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Pits Collection (#6)

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

Background imagePits Collection: 2018 Ad Diriyah E-prix

2018 Ad Diriyah E-prix
RIYADH STREET CIRCUIT, SAUDI ARABIA - DECEMBER 15: Andre Lotterer (DEU), DS TECHEETAH, DS E-Tense FE19 follows the field out of the pit lane during the Ad Diriyah E-prix at Riyadh Street Circuit

Background imagePits Collection: 1977 United States GP

1977 United States GP
WATKINS GLEN INTERNATIONAL, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - OCTOBER 02: Jacques Laffite's Ligier JS7 Matra cars in the pitlane during the United States GP at Watkins Glen International on October 02

Background imagePits Collection: Formula One World Championship

Formula One World Championship
Refueling Rig. Formula One World Championship, Rd1, Australian Grand Prix, Melbourne, Australia. 12 March 2000

Background imagePits Collection: Formula One World Championship

Formula One World Championship
Nelson Piquet (BRA) prepares to climb into his Brabham BT49 during a wet practice session. Nelson retired from the race on the third lap with a blown engine

Background imagePits Collection: 1968 French GP

1968 French GP
ROUEN-LES-ESSARTS, FRANCE - JULY 07: Ken Tyrrell talks with Jackie Stewart in the pit lane as mechanics work on his Matra MS10 Ford during the French GP at Rouen-Les-Essarts on July 07

Background imagePits Collection: 1961 French GP

1961 French GP
REIMS-GUEUX, FRANCE - JULY 02: Wolfgang von Trips' Ferrari 156 next to Bruce McLaren's Cooper T55 Climax in the pits during the French GP at Reims-Gueux on July 02, 1961 in Reims-Gueux

Background imagePits Collection: Formula One World Championship

Formula One World Championship
The old pit lane, located just after the hairpin. Canadian Grand Prix, Rd 14, Montreal, Canada, 30 September 1979. BEST IMAGE

Background imagePits Collection: 1971 United States GP

1971 United States GP
WATKINS GLEN INTERNATIONAL, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - OCTOBER 03: Cockpit and steering wheel detail of Andrea de Adamich's March 711 Alfa Romeo during the United States GP at Watkins Glen

Background imagePits Collection: 1983 Canadian GP

1983 Canadian GP
CIRCUIT GILLES-VILLENEUVE, CANADA - JUNE 12: Riccardo Patrese, Brabham BT52 BMW, during a pitstop during the Canadian GP at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve on June 12, 1983 in Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve

Background imagePits Collection: 2008 Brazilian GP

2008 Brazilian GP
AUToDROMO JOSe CARLOS PACE, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 02: Hamilton's pit board shows his recquired 5th position to win the championship during the Brazilian GP at Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace on November

Background imagePits Collection: Formula One World Championship

Formula One World Championship
Williams mechanics work on the Williams FW07B skirt of fifth placed Carlos Reutemann (ARG) in the pits. South African Grand Prix, Rd 3, Kyalami, South Africa, 1 March 1980

Background imagePits Collection: 2019 Hong Kong E-prix

2019 Hong Kong E-prix
HONG KONG STREET CIRCUIT, HONG KONG - MARCH 10: Tom Dillmann (FRA), NIO Formula E Team, NIO Sport 004 passes through the pit lane during the Hong Kong E-prix at Hong Kong Street Circuit on March 10

Background imagePits Collection: 2015 24 Hours of Le Mans

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)

Background imagePits Collection: 1983 British GP

1983 British GP
SILVERSTONE, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 16: ATS D6 BMW, rear detail during the British GP at Silverstone on July 16, 1983 in Silverstone, United Kingdom. (Photo by Rainer Schlegelmilch)

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F1 Formula 1 Formula One Pits
Hungaroring, Budapest, Hungary. Tuesday 01 August 2017. Charles Leclerc, Ferrari SF70H. World Copyright: Joe Portlock/LAT Images ref: Digital Image _R3I1882

Background imagePits Collection: 1978 Italian GP

1978 Italian GP
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 10: Gilles Villeneuve, Ferrari 312T3 sits in the pits as mechanics work on the front wing

Background imagePits Collection: British Sports Car Championship 1968: Tourist Trophy

British Sports Car Championship 1968: Tourist Trophy
OULTON PARK CIRCUIT, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 03: Start of the 110 lap race during the Tourist Trophy at Oulton Park Circuit on June 03, 1968 in Oulton Park Circuit, United Kingdom. (Photo by LAT Images)

Background imagePits Collection: 2020 Mercedes F1 Team June testing

2020 Mercedes F1 Team June testing
JUNE 10: Lewis Hamilton in the pits in a Mercedes W09 during the Mercedes F1 Team June testing on June 10, 2020. (Photo by Steve Etherington / LAT Images)

Background imagePits Collection: 1967 Italian GP

1967 Italian GP
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 10: Mechanics work on Chris Amon's Ferrari 312 during the Italian GP at Autodromo Nazionale Monza on September 10, 1967 in Autodromo Nazionale Monza

Background imagePits Collection: 1965 Mexican GP

1965 Mexican GP
AUSTIN, TEXAS - OCTOBER 24: Jack Brabham, Brabham BT11 Climax in the pit lane during the 2019 Formula One United States Grand Prix at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, on October 24, 1965 in Austin

Background imagePits Collection: Formula One World Championship

Formula One World Championship
Nigel Mansell (GBR), Lotus 81B, competed in only his second Grand Prix. Dutch Grand Prix, Rd11, Zandvoort, The Netherlands, 31 August 1980. BEST IMAGE

Background imagePits Collection: 1977 British Grand Prix

1977 British Grand Prix
Silverstone, England. 14-16 July 1977. Brian McGuire (McGuire BM1- Cosworth), DNPQ. Ref: 77GB30. World Copyright: LAT Photographic

Background imagePits Collection: 2019 British GP

2019 British GP
SILVERSTONE, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 14: Sergio Perez, Racing Point RP19, pits stops during the British GP at Silverstone on July 14, 2019 in Silverstone, United Kingdom

Background imagePits Collection: 2007 Belgian GP

2007 Belgian GP
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, BELGIUM - SEPTEMBER 13: The closed shutters of the McLaren garage during the Belgian GP at Spa-Francorchamps on September 13, 2007 in Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium

Background imagePits Collection: 2020 Australian GP

2020 Australian GP
MARCH 13: A member of the Red Bull team packs away equipment in the pits during the Australian GP on March 13, 2020. (Photo by Mark Sutton / Sutton Images)

Background imagePits Collection: Formula One World Championship

Formula One World Championship
Jan Magnussen (DK) Stewart-Ford Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona 25 May 1997

Background imagePits Collection: International Formula 3000 Championship

International Formula 3000 Championship
Russell Spence (GBR) Ralt RT22 retired from the race on lap 26 with a clutch problem. International Formula 3000 Championship, Rd 1, Jerez, Spain, 17 April 1988

Background imagePits Collection: Formula One World Championship

Formula One World Championship
(L to R): Sixth placed Clay Regazzoni (SUI) Ferrari 312T2 and Jacky Ickx (BEL) Ensign NB176, who finished in thirteenth position, have a tyre changing competition on the main straight

Background imagePits Collection: 1967 Sebring 12 Hours

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

Background imagePits Collection: Formula One World Championship

Formula One World Championship
The Lotus 72Es of Jacky Ickx (BEL) (Left) and Ronnie Peterson (SWE) (Right) in the pits with the spare Lotus 76 (Centre). Dutch Grand Prix, Rd 8, Zandvoort, Holland, 23 June 1974

Background imagePits Collection: 1956 24 Hours of Le Mans

1956 24 Hours of Le Mans
CIRCUIT DE LA SARTHE, FRANCE - JULY 29: Andre Simon / Phil Hill, Scuderia Ferrari, Ferrari 625 LM Touring during the 24 Hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe on July 29

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Formula E 2021-2022: Monaco ePrix
CIRCUIT DE MONACO, MONACO - APRIL 29: Nissan Nismo and Nissan IM03 in pits during the Monaco ePrix at Circuit de Monaco on Friday April 29, 2022 in Monte Carlo, Monaco

Background imagePits Collection: Formula One World Championship, Rd6, Monaco Grand Prix, Race, Monte-Carlo, Monaco

Formula One World Championship, Rd6, Monaco Grand Prix, Race, Monte-Carlo, Monaco, Sunday 25 May 2014
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W05 makes a pit stop. Formula One World Championship, Rd6, Monaco Grand Prix, Race, Monte-Carlo, Monaco, Sunday 25 May 2014

Background imagePits Collection: 1978 Argentinian GP

1978 Argentinian GP
JANUARY 15: Divina Galica sits in her Hesketh 308E Ford. Charlie Whiting sits beside the car during the Argentinian GP on January 15, 1978. (Photo by David Phipps / Sutton Images)

Background imagePits Collection: 2016 Abu Dhabi GP

2016 Abu Dhabi GP
YAS MARINA CIRCUIT, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 26: Felipe Massa, Williams FW38 Mercedes during the Abu Dhabi GP at Yas Marina Circuit on November 26, 2016 in Yas Marina Circuit

Background imagePits Collection: 1955 Tourist Trophy

1955 Tourist Trophy
DUNDROD CIRCUIT, UNITED KINGDOM - SEPTEMBER 18: Stirling Moss / John Fitch, Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR, makes a pitstop during the Tourist Trophy at Dundrod Circuit on September 18

Background imagePits Collection: Grand Prix 1948: Jersey International Road Race

Grand Prix 1948: Jersey International Road Race
STREETS OF SAINT HELIER, JERSEY - APRIL 29: Bobbie Baird's Emeryson in the pits during the Jersey International Road Race at Streets of Saint Helier on April 29, 1948 in Streets of Saint Helier

Background imagePits Collection: 1978 Brazilian GP

1978 Brazilian GP
AUTODROMO INTERNACIONAL NELSON PIQUET, BRAZIL - JANUARY 29: Jody Scheckter sits in his Wolf WR1 Ford during the Brazilian GP at Autodromo Internacional Nelson Piquet on January 29

Background imagePits Collection: Formula One World Championship

Formula One World Championship
Ayrton Senna (BRA) Toleman TG183B, receiving attention in the pits during practice, finished seventh in the race. Belgian Grand Prix, Zolder, 29 April 1984

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03V807
Pole sitter Marcos Ambrose (AUS) Pirtek Racing Ford Falcon, who finished second, makes a pit stop. Australian V8 Supercars, Rd 7, Bigpond 300, Queensland Raceway, Australia, 20 July 2003

Background imagePits Collection: 1978 Italian GP

1978 Italian GP
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 10: Vittorio Brambilla, Surtees TS20 Ford waits at pit exit during the Italian GP at Autodromo Nazionale Monza on September 10

Background imagePits Collection: 1962 Nurburgring 1000 kms

1962 Nurburgring 1000 kms
NuRBURGRING, GERMANY - MAY 27: Masten Gregory, Camoradi USA, Maserati CDM (Tipo 61), during a pitstop during the Nurburgring 1000 kms at Nurburgring on May 27, 1962 in Nurburgring, Germany

Background imagePits Collection: Formula One World Championship

Formula One World Championship
Ayrton Senna (BRA) Toleman TG183B, who finished the race in sixth position, studies the practice times during a session. Formula One World Championship, Belgian Grand Prix, Rd 3, Zolder, Belgium

Background imagePits Collection: 1974 International Trophy

1974 International Trophy
SILVERSTONE, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 07: Mechanics work on James Hunt's Hesketh 308 Ford in the pit lane during the International Trophy at Silverstone on Sunday April 07

Background imagePits Collection: 2009 Bahrain GP

2009 Bahrain GP
BAHRAIN INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT, BAHRAIN - APRIL 26: The rest of the field in parc ferme after the race during the Bahrain GP at Bahrain International Circuit on April 26

Background imagePits Collection: 2009 Hungarian GP

2009 Hungarian GP
HUNGARORING, HUNGARY - JULY 26: A pit stop for Lewis Hamilton, McLaren MP4-24 Mercedes during the Hungarian GP at Hungaroring on July 26, 2009 in Hungaroring, Hungary. (Photo by Rainer Schlegelmilch)

Background imagePits Collection: Formula One World Championship

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

Background imagePits Collection: Speed World Challenge 1962: Nurburgring 1000 kms

Speed World Challenge 1962: Nurburgring 1000 kms
NuRBURGRING, GERMANY - MAY 27: Phil Hill / Olivier Gendebien, SEFAC Ferrari, Ferrari Dino 246 SP 0790 during the Nurburgring 1000 kms at Nurburgring on May 27, 1962 in Nurburgring, Germany




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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.