Refuelling Collection (#12)

Formula One World Championship: Last lap retiree whilst leading Mika Hakkinen McLaren MP4 / 16 makes a mid race pit
Last lap retiree whilst leading Mika Hakkinen (FIN) McLaren MP4/16 makes a mid race pit stop. 2 Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 29 April 2001

Formula One World Championship: Race winner Kimi Raikkonen, McLaren Mercedes MP4 / 17D, makes his pit stop
Race winner Kimi Raikkonen (FIN), McLaren Mercedes MP4/17D, makes his pit stop. Malaysian Grand Prix, Rd2, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 23 March 2003. BEST IMAGE

Formula One World Championship: Ninth placed Ralf Schumacher Williams BMW FW25 makes a pit stop
Ninth placed Ralf Schumacher (GER) Williams BMW FW25 makes a pit stop. British Grand Prix, Silverstone, England, 20 July 2003. BEST IMAGE

Formula One World Championship: European Grand Prix, Rd9, Nurburgring, Germany. 29 June 2003
Cristiano da Matta (BRA), Toyota TF103, takes his pit stop. European Grand Prix, Rd9, Nurburgring, Germany. 29 June 2003. BEST IMAGE

Formula One World Championship: Race winner Michael Schumacher Ferrari F2003-GA suffered a fire at his first Pit Stop
Race winner Michael Schumacher (GER) Ferrari F2003-GA suffered a fire at his first Pit Stop Formula One World Championship, Rd6, Austrian Grand Prix, Race Day, A1-Ring, Austria, 18 May 2003

Formula One World Championship: Ralf Schumacher, BMW Williams FW24, takes a regular pit stop but was slowed when
Ralf Schumacher (GER), BMW Williams FW24, takes a regular pit stop but was slowed when the mechanic had problems changing the right-rear wheel

Eddie Cheever, (USA), Dallara / InfinitI, pits for the final time in the Yamaha 400
Eddie Cheever, (USA), Dallara/InfinitI, pits for the final time in the Yamaha 400. He retired with engine failure after a restart. Yamaha 400, Rd3, Fontana, California, USA. 24 March 2002

Formula One World Championship: Hungarian Grand Prix, Rd 11, Hungaroring, Budapest, Hungary, 15 August 1999
Olivier Panis (FRA) Prost AP02 finished the race in tenth position. Hungarian Grand Prix, Rd 11, Hungaroring, Budapest, Hungary, 15 August 1999

Formula One World Championship: Seventh placed Jacques Villeneuve Williams FW20 makes a pit stop
Seventh placed Jacques Villeneuve (CDN) Williams FW20 makes a pit stop. Formula One World Championship, Rd2, Brazilian Grand Prix, Interlagos, Brazil, 29 March 1998

Formula One World Championship: Denny Hulme, who retired on lap 66 with a broken ignition
Denny Hulme (NZL), who retired on lap 66 with a broken ignition, has his McLaren M23 topped up with Texaco fuel during practice. Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort, 23 June 1974. BEST IMAGE

Formula One World Championship: Fifth placed John Watson and the Penske team were embroiled in controversy during
Fifth placed John Watson (GBR) and the Penske team were embroiled in controversy during practice surrounding the plastic skirts attached to the Penske PC3

U-Boat / Graphic / 3
The class of Untersee-Boot most generally used for refuelling the attack subs, bringing supplies etc. (picture 3 of 3)

Space Service Station
Service Station in Space for Refuelling and Repairing Interplanetary Craft

Refuelling in Space
Recharging the Energy Cells of a Future Aircraft in Mid- Flight

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"Refuelling: A Journey Through Time and Speed" In the fast-paced world of motorsports, refuelling plays a crucial role in ensuring that the wheels keep turning and the engines keep roaring. From historic races to iconic moments, let's dive into the captivating stories behind this essential pit stop maneuver. Back in 1984 at the British GP, adrenaline filled Silverstone as drivers eagerly awaited their turn for refuelling. The Avro Lancaster G-AHJW formerly known as ED866 soared above, reminding us of its wartime legacy while adding an air of nostalgia to this modern spectacle. Rewind further to 1957 at the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans. As sports cars raced through dusk till dawn, teams strategized meticulously during each refuelling session, hoping it would be their key to victory. Meanwhile, mechanics huddled around Trintignants Bugatti Type 251 chassis during the 1956 French Grand Prix. Their focused gaze fixed upon the straight-8 Bugatti engine within; a testament to both innovation and dedication in pursuit of speed. But not all refuellings took place on grand stages - sometimes they occurred on smaller scales too. Picture a Mini patiently waiting for its tank to be replenished; a humble reminder that even everyday vehicles require occasional nourishment. Traveling back even further in time takes us to Lawrence's garage in Brixton, London circa 1924. Though captured by an unknown creator, this snapshot showcases early efforts towards efficient fuel distribution – a glimpse into how far we've come since then. Fast forward once more to Sports Cars 1956: Reims 12 Hours race where sleek machines roared across tracks with determination. Refuelling stations stood ready like lifelines amidst intense competition – offering precious seconds gained or lost depending on efficiency and precision. The International Championship for Makes brought forth another memorable moment at Daytona's grueling endurance race in 1968.