Pits Collection (#4)

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

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

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)

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

Formula One World Championship
Didier Pironi (FRA) Tyrrell 009 makes a pit stop on lap 48 to change tyres. He retired from the race on lap 72 with a broken rear suspension

1961 French GP
REIMS-GUEUX, FRANCE - JULY 02: Wolfgang von Trips, Ferrari 156 during the French GP at Reims-Gueux on July 02, 1961 in Reims-Gueux, France. (Photo by LAT Images)

1976 Belgian GP
ZOLDER, BELGIUM - MAY 16: Mechanics work on Emerson Fittipaldi's Fittipaldi FD04 Ford in the pit lane during the Belgian GP at Zolder on May 16, 1976 in Zolder, Belgium. (Photo by LAT Images)

2012 Canadian GP
CIRCUIT GILLES-VILLENEUVE, CANADA - JUNE 10: Race winner Lewis Hamilton, McLaren MP4-27 Mercedes approaches parc ferme during the Canadian GP at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve on June 10

1970 German GP
AUGUST 02: John Surtees, Surtees TS7 Ford gets refuelled in the pit lane during the German GP on August 02, 1970. (Photo by Rainer Schlegelmilch)

1965 Spa 500 kms
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, BELGIUM - MAY 16: Mike Salmon, Dawnay Racing, Ferrari 250 GTO 64 in the pit lane gets refuelled in the pit lane during the Spa 500 kms at Spa-Francorchamps on May 16

2005 Belgian GP
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, BELGIUM - SEPTEMBER 11: A pit stop for Jacques Villeneuve, Sauber C24 Petronas during the Belgian GP at Spa-Francorchamps on September 11, 2005 in Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium

1968 French GP
ROUEN-LES-ESSARTS, FRANCE - JULY 07: Mechanics work on Jacky Ickx's Ferrari 312 in the pit lane during the French GP at Rouen-Les-Essarts on July 07, 1968 in Rouen-Les-Essarts, France

2005 European GP
NuRBURGRING, GERMANY - MAY 29: A pit stop for Nick Heidfeld, Williams FW27 BMW during the European GP at Nurburgring on May 29, 2005 in Nurburgring, Germany. (Photo by Rainer Schlegelmilch)

1956 24 Hours of Le Mans
CIRCUIT DE LA SARTHE, FRANCE - JULY 29: Mike Hawthorn / Ivor Bueb's Jaguar Cars, Jaguar D-type, is worked on in the pits during the 24 Hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe on July 29

Grand Prix 1947: Jersey International Road Race
STREETS OF SAINT HELIER , JERSEY - MAY 08: Bob Gerard, ERA B, makes a pitstop during the Jersey International Road Race at Streets of Saint Helier on May 08, 1947 in Streets of Saint Helier , Jersey

Formula E 2023-2024: Valencia Pre-Season Testing
VALENCIA CIRCUIT RICARDO TORMO, SPAIN - OCTOBER 27: Mitch Evans, Jaguar TCS Racing, Jaguar I-TYPE 6 at the end of the pit lane during the Valencia Pre-Season Testing at Valencia Circuit Ricardo Tormo

Grand Prix 1948: Jersey International Road Race
STREETS OF SAINT HELIER , JERSEY - APRIL 29: The engine is checked on Leslie Brooke's ERA B during a pitstop during the Jersey International Road Race at Streets of Saint Helier on April 29

1968 French GP
ROUEN-LES-ESSARTS, FRANCE - JULY 07: Mechanics work on Jacky Ickx's Ferrari 312 in the pit lane during the French GP at Rouen-Les-Essarts on July 07, 1968 in Rouen-Les-Essarts, France

1965 Monaco GP
MONTE CARLO, MONACO - MAY 30: Richie Ginther, Honda RA272 during the Monaco GP at Monte Carlo on May 30, 1965 in Monte Carlo, Monaco. (Photo by Rainer Schlegelmilch)

Formula One World Championship
New Benetton test driver Allan McNish (GBR) drives the B193 out of the pit garage. Formula One Testing, Silverstone, England, 25 February 1993.

1960 Italian GP
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 04: Wolfgang von Trips talks to Ferrari designer, Carlo Chiti in the pit lane during the Italian GP at Autodromo Nazionale Monza on September 04

Formula One World Championship
Patrick Depailler (FRA) Tyrrell P34, who finished fourteenth, sits in the pits with team mate Ronnie Peterson (SWE) Tyrrell P34, who finished the race in sixteenth position

Formula 1 2021: Saudi Arabia GP
JEDDAH STREET CIRCUIT, SAUDI ARABIA - DECEMBER 04: Lando Norris, McLaren MCL35M, in the queue to leave the pits during the Saudi Arabia GP at Jeddah Street Circuit on Saturday December 04

1978 Austrian GP
OSTERREICHRING, AUSTRIA - AUGUST 13: Mario Andretti, Lotus 79 Ford in the pit lane during the Austrian GP at Osterreichring on Sunday August 13, 1978, Austria. (Photo by Rainer Schlegelmilch)

1967 Targa Florio
CIRCUITO DE TARGA FLORIO, ITALY - MAY 14: Phil Hill / Hap Sharp, Chaparral Cars Inc, Chaparral 2F Chevrolet 2F001 CYJ 156 making a pitstop during the Targa Florio at Circuito de Targa Florio on May

1967 Sebring 12 Hours
SEBRING INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - APRIL 01: Bruce McLaren / Mario Andretti, Ford Motor Company, Ford Mk IV in the pit lane during the Sebring 12 Hours at Sebring International

1967 Daytona 24 Hours
DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - FEBRUARY 05: Mechanics work on the rear of the Pedro Rodriguez / Jean Guichet, North American Racing Team

Formula One World Championship
The Ferrari team unpack after their long journey to the opening race of the season. Formula One World Championship, Rd 1, Australian Grand Prix, Albert Park, 9 March 2003. BEST IMAGE

1972 Belgian GP
NIVELLES-BAULERS, BELGIUM - JUNE 04: Clay Regazzoni sits in his Ferrari 312B2 during the Belgian GP at Nivelles-Baulers on June 04, 1972 in Nivelles-Baulers, Belgium. (Photo by Rainer Schlegelmilch)

2011 24 Hours of Le Mans
JUNE 12: Pit stop for #73 Corvette Racing Chevrolet Corvette C6 ZR1: Olivier Beretta, Tom Milner, Antonio Garcia during the 24 Hours of Le Mans on June 12, 2011

Formula One World Championship
An extremely crowded pitlane during practice is headed by the Team Gunston Lotus 72D of Guy Tunner (RSA), who finished eleventh in his first and only GP start

Formula One World Championship
Nigel Mansell (GBR) Lotus 81B crashed out of the race on lap 16 when his brakes failed. Formula One World Championship, Dutch Grand Prix, Rd 11, Zandvoort, Holland, 31 August 1980

2015 Le Mans June private testing
JUNE 02: SMP Racing: Nicolas Minassian during the Le Mans June private testing on June 02, 2015. (Photo by Eric Gilbert / Motorsport.com)

2011 24 Hours of Le Mans
JUNE 12: Pit stop for #68 Robertson Racing Ford GT-Doran: David Robertson, Andrea Robertson, David Murry during the 24 Hours of Le Mans on June 12, 2011. (Photo by Eric Gilbert / Motorsport.com)

Speed World Challenge 1962: Nurburgring 1000 kms
NuRBURGRING, GERMANY - MAY 27: Lloyd Casner / Masten Gregory, Camoradi USA, Maserati CDM 61-2472 in the pit lane during the Nurburgring 1000 kms at Nurburgring on May 27, 1962 in Nurburgring

2015 24 Hours of Le Mans
JUNE 14: Pit stop for #40 Krohn Racing Ligier JS P2: Tracy Krohn, Nic Jonsson, Joao Barbosa during the 24 Hours of Le Mans on June 14, 2015. (Photo by Eric Gilbert / Motorsport.com)

Extreme E 2021: Ocean X-Prix
LAC ROSE, SENEGAL - MAY 27: Andretti United Extreme E Hummer Odyssey 21 in the garage during the Ocean X-Prix at Lac Rose on May 27, 2021 in Lac Rose, Senegal. (Photo by Colin McMaster)

Formula One World Championship
Fourth place finisher Bruce McLaren (NZL) climbs into his Cooper T60 to head onto the circuit during practice. French Grand Prix, Rouen-les-Essarts, 8 July 1962

1956 24 Hours of Le Mans
CIRCUIT DE LA SARTHE, FRANCE - JULY 29: Tony Brooks / Reg Parnell, Aston Martin, Aston Martin DBR1/250 during the 24 Hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe on July 29, 1956 in Circuit de la Sarthe

1958 British GP
SILVERSTONE, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 19: Mechanics work on Alan Stacey's Lotus 16 Climax as team boss Colin Chapman watches on during the British GP at Silverstone on July 19, 1958 in Silverstone

Speed World Challenge 1962: Nurburgring 1000 kms
NuRBURGRING, GERMANY - MAY 27: Georges Gachnang / Edouard Grob, Georges Gachnang, Cegga-Ferrari 3000S 0742TR in the pit lane during the Nurburgring 1000 kms at Nurburgring on May 27

1970 German GP
AUGUST 02: John Surtees, Surtees TS7 Ford gets refuelled in the pit lane during the German GP on August 02, 1970. (Photo by Rainer Schlegelmilch)

Formula One World Championship
Patrick Depailler (FRA) Alfa Romeo, who retired from the race on lap 51 with a blown engine, wipes his helmet with tissue paper. Monaco Grand Prix, Rd 6, Monte Carlo, 18 May 1980

1968 French GP
ROUEN-LES-ESSARTS, FRANCE - JULY 07: Jacky Ickx, Ferrari 312 in the pit lane during the French GP at Rouen-Les-Essarts on July 07, 1968 in Rouen-Les-Essarts, France. (Photo by Rainer Schlegelmilch)

Speed World Challenge 1963: Nurburgring 1000 kms
NuRBURGRING, GERMANY - MAY 19: Tony Maggs / Bob Olthoff, Lola Cars, Lola Mk.6 GT Ford LGT-1 in the pit lane during the Nurburgring 1000 kms at Nurburgring on May 19, 1963 in Nurburgring, Germany

Formula One World Championship
The victorious Lotus team (L to R): Colin Chapman (GBR) Lotus Team Owner; Keith Leyton (GBR) Lotus Mechanic; Peter Warr (GBR) Lotus Team Manager; Malcolm Jones (GBR) Goodyear; Glenn Waters (GBR)

1973 Spanish Grand Prix. Montjuich Park, Barcelona, Spain. 27-29 April 1973. Nanni Galli (Williams FW03 Ford). Ref-35mm 73 ESP 40. World Copyright - LAT Photographic

2015 24 Hours of Le Mans
JUNE 14: Pit stop for #12 Rebellion Racing Rebellion R-One: Nicolas Prost, Nick Heidfeld, Mathias Beche during the 24 Hours of Le Mans on June 14, 2015. (Photo by Eric Gilbert / Motorsport.com)

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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.