Great Read: Gunnar Nilsson's bittersweet Belgian GP victory

The only F1 win from a life cut short  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ View in browser View in browser ARTICLES MAGAZINE SHOP DATABASE SHOP ARCHIVE Gunnar Nilsson's bittersweet Belgian GP victory: his only F1 win from a life cut short June 2019| Simon Arron Gunnar Nilsson won his maiden GP victory on this day in 1977 after a brilliant drive in tricky conditions. But he was already afflicted with the cancer that would end his life just a year later. Today's Great Read explores the promise of the impressive racer. The backdrop was a damp grey June afternoon and a Zolder circuit that was soaked and enveloped by a virtual sandstorm, whipped up by an evolving gale. In the current era, drivers would be obliged to start behind the safety car – if at all – but in 1977, the cars were dispatched on their warm-up lap fitted with slicks. READ MORE ARCHIVE Built to Drive: Discover Racing Heritage at the Zürich Auction THE ZÜRICH AUCTION 7 November 2026 The Dolder Grand - Zürich, Switzerland Returning to the prestigious Dolder Grand Hotel, Broad Arrow will offer a curated selection of collector cars at the second annual Zürich Auction on 7 November. Led by the Ferrari LaFerrari, a road-legal descendant of Formula 1 engineering, the lineup brings together collector cars with real track credentials. Machines built to be driven hard, be heard, felt, and experienced at full pace. Explore the available lots as they continue to be announced on Broad Arrow’s website, and register to bid to secure your place at this standout autumn sale. View all lots Register to bid 2015 Ferrari LaFerrari Estimate: CHF 5'500'000 - CHF 7'500'000 Offered Without Reserve 2017 Ferrari F12tdf Estimate: CHF 1'300'000 - CHF 1'500'000 Offered Without Reserve 2005 Ferrari Superamerica Estimate: CHF 300'000 - CHF 350'000 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Stirling Moss Estimate: CHF 2'500'000 - CHF 3'000'000 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Edition Roadster by MSO Estimate: CHF 575'000 - CHF 675'000 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Estimate: CHF 175'000 - CHF 215'000 2023 BMW 3.0 CSL ex-Nick Heidfeld Estimate: CHF 900'000 - CHF 1'200'000 1981 BMW M1 Estimate: CHF 450'000 - CHF 500'000 2017 BMW M4 DTM Champion Edition Estimate: CHF 130'000 - CHF 150'000 1968 Bizzarrini 5300 GT Strada Estimate: CHF 700'000 - CHF 830'000 1991 De Tomaso Pantera Si Estimate: CHF 210'000 - CHF 255'000 1975 Monteverdi High Speed 375/4 Estimate: CHF 185'000 - CHF 230'000 2008 Gumpert Apollo Sport Estimate: CHF 450'000 - CHF 650'000 2018 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Estimate: CHF 230'000 - CHF 260'000 2013 Radical SR3 SL Estimate: CHF 70'000 - CHF 90'000 Offered Without Reserve View all lots F1 Matt Bishop F1 victory without a pitstop: Berger & Benetton's shock Mexican GP win Gerhard Berger’s 1986 Mexican Grand Prix victory was Benetton’s first, BMW turbo’s last, and a daring pitstop-free rebuttal to Formula 1’s growing obsession with outright pace, as Matt Bishop recalls READ MORE Motor Sport Collectibles Explore our best-selling collectibles, selected for Motor Sport enthusiasts like you. 1963 Monaco Twin Pack Scalextric 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