John Player Special Collection

Formula One World Championship
One of the JPS Girls. British Grand Prix, Rd 9, Silverstone, England, 14 July 1973

Formula One World Championship
The JPS girls walk along the grid before the start of the race. British Grand Prix, Rd 9, Silverstone, England, 14 July 1973

Formula One World Championship
The JPS girls enjoy walk along the grid before the start of the race. British Grand Prix, Rd 9, Silverstone, England, 14 July 1973

Formula One World Championship
The JPS girls enjoy being near the grid before the start of the race. British Grand Prix, Rd 9, Silverstone, England, 14 July 1973

1973 British Grand Prix. Silverstone, England. 12-14th July 1973. JPS Lotus girls on parade with the winning McLaren M23 Ford of Peter Revson. Ref: 73GB67. World Copyright: LAT Photographic

1982 Italian GP
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 12: JPS glamour girls in the pits during the Italian GP at Autodromo Nazionale Monza on September 12, 1982 in Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Italy

Formula One World Championship
The Lotus 87 of fifth placed Elio de Angelis (ITA) ran JPS livery following a three year absence. Spanish Grand Prix, Rd7, Jarama, Spain, 21 June 1981

Formula One World Championship
Nigel Mansell (GBR) Lotus 87 finished the race in sixth position. The Lotus ran with JPS livery after a three year absence. Spanish Grand Prix, Rd7, Jarama, Spain, 21 June 1981

1974 British GP
BRANDS HATCH, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 20: Jody Scheckter celebrates victory on a trailer carrying his Tyrrell 007, mechanic Roy Topp

Formula 2 Codasur
John Player Special girls. Formula 2 Codasur, Rd11, Punta Del Este, Uruguay, 8 December 1985

Barbara Palmer (nee Villiers), 1st Duchess of Cleveland, Countess of Castlemaine (1640-1709), 1937
Barbara Palmer (nee Villiers), 1st Duchess of Cleveland, Countess of Castlemaine (1640-1709). Barbara Palmer was an English courtesan and the most famous of King Charles II of England mistresses

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John Player Special: A Fascinating Blend of Formula One Racing History and Artistic Elegance John Player Special, a name synonymous with Formula One racing in the 1970s, brings together two captivating worlds: the high-octane thrills of the Formula One World Championship and the refined elegance of 1937 art. The John Player Special team, with its iconic black and gold livery, dominated the Formula One scene during the 1970s, with drivers such as Graham Hill, Tom Pryce, and Elio De Angelis leaving their mark on the sport. Their most successful year was 1974, when they clinched the Constructors' Championship at the British Grand Prix. But the connection between John Player Special and racing extends beyond the track. The team's logo, featuring a gold band and a red rose, was inspired by the crest of Barbara Palmer, 1st Duchess of Cleveland, Countess of Castlemaine (1640-1709). This historical reference adds an intriguing layer of depth to the team's identity. Meanwhile, in the realm of art, Scottish painter Alexander K. MacDonald captured the essence of the John Player Special livery in his 1937 painting, "John Player Special." The artwork, with its bold lines and striking colors, embodies the spirit of both the team and the Formula One World Championship. From the historic Formula 2 Codasur races to the glamour of the Formula One World Championship, the John Player Special story is one of passion, innovation, and timeless style. This unique blend of racing heritage and artistic expression continues to captivate audiences and inspire new generations of fans.