Photo: Concours of Elegance
This September, the Brits are getting ready to put an end to months of lockdown. Despite the fact the health crisis is nowhere near over, it seems they – and the rest of the world as well, as we’ve recently seen for instance in Sturgis – have decided to move on.
A so-called Concours of Elegance is taking place on the weekend of 4 September at Hampton Court Palace in Molesey, and it’s a special one not only because it is the first British in-person auto event in months, but also because it coincides with the 70th anniversary of Formula 1.
Back in 1950, the first race in the championship that started being organized even from before the war kicked off at the Silverstone track in the UK. Since then, Formula 1 has grown, fell and grown again, only to become one of the most appreciated racing series in the world.
Naturally, the Concours will honor the anniversary, and among the many other cars that would be on the grounds of the event there will also be three historic Formula 1 race cars.
The oldest is the 1961 Lotus 18-21, chassis 916, driven to victory in the Danish and South African GPs by Stirling Moss. Then comes the 1967 Ferrari 312/67, chassis 0007, once driven by Chris Amon during one of the teams’ worst season start. Last, but not least, is the 1993 Williams FW15C, chassis 02 driven by Alain Prost.
“Ever since that first Formula 1 race for the inaugural World Drivers' Championship 70 years ago the sport has had millions of us around the world on the edge of our seats,” said in a statement Andrew Evans, Concours of Elegance Managing Director.
"It is a great thrill for the Concours of Elegance to display some of these incredible machines in such an important year for Formula One. Historic racers presented in such historic surroundings are sure to make unforgettable memories for every fan of the sport.”
If you plan on attending the event, you can find more info on it at this link.
Back in 1950, the first race in the championship that started being organized even from before the war kicked off at the Silverstone track in the UK. Since then, Formula 1 has grown, fell and grown again, only to become one of the most appreciated racing series in the world.
Naturally, the Concours will honor the anniversary, and among the many other cars that would be on the grounds of the event there will also be three historic Formula 1 race cars.
The oldest is the 1961 Lotus 18-21, chassis 916, driven to victory in the Danish and South African GPs by Stirling Moss. Then comes the 1967 Ferrari 312/67, chassis 0007, once driven by Chris Amon during one of the teams’ worst season start. Last, but not least, is the 1993 Williams FW15C, chassis 02 driven by Alain Prost.
“Ever since that first Formula 1 race for the inaugural World Drivers' Championship 70 years ago the sport has had millions of us around the world on the edge of our seats,” said in a statement Andrew Evans, Concours of Elegance Managing Director.
"It is a great thrill for the Concours of Elegance to display some of these incredible machines in such an important year for Formula One. Historic racers presented in such historic surroundings are sure to make unforgettable memories for every fan of the sport.”
If you plan on attending the event, you can find more info on it at this link.
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