All-purpose open-wheel (F1, IRL) racing thread

I ran up on this and thought I'd share. They drive each other's machines, then take a couple of laps together. I'm somewhat amazed that their respective teams and contracts allowed this, even though they were not pushing it hard.

 

You absolutely could. His winning percentage was amazing.

One other factor that makes it tricky to compare eras: Fangio was a five-time world champion... but only competed in 52 races. For comparison, Lance Stroll has raced in 68 and he's still just 21 years old.

 

Back then there were like 8-9 races a year. None in Eastern Europe, Asia, Australia, etc. Western Europe and the US only. That means winning percentage is a useful means of comparison between eras, or at least it does to me. Clark was the first great driver I followed. Fangio before my time.

 

just for the hell of it, Indy 1967





what a beautiful car

 

Jim Clark, Indy, 1965

 

1967 Gurney Eagle

 

Gorgeous, dangerous cars.

 

Last roadster at Indy, 1968

 

Mark Donohue's 1970 Lola





https://www.hemmings.com/stories/20...vantage-at-indy-mark-donohues-1970-lola-t-153

 

Fangio at the Nürburgring, 1957

Maserati 250 F

 

Ickx, 1970, Mexico GP