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World Champion Collection (#2)

"World Champion: A Legacy of Triumph and Tenacity" From the roaring engines of Formula One to the adrenaline-fueled tracks of World Rally Championship

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Formula One World Championship
Emerson Fittipaldi(BRA) celebrates his victory and first World Championship with his wife Maria Helena on the podium Italian GP, Monza, 10 September 1972

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Formula One World Championship
(L to R): New World Champion Niki Lauda (AUT) celebrates with race winner and Ferrari team mate Clay Regazzoni (SUI) in the Ferrari hospitality area

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Formula One World Championship
Jody Scheckter(RSA) with Phil Kerr, right British GP, Silverstone 1973

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Formula One World Championship
US GP, Watkins Glen, 4 October 1970 Emerson Fittipaldi wins in Lotus 72C, his first Grand Prix win

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Formula One World Championship
The Williams team celebrate as Damon Hill (GBR) takes the race and the title. Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, 13th October 1996

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F1 Formula 1 Formula One Gp Priority Portrait
Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, Mexico City, Mexico. Sunday 29 October 2017. Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes AMG, celebrates his 4th world title along with his team, friends and family

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Formula One World Championship
German GP, Nurburgring 6 August 1961 Phil Hill, Ferrari 156, finished 3rd seen here at the Karussel corner

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Formula One World Championship
L to R: Michael Schumacher 2nd, Winner Mika Hakkinen and Eddie Irvine 3rd Japanese GP, Suzuka, 31 October 1999

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Formula One World Championship
Keke Rosberg (FIN) Williams is crowned World Champion after finishing fifth in the final race of the season. To his right are John Watson (GBR) McLaren and Michele Alboreto (ITA)

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Formula One World Championship
British GP, Aintree, 15 July 1961, Phil Hill(Ferrari 156) finished 2nd, leads Stirling Moss, (Lotus 18/21)

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Formula One World Championship
Jackie Stewart (GBR) Tyrrell 006/2 overcame illness and an early puncture to climb through the field and finish fourth, ensuring himself his third World Championship title as a result

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Formula One World Championship
Michael Schumacher (GER) Benetton Ford celebrates winning the Formula 1 World Championship with his race engineer, Pat Symonds (GBR). Australian Grand Prix, Adelaide, Australia, 13 November 1994

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Formula One World Championship
Teddy Mayer (USA), McLaren Team Manager, centre, holds three fingers up to James Hunt (GBR), climbing out of his McLaren immediately after the race

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Formula One World Championship
Jacques Villeneuve (CDN), Williams FW19 1st place Formula One World Championship, Rd2, Brazilian Grand Prix, Interlagos, Brazil, 28-30 March 1997

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Formula One World Championship
Dutch GP Zandvoort 22 May 1961 Phil Hill(Ferrari 156) Finished 2nd, leads Jim Clark Lotus 21, finished 3rd

Background imageWorld Champion Collection: Formula One Championship, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, 30 October 1988

Formula One Championship, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, 30 October 1988
Ayrton Senna (BRA) McLaren MP4/4 in the pits with his mechanics. Formula One Championship, Rd15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, 30 October 1988

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Formula One World Championship
L-R: Newly crowned 1988 F1 World Champion Ayrton Senna (BRA) gives a post race interview alongside McLaren team mate Alain Prost (FRA). Japanese Grand Prix, Rd15, Suzuka, Japan. 30 October 1988

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Formula One World Championship
Graham Hill (GBR) 1975

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FIA World Rally Championship
2001 World Rally Champion Richard Burns (GBR) Peugeot 206 WRC on stage 4. Tour De Corse, Rd3, Corsica, France, 08 March 2002. DIGITAL IMAGE

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Formula One World Championship
Teddy Mayer (USA), McLaren Team Manager, centre, chats to James Hunt (GBR), climbing out of his McLaren immediately after the race

Background imageWorld Champion Collection: Formula One World Championship, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan. 22 October 1989

Formula One World Championship, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan. 22 October 1989
Alain Prost (FRA) McLaren MP4/5 walks from his car following a collision with team mate Ayrton Senna (BRA) at the entrance to the chicane. Meanwhile Senna pleads with the marshals to push start him

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Formula One World Championship
Jim Clark(GBR) Lotus 21 finished in 3rd place French GP, Reims, 2nd July 1961

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Formula One World Championship
German GP, Nurburgring 6 August1961 Wolfgang von Trips, Ferrari 156, finished 2nd, leads Phil Hill, Ferrari 156, finished 3rd

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Formula One World Championship
Ayrton Senna (BRA) (Left) and Alain Prost (FRA) (Right) the McLaren Honda team celebrate winning both constructors and drivers championship in record breaking style

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Formula One World Championship
1997 World Champion Jacques Villeneuve (CDN) Williams FW19 leads team mate Heinz-Harald Frentzen (GER). European Grand Prix, Jerez, Spain, 26 October 1997

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Formula One World Championship
Winner and new World Champion Mika Hakkinen(FIN) Mclaren MP4-14 leads 2nd placed Schumacher Japanese GP, Suzuka, 31 October 1999

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Formula One World Championship
British GP, Aintree 21 July 1962 The Start, Winner Jim Clark leads from Surtees, Gurney and Bruce Mclaren

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Formula One World Championship
Winner Denny Hulme(NZ)Brabham BT20 on the podium with Princess Grace and Prince Rainier(right) Monaco GP, 7 May 1967

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Formula One World Championship
Jack Brabham(AUS) 1967

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Formula One World Championship
Jackie Stewart (GBR) Matra MS80 won his first World Championship title as a result of taking his sixth victory of the season. Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 8 September 1969. BEST IMAGE

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Formula One World Championship
Michael Schumacher (GER) Ferrari F2002 crosses the finish line to win the French Grand Prix and claim his record equalling fifth F1 world drivers championship

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Formula One World Championship
World Champion Michael Schumacher arrives back at the Benetton pit to greet the worlds media. Australian GP, Adelaide, 13 November 1994

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Formula One World Championship
Third placed Jacques Villeneuve (CDN) Williams celebrates becoming the World Champion with the Williams team. European Grand Prix, Rd 17, Jerez, Spain, 26 October 1997

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Formula One World Championship
Third placed Jacques Villeneuve (CDN) Williams celebrates becoming the World Champion. European Grand Prix, Rd 17, Jerez, Spain, 26 October 1997

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Formula One World Championship
Alain Prost (FRA) after the collision that gave Prost the World Championship Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, 22nd October 1989

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Formula One World Championship
Alain Prost (FRA) was temporarily proclaimed as World Champion, as McLaren announced their intention to appeal the decision to disqualify Ayrton Senna (BRA) from the race

Background imageWorld Champion Collection: Fred Welsh, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

Fred Welsh, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Fred Welsh, between c1910 and c1915

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Formula One World Championship
Graham Hill (GBR) Lotus was the race winner and World Champion for the second time as a result. Mexican Grand Prix, Mexico City, 3 November 1968

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Formula One World Championship
Race winner and world champion Ayrton Senna (BRA) McLaren is swarmed by journalists and fans. Richard West (GBR) McLaren Sponsorship Co-Ordinator (right)

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Formula One World Championship
Race winner Emerson Fittipaldi (BRA) Lotus celebrates on the podium after becoming the then youngest ever World Champion at 25 years of age. Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 10 September 1972. BEST IMAGE

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Formula One World Championship
James Hunt (GBR) celebrates his win in Victory Lane with his McLaren M26, a cigarette, and a Penthouse Pet. United States Grand Prix, Rd 15, Watkins Glen, USA, 2 October 1977

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Formula One Championship, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, Japan, 30 October 1988
Race winner Ayrton Senna (BRA) McLaren MP4/4. Formula One Championship, Rd15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, 30 October 1988

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Formula One World Championship
Winner Jackie Stewart(GBR) Tyrrell 003 French GP, Paul Ricard, 4 July 1971

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Formula One World Championship
Graham Hill (GBR) Lotus 49B was the race winner and World Champion for the second time as a result. Mexican Grand Prix, Mexico City, 3 November 1968

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Formula One World Championship
Belgian GP, Spa, 14 June 1964 Jack Brabham(3rd) Brabham BT7

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Formula One World Championship
Graham Hill (GBR) Lotus 49B was the race winner and World Champion for the second time as a result. Mexican Grand Prix, Mexico City, 3 November 1968

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Formula One World Championship
Winner Emerson Fittipaldi(BRA) Lotus 72D Belgian GP, Nivelles, 4 June 1972

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Formula One World Championship
Graham Hill (GBR) Lotus 49B was the race winner and World Champion for the second time as a result. Mexican Grand Prix, Mexico City, 3 November 1968




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"World Champion: A Legacy of Triumph and Tenacity" From the roaring engines of Formula One to the adrenaline-fueled tracks of World Rally Championship, these champions have left an indelible mark on history. In the realm of speed and precision, Jim Clark's Lotus receives a pit signal, revealing his staggering lead over Jackie Stewart in second place. The Formula One World Championship is within his grasp. James Hunt and Barry Sheene, two icons from different realms - Formula One and motorcycle racing - share a moment that transcends their individual achievements. Bound by their pursuit of greatness, they embody the spirit of true champions. Colin McRae's Prodrive Subaru Impreza 555 conquers treacherous terrains as he secures victory in the World Rally Championship alongside co-driver Derek Ringer. Their triumph marks not only a personal milestone but also a first for their team. Richard Burns and Robert Reid navigate through challenging conditions to secure third place in the rally, ultimately clinching the coveted 2001 World Rally Championship title for themselves and Subaru Impreza WRC. Philip Koster defies gravity as he soars above Pozo skyline with one foot off during an awe-inspiring backloop. His mastery over windswept waves solidifies his status as a world champion windsurfer. In Formula One's annals, James Hunt battles against both race conditions and adversity when faced with a late-race puncture. With unwavering determination, he claims third position amidst chaos – proving himself worthy of being called a world champion. Alain Prost skillfully maneuvers his Williams FW15C to secure second place – enough to secure his fourth World Championship title. His calculated approach exemplifies why he is regarded as one of motorsport's greatest legends. Emerson Fittipaldi stands tall among boxing greats like Benny Lynch who reigned supreme in 1938. These warriors epitomize the resilience and unwavering spirit that defines a true world champion.