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Monaco Grand Prix 1979 poster

59,90 

Author: J. Grognet

This official poster of the 38th Monaco Grand Prix perfectly captures the blend of speed and elegance. A striking red Formula 1 car, seen head-on, bursts forward at the center, symbolizing power and precision. In the background, vibrant colors and dynamic lines converge toward the Prince’s Palace, an iconic symbol of Monaco.

A bold and modern design, ideal for collectors and fans of legendary races.

👉 A must-have to celebrate the history and prestige of F1 in Monaco.

3 in stock

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Weight 0,1 kg
largeur

378

Hauteur

586

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BEFORE THE RACE

  • Milestone Event: The Monaco Grand Prix celebrated its 50th anniversary, drawing attention to legendary figures like Louis Chiron, the 1931 winner. Local drivers such as Gilles Villeneuve, Jody Scheckter, Clay Regazzoni, and Carlos Reutemann brought a sense of homegrown talent to the event.
  • Team Dynamics: Ferrari faced rising tensions between its drivers, Villeneuve and Scheckter. To ease the situation, Enzo Ferrari extended Villeneuve’s contract while reaffirming Scheckter’s status as the team’s priority driver. Meanwhile, Ligier introduced carbon brakes to their cars, and Renault focused on improving the turbo engine’s response time.

DURING THE RACE

  • Qualifications: Gilles Villeneuve initially secured pole position during practice, but Jody Scheckter narrowly snatched it by seven-hundredths of a second in the final session. Ferrari dominated the front row. Patrick Depailler (Ligier) and Niki Lauda completed the top five, while Renault drivers René Arnoux and Jean-Pierre Jabouille started from the back of the grid.
  • Key Moments: Scheckter made a strong start, leading ahead of Lauda and Villeneuve. A first-lap crash involved several cars, but Scheckter maintained his position at the front. Villeneuve overtook Lauda to move into second place, and the two Ferraris dominated much of the race. However, Villeneuve retired due to a differential failure, leaving Scheckter unchallenged at the front.
  • Race Conditions: The morning began with rain, but the weather cleared for the afternoon race, ensuring a dry track.

AFTER THE RACE

  • Podium: Jody Scheckter claimed victory, followed by Clay Regazzoni (Williams) in second and Carlos Reutemann (Lotus) in third.
  • Standings After the Race: Scheckter took the championship lead with 30 points, followed by Jacques Laffite with 24 points and Reutemann with 20 points. Ferrari solidified its dominance in the constructors’ standings with 54 points.
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