Great Read: The most successful F1 car ever?

The greatest GP car? | View in browser FROM OUR ARCHIVE, MAY 1997 | ALAN HENRY Great Read: Lotus 72 – the most successful F1 car ever? The brilliant Jochen Rindt was born on this day in 1942. The Austrian's racing career of triumph and tragedy is inextricably linked with the Lotus 72. The car served for six years in the top flight, winning 20 grands prix and three constructors' titles for the team. In today's Great Read, Alan Henry remembers a truly remarkable F1 machine On 19 April, 1970, a pair of Lotus 72s made their F1 debuts in the Spanish Grand Prix at Jarama. Striking and purposeful in the distinctive red, white and gold livery of Gold Leaf Team Lotus, and distinguished by their sleek chisel noses and hip-mounted water radiators, they were driven by Jochen Rindt and John Miles. On 5th October, 1975, Ronnie Peterson and Brian Henton finished fifth and 12th respectively in the US Grand Prix at Watkins Glen on the 72's last competition outing... READ MORE PHOTO: PAUL-HENRI CAHIER / GETTY IMAGES ADVERTISEMENT Rare 1922 Mercer Series 5 Raceabout ready for auction An iconic automobile that is hailed as one of the greatest American performance cars of its era, this 1922 Mercer Series 5 Raceabout is a rare, seldom-seen example that has a fascinating history – and its set to go to auction on April 28-29. The car was introduced in 1915 by Mercer and would remain in production for almost a decade, building a reputation for being one of the fastest and most powerful automobiles on American roads. A true gentleman's sports car, the Series 5 was built on an advanced chassis with live-axle suspension and two-wheel mechanical drum brakes that helped aid with its impressive performance – an exquisite addition to any collector's garage.  READ MORE REGISTER TO BID PHOTO: WORLDWIDE AUCTIONEERS F1 | MATT BISHOP When Ken Tyrrell walked away from F1: 'Not being part of things is hard'        After Ken Tyrrell sold his F1 team, a disagreement with the new boss ended an unbroken 30-year stint in the GP paddock. Matt Bishop recalls watching the next race on TV with the man who won the World Championship from a Surrey shed READ MORE MOTOGP | MAT OXLEY 'Bellissimo!': Rossi's right-hand man reveals how VR46 team is ruling MotoGP         Valentino Rossi's VR46 MotoGP team and Riders Academy are ruling MotoGP – holding the top two places in the championship and winning two of 2023's first three races. Team director Uccio Salucci tells Mat Oxley how they do it READ MORE SHOP PROMOTION Bestsellers: Motor Sport shop Vintage Signed Jochen Rindt Lotus 1960s Photograph Ronnie Peterson, Lotus 72D, 1973 Italian GP | Martin Tomlinson | Limited Edition Print Original Vintage John Player Team Lotus 1978 Bomber Jacket Twice around the clock | Le Mans 100th Anniversary | Motor Sport Magazine | Collectors' Edition Bookazine Original Vintage Giorgio Piola JPS Lotus Signed 1973 Cutaway Drawing Official Licensed JPS Lotus 72 Monza 1975 T-Shirt Share this newsletter: Stay up to date  Update your preferences to select the content you wish to receive.   UPDATE NOW  Unsubscribe | Privacy Policy. Motor Sport magazine, 18-20 Rosemont Road, London, NW3 6NE Company no. 05471049, Vat no. 871 544 60