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Poster Print : Formula One World Championship: Race winner Jim Clark Lotus 49 in Parc Ferme
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Formula One World Championship: Race winner Jim Clark Lotus 49 in Parc Ferme
Race winner Jim Clark (GBR) Lotus 49 in Parc Ferme. Tragically this was to be his last F1 grand prix before suffering a fatal accident in an F2 race at Hockenheim.
South African Grand Prix, 1 January 1968
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Media ID 2003127
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A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.4cm x 30.3cm (8" x 11.9")
Estimated Product Size is 21.6cm x 30.3cm (8.5" x 11.9")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this poignant photo print, we witness the triumphant moment of Formula One race winner Jim Clark, standing beside his iconic Lotus 49 in Parc Ferme. The year was 1968, and the South African Grand Prix had just concluded on a high note for the British racing legend. Little did anyone know that this would be his final appearance in an F1 grand prix before tragedy struck. Jim Clark's talent behind the wheel was unparalleled, and he had already secured two World Championships during his illustrious career. However, fate dealt a cruel blow when he met with a fatal accident during an F2 race at Hockenheim later that year. As we gaze upon this image captured by Motorsport Images, it is impossible not to feel a mix of admiration and sorrow. Clark's infectious smile reflects the joy of victory while standing next to his beloved Lotus 49 – a symbol of speed and innovation. Yet beneath that radiant facade lies an untold story; one filled with immense talent cut short too soon. This photograph serves as a bittersweet reminder of both triumph and tragedy within motorsport history. It immortalizes Jim Clark's legacy as one of Formula One's greatest drivers while evoking feelings of loss for what could have been. As we remember him through this image, let us honor his memory by cherishing every thrilling moment on the racetrack while never forgetting its inherent risks.
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