Refuelling Collection

1984 British GP
BRANDS HATCH, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 22: Elio de Angelis, Lotus 95T Renault, in the pits with Gerard Ducarouge and Peter Warr during the British GP at Brands Hatch on July 22, 1984 in Brands Hatch

1957 24 Hours of Le Mans
CIRCUIT DE LA SARTHE, FRANCE - JUNE 22: Duncan Hamilton / Masten Gregory, J.D. Hamilton, Jaguar D-type, making a pitstop during the 24 Hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe on June 22

Avro Lancaster G-AHJW formerly ED866
Avro Lancaster, G-AHJW, formerly ED866, was used by Flight Refuelling until it crashed near Andover on 22 November 1948. Date: 1948

1956 French Grand Prix: Mechanics look at the straight 8 Bugatti 251 engine in Trintignants Bugatti Type 251 chassis
Reims, France. 29/6-1/7 1956. Mechanics look at the straight 8 Bugatti 251 engine in Trintignants Bugatti Type 251 chassis. Ref-Autocar C47521. World Copyright - LAT Photographic

2008 European GP
VALENCIA STREET CIRCUIT, SPAIN - AUGUST 24: Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari F2008 leaves his pit box while the fuel hose is still attached during the European GP at Valencia Street Circuit on August 24

2004 Malaysian GP
SEPANG INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT, MALAYSIA - MARCH 21: Michael Schumacher, Ferrari F2004, during a pitstop during the Malaysian GP at Sepang International Circuit on March 21

2000 Belgian GP
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, BELGIUM - AUGUST 27: Michael Schumacher, Ferrari F1-2000, during a pitstop during the Belgian GP at Spa-Francorchamps on August 27, 2000 in Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium

2003 Austrian GP
RED BULL RING, AUSTRIA - MAY 18: Michael Schumacher's Ferrari F2003-GA, catches fire during a pitstop during the Austrian GP at Red Bull Ring on May 18, 2003 in Red Bull Ring, Austria

1970 Belgian GP
JUNE 07: Jean-Pierre Beltoise, Matra MS120 gets refuelled in the pit lane during the Belgian GP on June 07, 1970. (Photo by Rainer Schlegelmilch)

Refuelling in a Mini
The modern female petrol pump operator, refuelling a car in her mini skirt

Sports Cars 1956: Reims 12 Hours
REIMS-GUEUX, FRANCE - JUNE 30: Umberto Maglioli and Luigi Piotti have a discussion as their Maserati 350S is refuelled during a pitstop during the Reims 12 Hours at Reims-Gueux on June 30

International Championship for Makes 1968: Daytona 24 Hours
DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - FEBRUARY 04: Paul Hawkins / David Hobbs, J. W. Automotive Eng. Ford GT40

Lawrences garage in Brixton, London 1924. Creator: Unknown
Lawrences garage in Brixton, London 1924

A Royal Air Force VC10, in the tanker role, carries out the air-to-air refuelling of a two RAF Tornado F3s

CJ11 6883 Chris Ward, Steve Ward, Thomas Ward, Ginetta G4R
Chris Ward, Steve Ward, Thomas Ward, Ginetta G4R, MRL Royal Automobile Club Pall Mall Cup, A three hour race with up to three drivers, two compulsory pit stops with refuelling also an option

Avro Lincoln B2 RA657 used by Flight Refuelling
Avro Lincoln B2, RA657, used by Flight Refuelling for probe and drogue trials. Seen here with a Gloster Meteor F4, VZ389

Sir Alan Cobham (1894 - 1973), English aviation pioneer. In the 1930s, when this photograph was taken (with his wife?), he pioneered inflight refuelling. Date: 1930s

Caravelle Jets
Three Societa Aerea Mediterranea Caravelle Jets being refuelled at London Gatwick Airport

1938 JCC International Trophy
BROOKLANDS, UNITED KINGDOM - MAY 07: A car is refuelled and the tyres changed during a pitstop during the JCC International Trophy at Brooklands on May 07, 1938 in Brooklands, United Kingdom

Formula One World Championship
Kimi Raikkonen (FIN) McLaren Mercedes MP4/20 makes a pitstop. Formula One World Championship, Rd2, Malaysian Grand Prix, Race Day, Sepang, Malaysia, 20 March 2005. DIGITAL IMAGE

1951 British GP
SILVERSTONE, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 14: Reg Parnell, BRM P15, is refuelled during a pitstop during the British GP at Silverstone on July 14, 1951 in Silverstone, United Kingdom. (Photo by LAT Images)

1951 British GP
SILVERSTONE, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 14: Peter Walker, BRM P15, reaches out for a drink as a mechanic prepares to refuel his car during a pitstop during the British GP at Silverstone on July 14

A battleship taking in oil fuel at sea, World War I (litho)
817048 A battleship taking in oil fuel at sea, World War I (litho) by Bone, David Muirhead (1876-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: A battleship taking in oil fuel at sea)

2000 Belgian GP
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, BELGIUM - AUGUST 27: Jacques Villeneuve, BAR 002 Honda, makes a pit stop during the Belgian GP at Spa-Francorchamps on August 27, 2000 in Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium

1951 British Grand Prix. Silverstone, England. 12-14 July 1951. Reg Parnell (BRM P15), 5th position, is refuelled, overseen by Raymond Mays

Formula One World Championship
Christian Klien (AUT) Red Bull Cosworth RB1. Formula One World Championship, Rd2, Malaysian Grand Prix, Race Day, Sepang, Malaysia, 20 March 2005. DIGITAL IMAGE

2003 French GP
CIRCUIT DE NEVERS MAGNY-COURS, FRANCE - JULY 06: Michael Schumacher, Ferrari F2003-GA, during a pitstop during the French GP at Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours on July 06

2003 Italian GP
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 14: Michael Schumacher, Ferrari F2003-GA, makes a pitstop during the Italian GP at Autodromo Nazionale Monza on September 14

1962 24 Hours of Le Mans
CIRCUIT DE LA SARTHE, FRANCE - JUNE 23: Olivier Gendebien / Phil Hill, SpA Ferrari SEFAC, Ferrari 330 TRI/LM (Spyder), makes a pitstop during the 24 Hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe on June

Formula One World Championship
Jarno Trulli (ITA) Jordan EJ11 makes a pit stop. 2 Malaysian Grand Prix, Sepang, 18 March 2001.

1969 Targa Florio
TARGA FLORIO CIRCUIT, ITALY - MAY 04: Pit stop for Peter Brown / Roger Enever, J.C.B. Ltd, Chevron B8 BMW during the Targa Florio at Targa Florio Circuit on May 04, 1969 in Targa Florio Circuit

1936 Spa 24 Hours
CIRCUIT DE SPA FRANCORCHAMPS, BELGIUM - JULY 12: W. Headlam / C. H. "Happy" Wood, Aston Martin Ulster, makes a pitstop during the Spa 24 Hours at Circuit de Spa Francorchamps on July 12

French Auto Laboratory of Radiology, 31 Oct 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
French Auto Laboratory of Radiology, 31 Oct 1914 (date created or published later). A mobile radiology automobile during World War I, probably in France.

1973 24 Hours of Le Mans
CIRCUIT DE LA SARTHE, FRANCE - JUNE 10: Dieter Glemser / John Fitzpatrick / Hans Heyer, Ford Motorenwerke, Ford Capri LV, makes a pitstop during the 24 Hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe

1972 Indianapolis 500
INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - MAY 27: Jerry Grant, Oscar Olson, Eagle Offenhauser, makes a pitstop during the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 27

1972 24 Hours of Le Mans
CIRCUIT DE LA SARTHE, FRANCE - JUNE 11: Francois Cevert / Howden Ganley, Equipe Matra-Simca Shell, Matra-Simca MS670, makes a pitstop during the 24 Hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe on June

1972 24 Hours of Le Mans
CIRCUIT DE LA SARTHE, FRANCE - JUNE 11: Francois Cevert / Howden Ganley, Equipe Matra-Simca Shell, Matra-Simca MS670, makes a pitstop during the 24 Hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe on June

2003 Italian GP
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 14: Michael Schumacher, Ferrari F2003-GA, makes a pitstop during the Italian GP at Autodromo Nazionale Monza on September 14

2003 Italian GP
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 14: Michael Schumacher, Ferrari F2003-GA, makes a pitstop during the Italian GP at Autodromo Nazionale Monza on September 14

1978 French GP
CIRCUIT PAUL RICARD, FRANCE - JULY 02: Mechanics refuel Ronnie Peterson's Lotus 79 Ford in the garage during the French GP at Circuit Paul Ricard on July 02, 1978 in Circuit Paul Ricard, France

1978 French GP
CIRCUIT PAUL RICARD, FRANCE - JULY 02: Mechanics refuel Ronnie Peterson's Lotus 79 Ford in the garage during the French GP at Circuit Paul Ricard on July 02, 1978 in Circuit Paul Ricard, France

2007 Bahrain GP
BAHRAIN INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT, BAHRAIN - APRIL 15: Felipe Massa, Ferrari F2007 pitstop during the Bahrain GP at Bahrain International Circuit on April 15, 2007 in Bahrain International Circuit

2016 24 Hours of Le Mans
JUNE 15: Refuel at #67 Ford Chip Ganassi Racing Ford GT during the 24 Hours of Le Mans on June 15, 2016. (Photo by Eric Gilbert / Motorsport.com)

Formula One World Championship
A McLaren M23 is refuelled during practice. German Grand Prix, Nurburgring, 4 August 1974. BEST IMAGE

1997 Austrian GP
RED BULL RING, AUSTRIA - SEPTEMBER 21: David Coulthard, McLaren MP4-12 Mercedes, during a pitstop during the Austrian GP at Red Bull Ring on September 21, 1997 in Red Bull Ring, Austria

1962 24 Hours of Le Mans
CIRCUIT DE LA SARTHE, FRANCE - JUNE 23: Olivier Gendebien / Phil Hill, SpA Ferrari SEFAC, Ferrari 330 TRI/LM (Spyder), makes a pitstop during the 24 Hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe on June

1962 24 Hours of Le Mans
CIRCUIT DE LA SARTHE, FRANCE - JUNE 23: Olivier Gendebien / Phil Hill, SpA Ferrari SEFAC, Ferrari 330 TRI/LM (Spyder), makes a pitstop during the 24 Hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe on June

1974 Dutch GP
ZANDVOORT, NETHERLANDS - JUNE 23: Alastair Caldwell talks to Denny Hulme as his McLaren M23 Ford is refuelled during the Dutch GP at Zandvoort on June 23, 1974 in Zandvoort, Netherlands

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"Refuelling: A Journey Through Time and Speed" In the fast-paced world of motorsports, refuelling plays a crucial role in ensuring that the wheels keep turning and the engines keep roaring. From historic races to iconic moments, let's dive into the captivating stories behind this essential pit stop maneuver. Back in 1984 at the British GP, adrenaline filled Silverstone as drivers eagerly awaited their turn for refuelling. The Avro Lancaster G-AHJW formerly known as ED866 soared above, reminding us of its wartime legacy while adding an air of nostalgia to this modern spectacle. Rewind further to 1957 at the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans. As sports cars raced through dusk till dawn, teams strategized meticulously during each refuelling session, hoping it would be their key to victory. Meanwhile, mechanics huddled around Trintignants Bugatti Type 251 chassis during the 1956 French Grand Prix. Their focused gaze fixed upon the straight-8 Bugatti engine within; a testament to both innovation and dedication in pursuit of speed. But not all refuellings took place on grand stages - sometimes they occurred on smaller scales too. Picture a Mini patiently waiting for its tank to be replenished; a humble reminder that even everyday vehicles require occasional nourishment. Traveling back even further in time takes us to Lawrence's garage in Brixton, London circa 1924. Though captured by an unknown creator, this snapshot showcases early efforts towards efficient fuel distribution – a glimpse into how far we've come since then. Fast forward once more to Sports Cars 1956: Reims 12 Hours race where sleek machines roared across tracks with determination. Refuelling stations stood ready like lifelines amidst intense competition – offering precious seconds gained or lost depending on efficiency and precision. The International Championship for Makes brought forth another memorable moment at Daytona's grueling endurance race in 1968.