Dijon Collection

Formula One World Championship: David Purley Lec CRP1 crashed out of the race on lap six
David Purley (GBR) Lec CRP1 crashed out of the race on lap six. French Grand Prix, Rd 9, Dijon-Prenois, France, 3 July 1977

Formula One World Championship
Alastair Caldwell (NZL) McLaren Team Manager talks with Jochen Mass (GER), who finished ninth in the McLaren M23. French Grand Prix, Rd 9, Dijon-Prenois, France, 3 July 1977. BEST IMAGE

Formula One World Championship
Jean-Pierre Jabouille (FRA) Renault RS11 took pole position and went on to take his first GP victory - the first for Renault and the first for a turbocharged engine

Place Francois Rude Bareuzai, Dijon, Bourgogne (Burgundy), France, Europe

Formula One World Championship: Patrick Gaillard Ensign, who failed to qualify on his debut GP appearance
Patrick Gaillard (FRA) Ensign (Right), who failed to qualify on his debut GP appearance, with Morris (Mo) Nunn (GBR) Ensign Team Owner (Centre)

FIA GT3 European Championship: Stefano Zonca Racing Box
Stefano Zonca (ITA) Racing Box. FIA GT3 European Championship, Rd4, Dijon, France, 3 September 2006. DIGITAL IMAGE

Formula One World Championship
Patrick Depailler (FRA) Tyrrell P34 crashed out of the race on lap 22. French Grand Prix, Rd 9, Dijon-Prenois, France, 3 July 1977.

Formula One World Championship
Didier Pironi (FRA) Tyrrell 009 makes a pit stop on lap 48 to change tyres. He retired from the race on lap 72 with a broken rear suspension

Formula One World Championship
Jean-Pierre Jabouille (FRA) Renault RS11 won his first Grand Prix; the first GP win for Renault and the first GP win for a turbocharged engine

Formula One World Championship
John Watson (GBR) Brabham BT45B was cruelly denied victory when he ran out of fuel on the final lap of the race, spluttering past the finish line to take second position

Formula One World Championship
Frank Williams (GBR) Williams Team Owner. French Grand Prix, Dijon-Prenois, 1 July 1979

Formula One World Championship
The victorious Lotus team (L to R): Colin Chapman (GBR) Lotus Team Owner; Keith Leyton (GBR) Lotus Mechanic; Peter Warr (GBR) Lotus Team Manager; Malcolm Jones (GBR) Goodyear; Glenn Waters (GBR)

Formula One World Championship
Rupert Keegan (GBR) Penthouse Rizla Racing Hesketh 308E finished the race in tenth position. French Grand Prix, Rd 9, Dijon-Prenois, France, 3 July 1977. BEST IMAGE

Formula One World Championship
Jochen Mass (GER) finished fifteenth in the first race for the distinctive Arrows A2. French Grand Prix, Rd 8, Dijon-Prenois, France, 1 July 1979. BEST IMAGE

Formula One World Championship
Jochen Mass (GER) finished fifteenth in the first race for the distinctive Arrows A2. French Grand Prix, Rd 8, Dijon-Prenois, France, 1 July 1979

Formula One World Championship
John Watson (GBR) Brabham BT45B was cruelly denied victory when he ran out of fuel on the final lap of the race, spluttering past the finish line to take second position

Formula One World Championship
Jacky Ickx (BEL) Ligier JS11 replaced Patrick Depailler (FRA), who was serious injured in a handgliding accident. Icox retired from the race on lap 46 with a blown engine

Formula One World Championship
Mario Andretti (USA) Lotus celebrates his victory on the podium. French Grand Prix, Rd 9, Dijon-Prenois, France, 3 July 1977. BEST IMAGE

Formula One World Championship
(L to R): Eighth placed Patrick Depailler (FRA) with the Tyrrell 006; Ken Tyrrell (GBR) Tyrrell Team Owner shaking the hand of ? French Grand Prix, Rd 9, Dijon-Prenois, France, 7 July 1974

Formula One World Championship
The chequered flag is waved as Ronnie Peterson (SWE) Lotus 72E crosses the finish line to win the GP. French Grand Prix, Dijon-Prenois, 7 July 1974. BEST IMAGE

Formula One World Championship
The Tyrrell motor home and hospitality area in the paddock. French Grand Prix, Rd 9, Dijon-Prenois, France, 3 July 1977

Formula One World Championship
Ronnie Peterson (SWE) Tyrrell P34 finished the race in twelfth position. French Grand Prix, Rd 9, Dijon-Prenois, France, 3 July 1977

Formula One World Championship
Patrick Depailler (FRA) Tyrrell P34 crashed out of the race on lap 22. French Grand Prix, Rd 9, Dijon-Prenois, France, 3 July 1977

Formula One World Championship
Jody Scheckter (RSA) Wolf WR1, who was involved in an accident on lap 67 putting him out of the race, sits in the pits as mechanics work on the car during practice

Formula One World Championship
A young photographer in the paddock. French Grand Prix, Rd 9, Dijon-Prenois, France, 3 July 1977

Formula One World Championship
John Watson (GBR) McLaren M28 finished the race in eleventh position. French Grand Prix, Rd 8, Dijon-Prenois, France, 1 July 1979. BEST IMAGE

Formula One World Championship
John Watson (GBR) McLaren M28 finished the race in eleventh position. French Grand Prix, Rd 8, Dijon-Prenois, France, 1 July 1979. BEST IMAGE

Formula One World Championship
Jody Scheckter (RSA) Ferrari 312T4 finished the race in seventh position. French Grand Prix, Rd 8, Dijon-Prenois, France, 1 July 1979. BEST IMAGE

Formula One World Championship
Jean Sage (FRA), Renault F1 Sporting Director, celebrates his teams victory. French Grand Prix, Rd8, Dijon-Prenois, France, 1 July 1979

Formula One World Championship
Race winner Mario Andretti (USA) Lotus 78 lies in second position ahead of third placed James Hunt (GBR) McLaren M26 and Gunnar Nilsson (SWE) Lotus 78, who finished in fourth position

Formula One World Championship
Ninth placed Jochen Mass (GER) McLaren M23, was sideways with controlled regularity through the long left hander during practice. French Grand Prix, Rd 9, Dijon-Prenois, France, 3 July 1977

Formula One World Championship
Ken Tyrrell (GBR) Tyrrell Team Owner (Right). French Grand Prix, Rd 9, Dijon-Prenois, France, 3 July 1977

Formula One World Championship
Jochen Mass (GER) finished fifteenth in the first race for the distinctive Arrows A2. French Grand Prix, Rd 8, Dijon-Prenois, France, 1 July 1979. BEST IMAGE

Formula One World Championship
John Watson (GBR) Brabham BT45B was cruelly denied victory when he ran out of fuel on the final lap of the race, spluttering past the finish line to take second position

Formula One World Championship
The podium (L to R): Race winner Mario Andretti (USA) Lotus raises the arm of second placed John Watson (GBR) Brabham, who led until the final lap of the race

Formula One World Championship
The Ligier team stand by the pit wall including Guy Ligier (FRA) (Centre) and Gerard Ducarouge (FRA) Ligier Team Manager and Designer (Right)

Formula One World Championship
Patrick Depailler (FRA) Tyrrell P34, with wide front track, who crashed out of the race on lap 22, leads team mate Ronnie Peterson (SWE) Tyrrell P34, who finished in twelfth position

European Formula 3000 Championship
Race winner Christian Danner (GER) Sparshott Automotive on the podium. European Formula 3000 Championship, Dijon-Prenois, France, 30 June 1985

Dijon: Place Darcy, Statue de Rude, Sculpteur dijonnais, Porte Guillaume (b/w photo)
8640199 Dijon: Place Darcy, Statue de Rude, Sculpteur dijonnais, Porte Guillaume (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Place Darcy, Statue de Rude)

Dijon: Statue de la Resistance, par Cabet (b/w photo)
8640192 Dijon: Statue de la Resistance, par Cabet (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue de la Resistance, par Cabet)

Dijon: Place Darcy, Le Jardin, Statue de Rude et Fontaine "Jeunesses" (b/w photo)
8640202 Dijon: Place Darcy, Le Jardin, Statue de Rude et Fontaine "Jeunesses" (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Place Darcy, Le Jardin)

Advertisement for Pernot's Dijonnaise Manufactury of Biscuits (litho)
8635975 Advertisement for Pernot's Dijonnaise Manufactury of Biscuits (litho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

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Positions of the chief tunnels in the Alps (litho)
8675799 Positions of the chief tunnels in the Alps (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Positions of the chief tunnels in the Alps)

Dijon: Fontaine "Jeunesses", de Blondat (b/w photo)
8640209 Dijon: Fontaine "Jeunesses", de Blondat (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fontaine "Jeunesses", de Blondat)

Dijon: Square Darcy (b/w photo)
8640207 Dijon: Square Darcy (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Square Darcy)

Dijon: Place d'Armes, Hotel de Ville (b/w photo)
8640193 Dijon: Place d'Armes, Hotel de Ville (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Place d'Armes, Hotel de Ville)

Illustration for Dombey and Son by Charles Dickens (litho)
8664411 Illustration for Dombey and Son by Charles Dickens (litho) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mrs Brown and DIJON)

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"Dijon: A Historic City in the Heart of Burgundy" Located in the beautiful region of Bourgogne (Burgundy), France, a city that boasts a rich history and vibrant culture. From its picturesque streets to its impressive landmarks, it has something for everyone. In the world of motorsports, Dijon holds significance as it was once a host to Formula One World Championship races. The race held at Place Francois Rude Bareuzai saw David Purley's unfortunate crash on lap six, reminding us of the thrilling yet unpredictable nature of this sport. But Dijon is not just about racing; it offers much more. With its charming skyline and architectural wonders, such as the stunning sepia vintage map showcasing downtown Dijon or the gray vintage map capturing the essence of this French gem, one can truly immerse themselves in its timeless beauty. For those interested in automotive history, posters like Terrot Motor Cycles from Dijon serve as nostalgic reminders of an era gone by. These relics transport us back to a time when two-wheeled marvels ruled the roads. Diving deeper into motorsports history brings us to Patrick Gaillard's Ensign team debut at Formula One World Championship where he unfortunately failed to qualify. This serves as a testament to both his determination and Morris Nunn's role as Ensign Team Owner - highlighting their unwavering commitment despite setbacks. Beyond racing and maps lies another facet that makes Dijon special – FIA GT3 European Championship events hosted by Stefano Zonca Racing Box. These exhilarating competitions bring together top-tier drivers who showcase their skills on tracks that have witnessed countless triumphs and defeats throughout history. As you explore this captivating city with its cobblestone streets and majestic architecture, take a moment to savor some traditional mustard for which Dijon is famous worldwide. Let your senses be delighted by the tangy flavors that have made Dijon mustard a culinary icon.