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World Champion Collection (#7)

"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
James Hunt after winning World Championship in 1976 Japanese GP, Suzuka, October 1976

Background imageWorld Champion Collection: Formula One World Championship

Formula One World Championship
British GP, Brands Hatch, 11 July 1964 Winner, Jim Clark, Lotus 25

Background imageWorld Champion Collection: Formula One World Championship

Formula One World Championship
Jackie Stewart (GBR) Tyrrell, with wife Helen, withdrew from what was to be his one hundredth and final GP when his team mate Francois Cevert (FRA) was killed during practice

Background imageWorld Champion Collection: Formula One World Championship

Formula One World Championship
Emerson Fittipaldi (BRA) McLaren celebrates his second World Championship title on the podium with wife Marie-Helena (Left) after he finished fourth in the final GP of the season

Background imageWorld Champion Collection: Formula One World Championship

Formula One World Championship
Phil Hill(USA) Ferrari 156, takes the flag to win the race Italian GP, Monza, 10th September 1961

Background imageWorld Champion Collection: FIA World Rally Championship

FIA World Rally Championship
2001 WRC Champion Richard Burns (GBR) Peugeot 206 WRC during shakedown. Rally of Cyprus, Rd5, Cyprus. Shakedown. 18 April 2002 DIGITAL IMAGE

Background imageWorld Champion Collection: Formula One World Championship

Formula One World Championship
The Mclaren team surrounded by the media after their World Championship Formula One World Championship, Japanese GP, Rd 16, Suzuka, Japan, 1 November 1998

Background imageWorld Champion Collection: Formula One World Championship

Formula One World Championship
Podium and results: 1st Michael Schumacher (GER) Ferrari, centre. 2nd Juan Pablo Montoya (COL) BMW Williams, left. 3rd Ralf Schumacher (GER) BMW Williams, right

Background imageWorld Champion Collection: FIA World Rally Championship

FIA World Rally Championship
Marcus Gronholm (FIN), right, and co-driver Timo Rautiainen (FIN), left, celebrate their win and their second World Rally Championship. Fia World Rally Championship, Rd12, Rally of New Zealand

Background imageWorld Champion Collection: Formula One Testing

Formula One Testing
Justin Wilson (GBR) ventures into the pit lane during his first test with the Jordan team. Silverstone, England. 19 September 2001

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
Alain Prost (FRA) McLaren MP4/4 leads his team mate Ayrton Senna (BRA) McLaren MP4/4. Formula One Championship, Rd15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, 30 October 1988

Background imageWorld Champion Collection: Formula One World Championship

Formula One World Championship
Winner Ayrton Senna (BRA) worked his way back to the front after briefly stalling on the grid, here seen taking the flag Japanese GP, Suzuka, 30th October 1988

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 celebrates his win on the podium. Formula One Championship, Rd15, Japanese Grand Prix, Suzuka, 30 October 1988

Background imageWorld Champion Collection: World Rally Championship

World Rally Championship
2004 World Rally Champion Sebastien Loeb (FRA) celebrates with the Citroen team. World Rally Championship, Rd14, Tour de Corse, Ajaccio, Corsica, France. Day Three. 17 October 2004. DIGITAL IMAGE

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World Rally Championship
The Citroen drivers celebrate on the podium. L-R; Mark Marti (ESP), Daniel Elena (MON), Sebastien Loeb (FRA) & Carlos Sainz (ESP)

Background imageWorld Champion Collection: Schumacher On Ice

Schumacher On Ice
Michael Schumacher (GER), Ferrari, takes part in "Schumacher On Ice". All proceeds from the show go towards UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

Background imageWorld Champion Collection: WBC and WBA world champion Marvin Hagler training for his sixth defence of his world

WBC and WBA world champion Marvin Hagler training for his sixth defence of his world titles against Italys Fulgencio Obelmejias. 28th October 1982

Background imageWorld Champion Collection: James Hunt, smiles to camera, whilst sitting in the front seat of his car

James Hunt, smiles to camera, whilst sitting in the front seat of his car. James is wearing a medallion, white patterned shirt and blue velvet suit. **Best Quality Available** Picture taken May 1978

Background imageWorld Champion Collection: James Hunt on the 450 acre farm in Buckinghamshire, that he owns since retiring

James Hunt on the 450 acre farm in Buckinghamshire, that he owns since retiring from World Motor Racing in 1979. James is pictured here with his pitch fork Picture taken 19th January 1982

Background imageWorld Champion Collection: James Simon Wallis Hunt (29 August 1947-15 June 1993) was a British racing driver

James Simon Wallis Hunt (29 August 1947-15 June 1993) was a British racing driver from England who won the Formula One World Championship in 1976

Background imageWorld Champion Collection: Finnish runners Ville Ritola and Paavo Nurmi, 1928. Creator: Unknown

Finnish runners Ville Ritola and Paavo Nurmi, 1928. Creator: Unknown
Finnish runners Ville Ritola and Paavo Nurmi, 1928. Ritola (1896-1982) won five Olympic gold medals and three Olympic silver medals

Background imageWorld Champion Collection: John Surtees with Miss Patricia Burke outside Buckingham Palace after he collected

John Surtees with Miss Patricia Burke outside Buckingham Palace after he collected his OBE 21 November 1961

Background imageWorld Champion Collection: Japanese Grand Prix, Rd16, Fuji, Japan, 24 October 1976

Japanese Grand Prix, Rd16, Fuji, Japan, 24 October 1976
James Hunt (GBR) McLaren M23, finished third and clinched the 1976 F1 World Championship.Japanese Grand Prix, Rd16, Fuji, Japan, 24 October 1976.BEST IMAGE

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

Background imageWorld Champion Collection: Damon Hill's Minardi Seat Fitting

Damon Hill's Minardi Seat Fitting
1996 Formula One World Champion Damon Hill (GBR) poses with the Minardi two seater Formula One car that he wil drive at Minardi's Thunder in the Park celebrations at Donington Park

Background imageWorld Champion Collection: The Jim Clark Memorial

The Jim Clark Memorial
The memorial in the trees at Hockenheim where Jim Clark (GBR) lost his life after crashing in a Formula Two race on the 7 April 1968. Hockenheim, Germany

Background imageWorld Champion Collection: The Jim Clark Room

The Jim Clark Room
Trophies and memorabilia of two time Formula One World Champion Jim Clark (GBR) 1936-1968 displayed in the Jim Clark Room in Duns. The Jim Clark Room, Duns, Scotland. 2003

Background imageWorld Champion Collection: Japanese Grand Prix, Rd16, Suzuka, Japan, 8 October 2000

Japanese Grand Prix, Rd16, Suzuka, Japan, 8 October 2000
Michael Schumacher (GER) Ferrari F1 2000, takes the chequered flag to win the race and the 2000 F1 World Championship. Japanese Grand Prix, Rd16, Suzuka, Japan, 8 October 2000. BEST IMAGE

Background imageWorld Champion Collection: Nelson Piquet

Nelson Piquet (BRA) Drove for Ensign and Mclaren in 1978, Brabham from 1979 to 1985, Williams 1986 and 1987, Lotus 1988 and 1989, and Benetton in 1990 and 1991 World Champion in 1981, 1983 and 1987

Background imageWorld Champion Collection: Jenson Button Celebrates SpeedWeek50

Jenson Button Celebrates SpeedWeek50
2009 Formula One World Champion Jenson Button (GBR), Brawn GP, was presented with a Cars cake. Jenson Button Celebrates Virgin Media's SpeedWeek50, Bluewater Shopping Centre, Greenhithe, England

Background imageWorld Champion Collection: Edward Hanlan, (an oarsman), between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown

Edward Hanlan, (an oarsman), between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Edward Hanlan (oarsman), 1865-1880. Hanlan, Edward (oarsman), between 1865 and 1880. [Canadian sculler, hotelier, alderman

Background imageWorld Champion Collection: Edward Hanlan (oarsman), 1865-1880. Creator: Unknown

Edward Hanlan (oarsman), 1865-1880. Creator: Unknown
Edward Hanlan (oarsman), 1865-1880. Hanlan, Edward (oarsman), between 1865 and 1880. [Canadian sculler, hotelier, alderman

Background imageWorld Champion Collection: Volkswagen Racing Cup

Volkswagen Racing Cup
Three-time World Snooker Champion Ronnie O Sullivan (GBR) made his race debut in a Volkswagen Jetta 2.0 Fsi. Volkswagen Racing Cup, Silverstone, England, 15-16 August 2009

Background imageWorld Champion Collection: Jimmy Wilde, Welsh boxer (litho)

Jimmy Wilde, Welsh boxer (litho)
979339 Jimmy Wilde, Welsh boxer (litho) by Belcher, George (1875-1947); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jimmy Wilde, Welsh boxer. Illustration from The Sketch, 11 June 1919.); © Look and Learn

Background imageWorld Champion Collection: British Grand Prix, Rd6, Silverstone, England. 19 July 1969

British Grand Prix, Rd6, Silverstone, England. 19 July 1969
Winner Jackie Stewart (GBR), Matra MS80, during practice at Becketts corner. British Grand Prix, Rd6, Silverstone, England. 19 July 1969. BEST IMAGE

Background imageWorld Champion Collection: American world heavweight boxing champion Jack Johnson in a 1908 Austin 100hp Creator

American world heavweight boxing champion Jack Johnson in a 1908 Austin 100hp Creator
American world heavweight boxing champion Jack Johnson in a 1908 Austin 100hp

Background imageWorld Champion Collection: Champion of the World (colour litho)

Champion of the World (colour litho)
698009 Champion of the World (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Poster showing newly crowned " champion of the world" boxer James J)

Background imageWorld Champion Collection: Jack Dempsey, American boxer and World Heavyweight Champion (b / w photo)

Jack Dempsey, American boxer and World Heavyweight Champion (b / w photo)
6029989 Jack Dempsey, American boxer and World Heavyweight Champion (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jack Dempsey (1895-1983)

Background imageWorld Champion Collection: Joe Louis (1914-1981), American World Champion heavyweight boxer (b / w photo)

Joe Louis (1914-1981), American World Champion heavyweight boxer (b / w photo)
981066 Joe Louis (1914-1981), American World Champion heavyweight boxer (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joe Louis (1914-1981)

Background imageWorld Champion Collection: Poster advertising a boxing gala at the Palais des Sports, Brussels (colour litho)

Poster advertising a boxing gala at the Palais des Sports, Brussels (colour litho)
PER205354 Poster advertising a boxing gala at the Palais des Sports, Brussels (colour litho) by Belgian School, (20th century); Private Collection; Belgian, out of copyright

Background imageWorld Champion Collection: CM31 6715 Damon Hill, Williams FW18

CM31 6715 Damon Hill, Williams FW18
Damon Hill in the Williams FW18 that he won the 1996 F1 World Championship, Silverstone Classic, Rocking and Racing, July - August 2021, Silverstone, Towcester, Northamptonshire, England

Background imageWorld Champion Collection: CM31 6702 Damon Hill, Williams FW18

CM31 6702 Damon Hill, Williams FW18
Damon Hill in the Williams FW18 that he won the 1996 F1 World Championship, Damon Hill, Williams FW18, Silverstone Classic, Rocking and Racing, July - August 2021, Silverstone, Towcester

Background imageWorld Champion Collection: CM31 6698 Damon Hill, Williams FW18

CM31 6698 Damon Hill, Williams FW18
Passing through the Loop with the big wheel in the backgruond, Damon Hill drives the Williams FW18 in which he won the F1 World Championship in 1996

Background imageWorld Champion Collection: WBC and WBA world champion Marvin Hagler relaxing ahead of his sixth defence against

WBC and WBA world champion Marvin Hagler relaxing ahead of his sixth defence against Italys Fulgencio Obelmejias. 28th October 1982

Background imageWorld Champion Collection: Italian poster promoting the upcoming fight between Marvin Hagler and Italy

Italian poster promoting the upcoming fight between Marvin Hagler and Italys Fulgencio Obelmejias. Marvin Hagler also signed the poster. 28th October 1982

Background imageWorld Champion Collection: WBC and WBA world champion Marvin Hagler training for his sixth defence of his world

WBC and WBA world champion Marvin Hagler training for his sixth defence of his world titles against Italys Fulgencio Obelmejias. 28th October 1982

Background imageWorld Champion Collection: James Hunt - racing driver. Pictured in 1968. In the early days of James

James Hunt - racing driver. Pictured in 1968. In the early days of James Hunts rise to World Championship status, he was fortunate enough to obtain the backing of Gowrings of Reading who ordered a

Background imageWorld Champion Collection: James Hunt : the victory run at the 1976 Dutch Grand Prix

James Hunt : the victory run at the 1976 Dutch Grand Prix. Picture dated 29th August 1976




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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.