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The Lotus that brought active suspension to F1: Colin Chapman's last big thing |
March 2012 | Andrew Frankel |
A happy birthday to Nigel Mansell, born 72 years ago today. In 1992, he stormed to the F1 World Championship, taking advantage of the active suspension-equipped Williams FW14B. It was a technology he'd first used a decade before in the Lotus 92: Colin Chapman's final racing car. Even at the height of summer, Snetterton can be a bleak and chilly place, so imagine how it must have been for members of Team Lotus on December 17, 1982 as they prepared to run their new Grand Prix car, this car, for the very first time. "It was the day after we lost Dad," recalls Clive Chapman. Peter Wright was there too and remembers: "We had expected Colin to come. Instead Peter Warr arrived to give us the news." |
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Iconic & Classic Sales at Silverstone Festival: Catalogue now live! |
22-24 August Join Iconic Auctioneers for three days of live auction action at the Silverstone Festival. The Competition Car Sale takes place on Friday 22nd from 2pm, followed by Collectors' Cars on the Saturday 23rd and Classic Cars on Sunday 24th.
Take a look at the full selection of cars, motorcycles and automobilia on offer and register to bid.
Bidding is available in person where you can enjoy the atmosphere and adrenaline rush of the saleroom, alternatively, there are a number of ways to bid remotely; online, by phone or commission. You can also view the auction live at Iconic Auctioneers or on their YouTube channel. |
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MPH: Last-placed Alpine could fight for wins in 2026. Two corners show why |
Alpine sits at the bottom of the F1 championship table this year; its drivers struggling with the car. But one change due in 2026 could transform its fortunes, says Mark Hughes |
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