Stirling Moss, 1961 British Grand Prix, Aintree, Liverpool

Stirling Moss driving the outdated Lotus 18 / 21 Climax entered by R.R.C. Walker Racing Team qualified 5th. on the starting grid and he was the only driver to challenge the Ferrari's which had a power advantage with the 1.5 V6 engine. In the pouring rain Stirling used his skill in the wet to overtake the Ferrari's of American drivers Phil Hill and Richie Ginther and he closed up to Wolfgang von Trips but he was unable to overtake him to take the lead.

Whilst fighting for first place even he spun coming out of Melling Crossing on lap 25, he did a 360 degree spin and ended up still going forwards into Tatts corner, the crowds in the stands went wild.

Unfortunately it stopped raining and Stirling began to drop back until he had to retire on lap 44 with a broken brake pipe, he was in 3rd.place.

 

Camera:- Zeiss Ikon Contina

Lens:-Pantar 2.8 / 45 mm

Shutter:- Prontor svs 1 sec. - 1/300 sec. + B

Film:- Kodak High Speed Ektachrome 160ASA

Exposure:- 1/300 sec at f5.6

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