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Pits Collection (#3)

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

Background imagePits Collection: 1960 Nurburgring 1000 kms

1960 Nurburgring 1000 kms
NuRBURGRING, GERMANY - MAY 22: Masten Gregory / Gino Munaron, Comardi/USA Racing Team, Maserati Tipo 61 in the pit lane during the Nurburgring 1000 kms at Nurburgring on May 22, 1960 in Nurburgring

Background imagePits Collection: Formula 1 1989: British GP

Formula 1 1989: British GP
SILVERSTONE CIRCUIT, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 16: Mechanics work on Bertrand Gachots Onyx ORE-1 Ford in the pits during the British GP at Silverstone Circuit on Sunday July 16, 1989 in Northamptonshire

Background imagePits Collection: Brooklands Events 1933: JCC International Trophy

Brooklands Events 1933: JCC International Trophy
BROOKLANDS, UNITED KINGDOM - MAY 06: Mechanics work on Henken Widengrens Amilcar in the pits during the JCC International Trophy at Brooklands on May 06, 1933 in Brooklands, United Kingdom

Background imagePits Collection: Can-Am 1966: Riverside

Can-Am 1966: Riverside
RIVERSIDE INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - OCTOBER 30: Bruce McLaren beside his McLaren Elva Mk IIB Chevrolet during the Riverside at Riverside International Raceway on October 30

Background imagePits Collection: 1968 Mexican GP

1968 Mexican GP
AUTODROMO HERMANOS RODRIGUEZ, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 03: Jacky Ickx sits on the front tyre of Chris Amons Ferrari 312 during the Mexican GP at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez on November 03

Background imagePits Collection: 1929 24 Hours of Le Mans

1929 24 Hours of Le Mans
CIRCUIT DE LA SARTHE, FRANCE - JUNE 16: Woolf Barnato / Henry Birkin, Bentley Motors Ltd. Bentley Speed Six, passes Henri Stoffel / Robert Benoists Chrysler Six 75

Background imagePits Collection: 1938 JCC International Trophy

1938 JCC International Trophy
BROOKLANDS, UNITED KINGDOM - MAY 07: Earl Howe, ERA, makes a pitstop during the JCC International Trophy at Brooklands on May 07, 1938 in Brooklands, United Kingdom. (Photo by LAT Images)

Background imagePits Collection: 1976 Austrian GP

1976 Austrian GP
RED BULL RING, AUSTRIA - AUGUST 15: Ronnie Peterson in his March 761 Ford during the Austrian GP at Red Bull Ring on August 15, 1976 in Red Bull Ring, Austria. (Photo by David Phipps / Sutton Images)

Background imagePits Collection: 1999 San Marino GP

1999 San Marino GP
IMOLA, ITALY - MAY 02: Michael Schumacher, Ferrari F399, celebrates victory during the San Marino GP at Imola on May 02, 1999 in Imola, Italy. (Photo by Rainer Schlegelmilch)

Background imagePits Collection: Austin Ulster of ECH Randall and WE Harker in the pits, JCC Double Twelve race, Brooklands, 1931

Austin Ulster of ECH Randall and WE Harker in the pits, JCC Double Twelve race, Brooklands, 1931
Austin Ulster 747 cc. Event Entry No: 52 Driver: Randall, E.C.H. Harker, W.E. Finished: 7th. Class H tie. 549 laps, 1438.1 miles, 59.92 m.p.h. Place: Brooklands. J.C.C. Double Twelve. Date: 8/9.5.31

Background imagePits Collection: MG C type of FM Montgomery and R Hebeler at the JCC Double Twelve race, Brooklands, 8 / 9 May 1931

MG C type of FM Montgomery and R Hebeler at the JCC Double Twelve race, Brooklands, 8 / 9 May 1931
MG C 746 cc. Event Entry No: 64 Driver: Montgomery, F.M. Hebeler, R. Retired Retired first day, broken piston, 2.35p.m.. Place: Brooklands. J.C.C. Double Twelve. Date: 8/9.5.31

Background imagePits Collection: John Smeatons water gin winding engine, 19th century

John Smeatons water gin winding engine, 19th century.. John Smeatons design for a water gin (winding engine) for drawing coals from the pits, 19th century. Copperplate engraving by W

Background imagePits Collection: 1979 British Grand Prix: Gilles Villeneuve 14th position, pit stop, action

1979 British Grand Prix: Gilles Villeneuve 14th position, pit stop, action
Silverstone, England. 12th - 14th July 1979. Gilles Villeneuve (Ferrari 312T4) 14th position, pit stop, action. World Copyright - LAT Photographic. Ref: 79GB24

Background imagePits Collection: Formula One World Championship: Second placed Niki Lauda sits in his Ferrari 312T2 as mechanics

Formula One World Championship: Second placed Niki Lauda sits in his Ferrari 312T2 as mechanics prepare it for action
Second placed Niki Lauda (AUT) sits in his Ferrari 312T2 as mechanics prepare it for action during practice. Monaco Grand Prix, Rd 6, Monte Carlo, 22 May 1977. BEST IMAGE

Background imagePits Collection: Formula One World Championship: Roy Salvadori with his team mate John Surtees wait patiently for

Formula One World Championship: Roy Salvadori with his team mate John Surtees wait patiently for action alongside their
Roy Salvadori (GBR) (far left) with his team mate John Surtees (GBR) wait patiently for action alongside their Lola Mk4Õs during practice

Background imagePits Collection: United States Grand Prix (West), Rd15, Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, NV, USA

United States Grand Prix (West), Rd15, Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, NV, USA
Gilles Villeneuve (CDN), Ferrari 126CK, in the pit lane. United States Grand Prix (West), Rd15, Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, NV, USA. 17 October 1981. BEST IMAGE

Background imagePits Collection: 1971 Formula One Testing: Ronnie Peterson, in the pit lane at the launch, portrait

1971 Formula One Testing: Ronnie Peterson, in the pit lane at the launch, portrait
Silverstone, England. Ronnie Peterson (March 711-Alfa Romeo), in the pit lane at the launch, portrait. Ref-3/4446D. World Copyright - LAT Photographic

Background imagePits Collection: Formula One World Championship: United States Grand Prix, Rd 15, Watkins Glen, USA, 7 October 1979

Formula One World Championship: United States Grand Prix, Rd 15, Watkins Glen, USA, 7 October 1979
John Watson (GBR) McLaren M29 finished the race in sixth position. United States Grand Prix, Rd 15, Watkins Glen, USA, 7 October 1979. BEST IMAGE

Background imagePits Collection: FIA GT Championship

FIA GT Championship
Andrea Bertolini (ITA) / Karl Wendlinger (AUT) JMB Racing Maserati MC12 pit on their way to a second place finish. FIA GT Championship, Rd5, Brno, Czech Republic, 26 June 2005. DIGITAL IMAGE

Background imagePits Collection: FIA GT Championship

FIA GT Championship
Andrea Bertolini (ITA) / Karl Wendlinger (AUT) JMB Racing Maserati MC12 pit on their way to a second place finish. FIA GT Championship, Rd5, Brno, Czech Republic, 26 June 2005. DIGITAL IMAGE

Background imagePits Collection: 1970 Austrian GP

1970 Austrian GP
RED BULL RING, AUSTRIA - AUGUST 16: Jochen Rindt in pits with wife Nina and Lotus team boss Colin Chapman during the Austrian GP at Red Bull Ring on August 16, 1970 in Red Bull Ring, Austria

Background imagePits Collection: 1929 24 Hours of Le Mans

1929 24 Hours of Le Mans
CIRCUIT DE LA SARTHE, FRANCE - JUNE 16: Bernard Rubin / Earl Howe's Bentley Motors Ltd., Bentley 4½ Litre, is worked on while Dudley Benjafield / Andre D'Erlanger, Bentley Motors Ltd

Background imagePits Collection: W Series 2021: Budapest

W Series 2021: Budapest
HUNGARORING, HUNGARY - JULY 30: Sarah Moore (GBR) at Hungaroring on Friday July 30, 2021 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Dom Romney / LAT Images)

Background imagePits Collection: 1978 British GP

1978 British GP
BRANDS HATCH, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 16: Geoff Lees sits in the cockpit of his Ensign N177 Ford while mechanics work on the rear suspension during the British GP at Brands Hatch on July 16

Background imagePits Collection: 2004 Belgian GP

2004 Belgian GP
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, BELGIUM - AUGUST 29: A pit stop for Michael Schumacher, Ferrari F2004 during the Belgian GP at Spa-Francorchamps on August 29, 2004 in Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium

Background imagePits Collection: 1979 USA-West GP

1979 USA-West GP
STREETS OF LONG BEACH, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - APRIL 08: Mechanics reattach the front wing to Gilles Villeneuve's Ferrari 312T4 during the USA-West GP at Streets of Long Beach on April 08

Background imagePits Collection: 1955 24 Hours of Le Mans

1955 24 Hours of Le Mans
CIRCUIT DE LA SARTHE, FRANCE - JUNE 12: Ted Lund / Hans Waeffler, MG Cars, MG EX 182, in the pits during the 24 Hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe on June 12, 1955 in Circuit de la Sarthe

Background imagePits Collection: 1966 Daytona 24

1966 Daytona 24
DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - FEBRUARY 06: Lucien Bianchi / Gerald Langlois van Ophem / "Jean Beurlys", Ecurie Francorchamps

Background imagePits Collection: Formula One World Championship

Formula One World Championship
John Watson (GBR) replaced the late Mark Donohue (USA) in the Penske PC1, and finished ninth in the final race of the season. United States Grand Prix, Watkins Glen, 5 October 1975. BEST IMAGE

Background imagePits Collection: Formula One World Championship

Formula One World Championship
Alastair Caldwell (NZL) McLaren Team Manager (Left) watches seventh placed James Hunt (GBR) being strapped in to his Lowenbrau liveried McLaren M26 during practice

Background imagePits Collection: Formula One World Championship

Formula One World Championship
John Watson (GBR) replaced the late Mark Donohue (USA) in the Penske PC1, and finished ninth in the final race of the season. United States Grand Prix, Watkins Glen, 5 October 1975. BEST IMAGE

Background imagePits Collection: 1978 United States GP

1978 United States GP
WATKINS GLEN INTERNATIONAL, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - OCTOBER 01: Patrick Tambay sits in the cockpit of his McLaren M26 Ford in the foreground as mechanics work on the rear of Jacques Laffite's

Background imagePits Collection: 1977 United States GP

1977 United States GP
WATKINS GLEN INTERNATIONAL, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - OCTOBER 02: James Hunt waits in his McLaren M26 Ford as Teddy Mayer

Background imagePits Collection: 2012 24 Hours of Le Mans

2012 24 Hours of Le Mans
CIRCUIT DE LA SARTHE, FRANCE - JUNE 16: #1 Audi Sport Team Joest Audi R18 E-Tron Quattro: Marcel Fassler, Andre Lotterer, Benoit Treluyer during the 24 Hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe

Background imagePits Collection: ETCC 1971: Spa 24 Hours

ETCC 1971: Spa 24 Hours
CIRCUIT DE SPA FRANCORCHAMPS, BELGIUM - JULY 25: Mechanics clean the windscreen of Hans Heyer / Clemens Schickentanz's Mercedes AMG Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL in the pitlane during the Spa 24 Hours at

Background imagePits Collection: ETCC 1971: Spa 24 Hours

ETCC 1971: Spa 24 Hours
CIRCUIT DE SPA FRANCORCHAMPS, BELGIUM - JULY 25: Hans Heyer / Clemens Schickentanz, Mercedes AMG Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL comes into the pitlane as mechanics jack the car up for a stop during the Spa 24

Background imagePits Collection: 1929 24 Hours of Le Mans

1929 24 Hours of Le Mans
CIRCUIT DE LA SARTHE, FRANCE - JUNE 16: Dudley Benjafield / Andre D'Erlanger, Bentley Motors Ltd., Bentley 4½ Litre during the 24 Hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe on June 16

Background imagePits Collection: World Championship for Makes 1974: Watkins Glen 6 Hours

World Championship for Makes 1974: Watkins Glen 6 Hours
WATKINS GLEN INTERNATIONAL, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - JULY 13: Pit stop for Jean-Pierre Jarier / Jean-Pierre Beltoise, Equipe Matra

Background imagePits Collection: 1962 24 Hours of Le Mans

1962 24 Hours of Le Mans
CIRCUIT DE LA SARTHE, FRANCE - JUNE 24: A tyre is changed on Bruce McLaren / Walt Hansgen's Briggs Cunningham, Maserati Tipo 151/1 Coupe during the 24 Hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe

Background imagePits Collection: 1929 24 Hours of Le Mans

1929 24 Hours of Le Mans
CIRCUIT DE LA SARTHE, FRANCE - JUNE 16: Jack Dunfee / Glen Kidston, Bentley Motors Ltd., Bentley 4½ Litre during the 24 Hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe on June 16

Background imagePits Collection: 1974 Swedish GP

1974 Swedish GP
ANDERSTORP RACEWAY, SWEDEN - JUNE 09: Denny Hulme prepares to exit the pitlane in his McLaren M23 Ford during the Swedish GP at Anderstorp Raceway on June 09, 1974 in Anderstorp Raceway, Sweden

Background imagePits Collection: 1976 Belgian GP

1976 Belgian GP
ZOLDER, BELGIUM - MAY 16: Patrick Depailler sits in his Tyrrell P34 Ford during the Belgian GP at Zolder on May 16, 1976 in Zolder, Belgium. (Photo by David Phipps / Sutton Images)

Background imagePits Collection: 1976 Swedish GP

1976 Swedish GP
ANDERSTORP RACEWAY, SWEDEN - JUNE 13: Jody Scheckter talks to an engineer whilst sat in his Tyrrell P34 Ford during the Swedish GP at Anderstorp Raceway on June 13, 1976 in Anderstorp Raceway

Background imagePits Collection: 1962 24 Hours of Le Mans

1962 24 Hours of Le Mans
CIRCUIT DE LA SARTHE, FRANCE - JUNE 24: Bob Grossman / Glenn Roberts, North American Racing Team, Ferrari 250 GTO, makes a pitstop during the 24 Hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe on June 24

Background imagePits Collection: 1979 Argentinian GP

1979 Argentinian GP
AUTODROMO JUAN Y OSCAR GALVEZ, ARGENTINA - JANUARY 21: Nelson Piquet waits in the cockpit of his Brabham BT46 Alfa Romeo in the pitlane during the Argentinian GP at Autodromo Juan y Oscar Galvez

Background imagePits Collection: Extreme E 2021: Ocean X-Prix

Extreme E 2021: Ocean X-Prix
LAC ROSE, SENEGAL - MAY 27: Molly Taylor (AUS), Rosberg X Racing sits on Continental tyres in the pits during the Ocean X-Prix at Lac Rose on May 27, 2021 in Lac Rose, Senegal

Background imagePits Collection: Sports Cars 1952: Goodwood 9 Hours

Sports Cars 1952: Goodwood 9 Hours
GOODWOOD CIRCUIT, UNITED KINGDOM - AUGUST 16: Light trails past the pits during the Goodwood 9 Hours at Goodwood Circuit on August 16, 1952 in Goodwood Circuit, United Kingdom. (Photo by LAT Images)

Background imagePits Collection: 1974 United States GP

1974 United States GP
WATKINS GLEN INTERNATIONAL, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - OCTOBER 06: Jacky Ickx, Lotus 72E Ford and Carlos Reutemann, Brabham BT44 Ford are the first cars to line up at pit exit




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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.