Great Read: A heartbreakingly short F1 career

Gunnar Nilsson's great legacy  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ View in browser View in browser ARTICLES MAGAZINE SHOP DATABASE SHOP ARCHIVE Gunnar Nilsson's heartbreakingly short F1 career that bore a great legacy October 2023 | Matt Bishop Gunnar Nilsson won his first Formula 1 race on this day in 1977. He didn't know that it would be his sole victory - and that he'd never have time to deliver on his title-winning potential. Claimed by cancer after only two brilliant F1 seasons, today's Great Read explores Nilsson's short career, and why he continues to inspire. In the 1970s racing drivers did everything later in life than they do nowadays — and, with the tragic exception of dying of cancer at the devastatingly tender age of 29, Gunnar Nilsson was typical of his time. READ MORE CONCOURS DES LEGENDES Motor Sport Ross Brawn, Derek Bell and Tiff Needell join Wilton House Concours des Légendes How about a concours d’elegance with a difference? Making its debut in June, the Wilton House Concours des Légendes will offer much more than the usual fare – don't miss your opportunity to be there. DISCOVER MORE CONCOURS DES LEGENDES Motor Sport Ross Brawn, Derek Bell and Tiff Needell join Wilton House Concours des Légendes How about a concours d’elegance with a difference? Making its debut in June, the Wilton House Concours des Légendes will offer much more than the usual fare – don't miss your opportunity to be there. DISCOVER MORE F1 Mark Hughes Locked in to Ferrari: Why is Leclerc sticking with underperforming F1 team? Charles Leclerc has been one of F1's fastest drivers in the seven seasons he's raced for Ferrari, but has just eight wins to his name, writes Mark Hughes. Will his faith finally be rewarded with his latest contract extension? READ MORE F1 Mark Hughes Ten momentous McLaren F1 wins: stand-out victories from 1000 GP starts A look back at 10 McLaren victories that best capture the defining moments of the team’s first 1000 Formula 1 grands prix READ MORE F1 Mark Hughes Ten momentous McLaren F1 wins: stand-out victories from 1000 GP starts A look back at 10 McLaren victories that best capture the defining moments of the team’s first 1000 Formula 1 grands prix READ MORE Motor Sport Collectables Explore our best-selling collectables, selected for Motor Sport enthusiasts like you. Lotus 72 Pocher Model BUY NOW Porsche 917K Pocher Model BUY NOW F1 Retro 1980 by Mark Hughes BUY NOW Stirling Silver Motor Sport Cufflinks BUY NOW Brabham BT46  Scalextric BUY NOW Lotus 79 Scalextric BUY NOW Update your content preferences UPDATE NOW Connect with us We now accept © 2025 Motor Sport Magazine, All rights reserved. Motor Sport Magazine, 18-20 Rosemont Road, London, NW3 6NE. © 2025 Motor Sport Magazine, All rights reserved. Motor Sport Magazine,  18-20 Rosemont Road, London, NW3 6NE. Unsubscribe  |  Privacy Policy