzuka on October 30, 1988 in Suzuka, Japan

Formula One World Championship
A Brabham mechanic transports tyres and other bits and pieces on the Brabham BT44 1/2 motorised trolley in the pits. French Grand Prix, Rd 9, Dijon-Prenois, France, 7 July 1974

Formula One World Championship
Ayrton Senna (BRA) Toleman TG183B prepares for his Grand Prix debut. The race ended with an early retirement due to low turbo pressure. Brazilian Grand Prix, Rio de Janeiro, 25 March 1984

Formula One World Championship
The Lotus team hold out a pit board for race winner Ronnie Peterson (SWE) Lotus. French Grand Prix, Rd 9, Dijon-Prenois, France, 7 July 1974

Formula One World Championship
Niki Lauda (AUT), who retired from the race on lap 70 with a broken transmission, has help climbing into his Ferrari 213B3 during practice

International Formula 3000 Championship
Mechanics work on the Spirit Racing Reynard 88D of Bertrand Gachot (BEL), who crashed out of the race on lap nine. International Formula 3000 Championship, Rd 6, Enna-Pergusa, Italy, 17 July 1988

1994 Belgian GP
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, BELGIUM - AUGUST 28: Christian Fittipaldi, Footwork FA15 Ford, makes a pitstop during the Belgian GP at Spa-Francorchamps on August 28, 1994 in Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium

Formula One World Championship
John Watson (GBR) Brabham BT46 retired from the race on lap 10 with a blown engine. United States Grand Prix West, Rd 4, Long Beach, USA, 2 April 1978. BEST IMAGE

1991 French GP
CIRCUIT DE NEVERS MAGNY-COURS, FRANCE - JULY 07: A mechanic creates a spray of sparks while working on part of a car during the French GP at Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours on July 07

Formula One Testing
Fernando Alonso (ESP) Renault R25 Formula One Testing, Circuit de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain, 15-18 February 2005. DIGITAL IMAGE

International Championship for Makes 1965: Tourist Trophy
OULTON PARK CIRCUIT, UNITED KINGDOM - MAY 01: A pit board is held out for Denny Hulme, Sidney Taylor Racing, Brabham BT8 Climax during the Tourist Trophy at Oulton Park Circuit on May 01

Formula One Testing
David Coulthard (GBR) Red Bull Racing RB1 Formula One Testing, Circuit de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain, 15-18 February 2005. DIGITAL IMAGE

Formula 1 1968: International Trophy
SILVERSTONE CIRCUIT, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 27: Pedro Rodriguez, BRM P133 during the International Trophy at Silverstone Circuit on Saturday April 27, 1968 in Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

1932 JCC 1000 Mile Race
BROOKLANDS, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 04: A mechanic changes a tyre on Elsie Wisdom / Joan Richmond's Riley Brooklands 9 during the JCC 1000 Mile Race at Brooklands on June 04, 1932 in Brooklands

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Bilge Paksoylu

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Bilge Paksoylu

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Bilge Paksoylu

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Bilge Paksoylu

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Bilge Paksoylu

1968 British GP
BRANDS HATCH, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 20: Dan Gurney and a mechanic works on his Eagle T1G Weslake during the British GP at Brands Hatch on April 20, 1968 in Brands Hatch, United Kingdom

2010 DTM Championship
Anna Staebe (GER), mechanic of race winner Paul Di Resta (GBR). DTM, Rd9, Hockenheim, Germany, 15-17 October 2010. World Copyright: LAT Photographic ref: dne1017oc201

International Formula 3000 Championship
John Nielsen (DEN) Ralt RT20 finished the race in second position. International Formula 3000 Championship, Rd 1, Silverstone, England, 13 April 1986

2020 Barcelona February testing II
CIRCUIT DE BARCELONA-CATALUNYA, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 27: Pierre Gasly, AlphaTauri AT01 during a pit stop during the Barcelona February testing II at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on February 27

1970 British GP
BRANDS HATCH, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 18: The Jo Siffert's March 701 Ford, retired, is manoeuvred in the pit lane by a mechanic during the British GP at Brands Hatch on July 18

Brooklands Events 1921: Brooklands 1921
BROOKLANDS, UNITED KINGDOM - JANUARY 01: Brooklands during the Brooklands 1921 at Brooklands on January 01, 1921 in Brooklands, United Kingdom. (Photo by LAT Images)

1934 French GP
AUTODROME DE LINAS-MONTLHeRY, FRANCE - JULY 01: Achille Varzi, Alfa Romeo Tipo-B P3, makes a pitstop during the French GP at Autodrome de Linas-Montlhery on July 01

1937 German GP
NuRBURGRING, GERMANY - JULY 25: Hans Stuck's Auto Union C during the German GP at Nurburgring on July 25, 1937 in Nurburgring, Germany. (Photo by LAT Images)

2016 Abu Dhabi GP
YAS MARINA CIRCUIT, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 27: Car of Daniel Ricciardo, Red Bull RB12 TAG Heuer in the garage during the Abu Dhabi GP at Yas Marina Circuit on November 27

Formula One World Championship
McLaren pitstop practice Australian Grand Prix, Albert Park, Melbourne, 28 February 2002 DIGITAL IMAGE

1975 Spanish GP
MONTJUiC, SPAIN - APRIL 27: A Tyrrell mechanic checks the Armco barrier during the Spanish GP at Montjuic on Sunday April 27, 1975, Spain. (Photo by LAT Images)

Formula One World Championship
John Watson (GBR) McLaren M29C is refuelled in the pits during practice. He retired from the race on lap 21 with a brakes/wheel bearing problem

Formula One World Championship
A Ferrari mechanic sits on the Ferrari 248F1. Formula One World Championship, Rd 1, Bahrain Grand Prix, Preparations, Bahrain International Circuit, Bahrain, 8 March 2006. DIGITAL IMAGE

DTM Championship 2005, Rd 9, Lausitzring
Mechanic swipping the pitlane in front of the pitbox to remove standing water. DTM, Rd9, Eurospeedway Lausitz, Lausitz, Germany. 16-18 September 2005. DIGITAL IMAGE

Formula One World Championship
The Brabham team strip down a BT45 in the pit garage. Japanese Grand Prix, Rd 16, Fuji, Japan, 24 October 1976

Formula One World Championship
Giancarlo Fisichella (ITA) DHL Jordan Honda EJ12 Australian Grand Prix Qualifying, Albert Park, Melbourne, 2 March 2002 DIGITAL IMAGE

1988 Hungarian GP
HUNGARORING, HUNGARY - AUGUST 07: Nigel Mansell, Williams FW12 Judd, in the pits with the engine exposed during the Hungarian GP at Hungaroring on August 07, 1988 in Hungaroring, Hungary

Formula One World Championship
Mechanics work on the number 8 Matra Cosworth MS80 of Jean-Pierre Beltoise (FRA) in the pits. Spanish Grand Prix, Rd2, Montjuich Park, Spain. 4 May 1969. BEST IMAGE

Formula One World Championship
Teddy Mayer (USA) McLaren Team Owner (Left) talks with seventh placed James Hunt (GBR) as he sits in his Lowenbrau liveried McLaren M26 during practice

Formula One World Championship
Race winner Gilles Villeneuve (CDN) prepares to climb in to his Ferrari 312T4 during practice. South African Grand Prix, Rd 3, Kyalami, South Africa, 3 March 1979. BEST IMAGE

1973 Rome GP
VALLELUNGA CIRCUIT, ITALY - OCTOBER 10: Vittorio Brambilla, March 732 BMW, receives an adjustment in the cockpit during the Rome GP at Vallelunga Circuit on October 10, 1973 in Vallelunga Circuit

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