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Pits Collection (#2)

"Pits: A Glimpse into the Heart of Motorsport and Beyond" Step back in time to the iconic 1968 British GP

Background imagePits Collection: 1967 Nurburgring 1000 kms

1967 Nurburgring 1000 kms
NuRBURGRING, GERMANY - MAY 28: Phil Hill / Mike Spence, Chaparral Cars Inc, Chaparral 2F Chevrolet 2F002 CZV-659 in the pitlane during the Nurburgring 1000 kms at Nurburgring on May 28

Background imagePits Collection: 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans

1966 24 Hours of Le Mans
CIRCUIT DE LA SARTHE, FRANCE - JUNE 19: Peter Revson / Skip Scott, Essex Wire Corporation, Ford GT40, leads Guy Ligier / Bob Grossmann, Ford France SA, Ford GT40, as Mark Donohue / Paul Hawkins

Background imagePits Collection: 1928 24 Hours of Le Mans

1928 24 Hours of Le Mans
CIRCUIT DE LA SARTHE, FRANCE - JUNE 17: Emile Maret / Gonzaque Lecureul, S.A.R.A. SP7, battles with Goffredo Zehender / Jerome Le Dur

Background imagePits Collection: 1976 German GP

1976 German GP
NuRBURGRING, GERMANY - AUGUST 01: Niki Lauda, Ferrari 312T2 during the German GP at Nurburgring on August 01, 1976 in Nurburgring, Germany. (Photo by Rainer Schlegelmilch)

Background imagePits Collection: Formula One World Championship, Italian Grand Prix, Rd 13, Monza, Italy, 12 September 1976

Formula One World Championship, Italian Grand Prix, Rd 13, Monza, Italy, 12 September 1976
Niki Lauda (AUT) Ferrari 312T2, who made a heroic and remarkable return to Formula One following his fiery near fatal accident at the Nurburgring six weeks earlier to finish fourth in the race

Background imagePits Collection: 1976 Italian GP

1976 Italian GP
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 12: Carlos Reutemann's Ferrari 312T2 sat at the end of the pitlane, draped in Agip bunting during the Italian GP at Autodromo Nazionale Monza

Background imagePits Collection: 1965 24 Hours of Le Mans

1965 24 Hours of Le Mans
CIRCUIT DE LA SARTHE, FRANCE - JUNE 20: Jackie Stewart gives the thumbs up to teammate Graham Hill who replies with a two finger salute

Background imagePits Collection: 1973 Dutch GP

1973 Dutch GP
ZANDVOORT, NETHERLANDS - JULY 29: Carlos Reutemann sits in the cockpit of his Brabham BT42 Ford in the pitlane during the Dutch GP at Zandvoort on July 29, 1973 in Zandvoort, Netherlands

Background imagePits Collection: 1969 Targa Florio

1969 Targa Florio
TARGA FLORIO CIRCUIT, ITALY - MAY 04: Nino Vaccarella / Andrea de Adamich, Autodelta, Alfa Romeo T33/2 in the pit lane during the Targa Florio at Targa Florio Circuit on May 04

Background imagePits Collection: International Championship for Makes 1971: Watkins Glen 6 Hours

International Championship for Makes 1971: Watkins Glen 6 Hours
WATKINS GLEN INTERNATIONAL, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - JULY 24: Pit stop for Henri Pescarolo / Rolf Stommelen, Autodelta SpA

Background imagePits Collection: World Championship for Makes 1974: Imola 1000 kms

World Championship for Makes 1974: Imola 1000 kms
AUTODROMO INTERNAZIONALE ENZO E DINO FERRARI, ITALY - JUNE 02: Rolf Stommelen / Carlos Reutemann, Autodelta SpA, Alfa Romeo T33/TT/12 in the pit lane during the Imola 1000 kms at Autodromo

Background imagePits Collection: 1968 Targa Florio

1968 Targa Florio
TARGA FLORIO CIRCUIT, ITALY - MAY 05: Ignazio Giunti and Nanni Galli celebrate their class victory during the Targa Florio at Targa Florio Circuit on May 05, 1968 in Targa Florio Circuit, Italy

Background imagePits Collection: 1987 Brazilian GP

1987 Brazilian GP
AUTODROMO INTERNACIONAL NELSON PIQUET, BRAZIL - APRIL 12: Benetton mechanics return Thierry Boutsen, Benetton B187 Ford, to the garage during the Brazilian GP at Autodromo Internacional Nelson Piquet

Background imagePits Collection: 1985 Testing

1985 Testing
IMOLA, ITALY - MARCH 21: Enzo Ferrari during testing at Imola, making what would be his final visit to a Ferrari Formula 1 pit garage during the Testing at Imola on March 21, 1985 in Imola, Italy

Background imagePits Collection: Jim Clark and Graham Hill in pits with Lotus 49 during 1967 British Grand Prix. Creator: Unknown

Jim Clark and Graham Hill in pits with Lotus 49 during 1967 British Grand Prix. Creator: Unknown
Jim Clark and Graham Hill in pits with Lotus 49 during 1967 British Grand Prix

Background imagePits Collection: 1973 Dijon 1000 kms

1973 Dijon 1000 kms
DIJON-PRENOIS, FRANCE - APRIL 15: Teammates Jacky Ickx and Brian Redman in the pitlane during the Dijon 1000 kms at Dijon-Prenois on April 15, 1973 in Dijon-Prenois, France

Background imagePits Collection: Formula 1 1982: Austrian GP

Formula 1 1982: Austrian GP
OSTERREICHRING, AUSTRIA - AUGUST 15: Patrick Tambay during the Austrian GP at Osterreichring on Sunday August 15, 1982, Austria. (Photo by Ercole Colombo / Studio Colombo)

Background imagePits Collection: 1981 Spanish GP

1981 Spanish GP
CIRCUITO DEL JARAMA, SPAIN - JUNE 21: Elio de Angeliss Lotus 87 Ford during the Spanish GP at Circuito del Jarama on June 21, 1981 in Circuito del Jarama, Spain. (Photo by LAT Images)

Background imagePits Collection: 1964 Targa Florio

1964 Targa Florio
TARGA FLORIO CIRCUIT, ITALY - APRIL 26: Targa Florio Circuit during the Targa Florio at Targa Florio Circuit on April 26, 1964 in Targa Florio Circuit, Italy. (Photo by LAT Images)

Background imagePits Collection: 1962 German GP

1962 German GP
NuRBURGRING, GERMANY - AUGUST 05: Lorenzo Bandini, Ferrari 156 during the German GP at Nurburgring on August 05, 1962 in Nurburgring, Germany. (Photo by LAT Images)

Background imagePits Collection: The busy pits: before the start of Le Mans 24-hour Race, 1937

The busy pits: before the start of Le Mans 24-hour Race, 1937. From Sir Malcolm Campbells Book of Famous Motorists, edited by Sir Malcolm Campbell. [Blackie & Son Limited, London and Glasgow, 1937]

Background imagePits Collection: 1973 French GP

1973 French GP
CIRCUIT PAUL RICARD, FRANCE - JULY 01: Emerson Fittipaldi sits in his Lotus 72E Ford, keeping cool with an umbrella in the pit lane during the French GP at Circuit Paul Ricard on July 01

Background imagePits Collection: 1968 24 Hours of Le Mans

1968 24 Hours of Le Mans
CIRCUIT DE LA SARTHE, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 29: Ignazio Giunti / Giovanni Galli, Autodelta SpA, Alfa Romeo T33B/2 in the pitlane during the 24 Hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe on September 29

Background imagePits Collection: Formula 1 2018: Canadian GP

Formula 1 2018: Canadian GP
CIRCUIT GILLES-VILLENEUVE, CANADA - JUNE 10: Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari SF71H comes in for a pit stop during the Canadian GP at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve on Sunday June 10, 2018 in Montreal, Canada

Background imagePits Collection: Formula 1 1985: Belgian GP

Formula 1 1985: Belgian GP
CIRCUIT DE SPA FRANCORCHAMPS, BELGIUM - SEPTEMBER 15: Nigel Mansell during the Belgian GP at Circuit de Spa Francorchamps on Sunday September 15, 1985 in Spa, Belgium

Background imagePits Collection: 1969 Spanish GP

1969 Spanish GP
MONTJUiC, SPAIN - MAY 04: John Surtees BRM P138 during the Spanish GP at Montjuic on May 04, 1969 in Montjuic, Spain. (Photo by LAT Images)

Background imagePits Collection: Formula 1 1969: Italian GP

Formula 1 1969: Italian GP
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 07: John Surtees, BRM P139 during the Italian GP at Autodromo Nazionale Monza on Sunday September 07, 1969 in Monza, Italy

Background imagePits Collection: Formula 1 1972: South African GP

Formula 1 1972: South African GP
KYALAMI, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 04: Peter Revson, McLaren M19A Ford in the pit lane during the South African GP at Kyalami on Saturday March 04, 1972, South Africa. (Photo by LAT Images)

Background imagePits Collection: Formula 1 1971: South African GP

Formula 1 1971: South African GP
KYALAMI, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 06: Pit lane guests during the South African GP at Kyalami on Saturday March 06, 1971, South Africa. (Photo by LAT Images)

Background imagePits Collection: Formula 1 1970: United States GP

Formula 1 1970: United States GP
WATKINS GLEN INTERNATIONAL, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - OCTOBER 04: Graham Hill, Lotus 72C Ford in the pit lane during the United States GP at Watkins Glen International on Sunday October 04

Background imagePits Collection: 1989 Australian GP

1989 Australian GP
ADELAIDE STREET CIRCUIT, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 05: J J Lehto, Onyx ORE-1 Ford, behind Stefan Johansson, Onyx ORE-1 Ford in the pitlane during the Australian GP at Adelaide Street Circuit on November

Background imagePits Collection: 1968 Spanish GP

1968 Spanish GP
CIRCUITO DEL JARAMA, SPAIN - MAY 12: Ludovico Scarfiotti, Cooper T86B BRM, in the pit lane during the Spanish GP at Circuito del Jarama on May 12, 1968 in Circuito del Jarama, Spain

Background imagePits Collection: 1968 Italian GP

1968 Italian GP
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 08: Dan Gurney sits in his Eagle T1G Weslake in the pit lane during the Italian GP at Autodromo Nazionale Monza on September 08

Background imagePits Collection: 1972 Brands Hatch 1000 kms

1972 Brands Hatch 1000 kms
BRANDS HATCH, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 16: Mechanics work on the rear end of Tim Schenken and Ronnie Petersons Ferrari SpA SEFAC

Background imagePits Collection: 1974 Belgian GP

1974 Belgian GP
NIVELLES-BAULERS, BELGIUM - MAY 12: Jacky Ickx, Lotus 76 Ford during the Belgian GP at Nivelles-Baulers on May 12, 1974 in Nivelles-Baulers, Belgium. (Photo by LAT Images)

Background imagePits Collection: Jaguar Project 7 (ltd edition F-Type Speedster), 2014, Green, & white

Jaguar Project 7 (ltd edition F-Type Speedster), 2014, Green, & white
Jaguar Project 7 (ltd edition F-Type Speedster) 2014 Green & white

Background imagePits Collection: 1955 Italian Grand Prix - Giuseppe Farina: Giuseppe Farina, did not start due to tyre safety

1955 Italian Grand Prix - Giuseppe Farina: Giuseppe Farina, did not start due to tyre safety concerns, action
1955 Italian Grand Prix. Monza, Italy. 9-11 September 1955. Giuseppe Farina (Lancia D50), did not start due to tyre safety concerns, action. Ref: 5807F#6 World Copyright - LAT Photographic

Background imagePits Collection: Actions of the Somme Crossings 1918

Actions of the Somme Crossings 1918
Actions of the Somme Crossings, Nesle Sector. Men of the 20th British Division and of the 22nd French Division in hastily dug rifle pits covering a road at the Battle of the Somme on the Western

Background imagePits Collection: Formula One World Championship: Patrick Depailler Tyrrell 007 finished ninth

Formula One World Championship: Patrick Depailler Tyrrell 007 finished ninth
Patrick Depailler (FRA) Tyrrell 007 finished ninth. Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort, 22 June 1975. BEST IMAGE

Background imagePits Collection: Formula 1 1971: Canadian GP

Formula 1 1971: Canadian GP
MOSPORT PARK, CANADA - SEPTEMBER 19: Mark Donohue, McLaren M19A Ford in the pit lane during the Canadian GP at Mosport Park on Sunday September 19, 1971, Canada. (Photo by LAT Images)

Background imagePits Collection: Formula 1 1979: Italian GP

Formula 1 1979: Italian GP
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 09: Jochen Mass, Arrows A2 Ford during the Italian GP at Autodromo Nazionale Monza on Sunday September 09, 1979 in Monza, Italy

Background imagePits Collection: Grand Prix 1930: Irish GP

Grand Prix 1930: Irish GP
PHOENIX PARK, IRELAND - JULY 19: A. H. Davey and mechanic work on their Alfa Romeo in the pits. The Lea Francis Hypers of Billie Sullivan can be seen parked in front of them during the Irish GP at

Background imagePits Collection: 1977 Spanish GP

1977 Spanish GP
CIRCUITO DEL JARAMA, SPAIN - MAY 08: Hans Binder, Surtees TS19 Ford during the Spanish GP at Circuito del Jarama on May 08, 1977 in Circuito del Jarama, Spain. (Photo by LAT Images)

Background imagePits Collection: Formula 1 1990: Hungarian GP

Formula 1 1990: Hungarian GP
HUNGARORING, HUNGARY - AUGUST 12: Stefano Modena, Brabham BT59 Judd during the Hungarian GP at Hungaroring on Sunday August 12, 1990 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Ercole Colombo / Studio Colombo)

Background imagePits Collection: Formula 1 1974: Italian GP

Formula 1 1974: Italian GP
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 08: Clay Regazzoni, Ferrari 312B3 in the pit lane during the Italian GP at Autodromo Nazionale Monza on Sunday September 08, 1974 in Monza, Italy

Background imagePits Collection: ETCC 1973: Spa 24 Hours

ETCC 1973: Spa 24 Hours
CIRCUIT DE SPA FRANCORCHAMPS, BELGIUM - JULY 22: Chris Amon / Hans-Joachim Stuck, BMW Motorsport GmbH, BMW 3.0 CSL in the pitlane during the Spa 24 Hours at Circuit de Spa Francorchamps on July 22

Background imagePits Collection: 1969 South African GP

1969 South African GP
KYALAMI, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 01: Jackie Stewarts Matra MS10 Ford during the South African GP at Kyalami on March 01, 1969 in Kyalami, South Africa. (Photo by LAT Images)

Background imagePits Collection: 1981 San Marino GP

1981 San Marino GP
IMOLA, ITALY - OCTOBER 15: Eliseo Salazar, March 811 Ford during the San Marino GP at Imola on October 15, 2010 in Imola, Italy. (Photo by Rainer Schlegelmilch)




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"Pits: A Glimpse into the Heart of Motorsport and Beyond" Step back in time to the iconic 1968 British GP, where roaring engines and adrenaline-filled moments dominated the Silverstone circuit. Pit crews worked tirelessly, ensuring every second counted as they fueled up cars and changed tires with lightning speed. Fast forward to 1989, when a young Ayrton Senna commanded attention at the British Grand Prix. The McLaren MP4-5 he piloted showcased his immense talent, while pit stops became a balletic display of teamwork and precision. Le Mans Poster captures the essence of endurance racing, depicting drivers pushing their limits through day and night. Pits become a sanctuary for these warriors of speed, offering brief respite before returning to battle on treacherous tracks. In 1962 at the Belgian GP, pits transformed into bustling hubs of activity as mechanics fine-tuned race machines. Among them was an aspiring Ayrton Senna in his Formula 3 Ralt RT3 at Thruxton on that fateful March day in 1983 - an image whose creator remains unknown but forever etched in history. Beyond motorsport lies Cwmpennar Colliery in Glamorgan, South Wales - once a thriving coal mine where miners descended into dark depths akin to drivers entering pits during races. Both faced danger head-on with unwavering determination. The drama continued at Monza's Autodromo Nazionale di Monza during the intense atmosphere of the 1976 Italian GP. Pits witnessed triumphs and heartbreaks as teams strategized for victory or fought against mechanical failures that could dash dreams within seconds. Goodwood's Emeryson Jaguar evokes nostalgia from England's motoring heritage; its presence in pits symbolizing timeless elegance amidst high-octane action. Here too lies another tale - Coldstreamers charging fearlessly on Somme's battlefield.