Mechanics Collection (#8)

Formula One World Championship
Jackie Oliver (GBR) (left) and a Lotus mechanic wonder how Jackie was able to walk away from the Lotus 49B after a violent accident in practice. French Grand Prix, Rouen-les-Essarts, 7 July 1968

European F2 1981: Rome GP
VALLELUNGA CIRCUIT, ITALY - MAY 10: Michele Alboreto, Minardi 281 BMW/Mader during the Rome GP at Vallelunga Circuit on May 10, 1981 in Vallelunga Circuit, Italy

1975 Dutch GP
ZANDVOORT, NETHERLANDS - JUNE 22: Mechanics work on the Ferrari 312Ts of Niki Lauda and Clay Regazzoni in the paddock during the Dutch GP at Zandvoort on June 22, 1975 in Zandvoort, Netherlands

Formula One World Championship
The McLaren mechanics worked late into the night to ensure their cars would be right for the race. Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan. 22 Oct 1989

Formula One World Championship
A mechanic works on the Penske PC4 of John Watson (GBR), who finished in sixth position. United States Grand Prix East, Rd15, Watkins Glen, USA, 10 October 1976. BEST IMAGE

World Rally Championship
The Mitsubishi mechanics work on Tommi Makinen's car Monte Carlo Rally, Monaco, 20-23 January 2000

WRC 1979: Acropolis Rally
MAY 28: Work carried out to Bjorn Waldegard / Hans Thorszelius, Ford Escort RS 1800 MKII during the Acropolis Rally on May 28, 1979. (Photo by LAT Images)

Sportscar World Championship, Rd3, 24 Hours of Le Mans, Le Mans, France, 20-21 June 1992
Roland Ratzenberger (AUT) / Eje Elgh (SWE) / Eddie Irvine (GBR) TOM's / Kitz Racing Team with SARD Toyota 92C-V, finished ninth

1978 French GP
CIRCUIT PAUL RICARD, FRANCE - JULY 04: Gilles Villeneuve sits in his Ferrari 312T3 in the pit lane during the French GP at Circuit Paul Ricard on July 04, 1978 in Circuit Paul Ricard, France

1938 24 Hours of Le Mans
CIRCUIT DE LA SARTHE, FRANCE - JUNE 19: Louis Villeneuve / Rene Biolay, Delahaye 135CS, makes a pitstop at night during the 24 Hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe on June 19

Formula One World Championship
Ferrari mechanics. Formula One World Championship, Rd 3, Bahrain Grand Prix, Race, Bahrain International Circuit, Bahrain, Sunday 15 April 2007. DIGITAL IMAGE

1975 British GP
SILVERSTONE, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 19: Carlos Reutemann sits in his Brabham BT44B Ford during the British GP at Silverstone on July 19, 1975 in Silverstone, United Kingdom. (Photo by LAT Images)

2010 DTM Championship
David Coulthard (GBR), AMG Mercedes, AMG Mercedes C-Klasse (2008), makes a pit stop. DTM, Rd1, Hockenheim, Germany, 23-25 April 2010.World Copyright: LAT Photographic ref: Digital Image dne1023ap11

2009 Turkish GP
ISTANBUL PARK, TURKEY - JUNE 07: A pit stop for Sebastien Bourdais, Toro Rosso STR4 Ferrari during the Turkish GP at Istanbul Park on June 07, 2009 in Istanbul Park, Turkey

1978 South African GP
KYALAMI, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 04: Mario Andretti gets his Lotus 78 Ford refuelled in the pitlane during the South African GP at Kyalami on March 04, 1978 in Kyalami, South Africa

2014 24 Hours of Le Mans
CIRCUIT DE LA SARTHE, FRANCE - JUNE 12: #61 AF Corse Ferrari 458 Italia: Luis Perez-Companc, Marco Cioci, Mirko Venturi during the 24 Hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe on June 12

2004 Chinese GP
SHANGHAI INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 26: A pit stop for Michael Schumacher, Ferrari F2004 during the Chinese GP at Shanghai International Circuit on September 26

Formula One World Championship
Race winner Michael Schumacher (GER) Ferrari F310 takes the adulation of his team from the pit wall at the end of the race. Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, Spain, 2 June 1996.

International Championship for Makes 1964: Tourist Trophy
GOODWOOD CIRCUIT, UNITED KINGDOM - AUGUST 29: Tony Maggs, David Piper, Ferrari 250 GTO, makes a pitstop during the Tourist Trophy at Goodwood Circuit on August 29, 1964 in Goodwood Circuit

1996 Spanish Grand Prix. Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain. 31 May - 2 June 1996. Jacques Villeneuve (Williams FW18 Renault) 3rd position takes a pitstop. Ref-96 ESP 10. World Copyright - LAT Photographic

2011 Abu Dhabi GP
YAS MARINA CIRCUIT, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 13: Mark Webber, Red Bull RB7 Renault, makes a pitstop during the Abu Dhabi GP at Yas Marina Circuit on November 13, 2011 in Yas Marina Circuit

2019 Hong Kong E-prix
HONG KONG STREET CIRCUIT, HONG KONG - MARCH 09: Photographers surround Jean-Eric Vergne (FRA), DS TECHEETAH, DS E-Tense FE19 as he's strapped into the car during the Hong Kong E-prix at Hong Kong

1958 Monaco GP
MONTE CARLO, MONACO - MAY 18: Stirling Moss leans against his Vanwall during the Monaco GP at Monte Carlo on May 18, 1958 in Monte Carlo, Monaco. (Photo by LAT Images)

2016 24 Hours of Le Mans
JUNE 12: #68 Ford Chip Ganassi Racing Ford GT during the 24 Hours of Le Mans on June 12, 2016. (Photo by Eric Gilbert / Motorsport.com)

1998 Brazilian GP
AUToDROMO JOSe CARLOS PACE, BRAZIL - MARCH 29: Alexander Wurz, Benetton B198 Playlife, on the grid during the Brazilian GP at Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace on March 29

1995 San Marino GP
IMOLA, ITALY - APRIL 30: Johnny Herbert, Benetton B195 Renault, in the garage during the San Marino GP at Imola on April 30, 1995 in Imola, Italy. (Photo by LAT Images)

Formula 1 1951: Richmond Trophy
GOODWOOD CIRCUIT, UNITED KINGDOM - MARCH 26: Lance Macklin, HWM-Alta, being pushed out of the paddock to the start line during the Richmond Trophy at Goodwood Circuit on Monday March 26, 1951

1979 Monaco GP
MONTE CARLO, MONACO - MAY 27: Jody Scheckter, Ferrari 312T4 in the pitlane during the Monaco GP at Monte Carlo on May 27, 1979 in Monte Carlo, Monaco. (Photo by LAT Images)

2005 Malaysian GP
SEPANG INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT, MALAYSIA - MARCH 20: The BMW Williams team celebrate on the pit wall as Nick Heidfeld, Williams FW27 BMW crosses the line in 3rd position during the Malaysian GP at

2014 24 Hours of Le Mans
JUNE 15: Pit stop for #36 Signatech Alpine Alpine A450 - Nissan: Paul-Loup Chatin, Nelson Panciatici, Oliver Webb during the 24 Hours of Le Mans on June 15, 2014

1966 24 Hours of Le Mans
CIRCUIT DE LA SARTHE, FRANCE - JUNE 19: Ronnie Bucknum / Richard Hutcherson, Holman & Moody, Ford Mk II, makes a pitstop during the 24 Hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe on June 19

1997 Brazilian Grand Prix. Interlagos, Brazil. 28-30 March 1997. Ralf Schumacher (Jordan 197 Peugeot) takes a pitstop. He stopped after an electrics failure on lap 52. Ref-97 BRA 06

2014 SCC: Daytona
DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - JANUARY 26: Pit stop for #55 BMW Team RLL BMW Z4 GTE: Bill Auberlen, Andy Priaulx, Joey Hand

2013 24 Hours of Le Mans
CIRCUIT DE LA SARTHE, FRANCE - JUNE 07: Toyota Racing team members at work during the 24 Hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe on June 07, 2013 in Circuit de la Sarthe, France

Formula 1 2018: Australian GP
MELBOURNE GRAND PRIX CIRCUIT, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 25: Mechanics push Sergey Sirotkin, Williams FW41 Mercedes to his grid slot during the Australian GP at Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit on Sunday March

1973 Lottery GP
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA, ITALY - JUNE 26: Colin Vandervell walks away from his March 732 BMW. Marshals recover the car during the Lottery GP at Autodromo Nazionale Monza on June 26

2005 Bahrain GP
BAHRAIN INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT, BAHRAIN - APRIL 03: Renault mechanics celebrate on the pit wall as Fernando Alonso, Renault R25 takes victory during the Bahrain GP at Bahrain International Circuit

Formula 1 2021: Bahrain GP
BAHRAIN INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT, BAHRAIN - MARCH 28: Lando Norris, McLaren MCL35M Mercedes comes in for a pit stop during the Bahrain GP at Bahrain International Circuit on Sunday March 28

2005 Malaysian GP
SEPANG INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT, MALAYSIA - MARCH 20: Ferrari mechanics practice pit stops during the Malaysian GP at Sepang International Circuit on March 20, 2005 in Sepang International Circuit

1975 Italian GP
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 07: Mechanics getting Niki Lauda's Ferrari 312T ready as his helmet and balaclava sit on the rear wing during the Italian GP at Autodromo Nazionale

1973 Race of Champions
BRANDS HATCH, UNITED KINGDOM - MARCH 18: John Watson, Brabham BT42 Ford T car during the Race of Champions at Brands Hatch on Sunday March 18, 1973, United Kingdom. (Photo by LAT Images)

1927 24 Hours of Le Mans
CIRCUIT DE LA SARTHE, FRANCE - JUNE 19: The Bentley pit area during the 24 Hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe on June 19, 1927 in Circuit de la Sarthe, France. (Photo by LAT Images)

1967 24 Hours of Le Mans
CIRCUIT DE LA SARTHE, FRANCE - JUNE 11: Ludivico Scarfiotti / Mike Parkes, Scuderia Ferrari, Ferrari 330P4, makes a pitstop during the 24 Hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe on June 11

Formula One World Championship
Detail of the Honda R271 Italian GP, Monza, 6th September 1964

2008 Turkish GP
ISTANBUL PARK, TURKEY - MAY 11: Robert Kubica, BMW Sauber F1.08 leaves his pit box during the Turkish GP at Istanbul Park on May 11, 2008 in Istanbul Park, Turkey. (Photo by Rainer Schlegelmilch)

2019 Hong Kong E-prix
HONG KONG STREET CIRCUIT, HONG KONG - MARCH 10: Andre Lotterer's (DEU), DS TECHEETAH team commiserate in the garage after their last lap retirement during the Hong Kong E-prix at Hong Kong Street

International Championship for Makes 1964: Reims 12 Hours
REIMS-GUEUX, FRANCE - JULY 05: Mike Parkes / Ludovico Scarfiotti, Maranello Concessionaires, Ferrari 250 GTO, makes a pitstop during the Reims 12 Hours at Reims-Gueux on July 05, 1964 in Reims-Gueux

Formula 1 1954: International Trophy
SILVERSTONE CIRCUIT, UNITED KINGDOM - MAY 15: Jose Froilan Gonzalez's Ferrari 553 during the International Trophy at Silverstone Circuit on Saturday May 15, 1954 in Northamptonshire

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