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The legendary adult entertainment star Linda Vaughn and a friend attend the event as Martini-branded VIP guests of Lotus

The winning race car of the French Grand Prix at Rouen-Les-Essarts, the Porsche 'Typ 804' 1962, driven to victory by the 'Eagle' Dan Gurney. It raced just in 1962 because Porsche built it for F1 only and stopped participating F1 in the end of the season.

Mercedes-Benz CLS 500, 2004

Mercedes-Benz CLS 500, 2004

Benz Velo 1894

Mercedes-Benz A 150, 2004

Mercedes-Benz A 150, 2004

Mercedes-Benz A 150, 2004

Mercedes-Benz A 150, 2004

Mercedes-Benz A 150, 2004

Aston Martin Zagato DB American Roadster 1, 2003

Aston Martin Zagato DB American Roadster 1, 2003

Aston Martin Zagato DB American Roadster 1, 2003

Williams-BMW's Ralf Schumacher wins the European Grand Prix 2003 at the Nürburgring

Lola driver Vincenzo Sospiri at drivers presentation during Australian Grand Prix 1997

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Start of the European Grand Prix

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Quick Nick Heidfeld at the Grand Hotel hairpin

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Michael Schumacher celebrates his 200th Grand Prix with his mechanics

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The rear wing of Ronnie Peterson's Lotus showing 2st and 2nd places achieved so far during the 1978 season.

Ronnie Peterson (Lotus) leading Patrick Depailler (Tyrrell) and John Watson (Brabham).

Mario Andretti and Colin Chapman.

The second start of the 1976 German Grand Prix after the nearly fatal accident of Niki Lauda.

Jacky Ickx during a pitstop in the Lotus-Cosworth 72E with Lotus team boss Colin Chapman

Ronnie Peterson (black Lotus in the front, No. 2) fighting with Tyrrell driver Jackie Stewart.

Emerson Fittipaldi iin the cockpit. His brother Wilson next to him.

Lotus Team meeting

Jochen Rindt prepares for qualifying in the first Lotus-Cosworth 72C

John Miles getting his Lotus-Cosworth 72C refueled

Rindt vor Regazzoni

Chris Amon, Ferrari, during 1st practice for the Monaco Grand Prix, 1969

Graham Hill's 4-wheel-drive Lotus 63 (no. 1's T-car) on a parking lot besides the filling station

Bruce McLaren in the cockpit of his McLaren-Cosworth M7A, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 1968

Both Lotus-Cosworth are being refueld at the shell lorry, in front the 4-wheel-drive Lotus 63

Winner Jackie Stewart on the podium with third placed Jochen Rindt receives the trophy for his greatest Grand Prix victory

Oliver leading Hill

Jackie Oliver's wife Lynn, sitting on a wheel of his car here in Monaco, occasionally jobbed as advertising girl for Lotus' main sponsor Gold Leaf

Jim Clark (GB) on Lotus-Cosworth 49

Shirley Maclaine visits the Monaco Grand Prix

Jim Clark and one of the Lotus mechanics

Jim Clark sits in his cockpit whilst the rear wheels are being attached to the Lotus-Cosworth 49

Clark in his Lotus 33

Ginther leading Spence

Clark in his Lotus 33

French Grand Prix Reims 1963 Start

Jenson Button, McLaren-Honda, leads Kvyat, Nasr and Grosjean, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Race leader Lewis Hamilton, followed by Rosberg (both Mercedes), Raikkonen's Ferrari and Ricciardo's Red Bull, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Awful start for Max Verstappen, Red Bull, as he spins around first corner, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Field through 1st corner, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

While Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, leads the field at the start, Raikkonen outbreaks Ricciardo's Red Bull to take 3rd position, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Both Mercedes of Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg secure in the lead, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, leads the start, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Start clear for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

World Champion Nico Rosberg: "I'm glad it's over. I'm very, very proud to have done the feat that my dad achieved." Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

That was definitely not the most enjoyable race for Nico Rosberg with Vettel and Max coming up at the end, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

After a decade in Formula 1, Nico Rosberg is finally a desirved World Champion, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Nico Rosberg and his wife Vivian, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

The sweetest reward Nico Rosberg could get, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Vivian and Nico Rosberg after the World Championship race, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Somewhere is World Champion Nico Rosberg, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Mercedes F1 bosses Toto Wolff and Niki Lauda were unhappy with Hamilton slowing down the pace to back up his team-mate Rosberg into the clutches of rivals Vettel and Verstappen at the end of Abu Dhabi's Grand Prix, 2016

Final podium shot with Nico Rosberg as the new World Champion 2016, Nico's race engineer Tony Ross, race winner but dethroned champion Lewis Hamilton, and Sebastian Vettel, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Winners nectar for Nico Rosberg, the new World Champion, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Sebastian Vettel as third, marking his first podium since Italy in September this year, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Trophy exchange between Nico Rosberg and Tony Ross of Mercedes, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Tony Ross got the throphy for Mercedes as the winning constructor, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

After his Formula 1 debuit in 2006, Nico Rosberg had finaly reached his World Championship target, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Podium shot with World Champion Nico Rosberg, Hamilton and Vettel, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Lewis Hamilton's victory was not enough for him to retain his drivers' championship title, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2016 podium with World Champion Nico Rosberg, race winner Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel

Vivian Rosberg in the Mercedes corner at podium ceremony, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Vivian Rosberg, Nico's childhood friend, long-time fiancee and now wife, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Rosberg' wife Vivian attends the podium ceremony, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Today is Nico's day: Formula 1 World Champion Nico Rosberg on the podium, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Nico Rosberg crowned World Champion 2016, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel secured 3rd place in Sunday's 2016 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the final race of the 2016 F1 season

Only 6th place for Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari, after suffering with the tyres, to make them last, as his team-mate Vattel arrives in parc ferme, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

An ecstatic Nico Rosberg after winning the World Championship titlte for the 1st time, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

The new World Champion Nico Rosberg and his main supporters, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

"Congratulations on your championship, Nico!" Both Mercedes drivers Hamilton and Rosberg after another 1-2 finish, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

"We did it!" Nico Rosberg cheers. He had to keep his cool as a nervy second place was enough to seal the title by five points, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Lewis Hamilton's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2016 win is his 10th of the season, the most any driver has picked up in a single year without winning the world title

Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, had crossed the line first to win the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, 1st in parc ferme, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Press awaits the winners, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Within a few laps from finish, race leader Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, is backing off, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Both Red Bulls of Max Verstappen and Ricciardo, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, 2nd in the race, and on the way to his 1st F1 World Championship title, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Race leader Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, at the Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi Hotel, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, at the Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi Hotel, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari, leads Ricciardo and team-mate Vettel, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, in front of Verstappen and Rosberg, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Evening mood, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, at sunset, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016, is about to start, with a Mercedes front row

Cars are performance-ready on the grid, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Grid for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, on pole position for Abu Dhabi's Formula 1 title decider, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Last preparations for Lewis Hamilton on the grid, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Lewis Hamilton has put on his 3-star helmet, symbolysing his three F1 World Championships, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Lewis Hamilton on the grid, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, on the grid, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Nico Rosberg on the grid, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Nico Rosberg prepares himself for race start, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Nico Rosberg prepares himself for race start, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Mercedes Championship contender, Nico Rosberg, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Nico Rosberg at the national anthem on the grid, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

All F1 drivers at the Emirates national anthem, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Etihad airways stewardess on Verstappen's grid position, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Etihad stewardess, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Etihad airways stewardess on the grid, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Grid assist for Alonso, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Cabin attendents of the UAE airline Etihad, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Austrian Gerhard Berger, former Formula 1 racing driver in the 1980s and '90s, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Bernie Ecclestone, the chief executive of the Formula One Group, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Felipe Massa and Benie Ecclestone on the grid, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Former Formula 1 World Champion of 1998 and '99, Mika Hakkinen, meets Paddy Lowe of Mercedes – back then his fellow at McLaren – on the grid, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Hamilton's Mercedes, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Pole setter, Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, beeing assist on his way to grid position 2, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Sergio Perez, Force India-Mercedes, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Finn Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari, on his way to grid position 4, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Daniel Ricciardo, Red Bull-Renault, beeing pushed onto the grid, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Pascal Wehrlein, Manor-Mercedes, on grid position 16, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

A Airbus A380 during the airshow over the Yas Marina, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Airshow, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Preperation for the national anthem, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Nico Rosberg after the drivers parade lap, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Ferrari driver Kimi Raikkonen, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Spaniard Fernando Alonso, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Felipe Massa and Carlos Sainz Jr., Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Pascal Wehrlein, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Sergio Perez after the drivers parade lap, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

The fastest man on and off the track (truck): Lewis Hamilton, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Something's special within Lewis Hamilton, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Drivers parade ahead of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Fernando Alonso meets his former team-mate Kimi Raikkonen, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

The man himself: Lewis Hamilton, pole setter and still in the race for 2016's Championship, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Hamilton fans on grandstand, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

"Look, Rosberg has to do the following to secure himself a 1st Formula 1 World Championship crown: If ..." (Niki Lauda to Nico's press officer Georg Nolte), Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Niki Lauda on Sunday morning race day, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Third year in a row: The DHL Fastest Lap Award gones to a Mercedes driver, with Nico Rosberg's team-mate Hamilton having picked up the prize in each of the previous two seasons, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Williams were honoured for recording 14 fastest pit stops until today's race, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Ricciardo's Red Bull, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Bottas' Williams in pits, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Hamilton's Mercedes in the pits, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Nico Rosberg's Mercedes in pits, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Underbody plate of a Mercedes car, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Vettel's Ferrari in the pits, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Marc Gene and Giancarlo Fisichella in the Ferrari pits, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Ferrari pits, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Pirelli's tyres look markedly different for 2017. The Milan tyre company presented their full range for the next F1 season in paddock, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Kimi Raikkonen wins qualifying 11-10 against Ferrari team-mate Vettel, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Daniel Ricciardo managed to put his Red Bull-Renault on grid position three, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Nico Rosberg remains on course for the title. He's certain to be crowned champion if he finishes on the podium, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Lewis Hamilton in the form of his life ahead of tomorrows title showdown, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Championship leader Nico Rosberg of Mercedes after qualifying, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Press conference after qualifying: Pole setter Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Pole setter Lewis Hamilton, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

The usual 1-2 lockout in qualifying for the Mercedes drivers and title contenders Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton. Next to them Dani Ricciardo as third, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari, put's his car on grid position five, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

10th place in his last F1 qualifying session: Williams driver, Brazilian Felipe Massa, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Pole position for Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton, his 12th of the season, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Lewis Hamilton takes a stunning pole position for the decisive Grand Prix of the 2016 season, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Felipe Massa, Williams-Mercedes, in the tunnel at pit lane exit under the main circuit, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Valtteri Bottas, Williams-Mercedes, in the pit exit, which dips under the main circuit, qualifying session, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Sebastian Vettel get's a ride after having to stopp his Ferrari due to gearbox issues on Friday, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Photographers, among them Mark Thompson of Getty Images, at the race track, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, in front of the Yas Viceroy Hotel, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari, arrives at his pits during Friday practice session, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Mexican Alfonso Celis, Force India-Mercedes, test and some times this season also Friday practice driver for the Force India Team, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

One more farewell in a weekend full of them: Force India paid tribute to Nico Hulkenberg, their Formula 1 driver from 2011-12 and 2014-16, with a party, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Sunset on Thursday evening at the Yas Marina Bay, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Swiss Roger Federer, regarded by many as the greatest tennis player of all time, arrives in paddock, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Piero Lardi Ferrari with Nick Mason (next to him his wife Annette Lynton), former Pink Floyd drummer and a motorsports fan, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Sheikh Fawaz bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, Bahrain minister of state for communications, with Gerhard Berger and Alain Prost in paddock, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Niki Lauda, currently a pundit for German Television (RTL) during Grand Prix weekends and a non-executive chairman of the Mercedes F1 Team

Austrian Toto Wolff, investor and former racing driver, currently a 30% owner and executive director of Mercedes Formula 1 Team, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Farewell for Herbie Blash, the FIA's deputy race director at all Grands Prix since 1995, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Paddock facility of Bernie Ecclestone, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Paddock facilities for the Formula 1 Teams at the Yas Marina Bay, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2016

Nico Rosberg won the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, 2016, virtually unchallenged

Lewis Hamilton's bad start hands victory to his team-mate Rosberg, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Sebastian Vettel consoled the tifosi with third place for Ferrari, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Podium shot with Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes' electronics head Evan Short, race winner Nico Rosberg and Sebastian Vettel, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel gave the tifosi some cheer by standing third on the podium, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Lewis Hamilton's title advantage is now just two points, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Nico Rosberg wins the Italian Grand Prix for the first time, Monza, 2016

Nico Rosberg on top at the podium, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Nico Rosberg celebrates winning the 2016 Italian Grand Prix at Monza

A very special day at Monza for Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Nico Rosberg dominated the 2016 Italian Grand Prix with a fantastic win at Monza

Dieter Zetsche of Mercedes, congratulates his winning driver Rosberg in parc ferme, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Nico Rosberg's Mercedes team crew celabrates the win at parc ferme, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, eased to victory, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, wins to cut team-mate Hamilton's title lead, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, at 1st chicane, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Now in 2nd place: Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, race leader, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, managed to get passed Bottas' Williams, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Fight between Valtteri Bottas, Williams-Mercedes, and Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Strong pace for Fernando Alonso, McLaren-Honda, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Both Ferraris of Sebastian Vettel and Raikkonen, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Fernando Alonso, McLaren-Honda in front of Hulkenberg's Force Inda and Verstappen in the second Red Bull, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Sergio Perez, Force India-Mercedes, leads Massa, Williams, Alonso in the McLaren-Honda and Hulkenberg, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Valtteri Bottas, Williams-Mercedes, in front of Ricciardo, Red Bull, and Hamilton, Mercedes, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Early race laps with leader Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, both Ferraris of Vettel and Raikkonen, and Bottas' Williams, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

The backmarkers with Verstappen (Red Bull), Sainz (Toro Rosso), Grosjean (Haas), Kvyat and both Renault, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Daniel Ricciardo, Red Bull-Renault, fights with Bottas, Williams, and Hamilton in the Mercedes for 4th position, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Race leader Nico Rosberg in his Mercedes ahead of Vettel, Ferrari, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, in the lead ahead of Vettel, Raikkonen, Bottas, Ricciardo and the slow starting Hamilton, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, leads Vettel in the first Ferrari, Raikkonen takes 3rd position ahead of Bottas, Ricciardo and Hamilton, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, leads the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, 2016, right away from the start after a slow get away by his team-mate and pole setter Hamilton

Sebastian Vettel's father Norbert (left) on the stand at 1st chicane, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Sebastian Vettel slips into his Ferrari, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Sebastian Vettel in racing mode before the start, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Colourful sky, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Devot drivers as the grid observe the national anthem, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Stunning air show before the start, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Toto Wolff an Dieter Zetsche of Mercedes, starting grid, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Lewis Hamilton on the front row of the grid, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Rosberg's car on the starting grid, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Front row sitter Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Vettel's car on the grid, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari, beeing pushed to his position on the grid, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari, pushed to his grid position four, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Ferrari armour on the grid, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Call for autographs: Ferrai fans and their driver Sebastian Vettel, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Christian Horner of Red Bull, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Daniel Ricciardo gets out of his Red Bull car on the Monza grid, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Ricciardo's grid girl, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Dutch Max Verstappen on the starting grid, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Fernando Alonso on his way back to the pits after the drivers parade, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

"Should we?" Wehrlein, Gutierrez and Alonso, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Out as fast as you can: Lewis Hamilton takes care of his iPhone after the drivers parade lap, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Hamilton supporters, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Mexican looking Ferrari fans, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Monza grandstand, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Ferrari fans on tiptoe for their drivers, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Lewis Hamilton checking his social media accounts, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Max Verstappen and 'Checo' Sergio Perz, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

On their way to the drivers parade: Sainz, Ricciardo, Ericsson and Alonso, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Sunday's drivers parade with Grosjean, Sainz, Ricciardo, Raikkonen and Ericsson, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Jenson Button, the non-racing McLaren driver for 2017, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Two established F1 photographers: Martin Trenkler and P.-H. Cahier, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Photographer's hand, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Moko's hand, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Moko meets four-time F1 World Champion and Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Kimi Raikkonen with Stefania Arrivabene (former Bocci), press delegate of Ferrari, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Lewis Hamilton at paddock entrance, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

A little bit pushy but passionate and dedicated Lewis Hamilton fans on Sunday morning, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Dr. Dieter Zetsche, member of the management board at Daimler AG, with Niki Lauda, non-executive chairman of the Mercedes F1 Team, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Behind Ecclestone Donald MacKenzie, founder of CVC Capital Partners, leader of a consortium that sold Delta Topco (owner of the Formula One Group) to Liberty Media, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Bernie Ecclestone, the 85 years old British business magnate, chief executive of the Formula 1 Group, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Brasilian Fabiana Flosi, since 2012 'Mrs Ecclestone', Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Eddie Jordan, the former motorsport team boss, now businessman and television personality, with priest Don Sergio Mantovani, a customary sight in the Monza paddock, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Gerhard Berger and Flavio Briatore meet their old friend Eddie Jordan, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

"Come this way!" Gerhard Berger and Flavio Briatore in the paddock at Bernie's motorhome, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Nico Rosberg after qualifing his Mercedes 2nd for tomorrow's race, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Lewis Hamilton in relaxed mode for race day, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

German Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel and his fans at Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Lewis Hamilton after a supreme pole position lap, his 3rd in a row at Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

The top three drivers after qualifying: 2nd Nico Rosberg, 1st Lewis Hamilton and 3rd Sebastian Vettel, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Pole setter Lewis Hamilton, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Pole position once more for Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Daniel Ricciardo, Red Bull-Renault, qualifying 6th for the race, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Sebastian Vettel gets out of his Ferrari after qualifying 3rd, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari, after qualifying at Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari, after qualifying, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, out for his qualifying pole position lap, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, beeing pushed back to the pits during qualifying session at Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Qualifying session is over for Jenson Button, McLaren, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Fernando Alonso, McLaren-Honda, driving into the pits, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Max Verstappen, Dutch Red Bull-Renault driver, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Max Verstappen makes himself ready for Friday practice session two, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Ricciardo at the Red Bull pit wall, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari enters the pits, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari, followed by Verstappen's Red Bull at pit lane entry, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Daniel Ricciardo, Red Bull-Renault, braking hard at pit lane entry, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Kimi Raikkonen, driving his Ferrari through the Parabolica bend, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Frenchman Esteban Ocon in his 2nd race for the Manor-Mercedes Team, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Daniil Kvyat, Toro Rosso-Ferrari, drives through the 'Parabolica', Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari, at 'Parabolica', Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Jenson Button, McLaren, trials the cockpit safety device "Halo" for the first time, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Friday practice driver Alfonso Celis, Force India-Mercedes, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Friday morning practice session is about to start, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Jackie Stewart, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Jackie Stewart in the Monza paddock, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Jackie Stewart, Gianluca di Tondo (head of marketing at Heineken) and David Coulthard, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Dutch brewery Heineken announcing it's new partership with Formula 1, supported by former British F1 drivers David Coulthard and Jackie Stewart, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Former F1 legend Jackie Stewart at a Heineken sponsorship announcement, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Daniil Kvyat ot Toro Rosso and Helmut Marko, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Christian Horner and Helmut Marko of Red Bull, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Maurizio Arrivabene, current team principal of the Scuderia Ferrari, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Sebastian Vettel with his new sponsored eyewear, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Jonathan Palmer, former British F1 driver and father of Renault driver Jolyon Palmer, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Austrian Gerhard Berger, successfull F1 driver during the 1980's and '90s for Ferrari and McLaren, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Mika Hakkinen, F1 World Champion in 1998 and '99, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Alexander Wooff of Formula 1 management and Eddie Jordan, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Flavio Briatore, Italian businessman and until 2009 manager of the Renault F1 Team, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Giancarlo Minardi, founder of the now-defunct Minardi F1 Team, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Nico Rosberg with his press officer Georg Nolte, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Sir Frank Williams enters the paddock, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Thursday drivers press conference with Gutierrez, Button, Sainz, Vettel, Magnussen and Raikkonen (top left to buttom right), Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Championship leader Lewis Hamilton, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

Toro Rosso drivers presenting a new limited edition chronograph of their sponsor, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2016

All red lights on, with Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, on pole position, alongside him on the front row Nico Hulkenberg, Force India-Mercedes, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2016

Bad start for Nico Hulkenberg, Force India, as Lewis Hamilton gets away clearly in his Mercedes, followed by Button's McLaren and Raikkonen's Ferrari, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2016

Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, leads at the start, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2016

The field brakes into turn one, with Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, in front, followed by Jenson Button, McLaren, Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari and Daniel Ricciado, Red Bull, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2016

The midfield at turn one, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2016

How did Lewis Hamilton win in Spielberg on the final lap? Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2016

Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, wins the Austrian Grand Prix, 2016, at Spielberg, after colliding with his team-mate Rosberg in the final lap

Out of the car at parc ferme: It's Lewis Hamilton's 46th F1 career victory, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2016

Lewis Hamilton wins after a spectaculare end to Spielberg's Grand Prix weekend, Austria, 2016

Max Verstappen celebrates his 2nd position in parc ferme, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2016

Podium ceremony with Max Verstappen, race winner Lewis Hamilton and Kimi Raikkonen, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2016

Lewis Hamilton was booed on the podium after the last-lap collision with Mercedes team-mate Rosberg, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2016

2nd on the podium: Max Verstappen for Red Bull Racing, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2016

A more or less happy 3rd: Kimi Raikkonen of Ferrari, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2016

Champagne for Lewis Hamilton, winner of the Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, 2016

Kimi Raikkonen on the podium, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2016

The top three finishing drivers of the weekend: Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton and Kimi Raikkonen, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2016

Nice view up to turn two: Massa, Williams, leads Kvyat, Toro Rosso, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2016

Starting his grid procedures: Pole position man Lewis Hamilton, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2016

Pole setter Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2016

Daniel Riccardo, Red Bull, just arrived at his grid position four, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2016

Former Formula 1 drivers Christian Danner and Gerhard Berger ahead of the historical BMW M1 Supercar race, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2016

Daniel Ricciardo, Red Bull-Renault, with intermediate tyres, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2016

Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari, leads Sainz' Toro Rosso, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2016

Alfonso Celis, Force India-Mercedes, Friday practice driver for the Force India Team, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2016

Felipe Nasr, Sauber-Ferrari, driving out of the pits as Haryanto's Manor passes behind on track, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2016

Bernie Ecclestone, Formula 1 executive and former owner of the successful Brabham F1 Team in the 1970's and '80s, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2016

Rainer's underpass wall of former Formula 1 World Champions, with Austrians Niki Lauda, Jochen Rindt and British driver Jackie Stewart, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2016

Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari, passes the St. Stefans church, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2016

Lewis Hamilton took his third win out of the last four races this season, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2016

Lewis Hamilton tastes victory at Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2016

Battle beyond both leading Mercedes: The Red Bulls of Verstappen and Ricciardo fight against Ferrari's Raikkonen, as Hulkenberg, Alonso and Palmer drive side by side in the back, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2016

The race is on again, now with Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, in the lead, followed by his team-mate Hamilton and both Red Bull's of Verstappen and Ricciardo, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2016

Pirelli says Vettel's tyre failure were caused by debris, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2016

Vettel's Ferrari had a right rear tyre failure on the start/finish straight on lap 27 out of 71, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2016

Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari, is out of the race on lap 27, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2016

Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari, passing the Steiermark landscape, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2016

Obvius degradation on his super soft tyres: Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2016

Drivers listen to Austrians national anthem: Rosberg, Hulkenberg, Hamilton, Raikkonen and Button, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2016

Lewis Hamilton talks to his race engineer on th grid, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2016

Front row position for Hulkenberg's Force India, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2016

Massa's grid girl, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2016

Lewis Hamilton at the drivers parade with children, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2016

Marc Surer and Christian Danner, historical BMW M1 Procar race, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2016

Niki Lauda, winner of the 1979 Procar Championship, makes himself familiar with his new retro-helmet, as car owner Thomas Feierabend attends the scenery, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2016

Jos Verstappen, the most successful Dutch Formula 1 driver until May 2016, when his son Max won the 2016 Spanish Grand Prix

The American actor Michael Madsen (left) with Prince Leopold of Bavaria, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2016

Former Formula 1 driver German Jochn Mass with Rainer Schlegelmilch's sweetheart Marianne, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2016

Pole setter Lewis Hamilton in an interview for channel 4, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2016

A glimpse on Hamilton's footwear, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2016

An easygoing Lewis Hamilton, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2016

Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton will start Sunday’s Spielberg Grand Prix, 2016, from pole position

Front row qualifying finish for Nico Hulkenberg, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2016

Nico Rosberg will receive a five-place grid penalty after a change of the gearbox on his Mercedes following his accident in the final practice session, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, 2016

Daniil Kvyat, Toro Rosso, was lucky to walk away from a high-speed accident in qualifying after a suspension failure, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2016

Rosberg's Mercedes after a suspension failure during practice, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2016

Nico Rosberg was pitched into a crash by a suspension failure on his Mercedes in the Friday afternoon practice session three, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2016

A Ferrari on track, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2016

Carlos Sainz Jr, Toro Rosso-Ferrari, during Friday's rainy practice session, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2016

Maurizio Arrivabene, team principal of the Scuderia Ferrari F1 Team, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2016

Friday's 2nd practice session spoiled by rain, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2016

Nico Rosberg prepares himself for Friday's practice session, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2016

Daniel Ricciardo, Red Bull-Renault, at pit lane exit, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2016

Tyre preparation for the Grand Prix weekend: Ultra soft slicks (purple colour)

Used super soft slick front tyre, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2016

Thursday afternoon pit stop practices for the Grand Prix: Mercedes F1 Team, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2016

Thursday afternoon in preparation for the Grand Prix: Force India F1 Team, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2016

Thomas Ueberall with Spielberg staff in paddock, Austrian Grand Prix, 2016

Bernie Ecclestone in paddock, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2016

Bernie Ecclestone gets a Red Bull Ring cake, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2016

Bernie Ecclestones wife Fabiana in front of a Red Bull Ring cake, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2016

Canadian Popstar Justin Bieber with entourage after the race, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

Antonio Perez Garibay, the very happy and proud father of 3rd placed Force India driver Sergio Perez, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

Stoic Finn Kimi Raikkonen, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

Rainer Schlegelmilch accompanied by Marianne, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

Pirelli tyre service, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

Young Dutch shooting star Max Verstappen, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

Dutsh Red Bull driver Max Verstappen looks at a photograph of himself as a little boy along with the great Michael Schumacher, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

Fernando Alonso, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

Manor Racing driver with Mercedes support, German Pascal Wehrlein, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

German driver for Mercedes, championship leader Nico Rosberg, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

German Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel beeing interviewed, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

German Force India driver Nico Hulkenberg, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

More Hamilton fans, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

A Lewis Hamilton fan, waiting for his dogs ..., Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

Pascal Werhlein, German driver for Manor, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

The 2nd Monaco victory for Lewis Hamilton after his 1st in 2008, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

Champage for 3rd placed Sergio Perez, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

Podium groupshot with Ricciardo, Hamilton, a Mercedes team-member and Perez, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

3rd place for Mexican Sergio Perez, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

Happy winner Lewis Hamilton and disappointed runner-up Daniel Ricciardo, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

Shake hands between runner-up Ricciardo and winner Hamilton, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

A delighted race winner Lewis Hamilton, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

Race winner Lewis Hamilton, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

Podium ceremony with race winner Hamilton, princess Charlene of Monaco and her husband Prince Albert, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

Justin Bieber at the Monaco Grand Prix, 2016

Justin Bieber and Lewis Hamilton just after the race, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

Justin Bieber congratulates Lewis Hamilton for his 1st victory of the 2016 F1 season, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

Lewis Hamilton, as strong as ever, after winning the Monte Carlo Grand Prix 2016

Lewis Hamilton gains his 44th Grand Prix victory, Monte Carlo, 2016

Daniel Ricciardo finishes 2nd in his Red Bull, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

Kevin Magnussen lost his Renault nose after a collision with Kvyat, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, leads the race in front of Ricciardo, Red Bull, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

Race leader and still on heavy wets: Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

Pascal Wehrlein, Manor-Mercedes, now in front of Bottas' Williams and the two Sauber, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

Valtteri Bottas, Williams-Mercedes, leads Verstappen, Wehrlein and Magnussen, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari, on intermediate tyres as the track dries, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, now on intermediate tyres, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, more than 10 sec. behind race leader Ricciardo, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

Kimi is out of the race after his accident at Grand Hotel hairpin, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

The end of Raikkonen's poor weekend with very low grip and a slowly drive, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

Palmer's destroyed Renault, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

Palmer lost control on the start/finish straight immediately after the safety car stint had ended. The car came to rest at the Sainte Devote corner, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

Marshalls lift Jolyon Palmer's Renault after he crashed into the barrier at turn one during the early laps of the Monaco Grand Prix, 2016

Jolyon Palmer says he was merely a passenger as he crashed out of of the 2016 Monaco Grand Prix

Jolyon Palmer, Renault, pushed to hard in the early laps, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

The race is on: Valtteri Bottas, Williams-Mercedes, leads Raikkonen and Gutierrez, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari, with the safety car still deployed, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, during the early laps of the race, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

Race start behind the safety car, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

National anthem with all the drivers before the start, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

The meanwhile default live performance of the national anthem with all the drivers before the start, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

An optimistic Dani Ricciardo, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

Lewis Hamilton out of his car after arriving at his 3rd position on the grid, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

Rainy weather on race day: Nico Rosberg, 2nd on the grid, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, just arrived on the grid, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

Vettel's Ferrari at grid position 4, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

Polesetter Daniel Ricciardo arrives at his grid position in his Red Bull, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

NBA basketball player Dwyanne Wade with his wife Gabrielle Union, a model and actress, on the grid, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

Basketball player Chris Bosh with his wife Adrienne on the grid, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

Dieter Zentsche, Mercedes, meets Jackie Stewart on the grid, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

Red Bull Racing's technical officer Adrian Newey, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari, driving out of the pits, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

Out for grid formation goes Kvyat in his Toro Rosso, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

Jenson Button walks back to the paddock, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

Kimi Raikkonen back to the paddock after the drivers parade lap, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

Down from the parade truck: Daniel Ricciardo, Lewis Hamilton and on the left Kimi Raikkonen, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

The drivers on their parade lap, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

The drivers on their parade lap, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

Rainy Sunday with Button, Magnussen and Ricciardo, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

Valtteri Bottas waiting for the drivers parade lap, Sunday morning, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

Former Formula 1 driver for Ferrari: Jean Alesi, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

The designer of numerous Formula 1 circuits: Herman Tilke with his son, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

Philipp Plein together with Bernie Ecclestone, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

Flavio Briatore with German fashion designer Philipp Plein, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

Flavio Briatore, former managing director of the F1 teams Benetton and Renault, today with a diverse portfolio of business interests outside Formula 1, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

US basketball players Dwyanne Wade and Chris Bosh (black clothing) with their wifes, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

Gerard Lopez, businessman and founding partner of The Genii Group, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

Triple Formula 1 World Champion Jackie Stewart signing Rainer Schlegelmilch's TGC2 book, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

Bernie Ecclestone, chief executive of the Formula One Group, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

Bernie Ecclestone with guests, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

Jean Alesi accompanied by his son Giuliano meets Bernie Ecclestone, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberte, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton in an interview after Saturday's qualifying with Volker Grube, sports reporter of German television channel ZDF, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

Lewis Hamilton surely not happy with his third place after problems in qualifying, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

Nico Rosberg, a tenth away from pole position, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

Pole position for Dani Ricciardo, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

Ricciardo, Red Bull, at Mirabeau corner followed by Rosberg's Mercedes, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

Carlos Sainz Jr, Toro Rosso-Ferrari, locks a front wheel at Mirabeau, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

Sebastian Vettel drives his Ferrari at Mirabeau corner during qualifying session for the Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

Massa's Williams passes the harbour chicane, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

Kvyat, Toro Rosso, in front of Monte Carlo scenery, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

Felipe Massa driving his Williams-Mercedes through the Grand Hotel hairpin, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

Carlos Sainz Jr, Toro Rosso-Ferrari, at Mirabeau exit, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

Massa's Williams after his accident at St. Devote, Thursday practice session, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

Championship leader Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

Winner of the Spanish Grand Prix two weeks ago: Max Verstappen, Red Bull-Renault, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

Pascal Wehrlein drives his Manor-Mercedes out of the pits, 1st practice session, Thursday, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

Meeting at the Red Bull Energy Station: Jackie Stewart, his son Mark and driver Daniel Ricciardo, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

Vittorio, owner of the Fossati near Monza, a traditional hotel for drivers and journalists, together with Sebastian Vettel's father Norbert, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

Fernando Alonso on his way to the McLaren pits, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

Red Bull driver Daniel Ricciardo arrives at the track on Thursday morning, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

Formula 1 racing at the fashionable marina of the principality, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2016

Confident for the 2016 season: Sebastian Vettel, fourth after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2015

Sebastian Vettel recovers from his Q1 exit to finish fourth in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2015

Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton, Kim Stevens, race winner Nico Rosberg and Kimi Raikkonen of Ferrari, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2015

Mercedes F1 track aerodynamicist Kim Stevens getting double sprayed by the winning drivers Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2015

Podium for Lewis Hamilton (2nd), winner Nico Rosberg and Kimi Raikkonen (3rd), Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2015

Nico Rosberg beats Lewis Hamilton to victory in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the final Formula 1 race of 2015 season

Nico Rosberg finished the season by completing the first victory hat-trick of his Formula 1 career, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2015

Nico Rosberg wins the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2015

Nico Rosberg beats team-mate Lewis Hamilton again to win the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2015

Nico Rosberg and Kimi Raikkonen arrive in parc ferme, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2015

First in parc ferme, 2nd in the race, but 1st in the 2015 driver's World Championship: Lewis Hamilton, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2015

Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, during the closing laps of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2015

Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari, ahead of team-mate Vettel, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2015

Romain Grosjean, Lotus-Mercedes

Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari, in front of the Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi Hotel, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2015

Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, desperately trying to close the gap on his team-mate, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2015

Race leader Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2015

Romain Grosjean, Lotus-Mercedes

The stewards ruled Alonso caused the accident with Maldonado, who has to retire, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2015

Pastor Maldonado's Lotus got hit by Alonso's McLaren at the start, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2015

Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, manages to keep his 2nd position at the start, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2015

Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, stormes into the lead, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2015

Start to the warming-up lap, with both Mercedes on the front row, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2015

Starting grid cerimonial, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2015

"It's going to be three in a row", Bernie Ecclestone and Nico Rosberg, who is about to claim a third successive Formula 1 race win, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2015

Bernie Ecclestone, business as usual, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2015

Former Formula 1 driver Mika Hakkinen gives an interview to Tanja Bauer (German sky TV), Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2015

Dieter Zetsche on the grid, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2015

Dieter Zetsche, head of Mercedes-Benz Cars since 2006, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2015

Four-time Formula 1 drivers' champion, Frenchman Alain Prost, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2015

Sebastian Vettel disappointed to be starting so far back on the grid this time, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2015

Rear view from the Rosberg's Mercedes on the grid, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2015

The Lotus of Romain Grosjean being pushed onto the starting grid, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2015

Kimi Raikkonen arrives on the starting grid, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2015

Daniil Kvyat, Red Bull-Renault, being pushed to his grid position, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2015

A smiling Etihad air hostess on the grid, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2015

Etihad air hostesses on the grid, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2015

A wave to the croud during the drivers parade lap, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2015

The final season driver's championship group shot, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2015

Sergio Perez and Jenson Button on their way to the seasons final drivers groupshoot, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2015

Donald MacKenzie (CVC Partners), Niki Lauda and Christian Horner (Red Bull) in paddock, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2015

Christin Horner of Red Bull Racing beside former Formula 1 drivers, now at BBC TV, Johnny Herbert and Damon Hill, who was F1 World Champion in 1996, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2015

Felipe Massa of Williams with his manager Nicolas Todt (right) and Guy la Liberte from the cirque du soleil, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2015

FOM manager Pasquale Lattuneddu and Piero Lardi Ferrari in paddock at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2015

David Richards, chairman of Prodrive and former team principal of the BAR and Benetton Formula 1 teams, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2015

A very happy Dieter Zetsche after the usual 1-2 qualifying result for his Mercedes boys, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2015

Lewis Hamilton after qualifying second for the 2015 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Pole setter Nico Rosberg is bidding for his third victory in a row this season, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2015

Sergio Perez will start from grid position four in Sunday's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2015

Kvyat's Red Bull in parc ferme after qualifying, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2015

The top three positions in qualifying for Kimi Raikkonen, Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2015

A brilliant performance in qualifying for Nico Rosberg. He takes pole position ahead of Mercedes team-mate Hamilton, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2015

German Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg takes his sixth consecutive pole position and his seventh of this season, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2015

Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, after qualifying in parc ferme, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2015

Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari, arrives in parc ferme after achieving grid position three for the Sunday's 2015 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Pastor Maldonado, Lotus-Mercedes

Pastor Maldonado, Lotus-Mercedes

Daniel Ricciardo, Red Bull-Renault, in the pit exit, which dips under the main circuit by way of a tunnel, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2015

Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, driving the super soft tyre compound in qualifying session, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2015

Pastor Maldonado, Lotus-Mercedes

Saturday qualifying session 1, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2015

Start for the qualifying session, with Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari, driving out of the pits, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2015

Circuit skyline, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2015

Romain Grosjean, Lotus-Mercedes

Pastor Maldonado, Lotus-Mercedes

Romain Grosjean, Lotus-Mercedes, brakes hard at pit-lane entrance

Pastor Maldonado, Lotus-Mercedes

Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari, drives out of the pits, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2015

The Franco-Swiss Lotus driver Romain Grosjean. He will be racing for the Haas F1 Team in 2016.

Gerard Lopez, team principal of the Lotus Formula 1 Team and of its majority owner, Genii Capital

Rosberg's physiotherapist Daniel Schlosser after the race, Mexican Grand Prix, 2015

Race winner Nico Rosberg, Mexican Grand Prix, 2015

This time just second, Lewis Hamilton, the F1 world champion 2015, Mexican Grand Prix

Valtteri Bottas after the race, Mexican Grand Prix, 2015

Finaly first again: Nico Rosberg, Mexican Grand Prix, 2015

Nigel Mansell and third placed Valtteri Bottas, Mexican Grand Prix, 2015

Former Grand Prix driver and world champion Nigel Mansell with Nico Rosberg on the podium, Mexican Grand Prix, 2015

Lewis Hamilton, Andrew Shovlin, chief race engineer at Mercedes, winner Nico Rosberg and Valtteri Bottas, Mexican Grand Prix, 2015

Nico Rosberg responded to his defeat in the US Grand Prix last weekend with a dominant victory in the Mexican race, 2015

Hamilton starting the podium champagne shower, Mexican Grand Prix, 2015

Valtteri Bottas celebrates his 3rd place on the podium, Mexican Grand Prix, 2015

Finaly Nico Rosberg leads home Lewis Hamilton to win the Mexican Grand Prix 2015

Winner's podium with Lewis Hamilton (2nd), winner Nico Rosberg, and Valtteri Bottos (3rd), Mexican Grand Prix, 2015

The winning machine, Mercedes F1 W06 Hybrid, 14th victory out of 17 Grand Prix' so far this season, Mexican Grand Prix, 2015

Williams driver Valtteri Bottas finishes third, Mexican Grand Prix, 2015

Nico Rosberg's 4th season's victory, Mexican Grand Prix, 2015

Another 1-2 for Mercedes after a superbly drive from German Nico Rosberg, Mexican Grand Prix, 2015

Felipe Nasr, Sauber-Ferrari, has to retire with brake problems, Mexican Grand Prix, 2015

Felipe Nasr, Sauber-Ferrari, out of the race, Mexican Grand Prix, 2015

The track twisting its way through the stadium, Mexican Grand Prix, 2015

Both Mercedes await the restart, with Lewis Hamilton now very close behind pace setter and race leader Nico Rosberg, Mexican Grand Prix, 2015

Rosberg behind the safety car, Mexican Grand Prix, 2015

Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari, in the stadium, Mexican Grand Prix, 2015

Both Mercedes of Rosberg and Hamilton driving through turn 13, Mexican Grand Prix, 2015

Race leader Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, Mexican Grand Prix, 2015

Sebastian Vettel's Ferrari suffers a puncture after a first-lap collision with Daniel Ricciardo's Red Bull, Mexican Grand Prix, 2015

Carlos Sainz Jr, Toro Rosso-Renault behind Hulkenberg, Mexican Grand Prix, 2015

Carlos Sainz Jr, Toro Rosso-Renault, drives through the stadium, Mexican Grand Prix, 2015

Daniel Ricciardo, Red Bull-Renault, currently in 4th position, Mexican Grand Prix, 2015

Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, leads the race, Mexican Grand Prix, 2015

Nico Rosberg with a Mercedes engineer on the grid, Mexican Grand Prix, 2015

Pole-setter Nico Rosberg, Mexican Grand Prix, 2015

Focused Lewis Hamilton on the starting grid, Mexican Grand Prix, 2015

Second driver on the starting grid, Lewis Hamilton, Mexican Grand Prix, 2015

Vettel talks to his engineer Riccardo Adami, Mexican Grand Prix, 2015

Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel on the grid, Mexican Grand Prix, 2015

Former Formula 1 driver and seven-times Grand Prix winner Juan Pablo Montoya, Mexican Grand Prix, 2015

Grand Prix opening ceremonies on the grid, Mexican Grand Prix, 2015

The usual driver's line-up on the grid, Mexican Grand Prix, 2015

Grid ceremonials before the race, Mexican Grand Prix, 2015

Cool looking Lewis Hamilton before the drivers parade for the Mexican Grand Prix, 2015

Local Mexican driver Sergio Perez, Mexican Grand Prix, 2015

Nigel Mansell, F1 steward for the 2015 Mexican Grand Prix

Bernie Ecclestone and Mexican Sergio Perez, Mexican Grand Prix, 2015

The drivers parade is to be started, Mexican Grand Prix, 2015

Nicely dressed up grid girls, Mexican Grand Prix, 2015

Sebastian Vettel and Thomas Ueberall, international motorsports chief for Red Bull in paddock, Mexican Grand Prix, 2015

Nigel Mansell and Pasquale Lattuneddu, Mexican Grand Prix, 2015

Nigel Mansell and Pasquale Lattuneddu on Sunday morning, Mexican Grand Prix, 2015

Race stewart Nigel Mansell (former Mexico Grand Prix winner in 1987 and '92) and Paddy Lowe, Mexican Grand Prix, 2015

Mexican Jo Ramirez, former McLaren F1 team manager, and Carlos Slim Domit, among others also board member of Telmex, Mexican Grand Prix, 2015

Mexican business man Alejandro Bailleres, Martine Kindt Cohen, CEO of Bell racing helmets, Carlos Slim Domit, son of Mexican business magnate Carlos Slim Helu, and bijou designer Moko, Mexican Grand Prix, 2015

A fan with a VIP ticket joins two South American racing drivers, Pastor Maldonado and former F1 driver from 2001-2006, two-time Indy 500 winner Juan Pablo Montoya, Mexican Grand Prix, 2015

Rainer Schlegelmilch's historical F1 pictures in the Paddock Club lounge, Mexican Grand Prix, 2015

Welcome the the F1 Paddock Club, Mexican Grand Prix, 2015

VIP's view from the "Paddock Club", Mexican Grand Prix, 2015

Peter Wahl and Hermann Tilke of "Tilke Architects" together with former F1 driver David Coulthard, Mexican Grand Prix, 2015

Mexican marshals seems to be the greatest F1 fans, Mexican Grand Prix, 2015

Marshals before pit lane clearance, Mexican Grand Prix, 2015

A map of the Tilke renovated Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez race track of Mexico City, Mexican Grand Prix, 2015

4th consecutive pole position for Nico Rosberg this season, Mexican Grand Prix, 2015

2nd on the grid, Lewis Hamilton, Mexican Grand Prix, 2015

Mexican Sergio Perez, 9th after qualifying, Mexican Grand Prix, 2015

The usual top three qualifyers: While Sebastian Vettel claimes 3rd grid position in his Ferrari (on the left), pole position went this time to Nico Rosberg, with his team-mate Lewis Hamilton 2nd (right), Mexican Grand Prix, 2015

Nico Rosberg's has just achieved his 5th pole position of the 2015 season, Mexican Grand Prix

FIA's technical scrutineering after qualifying for the Mexican Grand Prix, 2015

Sergio Perez gets out of his Force India-Mercedes after qualifying, Mexican Grand Prix, 2015

Nico Rosberg after qualifying, Mexican Grand Prix, 2015

Pastor Maldonado, Lotus-Mercedes

Valtteri Bottas, Williams-Mercedes, enters the stadium section, Mexican Grand Prix, 2015

Mercedes' technical director Paddy Lowe sits at the pit wall during practice session, Mexican Grand Prix, 2015

Pastor Maldonado, Lotus-Mercedes

Pastor Maldonado, Lotus-Mercedes

Nico Rosberg: "The brakes are really on edge", Friday practice, Mexican Grand Prix, 2015

Nico Rosberg with rear break problems, Friday practice, Mexican Grand Prix, 2015

Nico Rosberg's (Mercedes) rear brakes catching fire after his spin at turn one, Friday practice, Mexican Grand Prix, 2015

Both Mercedes of Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg, Friday practice, Mexican Grand Prix, 2015

Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari, into turn 13, Mexican Grand Prix, 2015

Pastor Maldonado, Lotus-Mercedes

Max Verstappen, Toro Rosso-Renault, sets the pace in practice session one, Mexican Grand Prix, 2015

Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari driver, gives autographs on Thursday afternoon, Mexican Grand Prix, 2015

First pit lane walk for a Mexican Grand Prix over 20 years

Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari, leaves the pits, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2015

View from the media centre, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2015

Grand stand at the start/finish straight, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2015

Ferrari pit crew looking for their driver, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2015

A happy Filipe Massa after finishing third in the Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2015

Sebastian Vettel beeing interviewed after the race, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2015

Sebastian Vettel, second in the Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2015

Lewis Hamilton in a post race interview, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2015

Another Hamilton "Hammertime": Victory for the British championship leader, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2015

Fans after the race, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2015

The Monza start/finish straight jam-packed with fans, Italian Grand Prix, 2015

Sebastian Vettel, Geoffrey Willis, Lewis Hamilton and Felipe Massa, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2015

The winners podium, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2015

Champagne for the winners, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2015

Felipe Massa as 3rd on the podium, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2015

Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel, 2nd at Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2015

Truly very happy with his 2nd place: Sebastin Vettel, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2015

World champion Lewis Hamilton came home in first place at Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 2015

2nd place for the local hero: Ferrari's new driver since this 2015 season, Sebastian Vettel, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2015

3rd place for Williams driver, Brazilian Felipe Massa, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2015

Fans on their way to podium ceremony, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2015

The best second-place place finish he'd ever had: Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2015

Sebastian Vettel, 2nd for Ferrari, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2015

Lewis Hamilton has won his 7th Grand Prix this season, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2015

Winner Lewis Hamilton, lead the race from pole, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2015

Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, is closing in on his third Formula 1 Championship title after winning the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, 2015

Daniel Ricciardo and team-mate Kvyat, both Red Bull-Renault, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2015

The usual race leader, Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2015

Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari, having failed to move off the line at the start, fights back at the Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2015

Valtteri Bottas, Williams-Mercedes, under pressure from Rosberg's Mercedes, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2015

Carlos Sainz Jr. in his Toro Rosso-Renault ahead of Ricciardo, Alonso, Rainkkonen and Kvyat, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2015

2nd placed Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari, followed by both Williams' of Massa and Botta, as Rosberg squeezes himself ahead of Perez' Force India, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2015

Early race laps with leader Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, and Vettel, Ferrari, in 2nd place, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2015

While Raikkonen, Ferrari, finds himself at the back of the field, Nico Rosberg in the 2nd Mercedes, tries to put his car next to Perez' Force India, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2015

Valtteri Bottas, Williams-Mercedes drives through the 1st chicane at the start, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2015

The field at the 1st chicane: Leader Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, followed by Vettel in the Ferrari, both Williams' of Massa and Bottas, Perez in the Force India and Rosberg in the 2nd Mercedes, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2015

Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, stays in front at the Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2015

Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, leads Vettel through turn one, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2015

Start for the Italian Grand Prix, 2015, with Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, in the lead ahead of Vettel and Massa

Warm-up lap with Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, followed by both Ferraris of Raikkonen and Vettel, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2015

Curb at turn one, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2015

Bernie Ecclestone meets championship leader and pole setter Lewis Hamilton on the grid, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2015

Lewis Hamilton get's out of his Mercedes, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2015

Lewis Hamilton just arriving at his grid position, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2015

Vettel's grid girl, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2015

Ferrari fans before the start, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2015

Frecce Tricolori fly past, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2015

Aircraft demonstration befor the start, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2015

Kimi's Ferrari on grid position 2, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2015

Mika Hakkinen, world champion with McLaren-Mercedes in 1998 and '99, and Paddy Lowe, in that time with McLaren, today the technical director of Mercedes F1, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2015

Dieter Zetsche, head of Mercedes-Benz Cars since 2006, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2015

Matteo Renzi, Bernie Ecclestone and Sergio Marchionne ahead of the race on the grid, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2015

Bernie Ecclestone, the chief executive of the Formula One Group, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2015

Young Italian prime minister Matteo Renzi and Sergio Marchionne, chairman of Ferrari, meet up with Bernie Ecclestone, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2015

Sergio Marchionne, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2015

Sergio Marchionne, chairman of Ferrari and CEO of the Fiat Chrysler group, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2015

Police force in the paddock, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2015

2nd on the grid: Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2015

Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2015

Pole setter Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2015

Pit lane opens for grid formation: Valtteri Botas, Williams, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2015

Champagne for his team-mate: Lewis Hamilton, 2nd in the Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, 2015

Race winner Nico Rosberg, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2015

Race winner Nico Rosberg, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2015

Winner Nico Rosberg crowd-surfing with his Mercedes mechanics, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2015

Felipe Massa closely passes Rainer's lens in parc ferme after gaining 3rd place in the Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, 2015

Race winner Nico Rosberg, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, 2015

Nico Rosberg beats Hamilton to victory in the Austrian Grand Prix at Spielberg, 2015

Nico Rosberg, winner of the Austrian Grand Prix at Spielberg, 2015

Forth place for Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2015

As usual, a 1-2 finish for Mercedes, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2015

Both Mercedes' driving through turn two, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2015

Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2015

Race leader from start to finish: Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2015

Hulkenberg, Force India, leading Ericsson and Bottas, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2015

Romain Grosjean, Lotus-Mercedes

Vettel, Massa, Hulkenberg and Verstappen, 1st corner at Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2015

The race is on again with both Mercedes of Rosberg and Hamilton in the lead, followed by Vettel, Massa and Hulkenberg, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2015

Safety car is out after the Raikkonen/Alonso accident with Rosberg, Mercedes, in the lead, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2015

Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, leads Lewis Hamilton, Vettel and Massa, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2015

Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton side by side, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2015

Nico Rosberg dives through on the inside to take the lead, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2015

Lewis Hamilton tries to cover his position, but Nico Rosberg dives through on the inside, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2015

Nico Rosberg gets the better start and takes the lead from Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2015

Race about to start, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2015

Clear for formation lap, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2015

Start to the formation lap with both Mercedes on the front row, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2015

Brass band on the starting grid, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2015

Sunday morning drivers parade, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2015

Drivers parade, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2015

Nico Hulkenberg sitting next to both Ferrari drivers Vettel and Raikkonen, drivers parade on Sunday morning, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2015

Drivers parade on Sunday morning, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2015

Dietrich Mateschitz with marshals, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2015

Mr. Red Bull Ring, Dietrich Mateschitz with Jean Alesi and Alain Prost, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2015

Former team-mates and together 10 Formula 1 World Championship titles: Nelson Piquet (1981, '83 and '87), Niki Lauda (1975, '77 and 1984) and Alain Prost (1985, '86, '89 and 1993), Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2015

Niki Lauda out of his 1984 McLaren, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2015

The most successful Formula 1 drivers of the 1980s, left to right: Alain Prost, McLaren, Nelson Piquet, Brabham and Niki Lauda, McLaren, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2015

Brazilian Nelson Piquet in his World Championship winning 1983 Brabham-BMW BT52, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2015

Gerhard Berger beside the track, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2015

Gerhard Berger crosses the track after retirering from the Legends Parade, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2015

Former Austrian Formula 1 drivers Gerhard Berger, Ferrari, and Niki Lauda, McLaren, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2015

Alain Prost driving his McLaren TAG-Porsche MP4/2B of the 1986 season, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2015

Alain Prost in his McLaren TAG-Porsche MP4/2B of his World Championship winning season 1986, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2015

Gerhard Berger drives his 1988 Ferrari F188, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2015

Christian Danner is out of the Legends Parade with a technical problem on his former Zakspeed 871 of the 1987 F1 season, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2015

Jean Alesi wearing his "Ferrari-helmet" of the 1990's, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2015

Niki Lauda ready to start for the Legends Parade in his McLaren-TAG Porsche of the 1984 F1 season, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2015

Niki Lauda in his Marlboro McLaren-TAG Porsche MP4/2 of the 1984 F1 season, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2015

Niki Lauda, Formula World Champion in 1984 with McLaren, puts on his helmet, a replica of his 1984 and '85 seasons, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2015

Pierluigi Martini (next to him Niki Lauda) in a 1987 Minardi-Motori Moderni. Martini was a famous driver for Minardi as he drove eight F1 seasons for the Italian team. Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2015.

Gerhard Berger, sitting in his Formula 1 Ferrari F188 cockpit of the 1988 season, surrounded by F1 drivers of the 1980's. Left to right: Christian Danner, Riccardo Patrese, Niki Lauda, Jean Alesi, Nelson Piquet, Alain Prost and Pierluigi Martini, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2015

Nelson Piquet with BMW mechanics and Paul Rosche (3rd from the right), Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2015

Brazilian Nelson Piquet, tripple F1 World Champion 1981, '83 and '87, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2015

Former F1 World Champion sitting in his Brabham-BMW from 1983, Nelson Piquet, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2015

Alsin Prost and Nelson Piquet (sitting in his 1983 Brabham) ready for the Legends Parade at Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2015

The 1983 Brabham-BMW BT52 at Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2015

The Brabham-BMW BT52 among other seven historic Formula 1 cars will be lining up for the Legends Parade at Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2015

Press conference after qualifying with both Mercedes rivals, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2015

Press conference after qualifying with both Mercedes rivals, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2015

Rosberg's car after the German had spun off on his final qualyfing lap, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2015

The top three qualifyers: Nico Rosberg as 2nd, pole-setter Lewis Hamilton, and Sebastian Vettel as 3rd, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2015

Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel takes a look at the season's best car after qualifying session, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2015

Lewis Hamilton had claimed pole position for the Australian Grand Prix, 2015

Romain Grosjean, Lotus-Mercedes

Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari, during the final practice session on Saturday morning for the Austrian Grand Prix, 2015

Pastor Maldonado, Lotus-Mercedes

Romain Grosjean, Lotus-Mercedes

Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari, during Friday morning practice, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2015

Nelson Piquet meeting old friends in the paddock, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2015

Fathers of both Toro Rosso drivers: Carlos Sainz and Jos Verstappen, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2015

Sergio Marchionne, Chairman of Ferrari and CEO of Fiat Chrysler, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2015

Maurizio Arrivabene, Ferrari, talks to Austrian Toto Wolff, executive director of Mercedes AMG F1 Team, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2015

Sebastian Vettel wearing a sort of "Steirerhut", Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2015

Two times World Champion Fernando Alonso, driving this season for McLaren, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2015

Former Williams driver during 1986 and '87, Nelson Piquet, and Frank Williams, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2015

Nico Rosberg receives or gives the winners kiss to his wife Vivian, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2015

The parc ferme after the race, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2015

Post race interview: Martin Brundle and winner Nico Rosberg, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2015

Sebastian Vettel after the podium ceremony, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2015

Race winner Nico Rosberg, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2015

Sebastian Vettel, happy by finishing 2nd, race winner Nico Rosberg, and a very sad Lewis Hamilton after his late race strategic error, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2015

Sebastian Vettel took 2nd place in the F1 Monaco Grand Prix, 2015

Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel finishes 2nd at the Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2015

Nico Rosberg won the Monaco Grand Prix for the third straight year

Race winner Nico Rosberg on the podium, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2015

Race winner Nico Rosberg, Prince Albert, Charlene and Pierre Casiraghi, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2015

"What’s happened, guys?" Lewis Hamilton lost a secure Monaco Grand Prix 2015 win

Nico Rosberg grabs the Monaco F1 Grand Prix win 2015

Nico Rosberg took his third consecutive win at Monaco, his second win of the season, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2015

Nico Rosberg holds off Vettel and Hamilton to win the Monaco Grand Prix 2015

Nico Rosberg scores a surprise Monaco hat-trick win after late race drama, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2015

Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, leader for the last laps of the Monaco Grand Prix, 2015

Romain Grosjean, Lotus-Mercedes

A terrible error of judgement by his Mercedes team cost Lewis Hamilton victory by pitting during a Safety Car period at the Monaco Grand Prix, 2015

Jenson Button, McLaren-Honda, driving through Casino bend, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2015

Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, at Grand Hotel hairpin, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2015

Daniel Ricciardo, Red Bull-Renault, at Turn 3 (Massenet), Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2015

View between turn 12 (Tabac) and 13 (Louis Chiron), Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2015

Romain Grosjean, Lotus-Mercedes

Race leader Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2015

Romain Grosjean, Lotus-Mercedes

Jenson Button, McLaren-Honda, leads his team-mate Alonso, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2015

Pastor Maldonado, Lotus-Mercedes, followed by Verstappen's Toro Rosso, both McLarens and Nasr's Sauber, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2015

Third placed Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2015

Fighting for 4th position at the start: Daniil Kvyat and Daniel Ricciardo, Red Bull-Renault, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2015

Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, leads away the feld ahead of team-mate Nico Rosberg and Sebastian Vettel in the Ferrari, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2015

Finally, after eight years, Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, starts from pole-position at the Monaco Grand Prix, 2015

Formula 1 drivers stands for the national anthem prior to the 2015 Monaco Grand Prix

The drivers as the grid observes the national anthem, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2015

Last necessary preparations for Nico Rosberg on the grid, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2015

Nico Rosberg and Kai Ebel from RTL TV, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2015

Lewis Hamilton will lead away the grid, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2015

Hamilton's helmet design for the 2015 season, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2015

The pole setter arrives on the grid: Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton, the championship leader, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2015

Welcome on the grid: Fernando Alonso of McLaren with a few celebrities, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2015

Sebastian Vettel talkes to his Ferrari race engineer Riccardo Adami, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2015

Daniel Ricciardo puts his Red Bull-Renault on to grid position no. 4, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2015

Flavio Briatore and Jonathan Wheatley on the grid, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2015

Ferrari's team principal Maurizio Arrivabene and former F1 driver Gerhard Berger on the grid, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2015

Niki Lauda gives an interview to Austian ORF, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2015

Cara Jocelyn Delevingne, a English world class fashion model and actress, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2015

On the grid with former Formula 1 driver during the 1960s until the '80, Jacky Ickx, and Ecclestones wife Fabiana, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2015

Flavio Briatore with his wife Elisabetta. On the right Guy la Liberte from Cirque du Soleil, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2015

The 2nd man on the grid, Nico Rosberg, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2015

Nico Rosberg surrounded by fans and press like behaving marshals, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2015

Felipe Massa and his son, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2015

Pole setter Lewis Hamilton is back from the drivers parade lap, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2015

French Lotus driver Romain Grosjean and Valtteri Bottas of Finland

Fernando Alonso walks to the drivers parade lap on Sunday morning, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2015

Sunday morning: French FIA president Jean Todt and Pierre Casiraghi (left), Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2015

Pastor Maldonado, Lotus-Mercedes

Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, on his pole-position lap, Saturday, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2015

Daniel Ricciardo, Red Bull-Renault, at Mirabeau, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2015

Daniil Kvyat, Red Bull-Renault, at Mirabeau, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2015

Pastor Maldonado, Lotus-Mercedes

Romain Grosjean, Lotus-Mercedes

Valtteri Bottas, Williams-Mercedes, drives through the slowest bend of all F1 circuits, the Grand Hotel Hairpin, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2015

Romain Grosjean, Lotus-Mercedes

Romain Grosjean, Lotus-Mercedes

Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, at Mirabeau Bas bend, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2015

The Mirabeau Bas bend, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2015

Pastor Maldonado, Lotus-Mercedes

Romain Grosjean, Lotus-Mercedes

Pastor Maldonado, Lotus-Mercedes

Daniil Kvyat, Red Bull-Renault, at Mirabeau exit, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2015

Raikkonen's Ferrari after the Finn's hit the barriers St. Devote exit, the nearly 90 degree right-hand bend, during Thursday's 2nd practice session, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2015

Pastor Maldonado, Lotus-Mercedes

Pastor Maldonado, Lotus-Mercedes

Romain Grosjean, Lotus-Mercedes

Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, brakes hard to take the harbour chicane, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2015

Romain Grosjean, Lotus-Mercedes

Pastor Maldonado, Lotus-Mercedes

Romain Grosjean, Lotus-Mercedes, aproches the "Anthony Noghes curve", turn 19, that leads on to the start/finish straight, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2015

Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, during Thursday morning practice, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2015

Ferrari and its collaboration with Marlboro, despite cigarette advertising being banned in the F1, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2015

Former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell, wife of Christan Horner, the Team Principal of the Red Bull Racing F1 Team, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2015

Dr. Helmut Marko, advisor to the Red Bull Racing Team and Burghard Hummel from the Sport Marketing Agency WWP, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2015

Lewis Hamilton, Championship leader, and Bernie Ecclestone, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2015

I have to beat this guy: German Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg pointing at his team-mates name, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 2015

Wet-weather tyre – just in case, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2015

Final podium shot with Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes senior race engineer Tony Ross, winner Nico Rosberg and Sebastian Vettel, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2015

Champagne for the winner Nicoo Rosberg, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2015

Finishing 3rd with Ferrari: Sebastian Vettel, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2015

2nd place for Rosberg's Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2015

A very happy winner Nico Rosberg indeed, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2015

Another 3rd place for Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2015

Nico Rosberg finally got his championship campaign going with a commanding win from pole position at the Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2015

This time it was Nico Rosberg's weekend: Lewis Hamilton congratulates, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2015

Mercedes' Nico Rosberg claimed his first race victory of the season, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2015

After a tough start into the 2015 season, Nico Rosberg responds to Lewis Hamilton's dominance by winning the Spanish Grand Prix, 2015

Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, had a near-perfect weekend and winns the Spanish Grand Prix at Barcelona, 2015

Valtteri Bottas, Williams-Mercedes, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2015

Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari, passing the main straight, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2015

Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, leaves the pits after his stop, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2015

Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, just about to leave the pits after his stop, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2015

Mercedes crew finishes Lewis Hamilton's pit stop, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2015

Pit stop for Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2015

Pit stop for Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2015

Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari, driving out of the pits after his stop, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2015

Daniel Ricciardo, Red Bull-Renault, followes Maldonado, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2015

Massa, Williams, driving through curve 8, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2015

Lonely race leader Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2015

Pastor Maldonado, Lotus-Mercedes, leads Sainz and Ricciardo, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2015

Cars fighting for position, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2015

Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, has the better start and leads the Spanish Grand Prix, while team-mate Hamilton looses momentarily his 2nd position to Ferrari driver Vettel, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2015

FIA president Jean Todt (at the right his wife Michelle) talkes to a Renault engineer on the grid, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2015

2nd man on the grid: Lewis Hamilton, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2015

German Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2015

Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel, 3rd on the grid, gets out of his car, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2015

3rd on the grid: Sebastian Vettel, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2015

7th on the grid: Kimi Raikkonen, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2015

Kimi Raikkonen arrives on the grid, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2015

Four-times F1 World Champion (1985, '86, '89 and '93): Legandary Alain Prost, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2015

Former F1 team-mates for Ferrari in 1991: Jean Alesi talkes to Alain Prost, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2015

Frenchman Jean Alesi, former Ferrari F1 driver in the 1990s, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2015

Former F1 driver Jean Alesi, talkes to Arrivabene on the grid, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2015

Former F1 driver Jean Alesi on the grid, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2015

Williams driver Felipe Massa and his son, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2015

Sebastian Vettel relaxing at the drivers parade lap, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2015

Felipe Massa (looking to his litle son) and both Ferrari drivers Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2015

Ferrari drivers Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2015

Donald MacKenzie, the man whose company holds Formula 1's controlling interest, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2015

Lewis Hamilton waiting for the drivers parade lap, Sunday, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2015

Sunday morning, race day: Jackie Stewart and Mark Webber in the paddock, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2015

Nico Rosberg finally got the better of his Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton as he sealed pole position for the Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2015

Nico Rosberg dominated qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix, beating Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton to record his first pole position of the 2015 Formula 1 season

Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, gains 2nd position on the grid, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2015

Pastor Maldonado, Lotus-Mercedes

Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, driving to pole-position, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2015

Both Sauber cars of Felipe Nasr (car with the yellow mark on the onboard camera) and Marcus Ericsson, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2015

Ready to open Friday's 2nd practice session: Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2015

Romain Grosjean, Lotus-Mercedes

Romain Grosjean, Lotus-Mercedes, driving out of the pits, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2015

Pastor Maldonado, Lotus-Mercedes

Fernando Alonso, McLaren-Honda, two-times Word Champion in 2005 and '06, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2015

Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, during Friday's practice session, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2015

Nico Hulkenberg, Force India-Mercedes, passes the start/finish straight, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2015

Pastor Maldonado, Lotus-Mercedes

Valtteri Bottas, Williams-Mercedes, driving into the pits, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2015

Pastor Maldonado, Lotus-Mercedes

Norbert Haug, former president of Mercedes-Benz motorsport together with Pascal Wehrlein, the reserve driver for the Mercedes F1 team, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2015

Sebastian's father, Norbert Vettel, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2015

Current World Champion, Briton Lewis Hamilton, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2015

German Dieter Zetsche, head of Mercedes-Benz cars since 2006 as well as member of the company's Board of Management since 1998, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2015

Maurizio Arrivabene with Niki Lauda, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2015

Dancing light dome at the top of Bahrain's racing tower, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

Winners podium with Kimi Raikkonen, Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

Champagne replacement on the podium for Raikkonen, Rosberg and Hamilton, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

3rd place for Nico Rosberg, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

Kimi Raikkonen returns to podium for the first time since the 2013 season, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

Happy Lewis Hamilton hugs the winners trophy, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

Three wins out of four so far this season for championship leader Lewis Hamilton, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

Lewis Hamilton, winner of the Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

Prince Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa congratulates winner Lewis Hamilton, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

4th place for Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

Nico Rosberg sure disappointed to lose second place in the race with a braking issue, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

Lewis Hamilton is looking to continue his charge to a third world title after winning the Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

Lewis Hamilton celebrates, winning the Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

Kimi Raikkonen congratulates winner Lewis Hamilton for his 3rd victory in the first 4 races of the 2015 F1 season, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

A grand display of fireworks after the Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

Race leader Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

Battle for position between Nico Hulkenberg, Force India, and Romain Grosjean, Lotus, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

Valtteri Bottas, Williams-Mercedes, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

Like in the 1980s and '90s: The return of sparks showers, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

Fighting for position: Fernando Alonso, McLaren, and Felipe Massa, Williams, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

Both Ferraris of Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen under pressure from Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, while Ricciardo's Red Bull produces sparks, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

Race leader Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, in front of both Ferraris and team-mate Rosberg, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, and Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari, battle for 3nd position, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, brakes for the first corner, as Rosberg, Vettel and Raikkonen battle for 2nd position, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, leader at the start, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

Start for the Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015, with Hamilton, Mercedes, and Vettel, Ferrari, in the lead. Massa, Williams, is about to join the race from the pitlane.

Grid formation, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

Bahrain national anthem with all F1 drivers on the grid, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

Bahrain national anthem on the grid, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

Hamilton's Mercedes, 1st on the grid, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

Sebastian Vettel's Ferrari at grid position no. 2, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

1st position on the grid for Hamilton's Mercedes, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

Juan Carlos and Bernie Ecclestone arrived at 1st grid position, Lewis' place, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

Prince Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Crown Prince of Bahrain, Juan Carlos I. and Bernie Ecclestone on the grid, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

Niki Lauda, the Crown Prince of Bahrain, Juan Carlos I. of Spain and Bernie Ecclestone on the grid, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

Brass band, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

Look from a critical distance: Gulf Air flight attendant on the grid, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

Stewardess: Gulf Air flight attendant on the grid, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

Cooled off Sebastian Vettel, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

Last but not least, the Ferrari drivers Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

Daniel Ricciardo, back from the drivers parade lap, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

Nico Rosberg, Maldonado and Ricciardo, back from the drivers parade lap, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

Max Verstappen, Nico Rosberg, Perez and Ricciardo, back from the drivers parade lap, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

Nasr and Kvyat return from the parade lap, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

Team-mates in balance: Ferrari drivers Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari team-mates, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

The drivers await their presentation, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

The drivers await their presentation, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

Race day at Sakhir, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

Juan Carlos and Carlos Sainz in paddock, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

Carlos Sainz, winner of the World Rally Championship drivers' title with Toyota in 1990 and 1992, father of the novice Toro Rosso driver Carlos Sainz Jr, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

Juan Carlos I, King of Spain from 1975 to 2014, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

The current Spanish Grand Prix drivers with Juan Carlos I, King of Spain from 1975 to 2014: Roberto Merhi, Fernando Alonso and Carlos Sainz Jr, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

Brightly coloured nice pit girls, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

The Earl of March and his son being intoduced by Jackie Stewart to Red Bull driver Daniel Ricciardo, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

Charles Gordon-Lennox, Earl of March, the founder of the Goodwood Festival of Speed and the Goodwood Revival, with his son Charles Henry, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

Nico Rosberg with a few paddock guests, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

Bernie Ecclestone, chief executive of F1 and in the sport for almost over four decades, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

Bernie Ecclestone with his former team manager at Brabham in the 1980s, today FIA's deputy race director, Herbie Blash, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

Bernie talkes to Seb, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

Bernie Ecclestone and Ferrari's new team principal, Maurizio Arrivabene, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

A busy Bernie Ecclestone with Gerhard Berger, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

Bernie Ecclestone in the press centre, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

Monitoring their mobiles: Hopefully well disposed IT supporters, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

Atmospheric paddock, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

The top three qualifyers: Sebastian Vettel as 2nd, pole setter Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg as 3rd, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, made it pole position for the fourth time in a row this season, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

It's that man again! Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, setting fastest lap in qualifying for the Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari, and Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, back to parc ferme after their final qualifying laps, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

Pastor Maldonado, Lotus-Mercedes

Green light for Q1, qualifying session, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari, just about to start his qualifying session, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

The 2015 Ferrari drivers Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

Felipe Massa, Williams-Mercedes, ready to start the qualifying session, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

Qualifying preparation at Kvyat's Red Bull, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

Romain Grosjean, Lotus-Mercedes, leads Kvyat's Red Bull

Pastor Maldonado in the new Mercedes powered Lotus E23

Spaniard Roberto Merhi, 2015 Friday practice session driver for Caterham, now driving for Marussia, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

Under development: Jenson Button in the McLaren-Honda, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

Marussia driver Will Stevens. He had raced before for Caterham in the 2014 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Sebastian Vettel, now a Ferrari driver after 6 seasons and 4 world championship titles with Red Bull Racing, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

RTL TV appointment for Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

Two-time world champion Lewis Hamilton and F1 Group executive Bernie Ecclestone, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

Mercedes driver and reigning world champion, Lewis Hamilton, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

Lewis Hamilton in one of his many appearances this race weekend, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

Thursday press conference with Maldonado, Lewis Hamilon and Ricciardo, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

Thursday press conference with Hamilon, Ricciardo, Perez, Verstappen and Stevens, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

Donald MacKenzie (CVC Partners), Bernie Ecclestone and Pasquale Lattuneddu, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

Maurizio Arrivabene, former vice President of Marlboro Global Communication & Promotions for Philip Morris International in 2007, now the new Ferrari team principal, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

Maurizio Arrivabene, the new principal of the Ferrari Formula One team. He was appointed in November 2014, replacing Marco Mattiacci in the role, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

Bernie Ecclestone will shake hands with many people this Grand Prix weekend, Bahrain Grand Prix, 2015

Welcome board to the 4th Grand Prix race of the 2015 season

More champage for the 2014 World Champion Lewis Hamilton after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton, 2014 Word Champion with Mercedes, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Caught by suprise: Champage for the World Champion Lewis Hamilton, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Caught by suprise: The 2014 Formula 1 drivers World Champion Lewis Hamilton, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

"Ok, it's just another shot." World Champion of the 2014 Grand Prix season: Lewis Hamilton

Final end of the year group shot with the winning Mercedes World Championship Team, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Final Mercedes F1 Team winning World Championship group shot of the 2014 season with both drivers Lewis and Nico, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Nico Rosberg and Niki Lauda join the Mercedes end of the season group shot, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Runner-up in the 2014 Formula 1 World Championship, Nico Rosberg of Mercedes, gets a warm welcome from his team, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Race winner and World Champion 2014 Lewis Hamilton, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Podium interview with Lewis Hamilton: Martin Brundle and both Williams drivers Massa and Bottas, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

New World Champion Lewis Hamilton: "Today was the greatest race of my life.", Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Final Abu Dhabi Grand Prix podium shot: 2nd Felipe Massa, Williams, director of Mercedes-Benz Motorsport Toto Wolff, race winner and 2014 World Champion for Mercedes Lewis Hamilton and 3rd Valtteri Bottas, Williams

Celebrating the Title: Lewis Hamilton gets a shower from Bottas, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Toto Wolff and his Mercedes World Championship winning driver Lewis Hamilton, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

The 2014 World Champion: Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Race winner and World Champion Lewis Hamilton, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Podium at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Champagne? No! Race winner Lewis Hamilton, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

3rd place for Valtteri Bottas, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

2nd place for Brazilian Felipe Massa, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

A proud Toto Wolff on the winners podium, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Race winner and World Champion Lewis Hamilton on the podium, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Podium shot, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Lewis Hamilton: A very emotional World Champion, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Both McLaren drivers Magnussen and Button, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Massa is one of the first congratulants to Lewis Hamilton after the race, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

There you have it: Lewis Hamilton, World Champion 2014, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton received by his Mercedes team, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Lewis Hamilton hug his mechanics, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

A very happy Lewis Hamilton in parc ferme after gaining his 2nd World Championship titel after 2008, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

The arriving of the Champion: Lewis Hamilton in parc ferme, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

The new World Champion: Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

A delighted 2nd Felipe Massa, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

2nd Felipe Massa, Williams-Mercedes, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Waiting for their World Champion: Mercedes team at the pit wall, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, finishing only 14th after problems with the cars ERS, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

The last race laps for Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Romain Grosjean, Lotus-Renault

Romain Grosjean, Lotus-Renault

No way to get closer ... Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Pastor Maldonado, Lotus-Renault

Race leader Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, on his way to Championship victory, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Sergio Perez, Force India-Mercedes, followed by Jean-Eric Vergne, Toro Rosso-Renault, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Sunset: Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Felipe Massa, Williams-Mercedes, leads Button, McLaren, and both Ferraris, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Race leader Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

2nd corner, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, in the lead, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, in the lead, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, in the lead, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, gets the better start and takes the lead from team-mate Nico Rosberg, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, got a better start than his team-mate Rosberg and jumps into the lead, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, gets the better start and takes the lead from team-mate Nico Rosberg, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Lights of and start, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Second from the start to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Ready for the warm up lap with a Mercedes front row, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

F1 grid, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

View from the 1st corner, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Fully packed stands, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Photographers aeria, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Lewis Hamilton on the grid, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Lewis Hamilton on the grid, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Lewis Hamilton, 2nd on the grid, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Drivers line-up ahead of the last race of the season, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Drivers line-up ahead of the last race of the season, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Fernando Alonso is about to start his last race for Ferrari, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Fernando Alonso about to start his last race for Ferrari, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Kimi Raikkonen on the grid, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Dieter Zetsche in an interview for Tanja Bauer of German sky TV, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Rosberg's Mercedes car on it's grid position, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Nico Rosberg with a Mercedes engineer on the grid, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Nico Rosberg on the grid, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Pole setter Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg with his race engineer Tony Ross on the grid, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, arrives at his grid position, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Farewell for Sebastian Vettel in the Red Bull pits, next to him Christan Horner and Helmut Marko, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Farewell for Sebastian Vettel in the Red Bull pits, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Vettel's Red Bull-Renault car being prepared for the race, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Do it once again, Lewis! Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Nico Rosberg supporters, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Drivers group shot ahead of the final race, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Final drivers group shot, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Niki Lauda, Lewis Hamilton and Pat Behar, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Niki Lauda fatherly supporting his driver Lewis Hamilton, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Look, there are my fans: Lewis Hamilton takes a foto of a group of fans on Sunday morning race day, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Lewis Hamilton waves towards his fans at the grandstand, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Lewis Hamilton covering his fan support, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Kimi Raikkonen in a relaxed mode, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Vergne and Grosjean on the way to drivers presentation group shot, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Felipe Massa walk towards the drivers presentation, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Hulkenberg and Sutil on the way to drivers presentation group shot, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Lewis Hamilton on his way to the drivers presentation, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

The DHL Fastest Lap Award goes to Lewis Hamilton this season, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

The Hamilton family arrives in paddock, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Niki Lauda and his wife Birgit on Sunday morning race day, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Dieter Zetsche and Niki Lauda of the Mercedes F1 Team in paddock, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Sebastian Vettel in paddock on Sunday race day, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Sebastian Vettel on Sunday race day, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Sunday race day, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Nico Rosberg in an interview for German TV ZDF, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Valtteri Bottas, 3rd after qualifying, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Felipe Massa after qualifying, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Danni Ricciardo in an after qualifying interview, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

The top three drivers after qualifying: 2nd Lewis Hamilton, 1st Nico Rosberg and 3rd Valtteri Bottas, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg: Another Mercedes 1-2 for the grid, quite usual in the 2014 season, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Pole position for Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, his 11th this season, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Pole position for Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Daniel Ricciardo and Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull-Renault arrived in parc ferme after qualifying, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, drives to pole position, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Kimi Raikkonen drives his Ferrari through the pits tunnel, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Pastor Maldonado, Lotus-Renault

Romain Grosjean, Lotus-Renault

Romain Grosjean, Lotus-Renault

Romain Grosjean, Lotus-Renault

Pastor Maldonado, Lotus-Renault

The British driver Will Stevens replaces Ericsson at Caterham, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Piero Lardi Ferrari, vice chairman of the Ferrari automotive company, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Students from the F1 in Schools World Finals have the opportunity to attend the 2014 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Romain Grosjean, Lotus-Renault

Romain Grosjean, Lotus-Renault

New driver for Caterham, Will Stevens, on track, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Moneyed fans, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, on Friday afternoon, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Romain Grosjean, Lotus-Renault

Pastor Maldonado, Lotus-Renault

Abu Dhabi pits with Esteban Ocon in his Lotus-Renault

Fernando Alonso wearing a fare-well helmet in his last race for Ferrari, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Adderly Fong from Hong Kong, GP3 Series driver and test driver for Sauber on Friday, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Championship leader Lewis Hamilton at the Thursday press conference, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Fernando Alonso at the Thursday press conference, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Lotus-Renault pits

Esteban Ocon, Lotus-Renault driver in the 1st Friday practice session, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Adderly Fong drives for Sauber on Friday practice session, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Climbing skills needed to adjust the TV camera, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Maybe the next season team-mates at McLaren: Ferrari driver Fernando Alonso and McLaren driver Jenson Button on Thursday press conference, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Shake hands between rivals: Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg in the Thursday press conference, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Thursday press conference, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Pole setter Nico Rosberg, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2014

Everything is being recorded these days, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2014

The happy fans and Mercedes Team members cheer to the podium, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2014

Rosberg, Hamilton, interviewer Jean Alesi and Massa, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2014

Final podium group shot with Nico Rosberg, Evan Short (Mercedes Head of Electronics), winner Lewis Hamilton and Felipe Massa, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2014

With Massa 3rd, the Mercedes drivers Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton celebrate another 1-2 for the German Team, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2014

Mercedes drivers Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton celebrate another 1-2 for the German Team, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2014

Champagne shower with Rosberg and Hamilton at the Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2014

2nd placed Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2014

Lewis Hamilton, winner of the Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2014

A very happy Italian Grand Prix winner Lewis Hamilton, Monza, 2014

Podium shot with Rosberg, winner Hamilton, and 3rd placed Massa, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2014

Podium shot with Rosberg, winner Hamilton, and 3rd placed Massa, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2014

Mercedes 1-2 for Hamilton and Rosberg, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2014

Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, has crossed the finish line to win the Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2014

Race winner, Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2014

Daniel Ricciardo, Red Bull-Renault, passes Kimi Raikkonen's Ferrari, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2014

New race leader Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2014

As Rosberg has locked up a front wheel in Turn 1 he gets straight and will lose the lead to team-mate Lewis Hamilton, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2014

Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, still in the lead, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2014

Fernando Alonso has to stop his Ferrari with a problem in the Energy Recovery Systems (ERS), Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2014

Fernando Alonso has to stop his Ferrari with a problem in the Energy Recovery Systems (ERS), Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2014

Fernando Alonso, Ferrari, has to retire with a problem in the Energy Recovery System (ERS) which form an integral part of an F1 car’s power unit in 2014, Italian Grand Prix, Monza

Race leader Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2014

Race leader Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2014

Nico Hulkenberg, Force India, under pressure from Raikkonen, Bottas and Ricciardo, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2014

Kevin Magnussen, McLaren-Mercedes, leads Massa and Hamilton, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2014

The early laps: Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, leading Magnussen (McLaren), Massa (Williams), Hamilton in the 2nd Mercedes and Vettel (Red Bull), Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2014

Midfeeld race through 1st chicane, with Hulkenberg, Bottas, Raikkonen and Vergne, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2014

Leader Rosberg's away, followed by Magnussen, Massa, Hamilton and Vettel, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2014

The field squeezes trought the 1st chicane, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2014

The first four with Nico Rosberg, Kevin Magnussen, Felipe Massa and Lewis Hamilton, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2014

Start to the Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2014, with Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, in the lead

British Mercedes driver, pole setter Lewis Hamilton, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2014

Nico Rosberg on the grid, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2014

Nico Rosberg prepares himself for the race, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2014

Nico Rosberg prepares himself for the race, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2014

Nico Rosberg gets ready for the race, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2014

Nico Rosberg prepares himself for the race, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2014

Sebastian Vettel, beeing interviewed by Ebel from RTL TV, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2014

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault driver, starts from P8 on the grid, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2014

Kai Ebel from RTL Televison, welcomes the German TV audience just ahead of his interview with Sebastian Vettel, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2014

Sebastian Vettel with his race engineer Rocquelin, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2014

Sebastian Vettel with his race engineer Rocquelin (right), Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2014

Nico Rosberg gives Mercedes another 1-2 on the grid, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2014

Daniel Ricciardo, Red Bull-Renault, has arrived at his 9th grid position, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2014

Sergio Perez, Force India-Mercedes, driving out of the pits, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2014

French Lotus-Renault driver Romain Grosjean on his way to his grid position on track, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2014

Bernie Ecclestone, his wife Fabiana and two grid-pass owners, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2014

Niki Lauda, the non-executive chairman of the Mercedes F1 Team, being interviewed by Eddie Jordan of BBC Television, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2014

Niki Lauda and his "12" designed bag, his same car numer during his Ferrari years in Formula 1 1974 and '75, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2014

Former Ferrari drivers Jean Alesi and Niki Lauda on the grid, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2014

Nico Rosberg and Tanja Bauer from sky TV, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2014

Pole setter Lewis Hamilton is also the 1st of the truck after the parade lap, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2014

The drivers on their usual parade lap, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2014

Fernando Alonso walks towards drivers parade on Sunday mornig, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2014

Rubens Barrichello, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2014

Jean Alesi, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2014

Four-times World Champion Alain Prost, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2014

Former Formula 1 World Champion in 1978, Mario Andretti, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2014

Jean Todt son Nicolas, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2014

FIA president Jean Todt, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2014

Stefano Domenicalli, formerly the team principal of the Ferrari F1 Team, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2014

Police uniform, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2014

Well-dressed police men in paddock, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2014

Lotus mechanics having a break, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2014

Top three drivers after qualifying: Nico Rosberg, as 2nd, pole setter Lewis Hamilton, and 3rd fastest Valtteri Bottas, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2014

A proud Lewis Hamilton, pole setter for the Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2014

Pole for Lewis Hamilton, his 1st since the Spanish Grand Prix in May this year, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2014

Nico Hulkenberg, Force India-Mercedes, back to the pits during qualifying, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2014

Pastor Maldonado, Lotus-Renault

Pastor Maldonado, Lotus-Renault

Daniil Kvyat, Toro Rosso-Renault, has returned to the pits from a lap during Friday's morning practice session, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2014

World Champion of the past four seasons, Sebastian Vettel, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2014

Nico Rosberg, Mercedes driver and current championship leader, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2014

Sauber Team owner Peter Sauber and his driver Adrian Sutil in the pits during Friday morning practice session, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2014

Sauber driver on Friday morning, Dutch Giedo van der Garde, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2014

Hockenheim Grand Prix, 2014, podium: 2nd placed Valtteri Bottas, Simon Cole, Mercedes F1 Chief Track Engineer, and both Mercedes drivers, Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton

The champagne shower: Race winner Nico Rosberg, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Podium shot with race winner Nico Rosberg, 2nd Valtteri Bottas (left) and 3rd Lewis Hamilton, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Nico Rosberg earns his first career victory on his and Mercedes’ home soil and increases his championship lead to 14 points over team-mate Lewis Hamilton, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

The top three drivers on the podium: Bottas, Rosberg and Hamilton, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Sebastian Vettel finishes 4th, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

German Grand Prix winner Nico Rosberg with the FIA Formula 1 Technical Delegate at Grand Prix races, Jo Bauer

For Lewis Hamilton this day was all about damage limitation after is incident in qualifying, witch forced him to start the race from 20th position on the grid, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

A very happy German Grand Prix 2014 winner: Nico Rosberg

Hugged by the prowed Mercedes CEO Dieter Zetsche: Nico Rosberg, winner of the German Grand Prix, Hockenheim, 2014

Congratulations to race winner Nico Rosberg, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Congratulations to race winner Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Race winner Nico Rosberg had just arrived at parc ferme, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Nice 2nd place for Valtteri Bottas, Williams-Mercedes, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, takes the chequred flag to win the German Grand Prix at Hockenheim, 2014

Hamilton, Mercedes, chases for 2nd place, as he followes Valtteri Bottas' Williams in the closing laps of the German Grand Prix at Hockenheim, 2014

Daniel Ricciardo in his Red Bull-Renault is closely followed by Fernando Alonso's Ferrari in the last remaining laps of the German Grand Prix at Hockenheim, 2014

Start to finish race leder, Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Adrian Sutil's helmet decorated with the coat of arms of the German state of Bavaria, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Ardian Sutil walks back to the pits to retire, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Adrian Sutil gets back to the pits after his spun on the start-finish line, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Adrian Sutil spun and his engine switched off, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Pit stop for Daniel Ricciardo, Red Bull-Renault, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Pit stop for Daniel Ricciardo, Red Bull-Renault, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault, after his pit stop, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault, makes his 3rd and last pit stop, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault, makes his 3rd and last pit stop, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault, makes his 3rd and last pit stop, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Red Bull pit crew ready for Sebastian Vettel, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, drives out of the pits after his 3rd stop, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, in the pits, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

3rd pit stop for Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

FOM camera man awaits a Mercedes driver to pit, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Lewis Hamilton into the pits, Mercedes, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Pastor Maldonado, Lotus-Renault, in the pits, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, has finished his pit stop, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

2nd pit stop for leader Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

2nd pit stop for Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Midfield battle: Jenson Button, McLaren, and Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

A lonely leader Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Fight between Sergio Perez, Force India, Sutil's Sauber, and Maldonado's Lotus, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

The nearly full house grand stand, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Start-finish line with both Ferraris and the Force India of Hulkenberg, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault, in front of Alonso's Ferrari, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Fernando Alonso, Ferrari, had just passed his team-mate Raikkonen, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault, behind Bottas' Williams, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, gaining positions, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen in front of Sutil, Vergne and Ricciardo, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Race leader Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, fights himself through the backmarkers, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Race clear again, with leader Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, followed by Bottas in the Williams, Vettel in the Red Bull and Alonso's Ferrari, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Massa's Williams wreck after the 1st corner incident, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Massa's Williams wreck after the 1st corner incident, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

The safety car is out for two laps. Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, in the lead, followed by Bottas, Vettel, Alonso and Hulkenberg, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Felipe Massa, Williams, gets away unharmed after the collision with Magussen in the 1st corner, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Felipe Massa's Williams after a rollover, a result of the collision with Magnussen in the 1st corner, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Seconds before the accident between Felipa Massa, 3rd, and Kevin Magnussen, 4th, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, in the lead, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, in the lead, while both Williams' of Bottas and Massa, are fighting for 2nd place, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, gets away clearly at the start, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Just before the start: Pole sitter Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, and Valtteri Bottas, Williams, on the 1st row, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Starting grid with Rosberg (Mercedes) and Bottas (Williams) on the 1st row, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Sebastian Vettel answering questions on the grid, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel with his race engineer Rocquelin on the grid, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Sebastian Vettel on the grid, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Lukas Podolski, German football player for Arsenal London, surrounded by former British F1 drivers Johnny Herbert and Damon Hill on the grid, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Lukas Podolski, German football player for Arsenal London, surrounded by former British F1 drivers Johnny Herbert and Damon Hill on the grid, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

German football star Lukas Podolski on the grid, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Bernie Ecclestone, president and CEO of Formula One Management, on the grid, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Brazilian Fabiana Ecclestone on the grid, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Russian Toro Rosso driver Daniil Kvyat punches his physio to get himself fit for the race, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Ferrari driver Kimi Raikkonen starts to his parade lap, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Daniel Ricciardo on the drivers parade lap, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Lewis Hamilton in his own world ..., Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Hi there: Jenson Button and his last year's team-mate at McLaren, Sergio Perez, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Jenson Button and Sergio Perez walking to the drivers parade on Saturday's race day, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Photographers appreciate the grid girls, as always, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Race cars in parc ferme after Saturday's qualifying, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Dozens of photographers pointing at the top three drivers after Saturday's qualifying for the German Grand Prix, Hockenheim, 2014

The top three qualifying drivers: Felipe Massa, as 3rd, pole setter Nico Rosberg and Valtteri Bottas, as 2nd, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Pole position for Nico Rosberg, his 5th so far this season, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, out of the pits for qualifying, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

The damaged Mercedes of Lewis Hamilton, after his accident in the Sachs curve during Q1, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Romain Grosjean, Lotus-Renault

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault, back to the pits, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Romain Grosjean, Lotus-Renault, drives back to the pits

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault, passes the grand stand, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Romain Grosjean, Lotus-Renault

Pastor Maldonado, Lotus-Renault, back to the pits

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault, back to the pits during Friday morning practice session, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Nico Rosberg in his Mercedes, a Force India and a Red Bull, ready to join the track on Friday morning, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Pastor Maldonado, Lotus

Ferrari front wings and nose cones, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Red Bull Racing mechanics relaxing on the pit wall, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Red Bull RB 10 front wing detail, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Red Bull RB10 steering wheel, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Susie Wolff, Williams test driver, ready for Friday morning practice session, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Nico Rosberg, Mercedes driver and World Championship leader, Hockenheim, German Grand Prix, 2014

Final podium shot: Lewis Hamilton, James Vowles, Nico Rosberg and Valtteri Bottas, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2014

Williams driver Valtteri Bottas secures his maiden F1 podium finish, as Hamilton gives him a shower, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2014

Mercedes' sixth 1-2 of the season, with Lewis Hamilton, James Vowles (Mercedes Team Chief Strategist) and race winner Nico Rosberg, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2014

Valtteri Bottas claims the first podium finish of his F1 career, the first podium for the Williams Team since the 2012 Spanish Grand Prix, Spielberg, Austria, 2014

Winner Mercedes' German driver Nico Rosberg holds his trophy as he celebrates on the podium after the Austrian Grand Prix at Spielberg, 2014

Lewis Hamilton, Nico Rosberg and Valtteri Bottas as 2nd, 1st and 3rd on the podium, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, 2014

The Mercedes winning drivers Hamilton and Rosberg on the podium next to Williams driver Bottas, Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, 2014

Race winner Nico Rosberg has finished in the top-two at every race this season. Next to him Andreas Gabalier, a famous Austrian folk singer. Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, 2014.

Role reversal of Bahrain earlier this season, as Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg enjoy a spot of play fighting in parc ferme, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2014

Another 1-2 for Mercedes with Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg after the race in parc ferme, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2014

By winning the Austrian Grand Prix at Spielberg, 2014, Nico Rosberg extends his Championship lead over team-mate Hamilton up to 29 points

Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, has recorded his third victory of the season by winning the Austrian Grand Prix at Spielberg, 2014

Romain Grosjean, Lotus-Renault

Both Mercedes' of Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton in the lead after the last pit stops , Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2014

Nico Rosberg in the Mercedes at turn two leading Bottas, Williams, and Hamilton in the 2nd Mercedes, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2014

Rosberg and Hamilton, Mercedes, on the hunt for the leading Williams', Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2014

Massa leading Williams team-mate Bottas, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2014

Both Williams' of Massa and Bottas in the lead followed by Rosberg and Hamilton, making a 1-4 for Mercedes engines, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2014

Nico Hulkenberg in his Force India, leading the midfield into turn one, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2014

Both Williams' of Massa and Bottas in the lead, followed by both Mercedes and Alonso in the Ferrari, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2014

Pole setter Felipa Massa, Williams, leads the field into turn one, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2014

Felipa Massa, Williams, leads the field into turn one, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2014

Felipe Massa in the lead, while team-mate Valtteri Bottas and Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, are fighting for position, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2014

Both Williams' got away clearly, with Felipe Massa leading Valtteri Bottas and Rosberg's Mercedes, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2014

Grid is being cleared, both Williams' on the front row, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2014

Busy grid, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2014

Pole sitter, Brazilian Felipe Massa, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2014

Pushed to his 3rd grid position is the Championship leader, Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2014

Bernie Ecclestone joking with Sebastian Vettel on the grid, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2014

Bernie Ecclestone comes to visit Sebastian Vettel, a low 12th on the grid, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2014

United on the track: Gerhard Berger and Nki Lauda after the Legends Parade, Spieberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2014

First hand statements for the RTL TV after the Legends Parade with Gerhard Berger and Niki Lauda, just ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, 2014

Gerhard Berger, Formula 1 driver from 1984 to 1997, took place in the Lotus 49 from the 1970 F1 season, driven at that time by Jochen Rindt

Well, it's a bit hard to fit right in the slim Lotus 49 cockpit for Gerhard Berger

Driver seat adjustments on the Lotus 49 for Gerhard Berger

The Lotus 49 being prepared for Gerhard Berger

Many historical F1 cars, like the Surtees TS16 of the 1974 season, will take part in a demonstration on Sunday morning just ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix, Spielberg, 2014

The 1970 Lotus 49 will take part in a demonstration of historic F1 cars on Sunday morning, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2014

Lewis Hamilton didn't get a error-free lap in Q3 and finds himself back on 9th on the grid for Sunday's race, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2014

Nico Rosberg in a post qualifying interview, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2014

Completing the Williams 1-2 starting grid for Sunday's race is Valtteri Bottas of Finland, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2014

Felipe Massa in his first post qualifying pole interview since a long, long time, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2014

The first none Mercedes pole position of the year goes to Felipe Massa, with Bottas 2nd and Nico Rosberg 3rd after Q3, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2014

Massa's wife Raffaela felicitates Felipes succsess in qualifying, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2014

Massa's 5 year old son Felipinho for sure overwhelmed, as his father achieved pole position for the first time since 2008, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2014

Massa's friend and manager Nicolas Todt is of course delighted after witnessing pole for the Brazilian Williams driver, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2014

Pole position for Felipe Massa, Williams-Mercedes, his 1st pole since the 2008 season with Ferrari. Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2014

Hamilton, Bottas and Rosberg in the parc ferme after Q3, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2014

Pastor Maldonado, Lotus-Renault

Pastor Maldonado, Lotus-Renault

Romain Grosjean, Lotus-Renault

Pastor Maldonado, Lotus-Renault

Pastor Maldonado, Lotus-Renault

The Mercedes of Lewis Hamilton with the media centre grand stand in the back at turn 6

Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, with Maldonado's Lotus in the background

Pastor Maldonado, Lotus-Renault

As usual, Vettel has a new helmet design, Spielberg, Austrian Grand Prix, 2014

A proud little fan with a Lotus F1 steering wheel in the paddock

Freshly showered: Nico Rosberg, one hour after his Monaco Grand Prix victory, 2014

Ready as never before: Nico Rosberg, deliriously happy winner of the Monaco Grand Prix, 2014

The British actor Benedict Cumberbatch take care of the post-race podium interviews with race winner Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton, still complaining of dirt in his eye, Monaco Grand Prix, 2014

Thanks Lewis for another 1-2, Monaco Grand Prix, 2014

Champagne shower for everyone: Race winner Nico Rosberg, Monaco Grand Prix, 2014

Nico Rosberg's victory in Monte Carlo ends a run of four-straight wins for team-mate Lewis Hamilton (left). Nice 3rd place again for Dani Ricciardo, Monaco Grand Prix, 2014

Nico Rosberg secured his 2nd consecutive Monte Carlo Grand Prix victory and retakes the Championship lead, Monaco, 2014

Another 1-2 for Mercedes: A warm welcome for Lewis Hamilton, Monaco Grand Prix, 2014

2nd victory of the season so far for delighted German Nico Rosberg, Monaco Grand Prix, 2014

Briton Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, Monaco Grand Prix, 2014

Race leader Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, Monaco Grand Prix, 2014

Both Mercedes drivers still in the lead: Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton, Monaco Grand Prix, 2014

Fernando Alonso, Ferrari, in front of the Hotel de Paris, Monaco Grand Prix, 2014

Romain Grosjean, Lotus-Renault

Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari, passes the Casino, Monaco Grand Prix, 2014

Romain Grosjean, Lotus-Renault

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault, at swimming pool section, Monaco Grand Prix, 2014

Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, closely followed by Raikkonen and Ricciardo, Monaco Grand Prix, 2014

Dominant Mercedes drivers, Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton, Monaco Grand Prix, 2014

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault, during the 1st safety car period, Monaco Grand Prix, 2014

Lap 2 and the safety car is out for the first time: Leader Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, drives through Ste Devote, followed by team-mate Hamilton, Vettel and Raikkonen, Monaco Grand Prix, 2014

Jenson Button, McLaren, in midfield, Monaco Grand Prix, 2014

Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari, made a nice start and pushes himself from 6th to 4th position, Monaco Grand Prix, 2014

Both Mercedes of Nico Roaberg and Lewis Hamilton in the lead after the start, Monaco Grand Prix, 2014

Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, gets away clearly at the start, Monaco Grand Prix, 2014

Impressive helmet: Polesetter Nico Rosberg , Monaco Grand Prix, 2014

Nico Rosberg gets ready for his home Grand Prix, Monaco, 2014

Closely whatching his son Nico: Keke Rosberg, F1 World Champion in 1982, Monaco Grand Prix, 2014

2nd on the grid, 1st time after the season opener in Australia, five races ago, Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, Monaco Grand Prix, 2014

2nd on the grid, Rosberg's team-mate Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, Monaco Grand Prix, 2014

Pole setter Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, pushed to his grid position, Monaco Grand Prix, 2014

Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, on his way out of the pits towards the grid, Monaco Grand Prix, 2014

Toto Wolff, executive director of Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 with Dieter Zetsche, chairman of Daimler AG, Monaco Grand Prix, 2014

Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the board, Daimler AG, Monaco Grand Prix, 2014

Niki Lauda with Thomas Weber, head of research cars development at the Daimler AG. Between both men you can see this race weekend's stewart, the former F1 driver Derek Warwick, Monaco Grand Prix, 2014

Ferrari driver Fernando Alonso will start from 5th on the grid, Monaco Grand Prix, 2014

Belgian race legend Jacky Ickx with Frenchman Alain Prost, Monaco Grand Prix, 2014

Former F1 drivers Alain Prost and Jean Alesi with the Bahrainian minister Sheikh Fawaz bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, on the grid, Monaco Grand Prix, 2014

Vettel's grid girl, Monaco Grand Prix, 2014

Sebastian Vettel with his race engineer Rocquelin on the grid, Monaco Grand Prix, 2014. The German will start from 4th position.

Christian Horner, Red Bull, and Kai Ebel of RTL Television, Monaco Grand Prix, 2014

Former F1 team principal at Benetton and Renault, Flavio Briatore, Monaco Grand Prix, 2014

Nico Rosberg, Pole setter for the Monaco Grand Prix, 2014

Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, just after taking the escape road at Mirabeau during qualifying for the Monaco Grand Prix, 2014

Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, just a bit too much over the limit, locking up the front tyres and taking the escape road at Mirabeau, qualifying, Monaco Grand Prix, 2014

Mirabeau corner: Ericsson's Caterham, out of qualifying session for the Monaco Grand Prix, 2014, as Alonso drives through

Marcus Ericsson, Caterham, out of qualifying session for the Monaco Grand Prix, 2014. As a direct consequence of hitting Massa's Williams, the Swede will have to start the race from pitlane.

Pastor Maldonado, Lotus-Renault

Pastor Maldonado, Lotus-Renault

Romain Grosjean, Lotus-Renault

Romain Grosjean, Lotus-Renault

Romain Grosjean, Lotus-Renault

Romain Grosjean, Lotus-Renault

Pastor Maldonado, Lotus-Renault

Romain Grosjean, Lotus-Renault

Pastor Maldonado, Lotus-Renault

Romain Grosjean, Lotus-Renault

Ron Dennis, McLaren team principal, shake hands with his former F1 driver Niki Lauda, Monaco Grand Prix, 2014

Crazy bike enhacement: To see and to be seen, Monaco Grand Prix, 2014

Boats and yachts moored in the famous Monte Carlo harbour at one of the best possible zones for Sunday's race, Monaco Grand Prix, 2014

Helmets ready to be used by the Monte Carlo Grand Prix marshals

5th victory of the 2014 Grand Prix season so far for the Mercedes F1 Team, Spain, Barcelona, 2014

2nd place yet again for Nico Rosberg, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2014

Race winner Lewis Hamilton, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2014

Third place for Australian Daniel Ricciardo, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2014

Podium finish with Nico Rosberg, Mike Elliot (head of aerodynamics at Mercedes), Lewis Hamilton and Daniel Ricciardo, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2014

Mercedes drivers Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton celebrating another 1-2 for the Brackley based German F1 Team, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2014

Ok, I did not win the race, but now it's my turn ... , Nico Rosberg on team-mate Hamilton, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2014

Sebastian Vettel makes the utmost by finishing in 4th position, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2014

Valtteri Bottos, Williams, can be happy with his 5th position after the race, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2014

Fernando Alonso, Ferrari, fought himself up to 6th position in the race, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2014

Finishing 19th, Max Chilton, Marussia driver, after the race in parc ferme, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2014

Parc ferme procedure as usual for race winner Lewis Hamilton, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2014

Lewis Hamilton, man of the moment with another race victory, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2014

Mercedes Chairman Dieter Zetsche celebrates yet another Grand Prix victory with his top driver Lewis Hamilton, Spain, Barcelona, 2014

Lewis Hamilton: 4th consecutive victory of the season and the new Championship leader, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2014

The state-of-the-art Mercedes F1 Team had just achieved their 5th victory of the 2014 Grand Prix season, Spain, Barcelona, 2014

Another dominant Mercedes 1-2 for Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2014

Fernando Alonso, Ferrari, leaves the pits to rejoin the race, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2014

Fernando Alonso, Ferrari, makes his 3rd and last pit stop, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2014

With 17 laps to go, P1 for Lewis Hamilton, with a 3.7 seconds lead over Mercedes team-mate Rosberg, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2014

On race lap 45, Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, made his last pit stop, changing from prime to option tyres, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2014

Race leader Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, had just made his last stop for prime tyres, lap 43, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2014

Race leader Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, makes his last stop for prime tyres, lap 43, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2014

Race leader Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, makes his last stop for prime tyres, lap 43, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2014

Race leader Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, makes his last stop for prime tyres, lap 43, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2014

Race leader Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, makes his last stop for prime tyres, lap 43, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2014

Just after his pit stop: Valtteri Bottas, Williams, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2014

Pit stop for Valtteri Bottas, Williams, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2014

Marcus Ericsson, Caterham, leaving the pits after his stop, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2014

Pit stop for Marcus Ericsson, Caterham, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2014

Tyre abrasion on the main straight with Ferrari drivers Kimi Raikkonen and Fernando Alonso, Spanish Grand Prix, 2014

Lots of tyre abrasion on the Barcelona main straight while Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari, passes by, Spanish Grand Prix, 2014

Daniel Ricciardo, Red Bull-Renault, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2014

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2014

Race leader Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2014

Full packed stand at the Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2014

Kimi Raikkonen being pushed hard by Ferrari team-mate Fernando Alonso, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2014

Both Ferraris of Raikkonen and Alonso (behind the Lotus of Grosjean) having a nice battle throughout the race, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2014

Both Ferraris of Raikkonen and Alonso having a nice battle during the race, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2014

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull, making up positions in midfield, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2014

In 6th and 7th position are both Ferraris of Raikkonen and Alonso, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2014

Valtteri Bottas, Williams, in 3rd position, ahead of Ricciardo in the Red Bull and Grosjean, Lotus, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2014

The same procedure as in the last races: Lewis Hamilton leads Nico Rosberg, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2014

The field squeezing into turn 1, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2014

Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari no. 7, tries hard to pass Romain Grosjean (Lotus) at the start, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2014

Leader Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, watching his followers at the start for the Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2014

Both Mercedes of Hamilton and Rosberg get away clearly at the start for the Spanish Grand Prix at Barcelona, 2014

Pole-setter for Mercedes, Lewis Hamilton, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2014

Pole-setter for Mercedes, Lewis Hamilton, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2014

Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, being pushed to his grid position, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2014

The Lotus-Renault of Romain Gosjean had arrived on his 5th grid position, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2014

Bernie Ecclestone and Alain Prost, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2014

Frenchman Alain Prost at the grid, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2014

Former McLaren team-mates and rivals for the Formula 1 World Championship in 1984, Alain Prost and Niki Lauda, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2014

Mercedes Chairman Dieter Zetsche with Bernie Ecclestone, Niki Lauda and guestes at the grid, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2014

Bernie Ecclestone meeting Mercedes people at the grid, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2014

Bernie Ecclestone arrives at the grid, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2014

Marshals ready for the Spanish Grand Prix at Barcelona, 2014

Fernando Alonso, Spaniard and local Ferrari driving hero, back from drivers parade, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2014

Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen on their way to the drivers parade, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2014

Journalist Gunther Wiesinger and Bernie Ecclestone in the paddock at the Red Bull Station, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2014

Bernie Ecclestone and Kai Ebel (RTL TV), Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2014

Bernie Ecclestone and Kai Ebel (RTL TV) in the paddock, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2014

Gerard Lopez, Chairman of the Lotus F1 Team and Alain Prost, former 4-times Formula 1 World Champion in the 1980's and '90s with McLaren and Williams in the Lotus motorhome, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2014

Evening mood at the Ferrari motorhome, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2014

The McLaren-Mercedes in parc ferme after qualifying, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2014

Rear view on the bodied rear suspension of the McLaren-Mercedes MP4/29, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2014

Hi there, yes, it's me again, Rainer! Another pole position for Lewis Hamilton, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2014

Once again: Pole position for dominant Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton, the 35th of his F1 career so far, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2014

Kimi Raikkonen back to parc ferme after P6 in Q3, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2014

Fernando Alonso, Ferrari, pushed back to the pits during qualifying, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2014

Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel has to retire from qualifying, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2014

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull, drives back to the pits during qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2014

Romain Grosjean, Lotus-Renault

Romain Grosjean, Lotus-Renault

Romain Grosjean, Lotus-Renault

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull, drives for another qualifying lap, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2014

Romain Grosjean, Lotus-Renault

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault, driving out of the pits for qualifying, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2014

Start for qualifying session with Nico Hulkenberg, Force India (front) and Gutierrez (Sauber), Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2014

Fernando Alonso, Ferrari, is about to leave the pits for qualifying session, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2014

Romain Grosjean, Lotus, back to the pits

Maldonado's Lotus-Renault on track again

Romain Grosjean, Lotus-Renault

Pastor Maldonado, Lotus-Renault, winner of the 2012 Spanish Grand Prix

Romain Grosjean, Lotus-Renault

Romain Grosjean, Lotus-Renault

Pastor Maldonado, Lotus-Renault, on Friday morning practice session

French Lotus driver Romain Grosjean

Pastor Maldonado of Venezuela, driving for Lotus-Renault

Race leader Lewis Hamilton making his 2nd and last stop, Shanghai, Chinese Grand Prix, 2014

Leader Lewis Hamilton joins the race after making his 2nd and last stop, Shanghai, Chinese Grand Prix, 2014

Weight control for winner Lewis Hamilton after the Chinese Grand Prix, 2014

Fernando Alonso, Ferrari, is happy to get 3rd place, Shanghai, Chinese Grand Prix, 2014

Nico Rosberg in a post race interview, Shanghai, Chinese Grand Prix, 2014

A happy race winner Lewis Hamilton, Shanghai, Chinese Grand Prix, 2014

Kai Ebel of German RTL Television and race winner Lewis Hamilton, Shanghai, Chinese Grand Prix, 2014

Mercedes drivers Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton on the podium, Shanghai, Chinese Grand Prix, 2014

Champagne shower for Mercedes sporting director Ron Meadows, Shanghai, Chinese Grand Prix, 2014

Champagne shower for Mercedes sporting director Ron Meadows, Shanghai, Chinese Grand Prix, 2014

Ron Meadows, Mercedes sporting director, Shanghai, Chinese Grand Prix, 2014

3rd placed Fernando Alonso of Ferrari, Shanghai, Chinese Grand Prix, 2014

2nd placed and Championship leader Nico Rosberg, Shanghai, Chinese Grand Prix, 2014

"Lewis, please: Let me just touch it ..." Mercedes team-mates Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton had achieved yet again a dominant 1-2 victory for the German Team, Shanghai, Chinese Grand Prix, 2014

A realy happy Lewis Hamilton after his 3rd consecutive Grand Prix win this season, Shanghai, Chinese Grand Prix, 2014

Nico Rosberg (2nd), Lewis Hamilton (1st) and Fernando Alonso (3rd) on the podium, Shanghai, Chinese Grand Prix, 2014

Podium shot, Shanghai, Chinese Grand Prix, 2014

The winner of the Chinese Grand Prix, 2014, Lewis Hamilton

Winning Mercedes Team ready for podium ceremony with Hamilton, Meadows and Rosberg, Shanghai, Chinese Grand Prix, 2014

Rosberg and Alonso just after the Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai, 2014

Fernando Alonso, finishing 3rd, gives Lewis Hamilton congratulations on winning the Chinese Grand Prix at Shanghai, 2014

Race winner Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes. Shanghai, Chinese Grand Prix, 2014

Race winner Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes. Shanghai, Chinese Grand Prix, 2014

1st in the parc ferme after the race: Nico Rosberg, Mercedes. Shanghai, Chinese Grand Prix, 2014

Hamilton's Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg finishes 2nd, Shanghai, Chinese Grand Prix, 2014

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton winns his third consecutive Formula 1 race in 2014, taking the checkered flag at the Chinese Grand Prix, Shanghai

Days before the Chinese Grand Prix weekend, Stefano Domenicali has steped down as Ferrari team principal

Full packed stands at the Chinese Grand Prix, 2014

Jenson Button, McLaren-Mercedes, in front of Vergne, Shanghai, Chinese Grand Prix, 2014

Fernando Alonso, Ferrari, Shanghai, Chinese Grand Prix, 2014

Race leader Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, Shanghai, Chinese Grand Prix, 2014

Midfield battle for 10th position between Vergne and Raikkonen, Shanghai, Chinese Grand Prix, 2014

Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, leading Vettel, Alonso, Ricciardo and Massa into first corner, Shanghai, Chinese Grand Prix, 2014

Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, leading Vettel, Alonso and Ricciardo into first corner, Shanghai, Chinese Grand Prix, 2014

Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, leading the field into first corner, Shanghai, Chinese Grand Prix, 2014

Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, leading the field into first corner, Shanghai, Chinese Grand Prix, 2014

Vettel stands beside his Red Bull car on the grid, while Renault enineers work on a engine mapping program, Shanghai, Chineese Grand Prix, 2014

After arriving at his grid position, Sebastian Vettel, four-time World Champion, takes off his helmet, Shanghai, Chinese Grand Prix, 2014

Sebastian Vettel has just arrived at his grid position for the Chinese Grand Prix

French Lotus driver Romain Grosjean

The drivers bus starts to the parade lap arround Shanghai's race track, Chinese Grand Prix, 2014

Alonso takes a look towards the large group of Ferrari fans on the grand stand

As Formula 1 racing legend Michael Schumacher remains in critical condition in a French clinic after a ski accident, Chinese fans show threir thoughts at the race track, Shanghai, Chinese Grand Prix, 2014

Daniel Ricciardo, obviously proud after qualifying. The Australian has out-qualified his four-time champion team-mate Vettel three times this season, Shanghai, Chinese Grand Prix, 2014

Lewis Hamilton in a post qualifying inteview, Shanghai, Chinese Grand Prix, 2014

While Ricciardo is beeing served, Hamilton turns in to his pit, Saturday's Q3, Chinese Grand Prix, 2014

Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, drives to pole position, Shanghai, Chinese Grand Prix, 2014

Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari, did not manage to get through Q2 in Saturday's qualifying, Shanghai, Chinese Grand Prix, 2014

French driver Romain Grosjean, Lotus-Renault

Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, out for yet another pole position, Shanghai, Chinese Grand Prix, 2014

Pastor Malsonado's damaged Lotus-Renault after his accident in Friday afternoon's practice session

Pastor Maldonado, Lotus-Renault

Venezuelan Pastor Maldonado, Lotus-Renault

Triumph TR2

Triumph Roadster 2000

Triumph Roadster 2000

Swallow Doretti

Sunbeam Alpine Series I

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Sunbeam Alpine Series I

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Singer Roadster 4AB

Singer Roadster 4AB

Riley 12 h.p. Sprite

Riley RMC Roadster

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Reliant Scimitar 1800Ti

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Lotus-Honda driver Ayrton Senna, Hungarian Grand Prix, 1987

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Seabstian Vettel, truly delighted after yet another victory so far, being interviewed by Martin Brundle on the podium, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2013

Podium ceremony with both winning Red Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber and Nico Rosberg of Mercedes, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2013

Helmut Marko takes a phone call while his winning Red Bull drivers Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber are on their way to podium ceremony, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2013

Another dominant victory for German Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel. The world champion of the past four years gains his 11th Grand Prix victory of the season, the 7th in a row.

Romain Grosjean, Lotus-Renault, currently in 4th place, passes the Yas Viceroy Hotel. The hotel has two towers linked together by a bridge of monocoque steel and glass.

Romain Grosjean, Lotus-Renault

Romain Grosjean, Lotus-Renault

Race leader Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault, quickly pulling away, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2013

Midfield battle, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2013

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault, in the lead, followed by Rosberg, Webber, Grosjean and Hamilton, while Massa, Ferrari, rejoins the followers on the track, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2013

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault, takes the lead at the start, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2013

Sebastian Vettel takes the lead from Red Bull team-mate Mark Webber, Hamilton tries to gain positions (far right, Mercedes, yellow onboard camera), Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2013

Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettel of the Red Bull team in the lead, while Hamilton (Mercedes, yellow onboard camera) tries to gain positions by squeezing from right to left, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2013

Just before the start: Both Red Bull drivers Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettel on the front row of the grid, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2013

Moments before the warming-up lap with the Red Bull drivers Webber and Vettel on the front row of the grid, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2013

Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg, 3rd on the grid, gets ready for the start of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2013

Nico Rosberg, 3rd on the grid, gets ready for the start of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2013

Nico Rosberg, 3rd on the grid, gets ready for the start of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2013

Lotus driver Romain Grosjean on the grid, before the race

Red Bull driver and pole-setter Australian Mark Webber on the grid, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2013

Damon Hill, F1 World Champion in 1996, is also one of the famous F1 Grand Prix attendees, Sunday race day at Abu Dhabi, 2013

Eddie Jordan is one of the many famous F1 Grand Prix attendees, Sunday race day at Abu Dhabi

Green light for Romain Grosjean, Lotus-Renault, Saturday qualifying session

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus-Renault, drives into the pit lane tunnel

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus-Renault

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus-Renault

Romain Grosjean, Lotus-Renault, drives out of turn 14 into sunset during the 2nd practice on Friday

Romain Grosjean, Lotus-Renault, drives out of turn 14 into sunset during the 2nd practice on Friday

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus-Renault

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus, passes the steel and glas bridge at the Yas Viceroy Hotel. The hotel was designed to become a significant landmark for Abu Dhabi.

Sebastian Vettel and Gavin Ward, Red Bull's performance engineer, on the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix podium, 2013

Romain Grosjean, Lotus-Renault, at Friday's 1st practice session

Podium shot of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2013: Gavin Ward, Red Bull's performance engineer, Mark Webber, as 2nd placed, winner Sebastian Vettel, and 3rd placed Nico Roaberg of Mercedes

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus-Renault, sets the fifth fastest qulifying time, but will later be excluded after faling the FIA's floor test

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus-Renault, at Saturday's qualifying session. He will later be excluded from qualifying after faling the FIA’s floor test.

Vergne, Toro Rosso-Ferrari, drives out of turn 14 into sunset during Sunday's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Sun is falling as race leader Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault, drives out of turn 14 during Sunday's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus-Renault, at Saturday's qualifying session

Sun is falling as Charles Pic, Caterham-Renault, drives out of turn 14 during Sunday's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Jenson Button, McLaren-Mercedes, drives out of turn 14 into sunset during Sunday's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Alan Jones meeting other VIP’s in the paddock, Sunday's race day, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2013

There's no need to be worried: Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel, 2nd on the grid, in his usual pre-race meeting with his engineer Roquelin, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, 2013

Grosjean's Lotus at scrutineering

Grand Prix winner Sebastian Vettel gets applause from 2nd placed Fernando Alonso and boos from the crowd for yet another victory this season

Grid girls for the Singapore Grand Prix

A Singapore Grand Prix grid girl

Eight of this year’s Miss Universe contestants attend the Singapore Grand Prix

Gerard Lopez, chairman of the Lotus F1 Team

Romain Grosjean, Lotus-Renault

Romain Grosjean, Lotus-Renault

Romain Grosjean, Lotus-Renault

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus-Renault

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus-Renault

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus-Renault, viewed from Swissotel The Stamford during Friday’s second practice

Press conference on Friday afternoon with the team representatives Bob Fearnley (Force India), Franz Tost (Toro Rosso), Tony Fernandes (Caterham), Claire Williams (Williams) and Eric Boullier (Lotus). In the foreground the FIA's media delegate, Matteo Bonciani.

Press conference on Thursday afternoon with the drivers Valtteri Bottas (Williams), Sergio Perez (McLaren), Kimi Raikkonen (Lotus) and Nico Rosberg (Mercedes). In the foreground the FIA’s media delegate, Matteo Bonciani.

A regulary Grand Prix visitor: Damon Hill, Formula 1 World Champion in 1996

A destination board with detailed circuit map information welcome visitors to the Singapore Grand Prix, 2013

As night falls, F1 TV will broadcast the 6th edition of the Singapore Grand Prix, 2013

Sebastian Vettel wins his 7th Grand Prix of the year to extend his lead in the drivers championship to 60 points with six races remaining

On the podium after the Singapore Grand Prix are Fernando Alonso (2nd), Christian Hoerner (Red Bull team principal), winner Sebstian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen (3rd)

Sebastian Vettel wins his 7th Grand Prix of the year to extend his lead in the drivers championship to 60 points with six races remaining

Podium ceremony, Singapore Grand Prix, 2013

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus-Renault, driving once more a remarkable race to finish 3rd

Romain Grosjean, Lotus-Renault

FOM tends in the paddock with Bernie Ecclestone, while Singapore awaits it’s 6th F1 Grand Prix

Mark Webber, Red Bull, in front of Grosjean, Lotus

Romain Grosjean, Lotus-Renault, couldn’t secure his 3rd grid position during the race

RBR's Sebastian Vettel wins the Italian Grand Prix in Monza 2013 and celebrates his achievement on the rostrum after the race

Fans invade the track after the Italian Grand Prix

RBR's race winner Sebastian Vettel sprays champagne together with Ferrari's second placed Alonso during the podium ceremony after the Italian Grand Prix in Monza 2013

RBR's race winner Sebastian Vettel sprays champagne at Adrian Newey during the podium ceremony after the Italian Grand Prix in Monza 2013

RBR's race winner Sebastian Vettel sprays champagne at Adrian Newey during the podium ceremony after the Italian Grand Prix in Monza 2013

RBR's race winner Sebastian Vettel sprays champagne at Adrian Newey during the podium ceremony after the Italian Grand Prix in Monza 2013

Champagne showers after the Italian Grand Prix

Second placed Fernando Alonso of Ferrari presents his trophy at the rostrum during the podium ceremony following the Italian Grand Prix

RBR's Sebastian Vettel wins the Italian Grand Prix in Monza 2013 and kisses his trophy at the rostrum during the podium ceremony after the event

RBR's Sebastian Vettel wins the Italian Grand Prix in Monza 2013 and presents his trophy at the rostrum during the podium ceremony after the event

RBR's Sebastian Vettel wins the Italian Grand Prix in Monza 2013 and celebrates his achievement at the rostrum after the race

Sebastian Vettel wins the Italian Grand Prix in Monza 2013 and celebrates his achievement in parc ferme with Red Bull Racing technical director Adrian Newey

Sebastian Vettel wins the Italian Grand Prix in Monza 2013 and celebrates his achievement in parc ferme with Red Bull Racing technical director Adrian Newey

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, wins the Italian Grand Prix in Monza 2013 and celebrates his achievement in parc ferme

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1

vor hulk

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1, chats with Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1

Formula 1 World Champion of 1975, 1977 and 1984, Niki Lauda, proudly receives the 2013 'Bernie Ecclestone Award' during the Italian Grand Prix at Monza.

Formula 1 World Champion of 1975, 1977 and 1984, Niki Lauda, proudly receives the 2013 'Bernie Ecclestone Award' during the Italian Grand Prix at Monza.

Daniel Ricciardo of Toro Rosso jokes around with Lotus team boss Eric Boullier

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1

At the start of the Italian Grand Prix, Red Bull's Mark Webber is chased by the two Ferraris

The start of the Italian Grand Prix, both Red Bull race cars in the front row, Alonso crosses the field

The start of the Italian Grand Prix, both Red Bull race cars in the front row, Alonso crosses the field

The start of the Italian Grand Prix, both Red Bull race cars in the front row

A second before the start of the Italian Grand Prix

Formula One Group CEO Bernie Ecclestone chats with Lotus team principal Eric Boullier before the race

Champagne showers on the rostrum after the German Grand Prix for winner Vettel and second placed Raikkonen

Third placed Romain Grosjean of Lotus proudly raises his trophy on the podium

Second placed Kimi Raikkonen of Lotus presents his trophy and shows his famous backholding smile

Race winner Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing kisses his winning drivers trophy, celebrating a victory at his home Grand Prix for the first time

Race winner Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing presents his winning drivers trophy, celebrating a victory at his home Grand Prix for the first time

Race winner Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing celebrates at the rostrum, gaining a victory at his home Grand Prix for the first time

Race winner Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing celebrates at the rostrum, gaining a victory at his home Grand Prix for the first time

Race winner Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing jumps at the rostrum, celebrating a victory at his home Grand Prix for the first time

Race winner Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing celebrates on the rostrum, gaining a victory at his home Grand Prix for the first time

Third placed Romain Grosjean of Lotus F1 celebrates in parc ferme after the race

Third placed Romain Grosjean and second placed Kimi Raikkonen, both Lotus F1, congratulate each other in parc ferme after the race

Second placed Kimi Raikkonen of Lotus F1 arrives in parc ferme after the race

Second placed Kimi Raikkonen of Lotus F1 arrives in parc ferme after the race

Pit stop of Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1

vor kimi, alonso und button

In lap one, third positioned Lewis Hamilton leads the two Lotus race cars

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1

Kimi Raikkonen practises pit stops with the Lotus F1 team

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1

Red Bull race driver Sebastian Vettel approaches parc ferme under frenetic applause from the crowds, he was never seriously challenged as he led from start to finish to win the Canadian Grand Prix at Montreal for the first time, extending his title lead in the 2013 Formula One World Championship

Red Bull race driver Sebastian Vettel approaches parc ferme under frenetic applause from the crowds, he was never seriously challenged as he led from start to finish to win the Canadian Grand Prix at Montreal for the first time, extending his title lead in the 2013 Formula One World Championship

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus

A lonely Kimi Raikkonen of Lotus walks to drivers presentation

Fernando Alonso of Ferrari and Romain Grosjean of Lotus walk to drivers presentation

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

Gerard Lopez of Genii, Lotus F1

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

quali feucht, daher drift

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team

Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel was never seriously challenged as he led from start to finish to win the Canadian Grand Prix at Montreal, extending his title lead in the 2013 championship

vor perez

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

Jean-Eric Vergne, Toro Rosso. By carrying Francois Cevert's helmet colours, Vergne is paying tribute to former French Formula 1 driver, who died forty years ago during practice for the Watkins Glen Grand Prix.

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

unfall donnerstag

abseits der ideallinie, funken

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

From left to right: 2nd placed Kimi Raikkonen, winner Fernando Alonso, Ferrari's Stefano Domenicali, and 3rd placed Felipe Massa, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2013

Grand Prix winner Fernando Alonso has given his Ferrari boss Domenicali a champagne shower on the podium, Spain, Barcelona, 2013

Grand Prix winner Fernando Alonso on the podium, Spain, Barcelona, 2013

Grand Prix winner Fernando Alonso on the podium, Spain, Barcelona, 2013

A very happy Ferrari driver Fernando Alonso joined by his team-mate Felipe Massa on the podium, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2013

A very happy Ferrari driver Fernando Alonso after winning the 2013 Spanish Grand Prix at Barcelona

A very happy Ferrari driver Fernando Alonso after winning the 2013 Spanish Grand Prix at Barcelona

A Spanish national flag on the 1st race position, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2013

Race winner Fernando Alonso and his team-mate Felipe Massa, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2013

Race winner Fernando Alonso, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2013

A stand full of Ferrari fans, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2013

Spaniard Fernando Alonso, a delighted race winner for Ferrari, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2013

Spaniard Fernando Alonso, race winner for Ferrari, has just parked his car in parc ferme, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2013

Ferrari's Stefano Domenicali is about to shake hands with 2nd placed Kimi Raikkonen, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2013

Kimi Raikkonen finishing 2nd, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2013

Sergio Perez, McLaren-Mercedes, makes his pit stop, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2013

Sergio Perez, McLaren-Mercedes, makes his pit stop, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2013

Sergio Perez, McLaren-Mercedes, makes his pit stop, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2013

Sergio Perez, McLaren-Mercedes, makes his pit stop, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2013

Pit stop for Jenson Button, McLaren-Mercedes, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2013

Pit stop for Jenson Button, McLaren-Mercedes, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2013

Pit stop for Jenson Button, McLaren-Mercedes, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2013

2nd pit stop of Fernando Alonso, Ferrari, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2013

2nd pit stop of Fernando Alonso, Ferrari, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2013

Pit stop for Jenson Button, McLaren-Mercedes, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2013

Pit stop for Jenson Button, McLaren-Mercedes, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2013

Pit stop for Jenson Button, McLaren-Mercedes, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2013

Pit stop for Jenson Button, McLaren-Mercedes, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2013

Pits at Barcelona race track, Spanish Grand Prix, 2013

Pit stop for Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2013

Fernando Alonso, Ferrari, back on track after his pit stop at the Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2013

Pit stop for Fernando Alonso, Ferrari, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2013

Pit stop for Fernando Alonso, Ferrari, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2013

Pit stop for Fernando Alonso, Ferrari, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2013

Pit stop for Fernando Alonso, Ferrari, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2013

The midfield with Adrian Sutil, Force India, and Romain Grosjean, Lotus, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2013

Fernando Alonso, Ferrari, after a fine start that lifted him immediately to 3rd, leads Hamilton and Raikkonen, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2013

Fernando Alonso, Ferrari, after a fine start that lifted him immediately to 3rd, leads Hamilton and Raikkonen, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2013

Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, leader in the early laps, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2013

Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, still in the lead, followed by Vettel and Alonso, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2013

Start of the Spanish Grand Prix at Barcelona, 2013: Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, in the lead, followed by Vettel, Hamilton, Raikkonen and Alonso.

Start of the Spanish Grand Prix at Barcelona, 2013: Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, in the lead, followed by Vettel, Hamilton, Raikkonen and Alonso.

Start of the Spanish Grand Prix at Barcelona, 2013: Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, in the lead, followed by Vettel, Hamilton, Raikkonen and Alonso.

Start of the Spanish Grand Prix at Barcelona, 2013: Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, in the lead, followed by Vettel, Hamilton, Raikkonen and Alonso.

Lotus-Renault driver Kimi Raikkonen on the grid, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2013

Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel talks to this race engineer Guilaume Rocquelin, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2013

Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel talks to this race engineer Rocquelin, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2013

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull, is being pushed to his grid position, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2013

Christian Horner and Bernie Ecclestone on the grid, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2013

Christian Horner and Bernie Ecclestone on the grid, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2013

Mercedes F1 team director Toto Wolff, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2013

Lotus team owner Gerard Lopez on the grid, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2013

Eric Boullier (right) and Gerard Lopez on the grid, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2013

Fernando Alonso and his Ferrari race engineer Andrea Stella on the grid, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2013

Fernando Alonso, Ferrari driver, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2013

Fernando Alonso, Ferrari, just arrived at his grid position, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2013

Santander chairman Emilio Botin, FIA president Jean Todt and Michelle Yeoh meet at the grid, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2013

Bernie Ecclestone and children, FIA Road Safety campaign, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2013

Nico Rosberg and his girl friend Vivian Sibold, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2013

Nico Rosberg's girl friend Vivian Sibold is delighted about the back-to-back pole positions of the German Mercedes driver, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 2013

The top three qualifiers for Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix, 2013, at Barcelona: 2nd on the grid, Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton, pole for his team-mate Nico Rosberg, and 3rd placed, championship leader, Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel.

Nico Rosberg celebrates his pole position ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix at Barcelona, 2013

Nico Rosberg takes pole position for Mercedes ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix at Barcelona, 2013

Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton locked out the front row for Mercedes ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix at Barcelona, 2013

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus-Renault

Nico Rosberg, Mercedes, out of the pits and on his way to pole position for the Spanish Grand Prix at Barcelona, 2013

Romain Grosjean, Lotus-Renault

Romain Grosjean, Lotus-Renault

Pastor Maldonado, Williams-Renault, winner of the Spanish Grand Prix last year

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus-Renault

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus-Renault

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus-Renault

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus-Renault

Romain Grosjean, Lotus-Renault

Romain Grosjean, Lotus-Renault

Gerard Lopez, Chairman of the Lotus Formula 1 Team and of its majority owner, Genii Capital

Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari, lifts a wheel at Mirabeau, Monaco Grand Prix, 2008

Michael Schumacher on the grid, British Grand Prix, Silverstone, 2006

Fernando Alonso, Ferrari, winner of the first Korean Grand Prix, 2010, celebrates his first wet race victory in parc ferme besides second placed Hamilton

Sebastian Vettel, Toro Rosso driver, British Grand Prix, 2008

Brazilian Felipe Massa looks at his times screen, French Grand Prix, 2008

Ferrari driver Lorenzo Bandini (I), Belgian Grand Prix, Spa-Francorchamps, 1966

Lorenzo Bandini, Ferrari 312, driving through the Karussell, German Grand Prix, Nurburgring, 1966

Lorenzo Bandini in his Ferrari cockpit, Monaco Grand Prix, 1966

Lorenzo Bandini, Ferrari, French Grand Prix, 1965

Lorenzo Bandini, Italian Ferrari driver, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa-Francorchamps, 1964

Lorenzo Bandini sitting in his Ferrari. Next to him on the right is his team-mate Baghetti and Ferrari engineer Mauro Forghieri (dark T-shirt). German Grand Prix, Nurburgring, 1962.

Final podium ceremony group photo of second placed Kimi Raikkonen of Lotus, race winner Sebastian Vettel with Gill Jones, Red Bull Racing Electronics, and third placed Lotus race driver Romain Grosjean

Race winner Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing sprays sparkling rose water (instead of champagne) with the second and third placed Lotus race drivers Raikkonen and Grosjean

Race winner Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing presents his trophy for the winning driver during the podium ceremony between the second and third placed Lotus race drivers Raikkonen and Grosjean

Third placed Romain Grosjean of Lotus F1 team celebrates in parc ferme after the race

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, celebrates his victory in parc ferme after winning the Bahrain Grand Prix 2013

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, crosses the finish line and passes the triple F1 World Champion of 1969, 1971 and 1973, Jackie Stewart who waves the chequered flag, to win the Bahrain Grand Prix 2013

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

Lotus and Force India managers have fun on the grid - Eric Boullier of Lotus, Force India's Bob Fernley and Gerard Lopez of Genii Capital

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team, practises pit stops with smoking wheels

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team

Lotus race driver Kimi Raikkonen answers questions of the international media

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

Nico Rosberg, Mercedes GP

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team

Podium ceremony comes to the end with an interview of second placed Fernando Alonso of Ferrari, race winner Kimi Raikkonen of Lotus and Red Bull's third placed Sebastian Vettel

Podium ceremony is finished with Renault's race engineer Alan Permane, second placed Fernando Alonso of Ferrari, race winner Kimi Raikkonen of Lotus and Red Bull's third placed Sebastian Vettel

Podium ceremony ends with second placed Fernando Alonso of Ferrari, race winner Kimi Raikkonen of Lotus and Red Bull's third placed Sebastian Vettel

Podium ceremony ends with second placed Fernando Alonso of Ferrari, race winner Kimi Raikkonen of Lotus and Red Bull's third placed Sebastian Vettel

Race winner Kimi Raikkonen of Lotus F1 proudly raises his trophy on the podium, smiling

Podium ceremony with Renault's race engineer Alan Permane, second placed Fernando Alonso of Ferrari, race winner Kimi Raikkonen of Lotus and Red Bull's third placed Sebastian Vettel

Podium ceremony with Renault's race engineer Alan Permane, second placed Fernando Alonso of Ferrari, race winner Kimi Raikkonen of Lotus and Red Bull's third placed Sebastian Vettel

Third placed Sebastian Vettel admires the winning Lotus-Renault in parc ferme after the race

Race winner Kimi Raikkonen of Lotus celebrates with Alan Permane, Renault race engineer, in parc ferme after the victorious race

Lotus ambassador and triple F1 World Champion Sir Jackie Stewart congratulates race winner Kimi Raikkonen in parc ferme

Race winner Kimi Raikkonen of Lotus F1 celebrates in parc ferme after the first round of the season

Race winner Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1, approaches parc ferme through the pitlane

Cheering Lotus mechanics run to parc ferme

Soon race leader Kimi Raikkonen rushes out of Lotus pits

Soon race leader Kimi Raikkonen gets his wheels changed in Lotus pits

Soon race leader Kimi Raikkonen gets his wheels changed in Lotus pits

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team, in front of Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes Grand Prix, chased by later winner Raikkonen and team mate Rosberg

Kimi Raikkonen oof Lotus in a historic car during the drivers presentation

Kimi Raikkonen of Lotus and Jean-Eric Vergne of Toro Rosso walk to the drivers parade

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team, gives an interview

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1, poses for the media for the season opener photo shooting besides Ferrari development driver Pedro de la Rosa

Jarno Trulli, Lotus Racing

Gerhard Berger, Ferrari, wins the Portuguese Grand Prix at Estoril, 1989, his 1st victory since Monza, 1988

In the 1989 season Yamaha entered F1 with a V8 engine for the Zakspeed 891, a car designed by Gustav Brunner. Schneider was able to qualify for the race, while Suzuki failed to pre-qualify, Brazilian Grand Prix, Rio de Janeiro, 1989.

Michele Alboreto, Ferrari, Hungarian Grand Prix, 1987

Mechanics work on the 1.5 turbo charged Benetton-BMW B186 of Fabi and Berger, Hungaroring, 1st Hungrian Grand Prix, 1986

Alain Prost waiting in his McLaren cockpit, British Grand Prix, Brands Hatch, 1986

Tyre pressure control on Senna's Lotus, German Grand Prix, Hockenheim, 1986

Nigel Mansell, Williams-Honda, driving at high-speed across start/finish straight, Zeltweg, Austrian Grand Prix, 1986

Elio de Angelis, Lotus-Renault; British Grand Prix, Silverstone, 1985

Benetton had just signed a sponsorship deal with the Toleman team and Teo Fabi was able to achive pole position in an improved car, German Grand Prix, Nurburgring, 1985

Tyrrell driver Stefan Bellof, Monaco Grand Prix, 1984

The Spirit 201C makes it's debut during the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, 1983. Is is powered by a V6 Honda turbocharged engine and driven by Swede Stefan Johansson.

Finish driver Keke Rosberg in his "striped" Williams FW08, Swiss Grand Prix at Dijon, France, 1982

During Sunday morning warm-up Ligier driver Jacques Laffite takes along his seat as he is about to swich to his t-car, Italian Grand Prix, Imola, 1980

Jabouille's Renault in the pits during practice, German Grand Prix, Hockenheim, 1980

Hans-Joachim Stuck, the new driver for Brabham-Alfa Romeo, is going to start from 17th on the grid, Long Beach Grand Prix, USA, 1977

Brazilian Emerson Fittipaldi, Lotus, Monaco Grand Prix, 1972

Swiss driver Jo Siffert gets his BRM P160 refueled, Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort, 1971

Sally Courage jokes around in pits Bruce McLaren, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 1969

Bette Hill keeps her husband's times whilst he passes her in pitlane

Jean-Pierre Beltoise seats into the Matra-Simca MS120, Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort, 1970

Morgan 4/4 Series I 1936

MG TF 1954

MG TC 1947

MG PA 1935

MG PA 1935

MGF 2001

MGF 2001

MGF 2001

MGB Roadster 1967

MGB Roadster 1967

MGB GT V8 1972

MGA Coupe 1957

Marcos Mantula 1985

Marcos Mantula 1985

Marcos Mantis GT 1999

Marcos Mantis GT 1999

Marcos Mantis GT 1999

Marcos Mantis GT 1999

Marcos Mantis GT 1999

Marcos Mantis GT 1999

Marcos Mantis GT 1999

Marcos Mantara 1997

Marcos GT 1800 1964

Marcos GT Luton Gullwing 1964

Marcos GT Luton Gullwing 1964

Lotus Seven S3 Twin Cam SS 1970

Lotus Seven S3 Twin Cam SS 1970

Lotus Seven S3 Twin Cam SS 1970

Lotus Seven S3 Twin Cam SS 1970

Lotus Seven S3 Twin Cam SS 1970

Lotus Seven S3 Twin Cam SS 1970

Lotus Seven S3 Twin Cam SS 1970

Lotus Seven S3 Twin Cam SS 1970

Lotus Seven S3 Twin Cam SS 1970

Lotus Seven S3 Twin Cam SS 1970

Lotus Seven S3 Twin Cam SS 1970

Lotus Seven S3 Twin Cam SS 1970

Lotus Seven S3 Twin Cam SS 1970

Lotus Seven S3 Twin Cam SS 1970

Lotus Seven S3 Twin Cam SS 1970

Lotus Seven S3 Twin Cam SS 1970

Lotus Seven S3 Twin Cam SS 1970

Lotus Seven S3 Twin Cam SS 1970

Lotus Seven S3 Twin Cam SS 1970

Lotus Seven S3 Twin Cam SS 1970

Lotus Seven S3 Twin Cam SS 1970

Lotus Seven S3 Twin Cam SS 1970

Lotus Seven S3 Twin Cam SS 1970

Lotus factory in Hethel, Norfolk, England 1999

Lotus factory in Hethel, Norfolk, England 1999

Lotus factory in Hethel, Norfolk, England 1999

Lotus factory in Hethel, Norfolk, England 1999

Lotus factory in Hethel, Norfolk, England 1999

Lotus factory in Hethel, Norfolk, England 1999

Lotus factory in Hethel, Norfolk, England 1999

Lotus factory in Hethel, Norfolk, England 1999

Lotus factory in Hethel, Norfolk, England 1999

Lotus factory in Hethel, Norfolk, England 1999

Lotus factory in Hethel, Norfolk, England 1999

Lotus factory in Hethel, Norfolk, England 1999

Lotus factory in Hethel, Norfolk, England 1999

Lotus factory in Hethel, Norfolk, England 1999

Lotus factory in Hethel, Norfolk, England 1999

Lotus factory in Hethel, Norfolk, England 1999

Lotus factory in Hethel, Norfolk, England 1999

Lotus factory in Hethel, Norfolk, England 1999

Lotus factory in Hethel, Norfolk, England 1999

Lotus factory in Hethel, Norfolk, England 1999

Lotus factory in Hethel, Norfolk, England 1999

Lotus factory in Hethel, Norfolk, England 1999

Lotus factory in Hethel, Norfolk, England 1999

Lotus factory in Hethel, Norfolk, England 1999

Lotus factory in Hethel, Norfolk, England 1999

Lotus factory in Hethel, Norfolk, England 1999

Lotus factory in Hethel, Norfolk, England 1999

Lotus factory in Hethel, Norfolk, England 1999

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Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team, at the grid

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team

Jerome d'Ambrosio, Lotus test driver

FIA race doctor Gary Hartstein attends his 247th grand prix

Historic Grand Prix grid with precious vintage race cars

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Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team

Jenson Button wins the Brazilian Grand Prix and passes the cheering McLaren team at pitwall

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The start of the Brazilian Grand Prix, the end of the queue goes through turn one

The start of the Brazilian Grand Prix, the middle of the field goes through turn one

The start of the Brazilian Grand Prix, McLaren's polesitter Lewis Hamilton in front of his team mate Button

The start of the Brazilian Grand Prix, McLaren's polesitter Lewis Hamilton in front

The start of the Brazilian Grand Prix, McLaren's polesitter Lewis Hamilton in front

A big billboard advertises the Brazilian Grand Prix

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

Race winner Kimi Raikkonen of Lotus gives an interview after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Race winner Kimi Raikkonen of Lotus gives an interview after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Race winner Kimi Raikkonen of Lotus gives an interview after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Second placed Fernando Alonso of Ferrar gives an interview after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Red Bull's third placed Sebastian Vettel gives an interview after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Podium group photo after the ceremony with second placed Fernando Alonso of Ferrari, race winner Kimi Raikkonen of Lotus, and Red Bull's third placed Sebastian Vettel who is still leading the championship

Race winner Kimi Raikkonen of Lotus takes a sparkling rose water shower

Race winner Kimi Raikkonen of Lotus takes a sparkling rose water shower

Race winner Kimi Raikkonen of Lotus proudly raises his trophy

Podium group photo before the ceremony of second placed Fernando Alonso of Ferrari, race winner Kimi Raikkonen of Lotus, and Red Bull's third placed Sebastian Vettel who is still leading the championship

Podium group photo before the ceremony of second placed Fernando Alonso of Ferrari, race winner Kimi Raikkonen of Lotus, and Red Bull's third placed Sebastian Vettel who is still leading the championship

After the race, third placed Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull congratulates Lotus' winner Kimi Raikkonen for his victory

Lewis Hamilton of McLaren returns to paddock after his race car retires in leading position after 19 laps of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Later race winner Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team, in front of Williams' Maldonado and Alonso of Ferrari

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

Later race winner Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

Nico Hulkenberg, Force India, retires after an incident at the start of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Nico Hulkenberg, Force India, retires after an incident at the start of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Bernie and Fabiana Ecclestone chat with Lotus team boss Eric Boullier on the grid

'Ice Man' Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team

Swede Joakim Bonnier in pits, Dutch Grand Prix, 1968

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team

The Mercedes Grand Prix pitwall command center

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team, jumps over the curbs

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team, walks in the paddock (with cautious photographer Mirko Stange)

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team, runs the track

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team, arrives in the paddock

Lewis Hamilton, McLaren Mercedes, takes the chequered flag and wins the Italian Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton, McLaren Mercedes, takes the chequered flag and wins the Italian Grand Prix

Jerome d'Ambrosio, Lotus F1

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team, in front of two Sauber race cars

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

Ivan Capelli, Emanuele Pirro and Jean Alesi chat with Theo Huschek of Grand Prix Drivers Club

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

Lotus F1 team's replacement for Grosjean, Jerome d'Ambrosio

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

Lotus F1 team's replacement for Grosjean, Jerome d'Ambrosio

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

Lotus' Jerome d'Ambrosio substitutes Grosjean for one race

Jenson Button of McLaren Mercedes takes the chequered flag to win the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps, 2012

Jenson Button of McLaren Mercedes wins the Belgian Grand Prix and passes by his cheering team

At the start of the Belgian Grand Prix 2012, the start field approaches Eau Rouge with pole setter Button in the lead followed by Raikkonen and a large gap to the other race cars because of the start accident

At the start of the Belgian Grand Prix 2012, the start field approaches Eau Rouge with pole setter Button in the lead followed by Raikkonen and a large gap to the other race cars because of the start accident

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team, still behind Michael Schumacher of Mercedes GP

Pit stop of Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

Romain Grosjean's Lotus Renault is towed away after the start accident in turn one

Romain Grosjean's Lotus Renault is towed away after the start accident in turn one

At the start of the Belgian Grand Prix 2012, the start field approaches turn one whilst Grosjean causes the start accident

At the start of the Belgian Grand Prix 2012, the start field approaches turn one whilst Grosjean causes the start accident

At the start of the Belgian Grand Prix 2012, the start field approaches turn one with pole setter Button in lead whilst Grosjean causes the accident

At the start of the Belgian Grand Prix 2012, the start field approaches turn one with pole setter Button in lead whilst Grosjean and Hamilton collide

At the start of the Belgian Grand Prix 2012, the start field approaches turn one with pole setter Button in front of Raikkonen, Romain Grosjean and Lewis Hamilton collide on the left

At the start of the Belgian Grand Prix 2012, the start field approaches turn one with pole setter Button in front of Raikkonen and Maldonado, Grosjean on the left causes an accident

The start of the Belgian Grand Prix 2012, pole setter Button in front of Raikkonen and Maldonado

The start of the Belgian Grand Prix 2012

The start of the Belgian Grand Prix 2012

The quite surprising fastest three race drivers pose for the international media after the qualifying session for the Belgian Grand Prix: On second position Sauber's Kamui Kobayashi on the left, pole sitter Jenson Button of McLaren in the middle and William's Pastor Maldonado as third on the grid

The quite surprising fastest three race drivers pose for the international media after the qualifying session for the Belgian Grand Prix: On second position Sauber's Kamui Kobayashi on the left, pole sitter Jenson Button of McLaren in the middle and William's Pastor Maldonado as third on the grid

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team

Michael Schumacher, Mercedes GP, celebrates his 300 Grand Prix anniversary

Lotus Renault test driver Jerome d'Ambrosio, who will take Grosjean's seat at the next GP in Monza

Lotus Renault team principal Eric Boullier takes a pleasant phone call

Lotus Renault team principal Eric Boullier chats with FIA race observer Herbie Blash

Lotus Renault team principal Eric Boullier in front of his motorhome

Michael and Ralf Schumacher's former manager Willi Weber visits Spa for the occasion of Michael's 300 Grand Prix anniversary celebration (he presently manages Nico Hulkenberg and Naomi Campbell)

Michael and Ralf Schumacher's former manager Willi Weber visits Spa for the occasion of Michael's 300 Grand Prix anniversary celebration (he presently manages Nico Hulkenberg and Naomi Campbell)

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

Roelof Wunderink, Spanish Grand Prix, 1975

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team, brakes into turn one in front of Schumacher's Mercedes

Concept Car, Pininfarina Autobianchi A112 Giovani, 1973

Concept Car, Pininfarina Autobianchi A112 Giovani, 1973

Concept Car, Pininfarina Autobianchi A112 Giovani, 1973

Concept Car, Bertone Citroen GS Camargue 1972

Concept Car, Michelotti Fiat 132 Flares, 1972

Bertone Design Studie NSU Trapeze 1973

Concept Car, ItalDesign Maserati Medici I, 1974

Race winner Lewis Hamilton of McLaren celebrates his achievements on the podium after the Hungarian Grand Prix

Race winner Lewis Hamilton of McLaren sprays champagne on the podium after the Hungarian Grand Prix

Race winner Lewis Hamilton of McLaren sprays champagne on the podium after the Hungarian Grand Prix

Race winner Lewis Hamilton of McLaren sprays champagne on the podium after the Hungarian Grand Prix

Race winner Lewis Hamilton of McLaren sprays champagne on the podium after the Hungarian Grand Prix

Race winner Lewis Hamilton of McLaren celebrates his achivement on the podium after the Hungarian Grand Prix

Second placed Kimi Raikkonen of Lotus climbs out of his race car in parc ferme

Lewis Hamilton of McLaren passes the cheering mechanics after winning the Hungarian Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton of McLaren takes the chequered flag and wins the Hungarian Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton of McLaren takes the chequered flag and wins the Hungarian Grand Prix

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

Fernando Alonso of Ferrari in front of Raikkonen's Lotus

Lewis Hamilton of McLaren Mercedes leads Grosjean's Lotus

Lewis Hamilton of McLaren Mercedes leads Grosjean's Lotus

Lewis Hamilton, McLaren Mercedes, gets ready on the grid before the Hungarian Grand Prix

Interview on the grid with Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing before the Hungarian Grand Prix

Interview on the grid with Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing before the Hungarian Grand Prix

A thoughtful Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing gives an iinterview before the Hungarian Grand Prix

A thoughtful Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing before the Hungarian Grand Prix

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, on the grid before the Hungarian Grand Prix

Nico Hulkenberg, Force India, smiles confidently on the grid before the Hungarian Grand Prix

Romain Grosjean, Lotus, puts his helmet on before the Hungarian Grand Prix

Interview on the grid with Romain Grosjean of Lotus F1 team

Lotus Renault team boss Eric Boullier on the grid

Star opera singer and F1 fan Placido Domingo visits the grid - and interviews the drivers on the podium after the Hungarian Grand Prix

Happy second qualifier Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team, smiles after gaining a front row position at qualifying for tomorrow's race

The fastest three qualifiers pose for the world's media: Lewis Hamilton of McLaren as polesetter in the middle with second qualified Lotus' Romain Grosjean and Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel as third on the grid right hand

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team

Jenson Button overtakes Romain Grosjean of Lotus F1 team who carries a broken front wing to pits

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team

Green lights at pit lane exit for Kimi Raikkonen of Lotus F1 team

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

Concept Car, Bertone Citroen GS Camargue 1972

Race winner Fernando Alonso showers Sebastian Vettel with champagne on the podium after the German Grand Prix

Race winner Fernando Alonso enjoys a champagne shower of Sebastian Vettel and Jenson Button on the podium after the German Grand Prix

Race winner Fernando Alonsoenjoys a champagne shower of Sebastian Vettel and Jenson Button on the podium after the German Grand Prix

Race winner Fernando Alonso, (later fifth placed due penalty) Sebastian Vettel and Jenson Button enjoy the action on the podium after the German Grand Prix

Race winner Fernando Alonso and (later fifth placed due penalty) Sebastian Vettel compare their bottles of champagne on the podium after the German Grand Prix

Race winner Fernando Alonso takes a large sip of champagne on the podium after the German Grand Prix

Race winner Fernando Alonso sprays champagne on the rostrum after the German Grand Prix

Champagne and confetti showers on the rostrum after the German Grand Prix

Race winner Fernando Alonso celebrates on the podium after the German Grand Prix

Race winner Fernando Alonso celebrates on the podium after the German Grand Prix

Race winner Fernando Alonso congratulates (later) second placed Jenson Button in parc ferme after the Germnan Grand Prix

Race winner Fernando Alonso celebrates on his Ferrari race car in parc ferme after the German Grand Prix

Race winner Fernando Alonso celebrates on his Ferrari race car in parc ferme after the German Grand Prix

Third (later second) placed Jenson Button of McLaren gets out of his race car in parc ferme after the German Grand Prix

Second placed Sebastian Vettel gets out of his RBR car in parc ferme after the German Grand Prix - after finishing second on the track, Sebastian Vettel was penalised 20-seconds and becomes fifth placed

The race drivers queue up at the FIA scales after the German Grand Prix

Parc ferme after the German Grand Prix

Used Pirelly tyres after the German Grand Prix

Lotus' Kimi Raikkonen gets out of his race car in parc ferme after the race

Fernando Alonso of Ferrari wins the German Grand Prix in Hockenheim, closely followed by third placed Sebastian Vettel

Fernando Alonso of Ferrari takes the chequered flag and wins the German Grand Prix in Hockenheim

Fernando Alonso of Ferrari takes the chequered flag and wins the German Grand Prix in Hockenheim

Tyre exchange for Kimi Raikkonen at Lotus pits

Race cars in line during the Hockenheim Grand Prix

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team, close behind Caterham's Petrov

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team

Concept Car, Bertone Lamborghini Marzal, 1967

Concept Car, Bertone Carabo, based on Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale, 1968

Concept Car, Bertone Autobianchi Runabout, 1969

Concept Car, Michelotti Matra M530 Laser, 1971

Concept Car, Michelotti Matra M530 Laser, 1971

Concept Car, Bertone Ferrari Rainbow, 1976

Concept Car, Bertone Lamborghini Bravo, 1974

Bertone Design Studie NSU Trapeze 1973

Bertone Design Studie NSU Trapeze 1973

Podium ceremony after the British Grand Prix

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team, has his rear left tyre put on with a short delay

Romain Grosjean ejects from Lotus pits

Romain Grosjean comes to Lotus pits

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team, prepares for the race on the grid

John Surtees visits the grid before the Silverstone Grand Prix

Bernie Ecclestone walks in the paddock with IOC President Jacques Rogge and his wife Anne before the British Grand Prix

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

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Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team, surfs through the puddles abroad the racing line

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team, surfs through the puddles abroad the racing line

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team, surfs through the puddles abroad the racing line

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team, surfs through the puddles abroad the racing line

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team, walks through the rain

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team, overlooks a wet pitlane

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team, walks in the pitlane with his physiotherapist Mark Arnall

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team

Lotus Renault pits (with Romain Grosjean in the car at the back)

Romain Grosjean looks at the screen in Lotus pits

Concept Car, Bertone Lamborghini Marzal, 1967

Bugatti Type 43 Grand Sport, 1927

Bugatti Type 43 Grand Sport, 1927

Bugatti Type 43 Grand Sport, 1927

Bugatti Type 43 Grand Sport, 1927

Bugatti Type 43 Grand Sport, 1927

Bugatti Type 57 SC Atlantic Coupe, 1936

The victorious Jack Brabham in his Brabham-Repco through the Karussell, Nurburgring, German Grand Prix, 1966. After his championships in 1959 and 1960 he is on the way to his next title.

Bugatti Type 43 Grand Sport, 1927

Bugatti Type 43 Grand Sport, 1927

Bugatti Type 43 Grand Sport, 1927

Bugatti Type 43 Grand Sport, 1927

Bugatti Type 43 Grand Sport, 1927

Bugatti Type 43 Grand Sport, 1927

Bugatti Type 43 Grand Sport, 1927

Bugatti Type 43 Grand Sport, 1927

Bugatti Type 43 Grand Sport, 1927

Bugatti Type 43 Grand Sport, 1927

Bugatti Type 43 Grand Sport, 1927

Bugatti Type 43 Grand Sport, 1927

Bugatti Type 43 Grand Sport, 1927

Bugatti Type 43 Grand Sport, 1927

Bugatti Type 43 Grand Sport, 1927

Bugatti Type 43 Grand Sport, 1927

Bugatti Type 43 Grand Sport, 1927

Bugatti Type 43 Grand Sport, 1927

Bugatti Type 43 Grand Sport, 1927

Bugatti Type 43 Grand Sport, 1927

Bugatti Type 43 Grand Sport, 1927

Bugatti Type 43 Grand Sport, 1927

Bugatti Type 43 Grand Sport, 1927

Bugatti Type 43 Grand Sport, 1927

Bugatti Type 43 Grand Sport, 1927

Bugatti Type 43 Grand Sport, 1927

Bugatti Type 43 Grand Sport, 1927

Bugatti Type 43 Grand Sport, 1927

Ford A 40 B de Luxe Roadster 1931

Horch 853A 1938

Concept Car, Bertone Lancia Sibilo, 1978

Concept Car, ItalDesign Maserati Medici I, 1974

Concept Car, ItalDesign Maserati Medici I, 1974

Final podium ceremony group photo of second placed Romain Grosjean of Lotus, McLaren's team principal Martin Whitmarsh, race winner Lewis Hamilton and third placed Sergio Perez of Sauber

Final podium ceremony group photo of second placed Romain Grosjean of Lotus, McLaren's team principal Martin Whitmarsh, race winner Lewis Hamilton and third placed Sergio Perez of Sauber

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

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Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team

Lewis Hamilton, McLaren Mercedes, takes the chequered flag and wins the Canadian Grand Prix as the 'magic' seventh winner in the seventh round of the season

Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Gran Sport, 1933

Alfa Romeo 8C 2300, 1931

Alfa Romeo 8C 2300, 1931

Alfa Romeo 8C 2300, 1931

Grosjean's damaged Lotus-Renault is returned after the race

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team, in front of Schumacher and Hulkenberg

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

After a collision at the start with Schumacher, Romain Grosjean's Lotus retires in turn one

Pastor Maldonado's Williams retires just after the start with a broken front wing

At the start, after a collision with Schumacher, Romain Grosjean's Lotus cannonballs through the field and Kobayashi's Sauber aviates towards turn one

At the start, after a collision with Schumacher, Romain Grosjean's Lotus cannonballs through the field and Kobayashi's Sauber aviates towards turn one

At the start, after a collision with Schumacher, Romain Grosjean's Lotus cannonballs through the field

At the start, after a collision with Schumacher, Romain Grosjean's Lotus cannonballs through the field

At the start, after a collision with Schumacher, Romain Grosjean's Lotus cannonballs through the field

At the start, after a collision with Schumacher, Romain Grosjean's Lotus cannonballs through the field

At the start, after a collision with Schumacher, Romain Grosjean's Lotus cannonballs through the field

At the start, after a collision with Schumacher, Romain Grosjean's Lotus cannonballs through the field

Start collision of Romain Grosjean's Lotus

At the start, Schumacher hits the rails

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team, at tunnel exit

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team, in the tunnel

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team

Skip Barber in his March 711 entered by the Gene Mason Racing Team. The American driver attended 4 F1 races in 1971 season. In his ever 1st Formula 1 race he failed to qualify. Monaco Grand Prix, 1971.

Bruce McLaren in his new McLaren-Ford M2B, Monaco Grand Prix, 1966, it's the 1st race for a McLaren Formula 1 car.

Bruce McLaren in his new McLaren-Ford M2B, Monaco Grand Prix, 1966, it's the 1st race for a McLaren Formula 1 car.

Austrian Jochen Rindt, Cooper-Maserati T81, in his 1st Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix, 1966

The last F1 race for Austrian Patrick Friesacher, Minardi, British Grand Prix, Silverstone, 2005

Jack Brabham wins the French Le Mans Grand Prix 1967, overwhelmed by french hospitality and the sponsor's fluffy tiger

A victorious Pastor Maldonado of Williams is carried shoulder high on the podium after winning the Spanish Grand Prix 2012

A victorious Pastor Maldonado of Williams is carried shoulder high on the podium after winning the Spanish Grand Prix 2012

A victorious Pastor Maldonado of Williams showers with champagne on the podium after winning the Spanish Grand Prix 2012

A victorious Pastor Maldonado of Williams showers with champagne on the podium after winning the Spanish Grand Prix 2012

A victorious Pastor Maldonado of Williams presents his trophy on the podium after winning the Spanish Grand Prix 2012

A victorious Pastor Maldonado of Williams presents his trophy on the podium after winning the Spanish Grand Prix 2012

A victorious Pastor Maldonado of Williams cheers on the podium after winning the Spanish Grand Prix 2012

A victorious Pastor Maldonado of Williams is caressed by second placed Alonso in parc ferme after winning the Spanish Grand Prix 2012

A victorious Pastor Maldonado of Williams cheers in parc ferme after winning the Spanish Grand Prix 2012

A victorious Pastor Maldonado of Williams cheers and jumps on his race car in parc ferme after winning the Spanish Grand Prix 2012

A victorious Pastor Maldonado of Williams approaches parc ferme after winning the Spanish Grand Prix 2012

Race winner Pastor Maldonado of Williams takes the chequered flag to win the Spanish Grand Prix, 2012

A surprising but deserved winner Pastor Maldonado of Williams takes the chequered flag to win the Spanish Grand Prix, 2012

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team

Nico Rosberg, Mercedes GP, in front of Lotus' Grosjean and teammate Schumacher

The start field of the Spanish Grand Prix 2012 squeezes through turns one and two - Ferrari's Alonso in the lead in front of Williams' polesetter Pastor Maldonado, chased by two Lotus-Renaults, Kobayashi in the Sauber-Ferrari and the two Mercedes works cars

The start field of the Spanish Grand Prix 2012 squeezes through turns one and two - Ferrari's Alonso in the lead in front of Williams' polesetter Pastor Maldonado, chased by two Lotus-Renaults, Kobayashi in the Sauber-Ferrari and the two Mercedes works cars

The start field of the Spanish Grand Prix 2012 squeezes through turns one and two - Ferrari's Alonso in the lead in front of Williams' polesetter Pastor Maldonado, chased by two Lotus-Renaults, Kobayashi in the Sauber-Ferrari and the two Mercedes works cars

The start of the Spanish Grand Prix 2012 - Ferrari's Alonso wins the battle for the lead with Williams' polesetter Pastor Maldonado before turn one, chased by two Lotus-Renaults and Kobayashi in the Sauber-Ferrari

The start of the Spanish Grand Prix 2012 - Ferrari's Alonso wins the battle for the lead with Williams' polesetter Pastor Maldonado before turn one, followed by the two Lotus-Renaults

The start of the Spanish Grand Prix 2012 - Ferrari's Alonso wins the battle for the lead with Williams' polesetter Pastor Maldonado before turn one

The start of the Spanish Grand Prix 2012 - Ferrari's Alonso battles with Williams' polesetter Pastor Maldonado for the lead

The start of the Spanish Grand Prix 2012 - Ferrari's Alonso battles with Williams' polesetter Pastor Maldonado for the lead

The start of the Spanish Grand Prix 2012 - Ferrari's Alonso battles with Williams' polesetter Pastor Maldonado for the lead

Fernando Alonso of Ferrari before the start of the Spanish Grand Prix 2012

Emilio Botin, a fourth-generation banker, head of Banco Santander, besides Ferrari's front line position on the grid before the start of the Spanish Grand Prix 2012

Sebastian Vettel's helmet in the shade besides an unusual seventh grid position before the Spanish Grand Prix 2012

Kimi Raikkonen of Lotus puts his helmet on before the race

Kimi's Lotus-Renaultis prepared on the grid at fourth position

Lotus mechanics take care of the Renault's rear

A fortunate concidence put Pastor Maldonado of Williams on pole position on the grid before the Spanish Grand Prix 2012

Former colleagues Alex Wurz, Pedro de la Rosa and Adrian Campos do TV interviews on the grid before the Spanish Grand Prix 2012

A grid girl holds the FIA banner besides the safety car before the Spanish Grand Prix 2012

Kimi Raikkonen of Lotus F1 Renault greets the fans during the drivers parade

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

A fellow colleague takes a photograph of Sebastian Vettel's helmet for the Spanish Grand Prix

A blonde woman takes a souvenir photo besides Sebastian Vettel's helmet for the Spanish Grand Prix

During the press conference on Thursday laughers shake Lotus' Kimi Raikkonen, Pedro de la Rosa of HRT, Ferrari's Fernando Alonso, Force India's Nico Huelkenberg, Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull and Sauber's Kamui Kobayashi

Howden Ganley, BRM P180, Monaco Grand Prix, 1972

Lotus driver Graham Hill in his cockpit, Monza, Italian Grand Prix, 1968

Colin Chapman walks besides Jim Clark's new Lotus Ford-Cosworth 49 in pits, Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort, 1967

Austrian Gerhard Berger, Ferrari, Monaco Grand Prix, 1993

Lorenzo Bandini, Ferrari 1512, slides around the corner under pressure of Graham Hill, BRM P261. Monaco Grand Prix, 1965

Fans supporting the local hero and 1994 World Champion Michael Schumacher, German Grand Prix, Hockenheim, 1995

Ligier driver Jacky Ickx, German Grand Prix, Hockenheim, 1979

Jack Brabham, 2nd, on his lap of honour. He damaged the front of his Brabham-Cosworth BT33 after a slide into the straw bales at the last corner of the last lap, handing victory to Jochen Rindt. Monaco Grand Prix, 1970

Moments before the start: Jacky Ickx (no. 9), pole setter in his Ferrari, Chris Amon (Ferrari no. 8) second and Jochen Rindt third in his Brabham, German Grand Prix at the Nurburgring, 1968

The race has been restarted, Ayrton Senna, Williams-Renault, leads Schumacher and Berger, Imola, San Marino Grand Prix, 1994

Start for the Belgian Grand Prix with Lotus driver Ayrton Senna leading Alain Prost in the McLaren, Spa-Francorchamps, 1985

Bernie Ecclestone talkes to Ron Dennis, Frensh Grand Prix, 1992

Williams driver Alan Jones in the lead, close behind him are both Renault's of Jabouille (no. 15) and Arnoux, German Grand Prix, Hockenheim, 1980

Andrea de Cesaris, Alfa Romeo, MOnaco Grand Prix, 1983

1978 World Champion Mario Andretti in the Lotus 80, Monaco Grand Prix, 1979

Start of the Monaco Grand Prix, 1965: Graham Hill in his BRM has got away into the lead, follwed by Jack Brabham (Brabham no. 1), Lorenzo Bandini (Ferrari no. 17) and Jackie Stewart (BRM no. 4)

Jim Clark, Lotus-Climax 25, Monaco Grand Prix, 1964

Jim Clark in front of Monaco's old railway station

Kalman von Csazy (CH), Ferrari 250 GTO #3809GT, Grand-Tourisme-Rennen, Solitude, 1962

James Hunt with his wife Suzy Miller, shows his new 'sponsor badge', Monaco Grand Prix, 1975

Jackie Stewart in the Tyrrell leads Peterson, Lotus, Rascasse corner, Monaco Grand Prix, 1973

Jackie Stewart poses for an advertising shooting with his wife Helen (right) and a promotional girl, Monaco Grand Prix, 1972

Start of the 1977 US-West Grand Prix: Jody Scheckter in the new Wolf takes the lead by passing both Lauda (Ferrari) and Andretti (Lotus). Reutemann in the Ferrari no. 12, loking for the inside

Girl at the British Grand Prix, Brands Hatch, 1968

Ferrari driver Clay Regazzoni chats with Brabham team boss Bernie Ecclestone (right) and Carlos Pace, Belgium Grand Prix, Zolder, 1975

Rainer Schlegelmilch, San Marino Grand Prix, 1989

Showy millionaire David Thieme from the Essex Overseas Petroleum Corporation. His Essex logos cover the Team Lotus. Italien Grand Prix, Monza, 1979.

Chris Amon, March, passes the Hotel de Paris, Monaco Grand Prix, 1970

Start of the San Marino Grand Prix, Imola, 1994, with polesetter Ayrton Senna, Williams-Renault, in the lead, next to him Michael Schumacher, Benetton-Ford. Behind Senna is Berger, Ferrari, and starting from 4th position is Hill, 2nd Williams. Lehto, starting from 5th position, stalled his Benetton.

John Surtees, BRM, Monaco Grand Prix, 1969. The high rear wings used on the cars were baned by the CSI after the first practice.

Graham Hill, Lotus Ford-Cosworth 49B, winner of the Monaco Grand Prix, 1968

Graham Hill on his victory lap

Gerhard Berger, driving his McLaren-Honda trough La Rascasse followed by Donnelly's Lotus, and Foitek in the Onyx. Monaco Grand Prix, 1990

Andrea de Cesaris, McLaren no. 8, between Rosberg and Rebaque, during practice for the Monaco Grand Prix, 1981

Canadian Ferrari driver Gilles Villeneuve at La Rascasse, Monaco Grand Prix, 1981

Lotus driver Graham Hill, Monaco Grand Prix, 1967

Chris Amon, Ferrari 312/67 V12, Monaco Grand Prix, 1967

Jackie Stewart besides his BRM with Lotus driver Graham Hill on the grid before the British Grand Prix, 1967

British BRM drivers Graham Hill and Jackie Stewart, French Grand Prix, 1965

Race leader, Austrian Niki Lauda, Ferrari, followed closely by James Hunt, McLaren, British Grand Prix, Brands Hatch, 1976

Graham Hill and Jackie Stewart having fun together, French Grand Prix, 1972

Graham Hill and Jackie Stewart, French Grand Prix, 1972

Race winner Graham Hill, Lotus-Cosworth 49B

From left to right: Bruce McLaren, Jackie Stewart and Jacky Ickx at drivers briefing, Monaco Grand Prix, 1969

Rainer W. Schlegelmilch at "Flugplatz", Nurburgring, German Grand Prix, 1971

French Grand Prix, 1995: Michael Schumacher, Benetton, talks to his engineer Pat Symonds

Race winner Ayrton Senna and third placed Gerhard Berger spray champagne on the podium after the German Grand Prix, 1990

Alain Prost in his McLaren-TAG Porsche MP4, French Grand Prix, 1986

Rainy British Grand Prix, Silverstone, 1975

Pasquale Lattuneddu, FOM, Formula One Management, French Grand Prix, 2003

Graham Hill, Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort, 1968

Race winner Jim Clark and second placed Bruce McLaren celebrate their victory with huge flower bouquets on podium, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa-Francorchamps, 1963

Ferrari fan Silvio Ferri, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 2001

German Mercedes VIP guests in paddock, Hockenheim Grand Prix, 2001

2nd start for the German Grand Prix, Hockenheim, 2001, with both BMW Williams' of Juan Pablo Montoya and Ralf Schumacher in the lead, followed by the McLaren's of Hakkinen and Coulthard

The three top-placed drivers on the podium, French Grand Prix, Magny-Cours, 2001: 2nd placed, Williams driver Ralf Schumacher, in the middle winner Michael Schumacher, and 3rd placed Rubens Barrichello, both Ferrari.

Michael Schumacher and his team boss Jean Todt are delighted after the 2nd victory of the season for Ferrari, Belgian Grand Prix, 1996

Michael Schumacher celebrates his victory at the Belgian Grand Prix, 1994. After the race the scrutineers discovered on Schumacher's Benetton that the wooden bottom had been worn away too much. This would indicate that the car was running illegally low in the race with the result that the German was excluded from the results.

Winner Nigel Mansell, Williams, gives Ayrton Senna a ride back to the pits after the race, with 3rd placed Prost, Ferrari, just behind. British Grand Prix, Silverstone, 1991.

Alain Prost, Ferrari, winner of the French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, 1990

Derek Warwick in the cockpit of a Lotus-Lamborghini

Long Beach, USA-West Grand Prix, 1982: Keke Rosberg, Niki Lauda (middle) and Gilles Villeneuve are the top three drivers on the podium. The Austrian McLaren driver Lauda won his 1st GP just three races after his comback in F1 that season.

Derek Bell with an unknown beauty in the pit lane before the British Grand Prix, 1974

The future German chancellor Helmut Kohl (pictured as minister president of Rhineland-Palatinate) on the podium after the German Grand Prix, 1974, with Jody Scheckter and race winner Clay Regazzoni

Battle for points at the first chicane: Brazilian Felipe Massa, Sauber-Petronas, passes BAR driver Jacques Villeneuve. Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, 2002

George Harrison, Monaco Grand Prix, 1966

Brabham-Repco cockpit, Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 1967

Race winner Mario Andretti in a Lotus-Cosworth, German GP Hockenheim 1978

Mario Andretti with Lotus team mate Ronnie Peterson

Race winner Mario Andretti in the Lotus-Cosworth, British GP Brands Hatch 1978

1st lap of the Monaco Grand Prix, 1984, with Alain Prost, McLaren, leading Lotus driver Nigel Mansell and both Ferraris of Arnoux and Alboreto

Accident at the start for the Monaco Grand Prix, 1995: David Coulthard, Williams-Renault, got squeezed beween both Ferraris of Berger and Alesi

Brazilian double Word Champion, Emerson Fittipaldi, Austrian Grand Prix, Zeltweg, 1975

Lotus driver Ronnie Peterson in the pits during practice, British Grand Prix, Brands Hatch, 1978

Niki Lauda's Ferrari 312T2, British Grand Prix, Brands Hatch, 1976

Brazilian Nelson Piquet in the updated Brabham-BMW BT52B, British Grand Prix, Silverstone, 1983

Swede Ronnie Peterson, Lotus 72, Austrian Grand Prix, Zeltweg, 1973

European Touring Car Championship, Grand Prix Brno 1972, Gerold Pankl, BMW Alpina, BMW 2002

Mercedes Grand Prix team boss Ross Brawn talks to an engineer on the grid

Lotus driver Kimi Raikkonen gives autographs on Sunday morning

Romain Grosjean of Lotus F1 team surprises the F1 world with a third grid position

An unhappy Ice man returns to Lotus pits after a finishing luckless Q1

Kimi Raikkonen returns to Lotus pits

Zoom of Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

A BBC journalist presents a very optimistic question in front of Kimi Raikkonens Lotus pit

Romain Grosjean enjoys his view into Lotus pits

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team

Motivated rookie Romain Grosjean of Lotus answers question to the press

'Ice man' Kimi Raikkonen is back in the circus with Lotus, after two years absence and finishing 10th place in WRC

'Ice man' Kimi Raikkonen is back in the circus with Lotus, after two years absence and finishing 10th place in WRC

Masten Gregory

Italian Grand Prix, 1992

Niki Lauda, Austrian Grand Prix, 1984

Jim Clark

Nico Rosberg scores the first Grand Prix win for Mercedes as a works entity since 1955, when Juan Manuel Fangio and Piero Taruffi finished 1-2 for the silver arrows in the Italian GP

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team

Nico Rosberg is interviewed after his 111th race and scoring the first Grand Prix win for Mercedes as a works entity since 1955

Nico Rosberg is interviewed after his 111th race and scoring the first Grand Prix win for Mercedes as a works entity since 1955

Nico Rosberg is interviewed after his 111th race and scoring the first Grand Prix win for Mercedes as a works entity since 1955

The Mercedes Grand Prix team celebrates Rosberg's fantastic victory - Nico Rosberg runs his 111th race and scores the first Grand Prix win for Mercedes as a works entity since 1955

The Mercedes Grand Prix team celebrates Rosberg's fantastic victory - Nico Rosberg runs his 111th race and scores the first Grand Prix win for Mercedes as a works entity since 1955

Podium ceremony after the Chinese Grand Prix - epic Mercedes winner Nico Rosberg between the two McLaren racing drivers Button and Hamilton

Kimi Raikkonen's Lotus-Renault drops back with abrasive tyres and a two-stop-strategy

After the start, the field squeezes through turn one and two

The steering wheel of Kimi's Lotus-Renault E20

The mystic dragon flies over the grid before the Chinese Grand Prix

After qualification session part 3, Raikkonen and second grid placed Hamilton get out of their cars in parc ferme

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team

Kimi Raikkonen, Lotus F1 team

Romain Grosjean, Lotus F1 team

Green lights for Heikki Kovalainen in Caterham behind a 'new' Lotus

Kimi Raikkonen in Lotus pits after a hot ride in practice session

Renault, pardon, Lotus 'Iceman' Kimi Raikkonen, gives an interview

View at the pit straight and bottom of Eau Rouge, Belgium Grand Prix, 1962

Jo Siffert on Lotus-Climax 21, Belgium Grand Prix, 1962

Start for the Belgian Grand Prix 1970: First row with polesetter Stewart (blue Tyrrell), Jochen Rindt (Gold Leaf Lotus) and Chris Amon (STP March)

Mauricio Gugelmin, Leyton House-Ilmor, Portuguese Grand Prix, Estoril, 1991

Gerhard Berger in Ferrari pits, Spanish Grand Prix, 1995

16th Annual Los Angeles Times Grand Prix And International Race of Champions, Riverside International Raceway, IROC 1974, Round 1-3 27./28.10.1973

16th Annual Los Angeles Times Grand Prix And International Race of Champions, Riverside International Raceway, IROC 1974, Round 1-3 27./28.10.1973

The American driver Kevin Cogan, Tyrrell 010, appeared in F1 during the 1980/81 season for two practice sessions only. He never managed to qualify for a Grand Prix race.

Alberto Colombo in the ATS-Cosworth during practice for the Spanish Grand Prix at Jarama, 1978. In his three F1 missions for ATS he could not qualify once for a race.

Damien Magee in the RAM Racing Brabham Ford-Cosworth BT44B, could not qualify for the 1976 French Grand Prix

Richard Robarts driving the Iso-Williams FW02 during practice for the Swedish Grand Prix at Anderstorp, 1974. He had a chance to race but team mate Tom Belso crashed the 2nd Williams heavily in practice and so Frank Williams handed over Robarts's car to the Dane.

Canadian Gilles Villeneuve in the pits talking to Ferrari's Sporting Director Marco Piccinini, French Grand Prix, Dijon, 1981

The polesetter for the US Grand Prix at Long Beach, 1976, Swiss Ferrari driver Clay Regazzoni

Ferrari driver and championship leader Niki Lauda, German Grand Prix, Nurburgring, 1975

Belgian driver Patrick Neve, Ensign Ford-Cosworth N176. It's his 2nd F1 race in the '76 season, this time as a substitute for the injured Ensign driver Chris Amon. French Grand Prix, Le Castellet, 1976.

Mercedes Grand Prix team principal Ross Brawn

Bernie Ecclestone leans over Emerson Fittipaldi's (Formula 1 World Champion in 1972 and 1974) Lotus 72

Special guest Maria Teresa de Filippis surrounded by Red Bull Unas. The legendary italian female racing driver was the first woman to compete in a Formula 1 Grand Prix, in Spa 1958 in a Maserati.

Nigel Mansell on Lotus-Cosworth

Gunnar Nilsson on Lotus-Cosworth 77

Before the Belgian Grand Prix, 1965, concentration and will to contest is write large in Jimmys face

Later race winner Ronnie Peterson listens to Lotus team manager Peter Warr besides the Lotus-Cosworth 72E, French GP, Paul Ricard, 1973

Luciano Burti rolls over in the air at the start of the German Grand Prix 2001

Luciano Burti rolls over in the air at the start of the German Grand Prix 2001

Luciano Burti rolls over in the air at the start of the German Grand Prix 2001

Luciano Burti rolls over in the air at the start of the German Grand Prix 2001

Luciano Burti rolls over in the air at the start of the German Grand Prix 2001

Bruce McLaren, McLaren Ford-Cosworth, Nurburgring Grand Prix, 1969

Ayrton Senna, McLaren-Honda, driving through the Parabolica, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 1992

Jody Scheckter, Wolf, leads the field at the start, 2nd position for John Watson in the Brabham Alfa-Romeo, German Grand Prix, Hockenheim, 1977

Jackie Stewart (BRM no. 32), John Surtees (Ferrari no. 8) and polesitter Jim Clark, Lotus-Climax no. 24, start from the front row at the Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 1965

French driver Patrick Depailler in his Tyrrell Ford-Cosworth P34, next to him designer Derek Gardner, German Grand Prix, Hockenheim, 1977

Ferrari runns only one car for Jacky Ickx, the new Ferrari 312B3, developed by Sandro Colombo, Spanish Grand Prix, Montjuich Park, Barcelona, 1973

Australian's double World Champion Jack Brabham, Lotus Climax 24, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa-Francorchamps, 1962

Clay Regazzoni, Ferrari, leads the field followed by Scheckter's Tyrrell and polesetter Lauda in the 2nd Ferrari who had a bad start. German Grand Prix, Nurburgring, 1974.

Race winner John Surtees with a bunch of flowers on the podium after the 1966 Belgium Grand Prix

Mario Andretti, British GP 1978

Second placed Jean Alesi, race winner Ayrton Senna and third placed Thierry Boutsen enjoy the podium after the US Grand Prix Phoenix 1990

Second placed Alessandro Nannini, race winner Ayrton Senna and third placed Gerhard Berger listen to the national anthem on the podium following the German Grand Prix 1990

Martin Donnelly's Lotus crashed after a suspension failure on Friday practice

Piquet in his Brabham-BMW. Next to him are team designer Gordon Murray (headphones on) and Paul Rosche of BMW. 1984, European Grand Prix at the Nurburgring, Germany.

The 1980 F1 World Champion Alan Jones and two Toyota-girls, Long Beach, US-West Grand Prix, 1981

Jacques Laffite, Ligier, passes the distroid Williams of Championship leader Jones. Practice for the Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort, 1980

Start of the 1975 Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort

Denny Hulme watches the reassembly of his McLaren-Cosworth M19C, German Grand Prix, Nurburgring, 1972

Belgian Jacky Ickx, Cooper-Maserati, drives through the Parabolica, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 1967

16th Annual Los Angeles Times Grand Prix And International Race of Champions, Riverside International Raceway, IROC 1974, Round 1-3 27./28.10.1973

16th Annual Los Angeles Times Grand Prix And International Race of Champions, Riverside International Raceway, IROC 1974, Round 1-3 27./28.10.1973

Winner Denny Hulme (leftm with the trophy) and Jacky Ickx, 1st and 3rd of the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, 1968

Monaco Grand Prix, 1998

Brands Hatch, British Grand Prix, 1982

Niki Lauda, French Grand Prix, Le Castellet, 1978

Start of the 1975 Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort: Niki Lauda, Ferrari in the lead, followed by Scheckter and Hunt

Pedro Rodriguez on a high-winged BRM P126 passes a pitting McLaren on the straight, Monaco Grand Prix 1969

The pack of cars leave Sainte Devote uphill towards Massenet just after the start of the Monaco Grand Prix, 1973. Behind Ickx' Ferrari no. 3 is the later sixth positioned Denny Hulme in the McLaren.

On lap 78 Jim Clark's gearbox locked up. Disappointed he reports to Lotus team boss Colin Chapman, who came running, about the reason for his retirement, Monaco Grand Prix, 1963.

Ronnie Peterson, Tyrrell-Ford, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 1977

Tyrrell driver, Frenchman Patrick Depailler, US Grand Prix West, Long Beach, 1977

A easy-going group of British fans watching the race, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 1972

German Grand Prix, Hockenheim, 2000: Championship leader Michael Schumacher, Ferrari, goes off after a collision with Fisichella

German Grand Prix, Hockenheim, 2000: Championship leader Michael Schumacher, Ferrari, goes off after a collision with Fisichella

Dan Gurney jumps in the Brabham-Climax BT11 during the German Grand Prix, 1965 - and becomes third placed

Eddie Irvine and a sponsored girl, Monaco Grand Prix, 1998

Monza 1963: Dan Gurney on Brabham-Climax BT7 retires after 64 Grand Prix laps with fuel injection failure

Dan Gurney, Italian Grand Prix 1963, Monza

Willy Mairesse (no. 10) starts in a Ferrari 156, Belgium Grand Prix, 1963

Lotus owner Colin Chapman and chief mechanic Jim Endruweit congratulate Jim Clark for his first and only German GP victory 1965

Brazilian Grand Prix, 1993

Race winner Ronnie Peterson, Lotus-Cosworth 72E, Austrian Grand Prix, Zeltweg, 1973

Denny Hulme relaxes in pits. He will finish third in his McLaren-Cosworth M19C, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 1972

Jim Clark, exhausted and lined, but with the shining eyes of a winner, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa-Francorchamps, 1962

Jack Brabham, Lotus

Eau Rouge, Belgium Grand Prix, 1962

Driver's briefing befor the start for the Belgian Grand Prix, 1962 (left to right hand): Trevor Taylor, Tony Maggs, Jim Clark, John Campbell-Jones, Bruce McLaren, Jo Siffert, Ricardo Rodriguez, Graham Hill, Innes Ireland, Richie Ginther, Jack Brabham, Maurice Trintignant

Race leader Ayrton Senna, McLaren, passes the harbour chicane, Monaco Grand Prix, 1989

French grand Prix, Rouen, 1968: British driver Piers Courage, BRM, passes the remaining debris of Jo Schlesser's Honda. The Frenchmen had crashed on lap three and died (as fourth F1 driver during the season).

Belgian Jacky Ickx, Ferrari, drives through La Source, Spa-Francorchamps, Belgian Grand Prix, 1968

Jackie Stewart in his Tyrrell during rainy practice, Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort, 1973

Brazilian Ayrton Senna, McLaren, wins the Monte Carlo Grand Prix, 1993

Brabham mechanics prepairing Rolf Stommelen's car no 21, German Grand Prix, Hockenheim, 1970

Ferrari driver Jacky Ickx, Spanish Grand Prix, Jarama, 1970

Joungster Gilles Villeneuve, Canadian Ferrari driver in his 1st full F1 season, Monaco Grand Prix, Monte Carlo, 1978

Walter Röhrl im Würth Lancia Rally 037, Regensburg 1983

John Pollock (IRL) of Team Ireland on Lotus 48 - Cosworth FVA

John Pollock (IRL) of Team Ireland on Lotus 48 - Cosworth FVA

A Lotus behind long grass

Graham Hill on Lotus-Cosworth 49B behind Piers Courage on a Brabham-Cosworth BT26A

Jean-Pierre Beltoise on Matra-Cosworth MS84 behind Jo Siffert in a Lotus-Cosworth 49B

Derek Bell in his Lotus 47, going out for a Formula 3 race in Monaco 1967

Derek Bell in his Lotus 47 during a Formula 3 race in Monaco 1967

Ivan Capelli on AGS-Motori Moderni retires with a tyre puncture after 31 laps of the Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 1986

16th Annual Los Angeles Times Grand Prix And International Race of Champions, Riverside International Raceway, IROC 1974, Round 1-3 27./28.10.1973

16th Annual Los Angeles Times Grand Prix And International Race of Champions, Riverside International Raceway, IROC 1974, Round 1-3 27./28.10.1973

16th Annual Los Angeles Times Grand Prix And International Race of Champions, Riverside International Raceway, IROC 1974, Round 1-3 27./28.10.1973

Graham Hill cross-steering his Lotus-Cosworth 49B through Copse corner, British Grand Prix, Silverstone, 1969

Jo Siffert, Lotus

16th Annual Los Angeles Times Grand Prix And International Race of Champions, Riverside International Raceway, IROC 1974, Round 1-3 27./28.10.1973

Concept Car, Bertone Lamborghini Marzal, 1967

Caterham Seven HPC 1992

Caterham 21, year 2000

Caterham 21, year 2000

Ian Ashley (born in Wuppertal/Germany 1947) in the 2nd Williams FW03 Ford-Cosworth during qualifying. He has a big accident at Pflanzgarten and suffered serious ankle injuries. It is sole Grand Prix in 1975.

Ian Ashley (born in Wuppertal/Germany 1947) in the 2nd Williams FW03 Ford-Cosworth had a big accident at Pflanzgarten and suffered serious ankle injuries. It has been his sole Grand Prix in 1975.

Ian Ashley (born in Wuppertal/Germany 1947) in the 2nd Williams FW03 Ford-Cosworth had a big accident at Pflanzgarten and suffered serious ankle injuries but is still able to walk away from his car! It is his sole Grand Prix in 1975.

Swiss driver Loris Kessel in a Brabham BT44B, set in by RAM Racing. Kessel drove five Grand Prix for RAM in the 1976 season.

Concept Car, ItalDesign Maserati Medici I, 1974

Concept Car, Bertone Volvo Tundra, 1979

Concept Car, Pininfarina Ferrari 512 S Modulo, 1970

British Grand Prix weekend and the local hero Nigel Mansell, Silverstone 1992

Austrian Gerhard Berger in the new John Barnard-designed Ferrari 640, Brazilian Grand Prix, Rio de Janeiro, Jacarepagua, 1989

John Watson, McLaren-Ford, winner of the USA-West Grand Prix, Long-Beach (CA), 1983

Inside a Ferrari cockpit, Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort, 1971

Bruce McLaren sits in his McLaren-Cosworth M7C. He had qualified for the 11th starting position and his wife Pat seems to show him the right way to the front row of the grid before the start, Monaco Grand Prix, 1969.

Jim Clark, Lotus, in pits. Next to him Keith Duckworth (white shirt) of Cosworth.

Bernard Cahier winner of the Grand Touring Class in a Porsche 911S, and 7th overall with team-mate Jean-Claude Killy, the former skier and tripe Olympic gold medalist, at the Targa Florio 1967

Ferrari driver Lorenzo Bandini, Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort, 1965

Before the German Grand Prix 1968, Jo Siffert appreciates an informal lap on a bike

Johnny Dumfries, Lotus-Renault

A large sip of champagne for second placed Sebastian Vettel after the Brazilian Grand Prix

A large sip of champagne for third placed Jenson Button after the Brazilian Grand Prix

Champagne showers from Red Bull's race winner Mark Webber for his second placed team mate Sebastian Vettel on the podium after the Brazilian Grand Prix

Champagne showers for Red Bull's race winner Mark Webber on the podium after the Brazilian Grand Prix

Third placed Jenson Button of McLaren Mercedes presents his trophy on the podium after the Brazilian Grand Prix

Red Bull's second placed Sebastian Vettel presents his trophy on the podium after the Brazilian Grand Prix

Red Bull's race winner Mark Webber presents his trophy for the winning driver after the Brazilian Grand Prix

Red Bull's race winner Mark Webber and second placed team mate Sebastian Vettel ashake hands on the podium after the Brazilian Grand Prix

The other race drivers - Rosberg and Alguersuari - have finished the race and walk towards parc ferme after the Brazilian Grand Prix

The other race drivers - Buemi, Alonso and Kovalainen - have finished the race and walk towards parc ferme after the Brazilian Grand Prix

Collected rubber marbles on Webber's RBR-Renault in parc ferme after the Brazilian Grand Prix

Red Bull's second placed Sebastian Vettel strokes his 'Kinky Kylie' in parc ferme after the Brazilian Grand Prix, finalising the superior season for Red Bull

Red Bull's race winner Webber and second placed team mate Vettel caress each other in parc ferme after the Brazilian Grand Prix, finalising the superior season for Red Bull

Red Bull's race winner Webber and second placed team mate Vettel arrive in parc ferme after the Brazilian Grand Prix

Red Bull's race winner Webber and second placed team mate Vettel arrive in parc ferme after the Brazilian Grand Prix

Mark Webber of Red Bull Racing wins the Brazilian Grand Prix

Mercedes Grand Prix team boss Ross Brawn

Bruno Senna, Lotus Renault GP

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP

Heikki Kovalainen, Team Lotus, overtakes d'Ambrosio's Virgin-Cosworth

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP

Bruno Senna of Renault gives an interview to BBC after qualifying for ninth grid position at his home Grand Prix

Bruno Senna of Renault gives an interview after qualifying for ninth grid position at his home Grand Prix

Heikki Kovalainen, Team Lotus

Bruno Senna, Lotus Renault GP

Jarno Trulli, Team Lotus

Bruno Senna, Lotus Renault GP

Heikki Kovalainen, Team Lotus

Team Lotus' third driver Razia Luiz drives here in Brazil on Friday morning only

Icy eyes of Heikki Kovalainen, Team Lotus

Team Lotus mechanics take intensive care of their 'black gold'

The 1972 World Champion, Emerson Fittipaldi, Lotus 72

British Lotus driver John Miles

A happy race winner Lewis Hamilton of McLaren Mercedes enjoys to explain his achievent to the interviewers after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Race winner Lewis Hamilton takes a large sip of orange flower flavoured sparkling water after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix podium ceremony

Race winner Lewis Hamilton of McLaren Mercedes presents his deserved trophy after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Race winner Lewis Hamilton of McLaren Mercedes kisses his trophy after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

The two Brazilians chat after the race - Bruno Senna of Lotus Renault GP (16th placed) and Felipe Massa of Ferrari (5th)

Race winner Lewis Hamilton hugs Andy Latham of McLaren in parc ferme after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Race winner Lewis Hamilton of McLaren Mercedes celebrates in parc ferme after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton of McLaren Mercedes arrives in parc ferme after winning the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton of McLaren Mercedes takes the chequered flag and wins the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Jarno Trulli, Team Lotus

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP, in front of a line of followers

Heikki Kovalainen, Team Lotus

Former F1 driver and team boss Gerhard Berger chauffeurs King Juan Carlos of Spain over the grid before the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Jarno Trulli, Team Lotus

Bruno Senna, Lotus Renault GP

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP

Bruno Senna, Lotus Renault GP

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP

Already being double World Champion, Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing wins the Grand Prix of India

Heikki Kovalainen, Team Lotus

Jarno Trulli, Team Lotus

Michael Schumacher of Mercedes GP waves at the fans on the grand stand

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP

Heikki Kovalainen, Team Lotus

Jarno Trulli, Team Lotus

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP

Karun Chandhok, Team Lotus

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP

Bruno Senna, Lotus Renault GP

Vitaly Petrov expresses his emotions in Lotus Renault GP pits

Jarno Trulli, Team Lotus, wears Marco Simoncellis helmet design as a tribute to the recently deceased MotoGP icon

Karun Chandhok, Team Lotus driver and son of vice-president of the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India Vicky Chandhok

Ross Brawn, Mercedes Grand Prix team boss

Heikki Kovalainen, Team Lotus, is in a good mood on Friday morning

Rosberg's Mercedes is serviced at Mercedes Grand Prix pits

First and second of the British Grand Prix at Brands Hatch: Winner James Hunt, and Niki Lauda

First and second of the British Grand Prix at Brands Hatch: Winner James Hunt, and Niki Lauda

Winner of the British Grand Prix, James Hunt

Start for the British Grand Prix, 1976, at Brands Hatch: The front row with James Hunt (McLaren no. 11) and polesitter Niki Lauda (Ferrari), behind them Andretti (black Lotus) and Regazzoni (2nd Ferrari)

McLaren driver James Hunt, closely followed by the overlaped Ferrari of Regazzoni, crosses the line and takes the chequered flag to win the Jarama Grand Prix near Madrid, Spain

Bruno Senna, Lotus Renault GP, looks at his car in parc ferme after finishing the race as 13th

Lewis Hamilton, McLaren Mercedes, takes the chequered flag and becomes second placed of the Korean Grand Prix in front of Webber

Unbeatable double World Champion Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, takes the chequered flag to win the Korean Grand Prix

Rosberg's Mercedes is serviced at Mercedes Grand Prix pits

Rosberg's Mercedes is serviced at Mercedes Grand Prix pits

Rosberg's Mercedes is serviced at Mercedes Grand Prix pits

Vitaly Petrov retires in Lotus Renault GP pits after a collision with Schumacher

Pit stop of Vitaly Petrov at Lotus Renault GP pits after his collision with Schumacher

Pit stop of Vitaly Petrov at Lotus Renault GP pits after his collision with Schumacher

Pit stop of Vitaly Petrov at Lotus Renault GP pits after his collision with Schumacher

Bruno Senna changes tyres at Lotus Renault GP pits

Bruno Senna changes tyres at Lotus Renault GP pits

Bruno Senna changes tyres at Lotus Renault GP pits

Bruno Senna changes tyres at Lotus Renault GP pits

Bruno Senna end his stop at Lotus Renault GP pits

Bruno Senna end his stop at Lotus Renault GP pits

Pit stop of Bruno Senna, Lotus Renault GP

Pit stop of Bruno Senna, Lotus Renault GP

Pit stop of Bruno Senna, Lotus Renault GP

Bruno Senna, Lotus Renault GP

Bruno Senna, Lotus Renault GP, walks to drivers parade

Heikki Kovalainen, Team Lotus, walks to drivers parade

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP

Heikki Kovalainen, Team Lotus

Jarno Trulli, Team Lotus

Jarno Trulli, Team Lotus

Jarno Trulli, Team Lotus

Jarno Trulli, Team Lotus

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP

Karun Chandhok, Team Lotus

Bruno Senna, Lotus Renault GP

Bruno Senna, Lotus Renault GP

Mercedes Grand Prix team boss Ross Brawn

A red car advertises the second Korean Grand Prix

A red car advertises the second Korean Grand Prix

Eddie Irvineon Ferrari wins the first Grand Prix of the 1999 season

Concept Car, Bertone Lamborghini Marzal, 1967

Concept Car, Bertone Lamborghini Marzal, 1967

Concept Car, Bertone Lamborghini Marzal, 1967

Concept Car, Bertone Volvo Tundra, 1979

Bruno Senna's damaged Lotus Renault GP car is removed from the track during practice session

Bruno Senna discovers the power of G-force on his Lotus Renault GP car

Bruno Senna, Lotus Renault GP, retires during practice session

Concept Car, Bertone Autobianchi Runabout, 1969

The new awaited new sponsor Sega is presented by the Williams drivers Alain Prost (in the cockpit) and Damon Hill at the 1993 season opener, the South African Grand Prix at Kyalami

Race winner Graham Hill on the rostrum of the 1962 German Grand Prix at the Nurburgring

Brazilian Nelson Piquet celebrates his 3rd place at the Long Beach Grand Prix, the 1981 season opener.

Emerson Fittipaldi, Lotus 72

Brawn GP driver Jenson Button is delighted about winning the Monaco Grand Prix. Team manager Nick Fry hugs im in parc ferme

Graham Hill, Lotus, cheques the tyre temperature

Alain Prost, McLaren TAG-Porsche, leads the field throuth the Hella-Licht-S chicane followed by both Williams-Honda's of Mansell and Piquet, Rosberg in the 2nd McLaren and Senna, Lotus

Jochen Rindt was hit in the face by a stone during practice. Despite track undulations making him physically sick he was able to win the race. Rindt enjoys his 3rd GP victory of the year with his wife Nina and the Lotus team

Bruno Senna ends his stop at Lotus Renault GP pits

Bruno Senna ends his stop at Lotus Renault GP pits

Bruno Senna, Lotus Renault GP

Bruno Senna, Lotus Renault GP

Jarno Trulli, Team Lotus

Jarno Trulli, Team Lotus, in front of Alguersuari and Petrov

Jarno Trulli, Team Lotus

Bruno Senna, Lotus Renault GP

Jarno Trulli, Team Lotus

Heikki Kovalainen, Team Lotus, in front of Ricciardo

Heikki Kovalainen, Team Lotus

Heikki Kovalainen, Team Lotus

Bruno Senna, Lotus Renault GP

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP

Lotus Renault pits

Lotus Renault pits

Team Lotus pits

Niki Lauda, polesetter at the Nurburgring, German Grand Prix, 1975

Concept Car, Pininfarina Ferrari 512 S Berlinetta Speciale, 1969

Concept Car, Pininfarina Autobianchi A112 Giovani, 1973

Concept Car, Pininfarina Autobianchi A112 Giovani, 1973

Concept Car, Pininfarina Autobianchi A112 Giovani, 1973

Concept Car, Pininfarina Autobianchi A112 Giovani, 1973

Concept Car, Michelotti Matra M530 Laser, 1971

Concept Car, Michelotti Matra M530 Laser, 1971

Concept Car, Michelotti Fiat 132 Flares, 1972

Emerson Fittipaldi on Lotus-Cosworth 72D, Italian GP, Monza, 1972

Winner Emerson Fittipaldi, Lotus. Next to him on the right is his teamboss Colin Chapman.

Moments before the start: View from Graham Hill's Lotus, 9th on the grid

Race winner Graham Hill, Lotus-Cosworth 49B, drives under a bridge full of spectators, Monaco GP 1968

Concept Car, Italdesign Isuzu Asso di Fiori, 1979

Concept Car, Italdesign Isuzu Asso di Fiori, 1979

Emerson Fittipaldi drifts with the Lotus-Cosworth 72E, British GP, Silverstone, 1973

Niki Lauda, sitting in his Ferrari, US Grand Prix West, Long Beach, California, 1977

Austrian Niki Lauda, Ferrari 312T2, passes the start/finish line, French Grand Prix, Circuit Paul Ricard, 1976

Race winner Sebastian Vettel shares his bottle of champagne after the Italian Grand Prix

Red Bull Racing race engineer Stefano Sordo and winner Sebastian Vettel leave the podium after the Italian Grand Prix

Red Bull Racing race engineer Stefano Sordo and winner Sebastian Vettel cheer on the podium after the Italian Grand Prix

Champagne showers for race winner Sebastian Vettel after the Italian Grand Prix

McLaren's Jenson Button raises his trophy for second place after the Italian Grand Prix

Race winner Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, raises his trophy after the Italian Grand Prix

Race winner Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, takes the deserved trophy after the Italian Grand Prix

Race winner Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, receives the deserved trophy after the Italian Grand Prix

Podium ceremony after the Italian Grand Prix with race winner Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, in the middle (is that a small tear?)

Podium ceremony after the Italian Grand Prix with race winner Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, in the middle

Race winner Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, celebrates on the podium after the Italian Grand Prix

Race winner Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, celebrates on the podium after the Italian Grand Prix

Race winner Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, celebrates in parc ferme after winning the Italian Grand Prix 2011

Race winner Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, celebrates in parc ferme after winning the Italian Grand Prix 2011

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, takes the chequered flag and wins the Italian Grand Prix

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, takes the chequered flag and wins the Italian Grand Prix

Jarno Trulli, Team Lotus

Bruno Senna, Lotus Renault GP, before the race

A Lotus Renault is prepared on the grid

Lotus Team boss Tony Fernandes

Kovalainen to Team Lotus pits

Bruno Senna, Lotus Renault GP

Jarno Trulli, Team Lotus

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP, wears a black helmet as a symbol of tribute for the victims of the Russian plane crash earlier this week

Bruno Senna, Lotus Renault GP

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP, wears a black helmet to show his sympathy for the victims of a plane crash in Russia

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP, wears a black helmet to show his sympathy for the victims of a plane crash in Russia

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP, wears a black helmet to show his sympathy for the victims of a plane crash in Russia

Bruno Senna, Lotus Renault GP

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP, wears a black helmet to show his sympathy for the victims of a plane crash in Russia

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP, wears a black helmet to show his sympathy for the victims of a plane crash in Russia

Heikki Kovalainen, Team Lotus

Bruno Senna, Lotus Renault GP

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP

Karun Chandhok, Team Lotus

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP

Bruno Senna, Lotus Renault GP

Bruno Senna, Lotus Renault GP

Karun Chandhok, Team Lotus

Start of the Dutch Grand Prix 1963: Smoking wheels in first row from later race winner Jim Clark (Lotus Climax 25, #6), Graham Hill (BRM P57, #12) and Bruce McLaren (Cooper-Climax T66, #20)

Jackie Stewart and Jacky Ickx have fun on the grid before the Italian Grand Prix in Monza, 1968

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, takes the chequered flag, to win the Belgian Grand Prix and probably secures his second World Championship

Sebastian Vettel celebrates in parc ferme after winning the Belgian Grand Prix 2011

Red Bull's technical director Adrian Newey of Red Bull, second placed Mark Webber, his winning team mate Sebastian Vettel and third placed Jenson Button of McLaren pose together for the media after the podium ceremony of the Belgian Grand Prix 2011

Race winner Sebastian Vettel cheers at the crowd after the podium ceremony of the Belgian Grand Prix 2011

A good last sip of champagne for second placed Mark Webber of Red Bull, his winning team mate Sebastian Vettel and third placed Jenson Button of McLaren after the podium ceremony following the Belgian Grand Prix 2011

A large flush of champagne for the face of McLaren's third placed Jenson Button after the Belgian Grand Prix 2011

Champagne showers soak the podium after the Belgian Grand Prix 2011

Webber's fast champagne shower for Red Bull Racing's technical director Adrian Newey after the Belgian Grand Prix 2011

A happy Jenson Button of McLaren raises his trophy for third place on the podium after the Belgian Grand Prix 2011

Red Bull Racing's technical director Adrian Newey raises the winning constructor's trophy on the podium after the Belgian Grand Prix 2011

Race winner Sebastian Vettel raises his trophy on the podium after the Belgian Grand Prix 2011

Race winner Sebastian Vettel on the podium during the ceremony after the Belgian Grand Prix 2011

Second placed Mark Webber of Red Bull, his winning team mate Sebastian Vettel and third placed Jenson Button of McLaren stand still for the national anthem during the podium ceremony after the Belgian Grand Prix 2011

Second placed Mark Webber congratulates winning team mate Vettel on the podium after the Belgian Grand Prix

Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel celebrates in parc ferme after winning the Belgian Grand Prix 2011

Sebastian Vettel in parc ferme after winning the Belgian Grand Prix 2011 - Button's rear-wing endplate broke off later in the race after a collision at the start

Sebastian Vettel celebrates in parc ferme after winning the Belgian Grand Prix 2011

Sebastian Vettel celebrates in parc ferme after winning the Belgian Grand Prix 2011

Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing wins the Belgian Grand Prix and probably secures his second World Championship

Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull Racing wins the Belgian Grand Prix and probably secures his second World Championship

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP

Bruno Senna, Lotus Renault GP

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP

Bruno Senna, Lotus Renault GP

Jarno Trulli, Team Lotus

Jarno Trulli, Team Lotus

Jarno Trulli, Team Lotus

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP

Bruno Senna, Lotus Renault GP

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP

Bruno Senna, Lotus Renault GP, on a wet track in one of the few sunny moments

Bruno Senna ejects from Lotus Renault GP pits

Bruno Senna stops at Lotus Renault GP pits

The Lotus Renault GP pit crew waits for their driver

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP

Bruno Senna, Lotus Renault GP

Bruno Senna, Lotus Renault GP, leaves to a slippery ride which ends in a crash on Friday morning

Karun Chandhok, Team Lotus third driver

Bruno Senna, the former Lotus Renault GP third driver replaced Nick Heidfeld in the 'red' car

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP

Jarno Trulli, Team Lotus

Jarno Trulli, Team Lotus

Heikki Kovalainen, Team Lotus

Heikki Kovalainen, Team Lotus

Jacky Ickx at Lotus pits

Championship leader Jochen Rindt and his Lotus teamboss Colin Chapman on the grid

US driver for Alfa Romeo, Mario Andretti, San Marino Grand Prix, Imola, 1981

The 1978 World Champion Mario Andretti, Lotus 79, Austrian Grand Prix, 1979

Ralf and Michael Schumacher on their way to drivers parade on Sunday morning, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa, 2001

Frenchman Patrick Depailler finishes 2nd and gives Tyrrell a one-two victory at the Swedish Grand Prix, Anderstorp, 1974

The three Formula 1 drivers: Jochen Mass, Hans-Joachim Stuck and Harald Ertl, Spanish Grand Prix, Jarama, 1976

Monaco 1975: McLaren driver Jochen Mass (in his cockpit) jokes around with Mike Hailwood who had left Formula 1 after being injured badly at the 1974 German Grand Prix at the Nurburgring.

March drivers Lella Lombardi and Vittorio Brambilla, German Grand Prix, Nurburgring, 1975

Couples in love: Piers and Sally Courage, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 1968

Rolf Stommelen sits in the 3rd Brabham-Alfa Romeo BT45 and talks to team boss Bernie Ecclestone, German Grand Prix, Nurburgring, 1976

Jim Clark, Belgium GP 1967

The new Brabham driver Brazilian Nelson Piquet talkes to Gordon Murray and Bernie Ecclestone, Spanish Grand Prix, 1979

Podium ceremony after the Autrian Grand Prix 1979 in Zeltweg: Second placed Gilles Villeneuve, winner Alan Jones and a happy third positioned Jacques Laffite. Jones takes an orange juice rather than champagne refering to his Middle East sponsors.

Podium ceremony after the Autrian Grand Prix 1979 in Zeltweg: Second placed Gilles Villeneuve, winner Alan Jones and a happy third positioned Jacques Laffite. Jones takes an orange juice rather than champagne refering to his Middle East sponsors.

Hans-Joachim Stuck, a fairly crazy funny chap, British Grand Prix, Brands Hatch, 1978

Lotus team mates Mario Andretti and Ronnie Peterson, British Grand Prix. Brands Hatch, 1978

The 2nd 1-2 victory of the season for Lotus, with winner Mario Andretti, 2nd Ronnie Peterson and Ligier driver Jacques Laffite as 3rd, Spanish Grand Prix, Jarama, 1978

Drying Lotus drivers overalls of Peterson and Andretti, German Grand Prix, 1978

At the start of the race Ickx's Ferrari caught fire and was destroyed after a collision with Jack Oliver's BRM, Spanish Grand Prix, 1970

Hans-Joachim Stuck's March-Cosworth 761 retires after 16 laps with gearbox problems, Spanish Grand Prix, Jarama, 1976

Jo Siffert on Lotus-Cosworth 49B, German GP Nuerburgring 1969

Jo Siffert aviates in his Lotus-Cosworth 49B, German GP Nuerburgring 1969

At the start of the Italian GP 1969, polesitter Jochen Rindt lets the wheels of his Lotus-Cosworth 49B spin besides Denny Hulme on McLaren-Cosworth M7A

A film camera attached to a Lotus car

Before the start of the Dutch GP 1967, Graham Hill on pole position besides Gurney and Brabham

Race winner John Surtees is interviewed by the Austrian journalist Heinz Prueller after the 1966 Belgium Grand Prix

BRM driver Helmut Marko, Monaco Grand Prix, 1972

The Mercedes Grand Prix pit crew awaits the driver

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP, ends his pit stop

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP, is about to be overlaped by race leader Jenson Button of McLaren

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP

Heikki Kovalainen, Team Lotus, in front of Heidfeld, Sutil and Perez

Jenson Button, McLaren Mercedes, passes the finish line and crowns his 200th Grand Prix anniversary with a fine victory

Nick Heidfeld, Lotus Renault GP

Heikki Kovalainen, Team Lotus

Nick Heidfeld, Lotus Renault GP

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP

Heikki Kovalainen, Team Lotus

Nick Heidfeld, Lotus Renault GP

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP

Nick Heidfeld, Lotus Renault GP

Jarno Trulli, Team Lotus

Bruno Senna, Lotus Renault GP, practises pit stops on Friday morning

Bruno Senna, Lotus Renault GP third driver, in the pit lane on Friday morning

Bruno Senna, Lotus Renault GP third driver

Heikki Kovalainen, Team Lotus

Nick Heidfeld, Lotus Renault GP

Just as Nico Rosberg celebrates his 100th Grand Prix, the Mercedes-Benz FO 108X 2.4l V8 engine is presented by Michael Schumacher, motor sport director Norbert Haug and team boss Ross Brawn

A hopeful message sticks on a Lotus-Renault's barge board

A driver in the Lotus Ladies Cup Series shows up as a guest in Renault pits

Belgian Ferrari driver Jacky Ickx, Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort, 1971

Race winner Peter Gethin celebrates his victory on the podium. Next to him his BRM team boss Louis Stanley and Lorenzo Bandini's wife Margherita Freddi. Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 1971

Ronnie Peterson, March. Next to him Robin Herd, British Grand Prix, Silverstone, 1971

Rolf Stommelen, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, 1971

Rolf Stommelen in the cockpit of a Surtees-Cosworth TS9, French Grand Prix, Paul Ricard, 1971

Jackie Stewart signs autographs after his victory at Montjuich Park, Spanish Grand Prix, 1971

Graham Hill, Brabham-Cosworth BT34, Spanish Grand Prix, Montjuich Park, 1971

Helen Stewart on the podium in between Amon (left) and her husband Jackie Stewart, the race winner of the Spanish Grand Prix, 1971

Nina Rindt waiting for her husband Jochen to pass by. Hi died in an accident at Parabolica just moments after this picture was taken, Italian Grand Prix ,Monza, 1970

Jacky Ickx takes a sip of champagne from Jochen Rindt's first place cup, German Grand Prix, Hockenheim, 1970

Jochen Rindt with his wife Nina during a practice session, Austrian Grand Prix, Zeltweg, 1970

The King of Spain arrives in his helicopter before the Spanish Grand Prix, Jarama, 1979

Race leader James Hunt is out of the Austrian Grand Prix, Zeltweg, 1977

The 1975 World Champion Niki Lauda slips into Fangio's silver arrow Mercedes, US Grand Prix West, Long Beach, 1976

Alastair Caldwell, McLaren's team manager, cleans the grid from dirt, Spanish Grand Prix, Jarama, 1976

Swiss journalist Roger Benoit delays the honoury lap after the Swedish Grand Prix, Anderstorp, 1975. Winner Niki Lauda in the middle, Carlos Reutemann left hand and third positioned Clay Regazzoni on the right.

Start for the Swedish Grand Prix 1975: Vittorio Brambilla in a March-Cosworth 751 on pole position besides Patrick Depailler on Tyrrell-Cosworth 007.

Clay Regazzoni sits in the Ferrari 312T, Monaco Grand Prix, 1975

Ian Ashley (born in Wuppertal/Germany 1947) in the 2nd Williams FW03 Ford-Cosworth during practice. He had a big accident at Pflanzgarten and suffered serious ankle injuries. It has been his sole Grand Prix in 1975.

Vittorio Brambilla leads in his March-Cosworth 751, Austrian Grand Prix, Zeltweg, 1975

Winner Vittorio Brambilla and 2nd placed James Hunt, Austrian Grand Prix 1975

Singer and songwriter Austrian Udo Jurgens and Ferrari driver Niki Lauda, Austrian Grand Prix, Zeltweg, 1975

Tyrrell driver Jody Scheckter on his parade lap after winning the British Grand Prix at Brands Hatch 1974. Jo Ramirez is about to offer him a soft drink.

Honoury lap for race winner Jody Scheckter and the Tyrrell team, Jo Ramirez takes a sip of champagn, British Grand Prix, Brands Hatch, 1974

Lotus driver Jacky Ickx

Nick Heidfeld's damaged Lotus-Renault after an incident with Buemi

Nick Heidfeld's damaged Lotus-Renault after an incident with Buemi

Lewis Hamilton, McLaren Mercedes, takes the chequered flag and wins the German Grand Prix 2011 at the Nuerburgring

Lewis Hamilton, McLaren Mercedes, takes the chequered flag and wins the German Grand Prix 2011 at the Nuerburgring

The Mercedes grand stand at the end of the main straight

Team Lotus principal Tony Fernandes at the pitwall

Karun Chandhok receives a fast service at Team Lotus pits

Karun Chandhok comes to Team Lotus pits

Karun Chandhok comes to Team Lotus pits

Nick Heidfeld, Lotus Renault GP

Nick Heidfeld, Lotus Renault GP

Vitaly Petrov of Lotus Renault GP passes the Mercedes grandstand

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP

Karun Chandhok, Team Lotus, stalls the engine at pit lane exit

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP

Heikki Kovalainen, Team Lotus

Karun Chandhok, Team Lotus

Karun Chandhok, Team Lotus

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP

Nick Heidfeld, Lotus Renault GP

Nick Heidfeld, Lotus Renault GP

At the start polesetter Ronnie Peterson goes into the lead with Lotus team-mate Fittipaldi chasing him while Peter Revson, McLaren (no. 8), is about to loose his 2nd position on the grid, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 1973

Clearing work after the first lap and the mass crash following the start of the 1973 British Grand Prix in Silverstone

At the end of the first lap Jody Scheckter lost control over his McLaren and spun across the track into the pitwall.Polesetter and later third Ronnie Peterson on Lotus battles against Carlos Reutemann on Brabham for 2nd place, British Grand Prix, Silverstone, 1973

The storage yard of the Goodyear racing tyre service, Belgian Grand Prix, Zolder, 1973

A strike of the photographers in the pitlane kept the drivers away from their cars and IRPA president Bernard Cahier explains the situation to March boss Max Mosley, Austrian Grand Prix, Zeltweg, 1973

Race winner Jean-Pierre Beltoise on BRM P160B, Grand Prix Monaco, 1972

Concept Car, Abarth 2000 Pininfarina Scorpio, ca. 1970

Concept Car, Italdesign Maserati Medici I, 1974

Concept Car, Italdesign Maserati Medici I, 1974

Concept Car, Italdesign Maserati Medici I, 1974

Concept Car, Bertone Lancia Sibilo, 1978

At the start, Ronnie Peterson's Lotus-Cosworth 72E is besides Denny Hulme McLaren-Cosworth M23

Ronnie Peterson's Lotus-Cosworth 72E

Ronnie Peterson's Lotus-Cosworth 72E

Concept Car, Bertone Lancia Sibilo, 1978

Concept Car, Bertone Ferrari Rainbow, 1976

Concept Car, Bertone Ferrari Rainbow, 1976

McLaren team boss Martin Whitmarsh and Heikki Kovalainen of Lotus have fun in the paddock after the race

Nick Heidfeld, Lotus Renault GP, leading Schumacher and Alguersuari

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP, in front of team mate Heidfeld

Jarno Trulli, Team Lotus

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP, in front of Barrichello and Massa

Heikki Kovalainen, Team Lotus

Jarno Trulli, Team Lotus

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP

Nick Heidfeld, Lotus Renault GP

Jarno Trulli, Team Lotus

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP

Jarno Trulli, Team Lotus

Nick Heidfeld, Lotus Renault GP

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP

Karun Chandhok talks to Lotus Team boss Tony Fernandes at the pitwall

American Mario Andretti, Lotus driver, delighted after his victory at the 1977 USA-West Grand Prix, Long Beach, California

Gunnar Nilsson, Lotus

Race winner Ronnie Peterson on Lotus-Cosworth 72E rather than the new 76, Monaco Grand Prix, 1974

Heikki Kovalainen, Team Lotus

Heikki Kovalainen, Team Lotus

Jarno Trulli is serviced at Team Lotus pits

Jarno Trulli is serviced at Team Lotus pits

The Lotus pit crew is prepared for the pit stop

Jarno Trulli, Team Lotus, in front of Maldonado

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP

Heikki Kovalainen, Team Lotus

Nick Heidfeld, Lotus Renault GP

The two Lotus enter the start-finish straight

Lotus Team boss Tony Fernandes just bought 200 new planes for his airline Air Asia

Trulli's Lotus-Renault on the grid

Nick Heidfeld of Lotus Renault GP on the grid

Jarno Trulli, Team Lotus

Jarno Trulli, Team Lotus

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP

Nick Heidfeld, Lotus Renault GP, breaks hard

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP

Nick Heidfeld, Lotus Renault GP

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP

Nick Heidfeld, Lotus Renault GP

Lotus' third driver Karun Chandhok

Nick Heidfeld, Lotus Renault GP, gives an interview

Spanish Grand Prix, Montjuich Park, Barcelona: Swede Ronnie Peterson, the new Lotus driver in 1973.

After he had qualified for 9th position on the grid, Piers Courage, Williams de Tomaso, is currently 7th. The pictures shows the British driver at Hugenholzbocht shortly before his fatal accident on lap 23. In the back Lotus driver John Miles.

An exhausted winner of the German Grand Prix, 1970: Jochen Rindt and his happy Lotus team boss Colin Chapman (left)

Jackie Stewart, March-Cosworth 701, Monaco Grand Prix, 1970

Podium ceremony with Jochen and Nina Rindt, British Grand Prix, Brands Hatch, 1970

30 seconds before the start of the Belgian Grand Prix, Spa-Francorchamps, 1970. Pole position for Jackie Stewart, in the blue March no. 11. Alongside him sharing the front row are Jochen Rindt, Lotus, and Chris Amon, March no. 10.

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP

Nick Heidfeld, Lotus Renault GP

A happy and victorious Jenson Button on the podium after the Canadian Grand Prix 2011, his first win after the Chinese GP back in 2010

Nick Heidfeld, Lotus Renault GP, in front of Webber and team mate Petrov

Jarno Trulli, Team Lotus

Wet tyres on Kovalainen's Lotus-Renault

The pitlane is open for the cars to line up on the grid

Nick Heidfeld, Lotus Renault GP

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP

Jarno Trulli, Team Lotus

Nick Heidfeld, Lotus Renault GP

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP

Nick Heidfeld, Lotus Renault GP, with his team mate Petrov following

Heikki Kovalainen, Team Lotus

Jarno Trulli, Team Lotus

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP

Jarno Trulli, Team Lotus

Nick Heidfeld, Lotus Renault GP

Heikki Kovalainen, Team Lotus

Nick Heidfeld, Lotus Renault GP

Jarno Trulli, Team Lotus

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP

Nick Heidfeld, Lotus Renault GP

Super soft (red) and soft Pirelli tyres at Lotus Renault pits

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP

Jarno Trulli, Team Lotus

Heikki Kovalainen, Team Lotus

Heikki Kovalainen, Team Lotus

Heikki Kovalainen, Team Lotus

Jarno Trulli, Team Lotus

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP

Concept Car, Bertone Carabo, based on Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale, 1968

Concept Car, Bertone Carabo, based on Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale, 1968

Lotus driver Ronnie Peterson, British Grand Prix, Brands Hatch, 1978

JPS-Lotus car back in pits for cleansing after it whent off the track and plowed a wheat field

Jim Clark, Lotus-Climax

The new World Champion Jim Clark, a worthy winner of the German Grand Prix 1965, his sixth victory of the year

Sebastian Vettel, the winner of Monaco Grand Prix.

Jarno Trulli, Team Lotus.

Nick Heidfeld, Lotus Renault GP.

Nick Heidfeld, Lotus Renault GP.

Nick Heidfeld, Lotus Renault GP.

Jarno Trulli, Team Lotus.

Jarno Trulli, Team Lotus.

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP.

Nick Heidfeld, Lotus Renault GP.

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP with his manager.

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP.

Passing the Monaco apartment houses during the drivers' parade.

Classic car display during an UBS customer event in Monaco - Jim Clark's Lotus-Cosworth of 1967 with Rainer's original photo in the back and a girl styled in contemporary fashion

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP.

Nick Heidfeld, Lotus Renault GP.

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP.

Jarno Trulli, Team Lotus.

Nick Heidfeld, Lotus Renault GP.

Heikki Kovalainen, Team Lotus.

Jarno Trulli, Team Lotus.

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP.

Heikki Kovalainen, Team Lotus.

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP.

Jarno Trulli, Team Lotus.

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP.

Heikki Kovalainen, Team Lotus.

Heikki Kovalainen, Team Lotus.

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP.

Nick Heidfeld, Lotus Renault GP

A speedy Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP

Heikki Kovalainen, Team Lotus-Renault, leaving his pit crew.

Pit stop of Heikki Kovalainen, Team Lotus-Renault.

Heikki Kovalainen, Team Lotus-Renault, heading for a pit stop.

Pit stop of Nick Heidfeld, Lotus Renault GP.

Heikki Kovalainen, Team Lotus-Renault, heading for a pit stop.

Heikki Kovalainen, Team Lotus-Renault

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP

A zoom of Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP

Jarno Trulli, Team Lotus-Renault

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP

Jarno Trulli, Team Lotus-Renault, followed by his team mate.

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP, negotiates the last chicane.

Heikki Kovalainen, Team Lotus-Renault

Jarno Trulli, Team Lotus-Renault

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP

Nick Heidfeld, Lotus Renault GP

Heikki Kovalainen, Team Lotus-Renault

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP, passing the pit straight.

Jarno Trulli, Team Lotus-Renault

A zoom of black-golden Lotus Renault GP car of Nick Heidfeld.

Nick Heidfeld, Lotus Renault GP in a speed blur, shot from race control tower.

Nick Heidfeld, Lotus Renault GP

Heikki Kovalainen, Team Lotus-Renault

Jarno Trulli, Team Lotus-Renault

Jarno Trulli (Team Lotus-Renault) is pushed back to the pits.

Jarno Trulli, Team Lotus-Renault

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP

Team Lotus staff carry some heavy luggage into paddock.

Lotus mechanic, GP Monaco 1971

Ricardo Teixeira, second Test Driver of Team Lotus

Ricardo Teixeira, second Test Driver of Team Lotus

Ricardo Teixeira, second Test Driver of Team Lotus

Ricardo Teixeira, second Test Driver of Team Lotus

Chanoch Nissany is Minardi's third driver at the 2005 Hungarian Grand Prix

Wheel service for Vitaly Petrov at Lotus Renault GP pits

Jarno Trulli, Team Lotus, in front of di Resta

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP

After the start of the Turkish GP 2011, the rest of the field approaches turn one and Kovalainen breaks harder

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP

Jarno Trulli, Team Lotus

Nick Heidfeld, Lotus Renault GP

Nick Heidfeld, Lotus Renault GP

Jarno Trulli, Team Lotus

Nick Heidfeld, Lotus Renault GP

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP

Nick Heidfeld, Lotus Renault GP

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP

Jarno Trulli, Team Lotus

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP

Jarno Trulli, Team Lotus

Nick Heidfeld, Lotus Renault GP

Nick Heidfeld, Lotus Renault GP

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP

Ronnie Peterson, Lotus Ford-Cosworth 79, German GP Hockenheim 1978

Lotus driver Ayrton Senna, Monza 1986

Ayrton Senna strapped to his Lotus cockpit during a practice session

Lotus team mates John Watson and Ronnie Peterson discuss manoeuvres, German GP Nuerburgring 1975

Ronnie Peterson on Lotus-Cosworth 72E, Monaco GP Monte Carlo 1975

Ronnie Peterson on Lotus-Cosworth 72E, Swedish GP Anderstorp 1975

Ronnie Peterson on Lotus-Cosworth 72E, Dutch GP Zandvoort 1974

Ronnie Peterson in the Lotus-Cosworth 76, Spanish GP Jarama 1974

Race winner Ronnie Peterson (on Lotus-Cosworth 72E), French GP Dijon-Prenois 1974

Race winner Ronnie Peterson on Lotus-Cosworth 72E, Italian GP Monza 1974

Race winner Ronnie Peterson on Lotus-Cosworth 72E, GP Monaco 1974

Race winner Ronnie Peterson on Lotus-Cosworth 72E, GP Monaco 1974

Race winner Ronnie Peterson on Lotus-Cosworth 72E, GP Monaco 1974

Ronnie Peterson on Lotus-Cosworth 72E, Dutch GP Zandvoort 1974

Ronnie Peterson on Lotus-Cosworth 72E, Dutch GP Zandvoort 1974

Ronnie Peterson on Lotus-Cosworth 72E, Dutch GP Zandvoort 1973

Later second placed Ronnie Peterson sits prepared in the Lotus-Cosworth 72E before the British GP Silverstone 1973

Rainer reflects in the rear mirror of Ickx' Ferrari, Monaco Grand Prix, 1971

Start of the 1977 Belgian Grand Prix at Zolder: John Watson, Brabham Alfa Romeo (no. 7), takes the lead from polesetter Mario Andretti, Lotus

Just after the start of the Austrian Grand Prix 1973: Revson has failed to get off the line causing a jam in the midfield. Mike Beuttler damaged his car and his March puts down oil on the track while the field heads onto the first bend.

Denny Hulme, McLaren, crosses the line to finish 3rd in the German Grand Prix at Hockenheim 1970

Italian Ferrari driver and polesetter Michele Alboreto on his way to victory in the Belgian Grand Prix at Zolder 1984

After the start of the Italian Grand Prix 2010, Button exits the first chicane in front of the two Ferraris

After the start of the Italian Grand Prix 2010, Button and Alonso approach the first corner

The cars line up on the grid of the German GP Hockenheim 1978, both Lotus on the front row

Peterson's Lotus-Cosworth is prepared before the German GP Hockenheim 1978

Race winner Emerson Fittipaldi celebrates on podium with his wife Helena, Lotus team boss Chapman and second placed Francois Cevert after the Spanish GP 1973

Ronnie Peterson on Lotus-Cosworth 72E leads the field in front of Lauda after the restart following an incidence at the first start of the British GP 1973

Race winner Ronnie Peterson in pits with Lotus engineer Peter Warr, Austrian GP 1973

Lotus boss Colin Chapman jokes around with Ronnie Peterson behind the March-Cosworth 721G on the grid before the French GP Clermont-Ferrand 1972

Tyrrell driver Francois Cevert, Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort, 1970

Piers Courage, Belgian Grand Prix, 1970

Piers Courage, de Tomaso-Cosworth 505, Belgian Grand Prix, 1970

Heikki Kovalainen, Team Lotus

Heikki Kovalainen, Team Lotus

Nick Heidfeld's Lotus-Renault is briefly serviced in pits

Nick Heidfeld's Lotus-Renault is briefly serviced in pits

Lewis Hamilton, McLaren Mercedes, crosses the finish line to win the Chinese Grand Prix 2011

Jarno Trulli is serviced at Team Lotus pits

Jarno Trulli is serviced at Team Lotus pits

Nick Heidfeld ends his stop at Lotus Renault GP pits

Nick Heidfeld stops at Lotus Renault GP pits

Nick Heidfeld approaches Lotus Renault GP pits

Jarno Trulli, Team Lotus

Heikki Kovalainen, Team Lotus

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP

Heikki Kovalainen, Team Lotus

Jarno Trulli, Team Lotus

Jarno Trulli, Team Lotus

Nick Heidfeld, Lotus Renault GP

Jarno Trulli, Team Lotus

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP

Nick Heidfeld, Lotus Renault GP

Nick Heidfeld, Lotus Renault GP

Heikki Kovalainen, Team Lotus

Nick Heidfeld, Lotus Renault GP

Jarno Trulli, Team Lotus

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP

Heikki Kovalainen, Team Lotus

Heidfeld's Lotus-Renault is returned slightly messed up after a spin in practice

Heidfeld's Lotus-Renault is returned to pits slightly messed up after a spin in practice

Heidfeld's Lotus-Renault is returned slightly messed up after a spin in practice

German Lotus Renault race driver Nick Heidfeld gives an interview

Nick Heidfeld presents the champagne bottle for his third place at the previous race in Sepang in Lotus Renault pits

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP

A busy Team Lotus pits on Friday morning

Team Lotus driver Jarno Trulli gives test driver Luiz Razia the advantage on Friday morning

The Williams team admires Rainer's new Lotus book (see http://www.edel.com/de/buch/releases/details/artist-discography//rainer-schlegelmilch/team-lotus-in-formula-1/)

Lotus Renault GP test driver Bruno Senna

Polesetter Swede Ronnie Peterson, March, takes the lead, followed by Hunt (McLaren), Watson (Penske no. 28), Andretti (black JPS Lotus) and Pryce, Shadow no. 16.

Just before the start of the British Grand Prix at Brands Hatch 1972: Jacky Ickx on Ferrari 312B2 no. 5, will start from pole position. Alongside him and second on the grid is Championship leader Emerson Fittipaldi, on Lotus-Cosworth 72D no. 8.

Red Bull's World Champion Sebastian Vettel and race winner presents his souvenirs from the Malaysian Grand Prix

Race winner Sebastian Vettel and second placed Jenson Button take a champagne shower after the Malaysian Grand Prix

World Champion Sebastian Vettel and race winner showers Red Bull Racing's technical chief Adrian Newey with champagne after the Malaysian Grand Prix

Red Bull's World Champion Sebastian Vettel and race winner receives a champagne shower from second placed Button on the podium after the Malaysian Grand Prix

Red Bull's World Champion Sebastian Vettel and race winner kisses his trophy on the podium after the Malaysian Grand Prix

Red Bull's World Champion Sebastian Vettel and race winner presents his trophy on the podium after the Malaysian Grand Prix

Red Bull's World Champion Sebastian Vettel and race winner cheers on the podium after the Malaysian Grand Prix

Vitaly Petrov's manager Oksana Kossatschenko watches the race in Lotus Renault GP pits

A zoom of Vitaly Petrov's stop at Lotus Renault GP pits

Jarno Trulli's Lotus is shoved back to pits with clutch sensor problem.

The Lotus Renault GP pitwall command center from above, Jenson Button passes by (Got him, Keith?;)

Heikki Kovalainen, Team Lotus

Polesitter Vettel of Red Bull is still in the lead flanked by McLaren's Hamilton and after a great start both Lotus Renault GP cars on the outside

Polesitter Vettel of Red Bull is still in the lead flanked by McLaren's Hamilton and after a great start both Lotus Renault GP cars on the outside

Heikki Kovalainen's Lotus is prepared on the grid before the race

Kovalainen's grid girl

Nick Heidfeld of Lotus Renault GP and Timo Glock of Virgin Racing

The steering wheel of a Lotus Renault GP car

Quick Nick Heidfeld in the Lotus sponsored Renault car besides Nico Rosberg's Mercedes arrive at parc ferme after Q3

Jarno Trulli, Team Lotus

Heikki Kovalainen, Team Lotus

Nick Heidfeld, Lotus Renault GP

Jarno Trulli, Team Lotus

Jarno Trulli, Team Lotus

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP

Heikki Kovalainen, Team Lotus

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP

Nick Heidfeld, Lotus Renault GP

The international media is warmly welcomed at the Malaysian Grand Prix

Graham Hill, Lotus

Start of the 1978 Spanish GP Jarama: James Hunt starting from 4th position in the McLaren-Cosworth no. 7, takes the lead from polesetter Andretti, Lotus 79 (no. 5), while Peterson, 2nd on the grid, made a poor start and is to end up in ninth place after the first lap.

David Walker on Lotus-Cosworth 72D in front of Amon's Matra-Simca, Monaco GP Monte Carlo 1972

David Walker in the Lotus-Pratt & Whitney 56B, Dutch GP Zandvoort 1971

Dave Walker in a Lotus 69 during a Formula 3-race in Monaco 1971

Dave Walker in a Lotus 69 during a Formula 3-race in Monaco 1971

Dave Walker in a Lotus 69 during a Formula 3-race in Monaco 1971

Dave Walker in a Lotus 69 during a Formula 3-race in Monaco 1971

Dave Walker in a Lotus 69 during a Formula 3-race in Monaco 1971

Dave Walker in a Lotus 69 during a Formula 3-race in Monaco 1971

Dave Walker in a Lotus 69 during a Formula 3-race in Monaco 1971

Later sixth placed Rolf Stommelen in the Surtees-Cosworth TS9 still in front of Fittipaldi's Lotus-Cosworth 72D, Monaco GP Monte Carlo 1971

David Walker in the Lotus-Pratt & Whitney 56B, Dutch GP Zandvoort 1971

Emerson Fittipaldi on Lotus-Cosworth 72E, Dutch GP Zandvoort 1973

Later third placed Emerson Fittipaldi on McLaren-Cosworth M23, Spanish GP Jarama 1974, Jacky Ickx on Lotus-Cosworth 76 is seen passing by

Emerson Fittipaldi in the Lotus-Cosworth 72E before the French GP Paul Ricard 1973

Race winner Emerson Fittipaldi on Lotus-Cosworth 72D, British GP Brands Hatch 1972

Emerson Fittipaldi on Lotus-Cosworth 72E starts from pole position, Austrian GP 1973

Emerson Fittipaldi on Lotus-Cosworth 72E, Austrian GP 1973

Emerson Fittipaldi on Lotus-Cosworth 72E, Austrian GP 1973

Emerson Fittipaldi jumps with the Lotus-Cosworth 72E, German GP Nuerburgring 1973

Emerson Fittipaldi's Lotus-Cosworth 72E retires in an accident during the French GP Paul Ricard 1973

Emerson Fittipaldi's Lotus-Cosworth 72E retires in an accident after 41 laps of the French GP Paul Ricard 1973

Emerson Fittipaldi on Lotus-Cosworth 72E, French GP Paul Ricard 1973

Emerson Fittipaldi on Lotus-Cosworth 72E, French GP Paul Ricard 1973

Emerson Fittipaldi in the Lotus-Cosworth 72E before the French GP Paul Ricard 1973

Race winner Emerson Fittipaldi on Lotus-Cosworth 72D, British GP Brands Hatch 1972

Emerson Fittipaldi talks to Colin Chapman before the French GP Paul Ricard 1973

Emerson Fittipaldi talks to Colin Chapman before the French GP Paul Ricard 1973

Emerson Fittipaldi' Lotus-Cosworth 72E retires with a Cv joint failure after 36 laps of the British GP Silverstone 1973

Emerson Fittipaldi sits in the Lotus-Cosworth 72E, Belgian GP Zolder 1973

Emerson Fittipaldi sits in the Lotus-Cosworth 72E, Belgian GP Zolder 1973

Emerson Fittipaldi sits in the Lotus-Cosworth 72E, Belgian GP Zolder 1973

Emerson Fittipaldi is prepared in the Lotus-Cosworth 72E, Belgian GP Zolder 1973

Emerson Fittipaldi on Lotus-Cosworth 72E, Belgian GP Zolder 1973

Emerson Fittipaldi on Lotus-Cosworth 72E, Belgian GP Zolder 1973

Emerson Fittipaldi on Lotus-Cosworth 72E, Belgian GP Zolder 1973

Race winner Emerson Fittipaldi jumps with the Lotus-Cosworth 72E, Spanish GP Montjuich Park 1973

Race winner Emerson Fittipaldi on Lotus-Cosworth 72E, Spanish GP Montjuich Park 1973

Race winner Emerson Fittipaldi on Lotus-Cosworth 72E, Spanish GP Montjuich Park 1973

Second placed Emerson Fittipaldi on Lotus-Cosworth 72E, Monaco GP Monte Carlo 1973

Emerson Fittipaldi listens to Peter Warr, Monaco GP Monte Carlo 1973

Race winner Emerson Fittipaldi's Lotus-Cosworth 72D, Italian GP Monza 1972

Race winner Emerson Fittipaldi on Lotus-Cosworth 72D, Italian GP Monza 1972

Race winner Emerson Fittipaldi on Lotus-Cosworth 72D, Italian GP Monza 1972

Race winner Emerson Fittipaldi on Lotus-Cosworth 72D, Italian GP Monza 1972

Race winner Emerson Fittipaldi on Lotus-Cosworth 72D, Italian GP Monza 1972

Race winner Emerson Fittipaldi on Lotus-Cosworth 72D, Italian GP Monza 1972

Race winner Emerson Fittipaldi on Lotus-Cosworth 72D, Italian GP Monza 1972

Third placed Emerson Fittipaldi on Lotus-Cosworth 72D, Monaco GP Monte Carlo 1972

Emerson Fittipaldi on Lotus-Cosworth 72D, German GP Nuerburgring 1972

Emerson Fittipaldi on Lotus-Cosworth 72D, German GP Nuerburgring 1972

Second placed Emerson Fittipaldi on Lotus-Cosworth 72D in front of Ronnie Peterson on March-Cosworth 721G, French GP Clermont-Ferrand 1972

Second placed Emerson Fittipaldi on Lotus-Cosworth 72D, French GP Clermont-Ferrand 1972

Second placed Emerson Fittipaldi on Lotus-Cosworth 72D, French GP Clermont-Ferrand 1972

Race winner Emerson Fittipaldi on Lotus-Cosworth 72D, Belgian GP Nivelles-Baulers 1972

Emerson Fittipaldi receives congrats from Lotus team boss Colin Chapman on podium after the British GP Brands Hatch 1972

Emerson Fittipaldi with Lotus team boss Colin Chapman and his wife Helena on podium after the British GP Brands Hatch 1972

Race winner Emerson Fittipaldi on Lotus-Cosworth 72D, British GP Brands Hatch 1972

David Walker on Lotus-Cosworth 72D, British GP Brands Hatch 1972

A reflection in the rear mirror shows Emerson Fittipaldi who sits in the Lotus-Pratt & Whitney 56B and concentrates before the Italian GP, Monza, September 5, 1971

Emerson Fittipaldi on Lotus-Pratt & Whitney 56B, Italian GP Monza 1971

Emerson Fittipaldi on Lotus-Pratt & Whitney 56B, Italian GP Monza 1971

Emerson Fittipaldi in the Lotus-Cosworth 72D, Austrian GP 1972

Winner Emerson Fittipaldi returns to Lotus team boss Chapman through the crowds after the Austrian GP 1972

Vitaly Petrov of Lotus Renault GP celebrates his achievement in parc ferme, in front of the dancing pair Sebastian Vettel and Rob Marshall, Red Bull Racing Chief Designer

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP, proves to be the fastest Russian, he earned a fabulous third position and his first podium, he also is the first Russian on podium ever

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP

Jarno Trulli, Team Lotus

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP

Nick Heidfeld, Lotus Renault GP

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP

Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing

Vitaly Petrov, Lotus Renault GP

Heikki Kovalainen, Team Lotus

Nick Heidfeld, Lotus Renault

Jarno Trulli, Lotus Racing

Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing

Lotus test driver Chandhok damaged the car during practice on Friday

Heikki Kovalainen, Team Lotus

Familar face in a new team - Nick Heidfeld of Lotus Renault GP, the former Renault team

The nose cone tip on a Renault, Lotus Renault GP

Lotus Renault GP's team boss Eric Boullier

A happy Lotus Team boss Tony Fernandes

Lotus Team boss Tony Fernandes blocks the pit access for too curious snappers

Heikki Kovalainen and Lotus Team boss Tony Fernandes pose in front of the pits

Ricardo Teixeira, second Test Driver of Team Lotus

Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing

Lotus driver Heikki Kovalainen signs photographs for eager fans at the racetrack entrance

The start to the 1962 Solitude Grand Prix, polesetter and later winner Dan Gurney in a Porsche 804 with starting number 10 in front

John Watson on Lotus-Cosworth 72F, 1975 German GP

Start of the 1978 Spanish GP Jarama, James Hunt in the McLaren-Cosworth takes the lead from polesetter Andretti on Lotus

Start of the 1978 Spanish GP Jarama, James Hunt in the McLaren-Cosworth takes the lead from polesetter Andretti on Lotus

Mario Andretti's victorious Lotus-Cosworth at his home GP, the 1977 US (West) Grand Prix in Long Beach

Start of the 1977 British GP Silverstone

Start of the 1977 French GP, Hunt takes the lead from polesitter Mario Andretti on Lotus-Cosworth

Start of the 1977 French GP, Hunt takes the lead from polesitter Mario Andretti on Lotus-Cosworth

Start of the 1977 French GP, Hunt takes the lead from polesitter Mario Andretti on Lotus-Cosworth

Start of the 1977 Belgian GP Zolder, Mario Andretti on Lotus-Cosworth (#5) and John Watson on Brabham-Alfa Romeo (#7) battle for the lead - unsuccessfully

Start of the 1977 German Grand Prix at Hockenheim: The leader Scheckter (not on the picture) is followed by Watson's Brabham no. 7, James Hunt in the McLaren no. 1, Lauda (far right, Ferrari no. 11), Laffite (no. 26) and Reuteman in the 2nd Ferrari no. 12.

A cheering Ferrari team welcomes the 1-2 winning pair of Lauda and Regazzoni at the finish line after a two hours lasting Spanish Grand Prix in Jarama 1974, Lauda scoring his first GP victory

Jackie Stewart, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 1971

A Lotus-Cosworth 49C is being refuelled in pits before the 1970 British GP

Whilst Jochen Rindt on Lotus-Cosworth 72C is eager to go out to practice, Andrea de Adamich's McLaren-Alfa Romeo M14D waits for preparation in the pitlane

Number 6 on Nilsson's Lotus-Cosworth 77

Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing

The cars leave pitlane to formation lap prior to the Austrian GP 1975: Jochen Mass on McLaren-Cosworth M23, Ronnie Peterson in the Lotus-Cosworth 72E and Niki Lauda on Ferrari 312T in front of team mate Clay Regazzoni.

At the 1974 British GP start, Niki Lauda on Ferrari 312B3 starts from pole position besides Ronnie Peterson on Lotus-Cosworth 72E, but both cannot compete against Jody Scheckter 's strong Tyrrell-Cosworth 007 (on third grid place) who will win later

At the 1974 British GP start, Niki Lauda on Ferrari 312B3 starts from pole position besides Ronnie Peterson on Lotus-Cosworth 72E, but both cannot compete against Jody Scheckter 's strong Tyrrell-Cosworth 007 (on third grid place) who will win later

Start of the 1973 Italian GP in Monza, later race winner Ronnie Peterson on Lotus-Cosworth 72E leads from pole position

Start of the 1973 Italian GP in Monza, later winner Ronnie Peterson on Lotus-Cosworth 72E starts from pole position, Peter Revson on McLaren-Cosworth M23 besides him becomes third placed

1973 Swedish GP start: polesetter Ronnie Peterson on Lotus-Cosworth 72E (right hand) becomes second in the end, his team mate Emerson Fittipaldi retires in the course and Francois Cevert on Tyrrell-Cosworth 006 becomes third - later winner Hulme started from sixth grid place.

Later winner Ronnie Peterson on Lotus-Cosworth 72E starts from second grid position whilst team mate and pole sitter Emerson Fittipaldi retires 48 laps after the start of the Austrian GP 1973

Later winner Ronnie Peterson on Lotus-Cosworth 72E starts from second grid position whilst team mate and pole sitter Emerson Fittipaldi retires 48 laps after the start of the Austrian GP 1973

Second grid positioned and later race winner Emerson Fittipaldi on Lotus-Cosworth 72D just after the start of the British GP Brands Hatch 1972

Just before the start of the British GP Brands Hatch 1972, Jacky Ickx on Ferrari 312B2 starts from pole position but due to a mechanical failure he leaves the later win to second grid positioned Emerson Fittipaldi and his Lotus-Cosworth 72D

Start of the Austrian GP 1972, later winner Emerson Fittipaldi on Lotus-Cosworth 72D starts from pole position

Jacky Ickx on the podium after winning the 1971 Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort

Rolf Stommelen on Surtees-Cosworth TS9, during practice for the Spanish Grand Prix at Montjuich Park in 1971

Peter Gethin on McLaren-Cosworth M14A, during practice for the Spanish Grand Prix at Montjuich Park in 1971

Francois Cevert on Tyrrell-Cosworth 002, during practice for the Spanish Grand Prix at Montjuich Park in 1971

Race winner Graham Hill, Lotus-Cosworth 49B, GP Monaco 1968

The later winning Mario Andretti is prepared in the Lotus-Cosworth, Colin Chapman spreads good mood amongst the watches beside (like Simon of Champion)

Nina Rindt - Jochen's wife - in the Lotus pits during Saturday's qualifying.

Jochen Rindt meets Lotus team boss Colin Chapman just after his victory (his 4th in a row, 5th overall that season so far) in the 1970 German Grand Prix at Hockenheim

Swiss driver Jo Siffert in the Walker Lotus

Lotus duo Mario Andretti and Ronnie Peterson

Drivers briefing before the start of the Italian Grand Prix

French Grand Prix winner Jackie Stewart

Ronnie Peterson, Lotus 72E Ford-Cosworth

Graham Hill in his Walker Lotus-Cosworth 49C

Lotus driver Alessandro Zanardi

New Lotus pay-driver, Belgian Philippe Adams

Lotus driver Zanardi was dropped to make way for the new pay-driver Philippe Adams but he failed to impress and qualified only 26th

Portuguese Lotus driver Pedro Lamy goes off during practice

Pedro Lamy, Lotus, spins off

Ayrton Senna, JPS Lotus

Race leader Ayrton Senna, Lotus-Renault, accelerates onto the start-finish straight and Mansell jinkes out trying to power past the Lotus

Lotus driver Philippe Adams

Pedro Lamy, Lotus Mugen-Honda

Lotus of Portuguese Pedro Lamy after an accident during preseason testing

Lotus cars beeing prepared for the race

Lotus cars beeing prepared for the race

Gras has been removed from a Lotus' sidepod during a pit stop

Lotus mechanics at the debris of Alex Zanardi's car. The Italian driver had a huge accident on Friday morning and hit the wall in Eau Rouge corner almost head-on. He will not start for the Grand Prix.

Debris of Alex Zanardi's Lotus. The Italian driver had a huge accident on Friday morning and hit the wall in Eau Rouge corner almost head-on. He will not start for the Grand Prix.

Lotus front wing winglets

Emerson Fittipaldi showcasing the famous Lotus 72 motor car.

Emerson Fittipaldi showcasing the famous Lotus 72 motor car.

Emerson Fittipaldi showcasing the famous Lotus 72 motor car.

Emerson Fittipaldi showcasing the famous Lotus 72 motor car.

Emerson Fittipaldi showcasing the famous Lotus 72 motor car.

Emerson Fittipaldi showcasing the famous Lotus 72 motor car.

Emerson Fittipaldi showcasing the famous Lotus 72 motor car.

Lotus driver, Brazilian Ayrton Senna, in pits during practice

Lotus driver Philippe Adams, out during practice

Philippe Adams, since the Belgian Grand Prix the new Lotus driver

New Lotus driver Philippe Adams

Portuguese Lotus driver Pedro Lamy

Italian Brabham driver Andrea de Cesaris closely followed by Stefan Johansson, McLaren. Austrian Grand Prix, Zeltweg, 1987

Swiss Ferrari driver Clay Regazzoni has taken the lead at the 1st start for the German Grand Prix 1976. Pole sitter James Hunt (McLaren no. 11) drops back, so as Niki Lauda in the 2nd Ferrari. Jochen Mass in the 2nd McLaren (no. 12) starts on dry weather tyres in the slippery conditions.

Kalman von Csazy (CH) on Ferrari 250 GTO #3809GT, Grand-Tourisme-Rennen Solitude 1962

Kalman von Csazy (CH) on Ferrari 250 GTO #3809GT, Grand-Tourisme-Rennen Solitude 1962

Kalman von Csazy (CH) on Ferrari 250 GTO #3809GT, Grand-Tourisme-Rennen Solitude 1962

Kalman von Csazy (CH) on Ferrari 250 GTO #3809GT, Grand-Tourisme-Rennen Solitude 1962

Marshals having a closer look into Ayrton Senna's Williams cockpit on the grid. Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, 1994

Grid preperations for the Brazilian Grand Prix, Sao Paulo, 1994: At the season opener, Ayrton Senna managed to get pole position in his Williams-Renault

Swiss Ferrari driver Clay Regazzoni celebrates his Nürburgring Grand Prix victory. Left to him finishing second is Jody Scheckter. On the right you can see the minister-president of Rhineland-Palatinate and vice-chair of the federal CDU party Helmut Kohl.

British Lotus driver Jim Clark jumps at km 12,9 between Kesselchen and Mutkurve

The rebuild Jaguar of German Peter Lindner

The rebuild Jaguar of German Peter Lindner

The rebuild Jaguar of German Peter Lindner

The rebuild Jaguar of German Peter Lindner

Jacky Ickx, Lotus 76

Lotus 33

Formula 2 Lotus

First laps of the Malaysian Grand Prix 1999: Both Ferrari's of Michael Schumacher and Eddie Irvine in the lead. Later on Schumacher will allow Irvine to pass him.

Ferrari driver Michael Schumacher leads the Canadian Grand Prix 1999

Jim Clark used the new Lotus 33 BRM V8 only during practice. Next to him with the red helmet stands Peter Arundell.

2nd lap of the 1974 Belgian Grand Prix at Nivelle: Race leader and polesetter Clay Regazzoni, Ferrari 312B3, closely followed by Fittipaldi (McLaren) and Scheckter (Tyrrell). Behind them performing a nice drift is Lotus driver Peterson, under pressure from Lauda, Hunt and Pace.

The three Lotus cars of Clark and Spence stringed together in pits at Spa-Francorchamps, Belgian Grand Prix, 1965. Later winner Clark uses the Lotus 25 (2nd car in the line with upper exhausts) during practice only.

Busy grid, French Grand Prix, Clermont-Ferrand, 1969: In the foreground, starting from 5th position is Matra driver Beltoise. Next to him Ferrari driver Amon.

Busy grid, French Grand Prix, Clermont-Ferrand, 1969: In the foreground, starting from 5th position is Matra driver Beltoise. Next to him Ferrari driver Amon.

Before the start of the French GP at Clermont-Ferrand 1969: Graham Hill (Lotus driver) and Piers Courage walking through the grid.

Brazilian Lotus driver, Ayrton Senna

John Surtees, Ferrari, in front of the railway station, Monaco Grand Prix 1964

Niki Lauda, BMW Alpina, BMW 2800 CS, European Touring Car Championship, Grand Prix Brno 1972

Mario Andretti in the new Lotus 79. The ground-effect car had it's successful debut two weeks ago at the Belgian Grand Prix by winning the race.

Jochen Rindt, Lotus 72

Start of the British GP 1970: Later race winner Jochen Rindt, Lotus-Cosworth 72C (no. 5), starts from pole position, next to him Jack Brabham, Brabham-Ford BT33 (no. 17) and Jacky Ickx, Ferrari 312B (no. 3)

Mika Hakkinen enjois his victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix 2000

Lotus,Lamy, Pedro

Lotus,Adams, Philippe

Lotus,Adams, Philippe

Lotus,Adams, Philippe

Lotus,Adams, Philippe

Lotus,Adams, Philippe

Johnny Herbert, Lotus

Lotus presents a new sponsor on their cars, team boss Peter Collins sits on a sidepod

Lotus presents a new sponsor on their cars

British Lotus driver Johnny Herbert

Johnny Herbert, Lotus, heads towards the pits

Mika Hakkinen, Lotus-Cosworth

Mika Hakkinen, Lotus-Cosworth, at La Source

AM 4, 1932

BMW 850i (E31), 1990

BMW 740i (E38), 1996

Jochen Rindt, Lotus, on the grid

BMW Z8 Roadster 2000

BMW Z3 M 3.2 Roadster (E36-7S), 1998

After a pit stop for tyre change, McLaren team boss Ron Dennis gives way to his second placed driver Stefan Johansson, German Grand Prix, Hockenheim, 1987

Ronnie Peterson, Lotus, during rainy practice session

Team Lotus: Team boss Colin Chapman and his drivers Jackie Oliver and Graham Hill (in the cockpit).

Podium ceremony with Jochen and Nina Rindt, British Grand Prix 1970

British Grand Prix 1970 podium ceremony: Jochen Rindt presents his trophy to Lotus team boss Colin Chapman and to his wife Nina

Gilles Villeneuve, Ferrari 312T4, during practice for the Spanish Grand Prix, Jarama, 1979

Early laps: Ferrari driver Clay Regazzoni, currently in 2nd position, leads championship contender Fittipaldi (Lotus), Hulme and Reutemann.

John Campbell-Jones in a Lotus 18 approaches the burning Ferrari wreck of Mairesse, Belgium GP 1962

A magnificent victory after a stunning rain race: First placed Johnny Herbert, team boss Jackie Stewart and third placed Rubens Barrichello raise their trophies on the podium of the European Grand Prix at the Nurburgring 1999

Michael Schumacher takes the chequered flag and wins the San Marino Grand Prix 1994

Lotus driver Martin Donnelly has an accident during Saturdays qualifying

Jarno Trulli, Lotus Racing

Jarno Trulli, Lotus Racing

Jarno Trulli, Lotus Racing

Jarno Trulli, Lotus Racing

Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing

A bet of two rivals becomes a charity: Tony Fernandes, Lotus F1 Team Principal, takes measures for the new stewardess dress of Sir Charles Branson, Virgin F1 team and airline boss, so that he can collect money on high heels during an intercontinental Air Asia flight

A bet of two rivals becomes a charity: Tony Fernandes, Lotus F1 Team Principal, takes measures for the new stewardess dress of Sir Charles Branson, Virgin F1 team and airline boss, so that he can collect money on high heels during an intercontinental Air Asia flight

Tony Fernandes, Lotus F1 Team Principal, with managers at his pit wall

The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

Inlaid work on a pillar of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

A busy man's view at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

A crane for damaged race cars between apartment towers

BMW McLaren F1, 1994

BMW 1500, 1962

BMW 700 LS Luxus, 1963

BMW M 635CSi (E24), 1983

BMW M 635CSi (E24), 1983

Rubens Barrichello, Williams, overtakes Lotus' Kovalainen

Sebastien Buemi, Toro Rosso, in front of Kovalainen and a Ferrari car

Double F1 World Champion Emerson Fittipaldi (1972, 1974) drives two honoury laps in his historic Lotus 72 on Sunday, to cheer the fans up before the race

Double F1 World Champion Emerson Fittipaldi (1972, 1974) drives two honoury laps in his historic Lotus 72 on Sunday, to cheer the fans up before the race

Double F1 World Champion Emerson Fittipaldi (1972, 1974) drives two honoury laps in his historic Lotus 72 on Sunday, to cheer the fans up before the race

Jarno Trulli, Lotus Racing

Jarno Trulli, Lotus Racing

Jarno Trulli, Lotus Racing

Jarno Trulli, Lotus Racing

Heikki Kovalainen in Lotus Racing pits

Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing

Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing, brakes into turn one

Jarno Trulli, Lotus Racing

Jarno Trulli, Lotus Racing

Jarno Trulli, Lotus Racing

Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing

Jarno Trulli, Lotus Racing

Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing

1949 Veritas RS Rennsportwagen

BMW M5 (E39), 2002

BMW M5 touring (E39/2S), 1998

BMW M1 (E26), 1978

Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing

Jarno Trulli, Lotus Racing

Jarno Trulli, Lotus Racing, climbs a wet chicane above Eau Rouge

Jarno Trulli, Lotus Racing

Jarno Trulli, Lotus Racing

BMW Isetta 300, 1956

Gunnar Nilsson, JPS Lotus Ford-Cosworth

BMW 2500 (E3), 1968

Jochen Rindt, Lotus 70 Ford-Cosworth

Jochen Rindt in pits with his time-keeping wife Nina and Lotus team boss Colin Chapman

Johnny Herbert, Lotus

Italian Lotus driver Alex Zanardi

Lotus driver Johnny Herbert

On lap 78 Jim Clark has to stopp his Lotus with a locked up gearbox while leading and is out of the race

Zanardi, Lotus

Lotus-Ford 107

Elio de Angelis, Lotus-Renault

Elio de Angelis, Lotus-Renault

Italian Lotus driver Elio de Angelis

Elio de Angelis, Lotus-Renault

Elio de Angelis, Lotus-Renault

This race provided a memorable battle for the lead between Jackie Stewart (3) and Jochen Rindt (2), the pair running nose to tail for most of the race.

Alessandro Zanardi, Lotus-Ford 107B

Johnny Herbert, Lotus

Both Lotus drivers Zanardi and Herbert fight for position

Alex Zanardi, Lotus

Johnny Herbert, Lotus

Lotus-Judd engine

Lotus-Honda 100T of Nelson Piquet

Lotus mechanics around Emerson Fittipaldi's car

Lotus mechanics around Fittipaldi's car

Lotus driver Emerson Fittipaldi

Emerson Fittipaldi, Lotus 72

Emerson Fittipaldi, Lotus

Brazilian Emerson Fittipaldi during rainy practice

Emerson Fittipaldi, Lotus 56B, powered by the Pratt & Whitney turbine

Later German Grand Prix winner Jochen Rindt in the cockpit of his Lotus-Cosworth 72C

Jim Clark and Peter Arundell beside in the new Lotus 33 BRM V8. The car was only used during practice.

Jim Clark sits in the new Lotus 33 BRM V8. Next to him with the red helmet stands Peter Arundell.

Jim Clark used the new Lotus 33 BRM V8 only during practice. Next to him with the red helmet stands Peter Arundell.

BMW 507, 1956

BMW 503 Cabriolet, 1956

Jarno Trulli deploys from Lotus Racing pits

Lotus Racing's pit wall command center

The Lotus F1 Team celebrates the marque's 500th Grand Prix

Mario Andretti in his Lotus-Cosworth

Heikki Kovalainen comes to Lotus Racing pits

Jarno Trulli, Lotus Racing, takes a wide turn

Drummers perform their fanciful presentation on the grid prior to the start of the first Korean Grand Prix

Dancers perform their fanciful presentation on the grid prior to the start of the first Korean Grand Prix

Race leader Fernando Alonso of Ferrari passes the new Korean grand stand

Jarno Trulli, Lotus Racing, retires after 25 laps with hydraulic problems

Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing

Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing, behind Glock's Virgin-Cosworth

Jarno Trulli, Lotus Racing, continues to race after having spun out

Drummers perform their fanciful presentation on the grid prior to the start of the first Korean Grand Prix

Dancers perform their fanciful presentation on the grid prior to the start of the first Korean Grand Prix

Dancers perform their fanciful presentation on the grid prior to the start of the first Korean Grand Prix

Musicians cluster for their presentation on the grid prior to the start of the first Korean Grand Prix

Performers rendezvous before their fanciful presentation on the grid prior to the start of the first Korean Grand Prix

Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing

Kovalainen's Lotus-Cosworth behind Liuzzi's Force India-Mercedes

Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing, in front of Renault's Petrov

Alessandro Zanardi, Lotus Mugen-Honda 107C

Lotus107B engine, the Ford-Cosworth HB

Alessandro Zanardi, Lotus

Lotus-Honda 99T

Lotus

Lotus pits

Lotus-Honda

Mario Andretti

Jacky Ickx, Lotus

Reine Wisell, Lotus-Cosworth 72D

Reine Wisell and Colin Chapman with the Lotus-Cosworth 72D, being watched by Emerson Fittipaldi (right)

Later race winner Jochen Rindt sits relaxed in the cockpit whilst the Lotus mechanics work on the engine of the Lotus-Cosworth 72C, Hockenheim 1970

Jim Clark

Lotus pits

A Lotus takes the swimming pool chicane

Lotus team boss Colin Chapman

Mario Andretti, Lotus 78

Drying Lotus drivers overalls of Peterson and Andretti

Mario Andretti, Lotus Ford-Cosworth 78

The two Lotus drivers Mario Andretti and Gunnar Nilsson

The four-wheel-drive Lotus 63 of engineer/driver John Miles

Johnny Herbert

Johnny Herbert, Lotus

Lotus driver Johnny Herbert with Portuguese beauties

Mika Hakkinen, Lotus-Cosworth

Mika Hakkinen, Lotus 102B equipped with a Judd EV V8 engine, (note exceptional sponsor livery)

Mika Hakkinen, Lotus

Mika Hakkinen, Lotus-Judd

Jacky Ickx, Lotus

Graham Hill, Lotus-Cosworth 49C

Jochen Rindt and Lotus team boss Colin Chapman speak with mechanic Eddie Dennis

Walker-Lotus driver Graham Hill checks the tyre pressure

Graham Hill, Lotus-Ford

Graham Hill, Lotus

Lotus driver Graham Hill prepares himself for the race

Brazilian Nelson Piquet

Nelson Piquet, Lotus-Judd

Gunnar Nilsson ready to race

Gunnar Nilsson in his Lotus-Cosworth in front of Lauda's Ferrari

Ronnie Peterson, Lotus

Ronnie Peterson sits in his Lotus. Team boss Colin Chapman watches the scene.

BMW 502 Coupé, 1954

BMW 335 Cabriolet Graber, 1939

BMW 328 Mille Miglia Roadster, 1939

Italien Ferrari driver Arturo Merzario, followed by Redman (McLaren) and Lauda (March), German Grand Prix, Nurburgring, 1972

John Miles tests Lotus' development of a four-wheel drive Formula 1 car, the Lotus-Cosworth 63s, at a practice session before the British Grand Prix at Silverstone in 1969

Jochen Rindt, Lotus Ford-Cosworth 49B, ran fourth early on but retired because the twisting circuit made him sick

Austrian Jochen Rindt, Lotus, on the grid before the start

Austrian Jochen Rindt, Lotus, on the grid before the start

A relaxed atmosphere before the start of the French GP at Clermont-Ferrand 1969: Bruce McLaren, sitting on Graham Hill's Lotus front wheel, has a chat with the Briton.

Graham Hill, a delighted winner of the Spanish Grand Prix 1968 at Jarama

Takuma Sato drives a historical Lotus car

Bruno Senna presents his uncle's Lotus race car

Jarno Trulli, Lotus Racing

Jim Clark drifts in his Lotus 33 through Tarzan curve.

Start for the Italian Grand Prix, Monza 1966: Jim Clark, Lotus-BRM 43, behind both Ferraris of Ludovico Scarfiotti (no. 6) and Parkes

Later race winner Jackie Stewart, BRM no. 32, and pole setter Jim Clark, Lotus, fight wheel to wheel for the lead during the Italian GP at Monza, 1965

Jim Clark, Lotus, wins the race

Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort: Later race winner Jim Clark, Lotus 25, leads the field right after the start through the dunes, followed by Graham Hill (BRM) und Dan Gurney (Brabham).

Scottish driver Jim Clark in his Lotus 25, Belgian Grand Prix 1962, Spa-Francorchamps

Jim Clark, Lotus: Pole position, fastest lap and victory at Reims, French Grand Prix 1963.

Jim Clark retires with gearbox problems

Jim Clark retires with gearbox problems of his Lotus

Formula 1 debutant, Swiss driver Jo Siffert, Lotus-Climax 21

Jim Clark rushes towards Eau Rouge in his Lotus 25 - the yellow stripe yet missing. Belgian Grand Prix 1962 at Spa-Francorchamps.

Race leader Jochen Rindt in the Lotus, closely followed by Jack Brabham

Emerson Fittipaldi talking to his Lotus engineer Ralph Bellamy

Busy Lotus mechanics in the Lotus pits in Brands Hatch, British Grand Prix 1970

Debriefing session at Lotus with newcomer Emerson Fittipaldi, racing manager Dick Scammell, team boss Colin Chapman, no. 2 driver John Miles and sitting on the Lotus, championchip leader Austrian Jochen Rindt.

Jochen Rindt in the cockpit of his winning Lotus-Cosworth 72C, German GP Hockenheim 1970

Jochen Rindt in pits with his time-keeping wife Nina and Lotus team boss Colin Chapman

Keith Duckworth checks the setting on his Cosworth engine, Jim Clark and Colin Chapman walk to pits

Race winner Ayrton Senna on Lotus-Honda, Monaco GP 1987

Rear view on the Lotus-Renault 98T

Formula 1 shooting star, Brazilian Lotus driver Ayrton Senna

Early laps of the Monaco Grand Prix 1984: Nigel Mansell's Lotus, currently in 2nd position, leads both Ferrari's of Arnoux and Alboreto through the piscine section

Elio de Angelis in the controversial twin-chassis Lotus 88, which only run during practice

Elio de Angelis, Lotus-Cosworth

Colin Chapman, Lotus owner, during a slightly rainy practice session, French Grand Prix at Paul Riccard

Swede Ronnie Peterson qualifies 7th in his Lotus-Ford 72E. He's joined in the pity by his boss Colin Chapman (dark sunglasses) an team manager Peter Warr (black jacket).

Belgian Lotus driver Jacky Ickx

Emerson Fittipaldi, Lotus Ford-Cosworth 72E

Brazilian Emerson Fittipaldi, Lotus-Cosworth 72D, British Grand Prix, Brands Hatch, 1972

Graham Hill, Rob Walker Lotus-Cosworth 49C

Lotus Racing principal Tony Fernandes

Trulli returns to Lotus pits after a few laps in practice

Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing

Jarno Trulli, Lotus Racing

Both Lotus cars with Trulli and Kovalainen onboard take the chequered flag

Lotus Racing Team boss Tony Fernandes on the grid

The Lotus Racing F1 Team celebrates Lotus' 500th Grand Prix with a group shot - without Kovalainen who is still stuck on a strikebound French airport

Jarno Trulli, Lotus Racing

Jarno Trulli, Lotus Racing

Jarno Trulli, Lotus Racing

Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing

Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing

Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing

Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing

Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus

Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing

Mechanics work on a Lotus-Cosworth in their pits

The famous name of the Lotus Racing Team returns for the first time since 1994

Jochen Rindt jumps with the Lotus-Cosworth 49B at Pflanzgarten, German GP Nurburgring 1969

Heikki Kovalainen's Lotus-Cosworth pulls over with a burning rear 3 laps before the end of the race

Heikki Kovalainen's Lotus-Cosworth crosses the finish line with a burning rear 3 laps before the end of the race

Heikki Kovalainen extinguishes the burning Lotus-Cosworth on the main straight 3 laps before the end of the race

Heikki Kovalainen's Lotus-Cosworth stops on the main straight with a burning rear 3 laps before the end of the race

Heikki Kovalainen's Lotus-Cosworth crosses the finish line with a burning rear 3 laps before the end of the race

Jarno Trulli, Lotus Racing

Christian Klien, Hispania Racing

Team bosses Tony Fernandes of Lotus Racing and Red Bull's Christian Horner chat on the grid before the race

Lotus Racing team boss Tony Fernandes

Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing

Lotus mechanics work on Kovalainen's Lotus-Cosworth car

Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing

Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing

BMW 327 Cabriolet, 1937

BMW 326 Cabriolet, 1936

BMW 318i Cabrio (Kat) (E30), 1990

BMW 303, 1933

Graham Hill in the new Lotus Ford-Cosworth 49

Jarno Trulli and the Lotus mechanics on the grid

Jarno Trulli, Lotus Racing

Graham Hill, Brian Redman and Denny Hulme after the Spanish Grand Prix, Jarama 1968

Jarno Trulli, Lotus Racing

The start of the Italian Grand Prix 2010, Button in front of the two Ferraris

The start of the Italian Grand Prix 2010, Button overtakes Alonso for leadership

The start of the Italian Grand Prix 2010, Button overtakes Alonso for leadership

The start of the Italian Grand Prix 2010, Button is about to overtake Alonso for the leadership

Jarno Trulli, Lotus Racing

Jarno Trulli climbs out of his Lotus car on the grid

Heikki Kovalainen and the Lotus mechanics on the grid

FIAT boss Luca di Montezemolo in Ferrari pits with Lapo Elkann, Italian entrepreneur and designer, brother of John Jacob Philip Elkann and grand son of Gianni Agnelli

Lotus Racing principal Tony Fernandes shows his appreciation about the best qualifying position of his team so far

Lotus Racing principal Tony Fernandes jokes with his technical director Mike Gascoyne

Lotus Racing principal Tony Fernandes

Jarno Trulli, Lotus Racing

Jarno Trulli, Lotus Racing

Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing

Jarno Trulli, Lotus Racing

A part of a Lotus car's front wing

Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing

Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing

Protective helmet of the Lotus mechanics

Jarno Trulli practises pit stops with the Lotus pit crew

Jarno Trulli practises pit stops with the Lotus pit crew

The Lotus pit crew practises pit stops

Race winner Graham Hill on Lotus-Cosworth 49B, Monaco GP 1969.

Lotus mechanics working on Oliver's car

Zandvoort pits: Graham Hill having a chat with Bruce McLaren during practice

Graham Hill, Lotus

Graham Hill speaking to Lotus team boss Colin Chapman

Third Lotus driver, American Mario Andretti, in the four-wheel-drive Lotus 63

Graham Hill sitting in his Lotus-Ford 49 in the pits

Graham Hill, Lotus 49

Nelson Piquet in the Lotus-Honda

Nelson Piquet in the Lotus-Honda

Nelson Piquet in the Lotus-Honda

Nelson Piquet in the Lotus-Honda

Nelson Piquet in the Lotus-Honda

Nelson Piquet in the Lotus-Honda

Nelson Piquet in the Lotus-Honda

Emerson Fittipaldi on Lotus-Cosworth 72E

Emerson Fittipaldi on Lotus-Cosworth 72E

Colin Chapman with his Lotus driver Bob Evans who could not qualify for the USGP West

Nelson Piquet in the Lotus-Honda

Nelson Piquet in the Lotus-Honda

Nelson Piquet besides Peter Warr in Lotus pits

Emerson Fittipaldi on Lotus-Cosworth 72E becomes second behind Stewart

Emerson Fittipaldi on Lotus-Cosworth 72E becomes second behind Stewart

Emerson Fittipaldi

Emerson Fittipaldi

Emerson Fittipaldi sits on the Lotus-Cosworth 72E in pits and discusses with Chapman and Warr

Emerson Fittipaldi on the grid in his Lotus-Cosworth 72E

Emerson Fittipaldi on Lotus-Cosworth 72E in the middle of the start field

Emerson Fittipaldi on Lotus-Cosworth 72E

Emerson Fittipaldi on Lotus-Cosworth 72E

Emerson Fittipaldi on Lotus-Cosworth 72E becomes second behind his teammate Peterson

Graham Hill talks with Lotus team boss Colin Chapman and team mate Jochen Rindt

Emerson Fittipaldi in the winning Lotus-Cosworth 72D

Emerson Fittipaldi on Lotus-Cosworth 72E

Emerson Fittipaldi on Lotus-Cosworth 72E

Emerson Fittipaldi on Lotus-Cosworth 72E

Emerson Fittipaldi

Emerson Fittipaldi on Lotus-Cosworth 72E

Emerson Fittipaldi on Lotus-Cosworth 72E

Mario Andretti in the all-new Lotus 80

Alessandro Zanardi, Lotus Mugen-Honda, Hockenheim 1994

Lotus-Renault driver Johnny Dumfries

Lewis Hamilton, McLaren Mercedes, wins the Belgian Grand Prix 2010

Lewis Hamilton, McLaren Mercedes, wins the Belgian Grand Prix 2010, whilst a puzzled marshal in the rear dances in front of the photographers' lenses

Heikki Kovalainen clears Lotus Racing pits

Heikki Kovalainen clears Lotus Racing pits

Heikki Kovalainen at Lotus Racing pits

Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing, arrives at his grid position

Jarno Trulli, Lotus Racing

Mika Hakkinen

Mika Hakkinen, Lotus-Cosworth

Mika Hakkinen, Lotus-Judd

Mika Hakkinen, Lotus-Judd

Mika Hakkinen

Mika Hakkinen, Lotus-Cosworth

Mika Hakkinen, Lotus-Cosworth

Mika Hakkinen, Lotus-Judd

Mika Hakkinen

Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing

Heikki Kovalainen at Lotus Racing pits

The Malaysian national banner on a Lotus car's airbox

Heikki Kovalainen at Lotus Racing pits

Heikki Kovalainen at Lotus Racing pits

Jarno Trulli, Lotus Racing

Elio de Angelis, Lotus-Renault

Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing

Jarno Trulli, Lotus Racing

Elio de Angelis, Lotus-Renault

Rubens Barrichello celebrates his 300th Grand Prix in the Williams motorhome with many old companions

Elio de Angelis, Lotus-Renault

Mika Hakkinen, Lotus-Judd

Elio de Angelis' Lotus-Renault (with Mansell's name taped over)

Elio de Angelis, Lotus-Renault

Elio de Angelis

Elio de Angelis, Lotus-Renault

Elio de Angelis, Lotus-Renault

Elio de Angelis, Lotus-Renault

Elio de Angelis, Lotus-Renault

Elio de Angelis, Lotus-Renault, in front of both McLarens

Elio de Angelis, Lotus-Renault

Elio de Angelis, Lotus-Renault

Elio de Angelis, Lotus-Renault

Elio de Angelis, Lotus-Renault

Elio de Angelis, Lotus-Renault

Elio de Angelis, Lotus-Renault

Elio de Angelis, Lotus-Renault

Elio de Angelis, Lotus-Renault

Elio de Angelis, Lotus-Cosworth

Elio de Angelis, Lotus-Cosworth

Elio de Angelis, Lotus-Cosworth

Elio de Angelis, Lotus-Cosworth

Elio de Angelis, Lotus-Cosworth, hits the rails during a practice session

Elio de Angelis

Elio de Angelis, Lotus-Cosworth

Elio de Angelis, Lotus-Cosworth

Elio de Angelis, Lotus-Cosworth

Elio de Angelis and Colin Chapman discuss in Lotus pits

Elio de Angelis in Lotus pits

Elio de Angelis, Lotus-Cosworth, in front of Villeneuve's Ferrari

Mario Andretti listens to Jochen von Osterroth

Elio de Angelis' Lotus-Cosworth is prepared on the grid

Gunnar Nilsson and Mario Andretti discuss with gestures in Lotus pits

Elio de Angelis sits in the Lotus-Cosworth whilst mechanics refuel the car with the help of a spare driver's seat

Elio de Angelis, Lotus-Cosworth

Elio de Angelis, Lotus-Cosworth

Nelson Piquet in the Lotus-Honda

Graham Hill on Lotus-Cosworth 49C

Graham Hill on Lotus-Cosworth 49C

Graham Hill on Lotus-Cosworth 49B

Colin Chapman besides the Lotus-Cosworth cars in pits

Mario Andretti on Lotus-Cosworth

Lotus mechanics practise pit stops

Mario Andretti on Lotus-Cosworth

Mario Andretti in the Lotus-Cosworth

Mario Andretti in the Lotus-Cosworth

Mario Andretti in the Lotus-Cosworth

Both Lotus start from front row at the British GP 1978

Mario Andretti on Lotus-Cosworth

Mario Andretti on Lotus-Cosworth

Reine Wisell, Lotus-Cosworth 72D

Reine Wisell, Lotus-Cosworth 72D

Reine Wisell, Lotus-Cosworth 72D

Reine Wisell, Lotus-Cosworth 72D

David Walker's Lotus-Cosworth 72D

Clarks and Hills Lotus-Cosworths 49

Clark's Lotus-Cosworth 49

Mario Andretti in the Lotus-Cosworth 49B

British Grand Prix at Silverstone 1969: Jackie Stewart gives an autograph to a fan after the drivers parade

Reine Wisell, Lotus-Cosworth 72D

Reine Wisell, Lotus-Cosworth 72D

British Grand Prix, Silverstone 1969: Jack Brabham attends the race as a guest as he is still out of action with a broken ankle, suffered in a testing crash three weeks ago

Kimi Raikkonen goes of at the start of the German Grand Prix

Jim Clark in the Karussell

Graham Hill in his Lotus-Cosworth 49, wins the Spanish Grand Prix, Jarama 1968

The start of the Spanish Grand Prix 1968: Pedro Rodriguez in a BRM P133 (car no. 9) starts frome pole position but will retire later in the race, likewise Amon behind him in the Ferrari 312 no. 19

Jim Clark, Lotus, followed by Denny Hulme, Brabham

Lotus team boss Colin Chapman with his driver Jim Clark.

Start of the Italian Grand Prix in Monza 1966

Niki Lauda, Brabham-Alfa Romeo BT46, in fourth position under pressure of Peterson in the Lotus in the early laps of the French Grand Prinx 1978 at Paul Riccard cirquit

Jackie Stewart, French Grand Prix 1965

Lotus drivers Ronnie Peterson (no. 1) and Jacky Ickx.

Winner of the German Grand Prix 1969: Jacky Ickx with Duke of Metternich next to him holding the trophy in his hands

Dutch Grand Prix 1967: Jim Clark with laurel wreath in the victorious Lotus 49 with the new Ford-Cosworth V8 engine.

Heikki Kovalainen in Lotus Racing pits

Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing, passes the full grandstands

Jarno Trulli awaits his deployment from Lotus Racing pits

Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing, in front of team mate Trulli

Lotus' tyre man prepares the black gold for the weekend

Tony Fernandes, Lotus Racing Team principal, gives thumbs up

Jarno Trulli stops at Lotus Racing pits, retiring with hydraulics problems in lap 26

Jarno Trulli, Lotus Racing, sets his car up

View from the grandstand: Lotus driver Emerson Fittipaldi takes the chequered flag to win the Spanish Grand Prix at Jarama 1972

Jochen Rindt talks to his Lotus team-mate Miles

Jochen Rindt with his Lotus team boss Colin Chapman, Italian GP Monza 1970

Jochen Rind, Lotus Ford-Cosworth 49C, performing a nice 4 wheel drift through the fast Copse Corner

Jochen Rindt, currently second in his Cooper-Maserati under pressure from Jim Clark, Lotus, and Denny Hulme, Brabham

Austrian Jochen Rindt, Lotus

Jochen Rindt jumps with his Lotus-Cosworth 49B at Pflanzgarten

Race winner Jochen Rindt, Lotus-Cosworth 49C

Jacky Ickx, Brabham, folowed by Rindt, Lotus, French GP 1969

Race winner Graham Hill on Lotus-Cosworth 49B, Monaco GP 1969.

The crowd wants to get as close as possible to attend the podium ceremony for Grand Prix race winner Denny Hulme

Vic Elford jokes around with Cooper mechanics and journalists sitting on his Cooper-BRM T86B in pits before the German Grand Prix 1968, in which he will retire during the first lap due to an accident

The top three of the Belgian Grand Prix 1968: Finishing 2nd Ricardo Rodriguez, winner Bruce McLaren and 3rd Jacky Ickx.

While ddriver Graham Hill is sitting in his Lotus cockpit, team boss Colin Chapman watches a gearbox modification on the 49B

Graham Hill, Lotus Ford-Cosworth 49B, Monaco Grand Prix 1968

The Clerk of the Course for the Monaco Grand Prix Louis Chiron in discussion with Bruce McLaren, Monaco 1968

Tish Amon wates for her husband Chris Amon in Ferrari pits, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 1967

Grid formation for the British Grand Prix 1967 in Silverstone: Polesetter Jim Clark, Lotus, just behind him team-mate Hill in the 2nd Lotus. Guy Ligier's Brabham-Repco (car no. 18) drives past.

Graham Hill had suffered a suspension failure and severely damages his Lotus-Cosworth 49 car at the end of practice, British GP Silverstone 1967

Graham Hill suffers a suspension failure and severely damages his Lotus-Cosworth 49 car at the end of practice for the British Grand Prix at Silverstone 1967. Colin Chapman is watching the scenery.

Jim Clark, Lotus Ford-Cosworth 49, performes a nice drift through the left hander "Hugenholtzbocht", closely followed by backmarker Siffert in a Cooper while Brabham (no. 1) can't keep up with the Lotus' speed

Thoughtful looking Monaco Grand Prix winner Denny Hulme in a race that had seen Bandini's horrifying accident

Start for the 6th race of the 1966 Formula 1 season on a damp Nurburgring track with John Surtees, Cooper no. 7, in the lead followed by polesetter Jim Clark, Lotus no. 1, Jackie Stewart's BRM, and Scarfiotti's Ferrari

Jim Clark having fun with a toy Lotus in paddock.

BRM pits at the Belgian Grand Prix 1965: Jackie Stewart listens to a discussion between Tony Rudd (BRM team manager and engineer) and team mate Graham Hill, Belgian photographer Eric de la Faille stands aside. The drivers wives Bette and Helen are sitting in the pits guarded by 'Lord' Louis Stanley with his wife Jean, sister of Tony Rudd.

Race winner Jackie Stewart is being carried by cheering fans after the Italian GP at Monza in 1965. It is his first Grand Prix victory in only his eighth World Championship event.

Preparations for the start to the Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort, with polesitter Dan Gurney, Brabham-Climax BT7

Preparations for the start to the Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort 1964, Jim Clark besides Graham Hill.

Dan Gurney in an Eagle-Weslake T1G takes the turn in front of Hotel de Paris, Grand Prix de Monaco 1964.

Graham Hill in a BRM P61 on the 1st row of the grid for the French Grand Prix 1963 in Reims

Race leader Mario Andretti, Lotus 79

Mario Andretti in the new Lotus 79, only used during practice

Lap 78, the leader is out of the race: With the help of track marshals and officials Jimmy tries hard to get his Lotus with a locked up gearbox away of the track

Graham Hill on a BRM P57 no. 11 and Dan Gurney, Porsche 908 no. 7, side by side at the start for the German Grand Prix 1962

Lotus Racing mechanics work on the car on the grid

Lotus Racing mechanics work on the car on the grid

Lotus Racing mechanics work on the car on the grid

Bernie Ecclestone meets his girl friend Fabiana Flosi, marketing manager of the Brazilian Grand Prix, on the grid before the Hungarian GP

Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing

Jarno Trulli, Lotus Racing

Jarno Trulli, Lotus Racing

Kobayashi behind Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing

Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing

Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing

Cold smoke against overheating brakes of Trulli's Lotus-Cosworth

A Lotus Racing pit crew mechanic

Jarno Trulli's car is returned to caring Lotus Racing mechanics

Trulli returns to Lotus pits after a few laps in practice

Trulli returns to Lotus pits after a few laps in practice

Kovalainen practises pit stops with the Lotus Racing pit crew

Heikki Kovalainen during practice in Lotus Racing pits

Jarno Trulli, Lotus Racing

Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing, watches the times during a practice session

Pressurized air equipment for the air guns at Lotus pits

Lotus Racing keeps the softened Bridgestone tyres under a tent in the paddock

The Sauber team celebrates the 300th Grand Prix anniversary

Jochen Rindt, Lotus

Jochen Rindt on Cooper-Maserati T81, Belgium Grand Prix 1966, Spa-Franchorchamps

Jochen Rindt sits in his new Lotus 72

Nina Rindt - Jochen's wife - in the Lotus pits during Saturday's qualifying, behind her sits Lotus boss Colin Chapman.

Ausrian driver Jochen Rindt, Lotus

Lotus driver Jochen Rindt

Monaco Grand Prix 1968

Race winner Jackie Stewart on a BRM P261 and Jim Clark in a Lotus-Climax 33 (started from pole position but retires with fuel pump problems after 63 of 76 laps) fight wheel to wheel for the lead during the Italian GP at Monza in 1965.

Jo Siffert in his Lotus has just stoped for borrowing a dry visor from retired Graham Hill. John Surtees in his Honda is passing the pair.

British Grand Prix at Silverstone 1969: Jo Siffert discusses on the grid besides the Lotus-Cosworth 49B

British Grand Prix at Silverstone: Lotus founder Colin Chapman, driver Jo Bonnier and the Lotus mechanics wait at the 'pitwall'

Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing, passes a well occupied grandstand

Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing

Mark Webber, Red Bull Racing and Lewis Hamilton, McLaren Mercedes, in front of filled-up grand stands

Lewis Hamilton, McLaren Mercedes, in front of filled-up grand stands

Lotus Racing's Tony Fernandes hurries over the pit lane in front of Ferrari's Felipe Massa who pits with a punctured right rear tyre after a touch with team mate Alonso in lap one

Kovalainen's Lotus-Cosworth is prepared for the race

Jarno Trulli in his Lotus surrounded by mechanics before the British GP 2010

Always in a good mood: official Grand Prix speaker Bob Constanduros climbs from drivers parade truck

Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing

Jarno Trulli, Lotus Racing

Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing

Heikki Kovalainen at Lotus Racing pits during practice session

Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing

Lotus Racing's third driver Fairuz Fauzy comes back to the pits

Lotus Racing team principal Tony Fernades with VIP guests Ian Burrows, Commercial Director of Haymarket Motorsport (left hand), Nino Judge, Head of Driver Development Manager Europe, and James Penrose, HANS President (right hand)

Tony Fernandes, Lotus F1 Team Principal

Kovalainen and Trulli relax with TV in the comfortable new Lotus motorhome

Hazel Chapman and Tony Fernandes, Lotus F1 Team Principal, enjoy a glass of champagne during the inauguration of the new Lotus motorhome

Inauguration of the new Lotus Racing motorhome on Sunday high noon by Lotus founder Colin's widow Hazel Chapman, Heikki Kovalainen, Bette Hill, Nigel Mansell and Tony Fernandes

Inauguration ceremony of the new Lotus Racing motorhome on Sunday high noon by Hazel Chapman

Top-class VIP guests inaugurate the new Lotus Racing motorhome: Bette Hill shakes hands with Lotus' technical director Mike Gascoyne in front of Hazel Chapman and Tony Fernandes

Kovalainen's Lotus-Cosworth on the grid

Jarno Trulli, Lotus Racing

Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing

Ferrari's Felipe Massa and Fairuz Fauzy of Lotus Racing at the hairpin during a rainy practice session in Hockenheim.

Fairuz Fauzy, Lotus Racing

Fairuz Fauzy, Lotus Racing, during a rainy practice session in Hockenheim

Green lights at pit lane exit for Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing

Jarno Trulli, Lotus Racing

Fairuz Fauzy, Lotus Racing

Jarno Trulli, Lotus Racing

Jarno Trulli, Lotus Racing

Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing

Denny Hulme and Jo Bonnier at the drivers briefing before the start for the Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 1966

Drivers briefing before the race, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 1966

Race leader Jochen Rindt, Lotus, closely followed by both Ferraris of Ickx and Regazzoni and Amon's March

The start of the British Grand Prix 1967 in Silverstone, Jim Clark alongside Graham Hill, both on Lotus-Cosworth 49

Jim Clark on Lotus, British GP 1967

Pole setter John Surtees, Honda, lays a long rubber mark at the start, driving side-by-side with Bruce McLaren. Behind them Amon's Ferrari (white helmet, no. 9), Hill's Lotus and Ickx' Ferrari. Currently 6th is Denny Hulme (McLaren no. 1), followed by Jackie Stewart in his Matra no. 4.

Graham Hill on Lotus-Cosworth 49 passes alert photographers

Graham Hill's repaired Lotus-Cosworth 49 is rolled on the grid for the British GP 1967

Jim Clark, Lotus-Cosworth 49, British GP Silverstone 1967

Graham Hill on Lotus-Cosworth 49 in front of Hulme and Baghetti, Italian GP Monza 1967

Graham Hill suffers a suspension failure and severely damages his Lotus-Cosworth 49 car at the end of practice, British GP Silverstone 1967

Graham Hill suffers a suspension failure and severely damages his Lotus-Cosworth 49 car at the end of practice, British GP Silverstone 1967

Graham Hill suffers a suspension failure and severely damages his Lotus-Cosworth 49 car at the end of practice, British GP Silverstone 1967

A Lotus 79

Clive Chapman with a Lotus 72, drivern by Fittipaldi in the 1973 Grand Prix season

Lotus 25

Former Lotus engineer and manager Peter Warr talks to Clive Chapman

Both black JPS Lotus 78 and 79

Lotus 25 alongside the Type 33 (no. 33)

Lotus 33-Climax V8

Rear wing of a Lotus 79, drivers and constructors World Championship winner of the 1978 season

Lotus 63

A look into the Type 57 of 1968

Lotus 97T

Lotus 88B

Hazel Chapman, widow of Colin Chapman declare the festival open. F.l.t.r: Heikki Kovalainen, Fairuz Fauzy, Tony Fernandes, Hazel Champman, Colin Champan's son Clinve and Jarno Trulli

The start of the 2010 European Grand Prix

Podium ceremony after the 2010 European Grand Prix

Lotus Classic boss Clive Chapman in a crowded Lotus Racing pits during the race

Lotus Classic boss Clive Chapman visits the Lotus Racing pits with his children to celebrate the 500th race of Lotus

Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing, in the row on the straight

One second after he start of the 2010 European Grand Prix

Jarno Trulli with his Lotus Racing crew swarmig around him

Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing, gives an interview whilst Lotus Classic's Clive Chapman watches the action on the grid

Jarno Trulli with his Lotus Racing crew on 19th grid position

A happy Tony Fernandes, Lotus Racing Team boss

Jarno Trulli, Lotus Racing

Jarno Trulli, Lotus Racing

Jarno Trulli, Lotus Racing

Jarno Trulli, Lotus Racing

Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing

Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing, and Renault's Robert Kubica meet in a busy pitlane

Jarno Trulli at Lotus Racing pits

Jarno Trulli, Lotus Racing

Jarno Trulli is cooling down during practice session

Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing

Heikki Kovalainen prepares for action in Lotus Racing pits

The Lotus pit crew practises pit stops on Thursday afternoon

Kovalainen in a Lotus 77

Lotus 81, raced in the 1980s F1 season

Former Lotus engineer and manager Peter Warr

Clive Chapman, Heikki Kovalainen, Jarno Trulli and the technical director of Lotus Grand Prix Racing Mike Gascoyne

Lotus 25

Lotus 33

Lotus 77

Clark's Lotus 49 powered by the Ford-Cosworth 3.0 V8 engine

Andretti's Lotus 78 and Clark's Lotus 49

The Lotus 86 of 1980, used only as test car, never raced

Graham Hill on Lotus passes Pedro Rodriguez' destroyed BRM P133, GP Monaco 1968

Graham Hill jumps with his Lotus-Cosworth 49B, German Grand Prix, Nurburgring, 1969

Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing, in front of Barrichello

Jarno Trulli, Lotus Racing

Fernando Alonso, Ferrari, passes Kovalainen's Lotus

Jarno Trulli, Lotus Racing

Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing

Jarno Trulli, Lotus Racing

Jarno Trulli, Lotus Racing

Jarno Trulli, Lotus Racing

Jarno Trulli, Lotus Racing

Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing

BMW M5 (E39), 1998

Start for the French Grand Prix at Clermont-Ferrand 1970: Austrian Jochen Rindt (Lotus no. 6) in 5th position just behind Stewart in the blue March, followed by Pescarolo (Matra no. 20), Rodriguez and Brabham.

Concept Car, ItalDesign Maserati Medici I, 1974

BMW X5 3.0i (E53), 1999

BMW X5 3.0i (E53), 1999

BMW X5 3.0i (E53), 1999

McLaren's Lewis Hamilton twins the Turkish Grand Prix 2010, the McLaren team cheers for him from the pitwall

McLaren's Lewis Hamilton takes the chequered flag and wins the Turkish Grand Prix 2010

McLaren's Lewis Hamilton takes the chequered flag and wins the Turkish Grand Prix 2010, team mate Button is close behind

McLaren's Lewis Hamilton takes the chequered flag and wins the Turkish Grand Prix 2010, team mate Button is close behind

After scrutineering on Saturday afternoon, the Lotus cars are sealed in the team's pits under FIA's parc ferme regulations

Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing

Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing, at pit lane exit

Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing, at pit lane exit

Green lights at pit lane exit for Jarno Trulli, Lotus Racing

Jarno Trulli, Lotus Racing

Jarno Trulli, Lotus Racing

Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing

Second positioned Jack Brabham on Brabham-Repco BT19 behind later winner Jim Clark on Lotus-Cosworth 49, followed by soon retiring Rindt and later third placed Hulme, Dutch GP Zandvoort 1967

Race winner Jack Brabham on Brabham-Repco BT19 overtakes Jim Clark on Lotus-Climax 33, Dutch GP Zandvoort 1966

Race winner Jack Brabham on Brabham-Repco BT19 leads in front of Jim Clark on Lotus-Climax 33, Dutch GP Zandvoort 1966

Race winner Jack Brabham on Brabham-Repco BT19 leads in front of Denny Hulme in a Brabham-Repco BT20 and Clark on Lotus, Dutch GP Zandvoort 1966

Heavy traffic on the seaside after the Monaco Grand Prix - bye bye until next year, Monte Carlo!

Tony Fernandes, Lotus Racing Team principal

Tony Fernandes, Lotus Racing Team principal

Drivers parade beneath apartment blocks

Jarno Trulli, Lotus Racing

Jarno Trulli, Lotus Racing

Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing

Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing

Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing

Jarno Trulli, Lotus Racing

Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing

Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing

Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing

Jarno Trulli, Lotus Racing

Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing

Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing

Jarno Trulli, Lotus Racing

Colin Chapman in the cockpit of a touring car, with his Lotus driver Ronnie Peterson peeking inside

Graham Hill, Lotus-Cosworth 49C, GP Belgium 1970

Emerson Fittipaldi in a Lotus-Cosworth 72C, Spanish GP 1971

Lotus team manager Peter Warr admires Nina Rindt and her friend on a walk in the pitlane

Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing

Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing

Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing

Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing

Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing

Jarno Trulli, Lotus Racing

Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing

Mercedes Grand Prix team principal Sir Ross Brawn

Peter Warr, former Lotus chief engineer

Peter Warr, former Lotus chief engineer

The new Brazilian Lotus driver Ayrton Senna in pits surrounded by mechanics and engineers. Peter Warr (headphones on, without a cap) in the background.

Héctor Rebaque could not pass the pre-qualifying in his private right now damaged Lotus-Cosworth, a towrope hangs on its rear side. Only 20 cars were allowed on Monaco's grid back then.

Jack Brabham, Lotus-Climax 25, Monaco GP, Monte Carlo 1963

McLaren's second placed Lewis Hamilton congratulates team mate and race winner Jenson Button in parc ferme after a wet 2010 Chinese Grand Prix race

McLaren's second placed Lewis Hamilton congratulates team mate and race winner Jenson Button in parc ferme after a wet 2010 Chinese Grand Prix race

Race leader Jenson Button crosses the finish line and wins the Chinese Grand Prix

Jarno Trulli, Lotus Racing

Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing

Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing

Bernie Ecclestone in the paddock before the Chinese Grand Prix 2010

Spanish Grand Prix 1971 at Montjuich Park, a street circuit located on the Montjuich mountain in Barcelona. Fittipaldi's Lotus (red car) and Amon's Matra passing the "Mercat de les Flors".

Jean Alesi, Jordan-Honda. In the 2nd Grand Prix after September 11th the team shows it's support for the United States with the stars and sripes flag on the car's engine cover

Black ribbon on Michael Schumacher's Ferrari at Monza, the 1st Grand Prix after September 11th

Jo Siffert puts his gloves on in the cockpit of a Lotus-Cosworth 49B

Niki Lauda, McLaren-TAG Porsche, at the 1st Portuguese Grand Prix at Estoril

The rear wing of a Lotus-Cosworth car

Slick tyres on a Lotus-Cosworth car after a long hot race

Parc ferme after the Malaysian Grand Prix

A Lotus mechanic carries a nose cone with large wings

Mercedes Grand Prix boss Ross Brawn concentrates on the grid

Mercedes Grand Prix boss Ross Brawn concentrates on the grid

Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing

Jarno Trulli, Lotus Racing, brakes with smoking tyres

Jarno Trulli, Lotus Racing

Jarno Trulli, Lotus Racing, rushes through pit lane

Jarno Trulli, Lotus Racing, squeezes his helmet on

Tim Routsis, Cosworth's Managing Director and Dato' Sri Anthony Francis 'Tony' Fernandes (Lotus Team Principal and head of Air Asia) with his drivers Heikki Kovalainen and Jarno Trulli

Mercedes Grand Prix team principal Sir Ross Brawn

Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing

Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing

Jarno Trulli, Lotus Racing

Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing

Jarno Trulli, Lotus Racing

Jean Alesi, Japanese Grand Prix 1998, Suzuka

Jean Alesi, Japanese Grand Prix 1998, Suzuka

Jean Alesi, Japanese Grand Prix 1998, Suzuka

Jean Alesi, Japanese Grand Prix 1998, Suzuka

Jean Alesi, Japanese Grand Prix 1998, Suzuka

A close view at the rear end of Jim Clark's 1963 World Championship-winning Lotus 25

Mario Andretti (Formula 1 World Champion in 1978) in his World Championship-winning 1978 Lotus 79

Damon Hill (Formula 1 World Champion 1996) in his father's World Championship-winning Lotus 49B of 1968

Emerson Fittipaldi's helmet on a 1972 Lotus 72D

Clive Chapman, son and successor of the legendary Lotus F1 Team founder Colin Chapman

The fragile original 1963 Lotus 25

Boys and their toys :)

Bernie Ecclestone checks the interior of a World Championship-winning silver arrow (Fangio's 1954 Mercedes-Benz W196)

Emerson Fittipaldi (Formula 1 World Champion in 1972 and 1974) in his World Championship-winning 1972 Lotus 72D

The World Championship-winning Lotus 25 Climax from 1963

Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing

Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing, in front of Sutil

Jarno Trulli, Lotus Racing

Lotus Racing team-mates Jarno Trulli and Kovalainen chase each other on the track

A Lotus car returns from scrutineering

Lotus car in pits

Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing

Michael Schumacher and Nico Rosberg pose in front of the new Mercedes Grand Prix team, with Nick Heidfeld as backup driver

Ross Brawn, Mercedes Grand Prix team boss

Two weeks after Mario Andretti's debut victory with the dominant Lotus 79, the team has now brought two of the cars to Jarama.

The start: Both Lotuses of Mario Andretti (no. 5) and Ronnie Peterson in the lead, as usualy during the 1978 season, closely followed by Lauda's red and blue Brabham-Alfa.

Tyrrell garage: Niki Lauda is still present in an advertising at the Austrian Grand Prix. Two week ago he had an almost fatal accident on the Nurburgring.

Graham Hill, Lotus-BRM 33

Podium ceremony with race winner Jim Clark (Lotus), second placed Graham Hill (BRM) and third placed Phil Hill (Ferrari, F1 World Champion in 1961)

Johnny Herbert, Lotus-Mugen Honda

Jim Clark, Lotus driver

Nina Rindt, wife of Jochen Rindt, during the qualifying session for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza on Saturday

No, it's not Amon here - bulky film camera is attached to actor James Garner's F1 vehicle for racing action in John Frankenheimer's awarded motion picture GRAND PRIX from 1967.

No, it's not Amon here - a bulky film camera is attached to actor James Garner's F1 vehicle for racing action in John Frankenheimer's awarded motion picture GRAND PRIX from 1967.

BMW 740i (E38), 1996

BMW Z3 M 3.2 Roadster (E36-7S), 1998

BMW Z3 M 3.2 Roadster (E36-7S), 1998

BMW Z3 M 3.2 Roadster (E36-7S), 1998

BMW Z3 M 3.2 Roadster (E36-7S), 1998

BMW Z3 M 3.2 Roadster (E36-7S), 1998

BMW Z3 M 3.2 Roadster (E36-7S), 1998

BMW Z3 M 3.2 Roadster (E36-7S), 1998

Jochen Rindt, Lotus-Cosworth 72C

Race winner Jackie Stewart on a BRM P261, his senior team mate Graham Hill and Jim Clark in a Lotus-Climax 33 (car no. 24, started from pole position but retires with fuel pump problems after 63 of 76 laps) fight wheel to wheel for the lead during the Italian GP at Monza in 1965.

Race winner Jackie Stewart on a BRM P261, his senior team mate Graham Hill and Jim Clark in a Lotus-Climax 33 (car no. 24, started from pole position but retires with fuel pump problems after 63 of 76 laps) fight wheel to wheel for the lead during the Italian GP at Monza in 1965.

Race winner Jackie Stewart on a BRM P261 and Jim Clark in a Lotus-Climax 33 (car no. 24, started from pole position but retires with fuel pump problems after 63 of 76 laps) fight wheel to wheel for the lead during the Italian GP at Monza in 1965.

Race winner Jackie Stewart on a BRM P261, his senior team mate Graham Hill and Jim Clark in a Lotus-Climax 33 (car no. 24, started from pole position but retires with fuel pump problems after 63 of 76 laps) fight wheel to wheel for the lead during the Italian GP at Monza in 1965.

Race winner Jackie Stewart on a BRM P261 and Jim Clark in a Lotus-Climax 33 (car no. 24, started from pole position but retires with fuel pump problems after 63 of 76 laps) fight wheel to wheel for the lead during the Italian GP at Monza in 1965.

Race winner Jackie Stewart on a BRM P261 and Jim Clark in a Lotus-Climax 33 (car no. 24, started from pole position but retires with fuel pump problems after 63 of 76 laps) fight wheel to wheel for the lead during the Italian GP at Monza in 1965.

Lotus-Renault 1.5 litre turbo engine

Jim Clark (GB) in pits with the Lotus 23 Ford, entered by Essex Racing Team, he retires soon in an accident after 11 laps of the 1000km race at the Nuerburgring in 1962

Jim Clark (GB) in a Lotus 23 Ford, entered by Essex Racing Team, retires in an accident after 11 laps of the 1000km race at the Nuerburgring in 1962

BMW M3 Coupé (E46/2S), 2004

BMW M3 Coupé (E46/2S), 2004

BMW M3 Coupé (E46/2S), 2004

BMW 328i (E46), 1998

BMW 328i (E46), 1998

BMW 328i (E46), 1998

BMW 328i (E46), 1998

BMW 328i (E46), 1998

BMW 1500, 1962

Ayrton Senna, winner of the Spanish Grand Prix at Jerez. To keep his championship hopes alive, he has to win also the final two races of the '89 season.

BMW M3 Cabrio (E36/2C), 1995

James Hunt, McLaren Ford-Cosworth M23 in front of Nilsson's Lotus

BMW 540i (E39), 1996

BMW 318ti compact (E36), 1994

BMW 318ti compact (E36), 1994

BMW 318ti compact (E36), 1994

BMW 318i Cabrio (E36), 1993

BMW M3 Coupé (E36/2), 1995

BMW M3 Coupé (E36/2), 1995

BMW M3 Coupé (E36/2), 1995

BMW M3 Coupé (E36/2), 1995

BMW Z1 (E53), 1989

BMW Z1 (E53), 1989

BMW Z1 (E53), 1989

BMW Z1 (E53), 1989

BMW Z1 (E53), 1989

BMW Z1 (E53), 1989

BMW M5 (E39), 2002

BMW M5 (E39), 2002

BMW M5 (E39), 2002

BMW M5 touring (E39/2S), 1998

BMW M5 touring (E39/2S), 1998

BMW M5 touring (E39/2S), 1998

BMW M5 touring (E39/2S), 1998

Giacomo Russo (Geki) on Lotus-Climax 33

Vic Elford jokes around with Cooper mechanics and journalists sitting on the Cooper-BRM T86B in pits after the German Grand Prix 1968, in which he retired during the first lap in an accident

Jackie Stewart, Zandvoort 1966 Dutch Grand Prix

Jacky Ickx, British Grand Prix 1966, Brands Hatch

Sara Rodriguez keeps the times during the Italian Grand Prix 1963 in Monza

BMW 750iL (E32), 1987, driven by Niki Lauda

BMW 750iL (E32), 1987, driven by Niki Lauda

BMW 750iL (E32), 1987, driven by Niki Lauda

BMW 750iL (E32), 1987, driven by Niki Lauda

BMW 750iL (E32), 1987, driven by Niki Lauda

BMW 318i Cabrio (Kat) (E30), 1990

BMW M3 Sport Evolution (E30), 1990

BMW M3 Sport Evolution (E30), 1990

BMW M3 Sport Evolution (E30), 1990

BMW M 635CSi (E24), 1983

BMW M 635CSi (E24), 1983

BMW M 635CSi (E24), 1983

BMW M1 (E26), 1978

BMW M1 (E26), 1978

BMW 728i (E23), 1979

BMW M 635CSi (E24), 1983

BMW M 635CSi (E24), 1983

BMW 520 (E12), 1972

BMW 520 (E12), 1972

BMW 323i (E21), 1978

BMW 323i (E21), 1978

BMW 323i (E21), 1978

BMW 323i (E21), 1978

Ferrari driver Felipe Massa, a delighted winner of the Spanish Grand Prix 2007

BMW 3200S (Staatslimousine), 1963

BMW 507, 1956

BMW 502 3,2 Liter Super (Barockengel), 1960

BMW 502 3,2 Liter Super (Barockengel), 1960

BMW 502 3,2 Liter Super (Barockengel), 1960

BMW 502 3,2 Liter Super (Barockengel), 1960

BMW 502 3,2 Liter Super (Barockengel), 1960

BMW 502 3,2 Liter Super (Barockengel), 1960

BMW 502 3,2 Liter Super (Barockengel), 1960

BMW Isetta 300, 1956

BMW Isetta 300, 1956

BMW Isetta 300, 1956

BMW Isetta 300, 1956

BMW 502 Cabrio 2/2 (Baur), 1954

BMW 502 Cabrio 2/2 (Baur), 1954

BMW 502 Cabrio 2/2 (Baur), 1954

BMW 502 Cabrio 2/2 (Baur), 1954

BMW 502 Cabrio 2/2 (Baur), 1954

BMW 502 Coupé, 1954

BMW 335 Cabriolet Graber, 1939

BMW 335 Cabriolet Graber, 1939

BMW 328 Touring, 1940

BMW 328 Touring, 1940

BMW 328 Touring, 1940

BMW 328 Touring, 1940

BMW 328 Touring, 1940

BMW 328 Cabriolet, 1939

BMW 328 Cabriolet, 1939

BMW 328 Cabriolet, 1939

BMW 325, 1937

BMW 325, 1937

BMW 325, 1937

BMW 325, 1937

BMW 325, 1937

BMW 325, 1937

Jo Siffert, 1968 British Grand Prix, Brands Hatch

Jo Siffert during practice at the Grand Prix de Monaco 1963.

BMW 326 Cabriolet, 1936

BMW 326 Cabriolet, 1936

BMW 326 Cabriolet, 1936

BMW 326 Cabriolet, 1936

Podium of the German Grand Prix 2002 with winner Michael Schumacher (Ferrari), 2nd and 3rd places for the Williams drivers Juan Pablo Montoya and Ralf Schumacher

BMW 303, 1933

BMW 2002 turbo, 1973

BMW 2002 turbo, 1973

BMW 2002 turbo, 1973

BMW 2002 turbo, 1973

BMW 2500 (E3), 1968

Pedro Lamy, Lotus Ford-Cosworth

Johnny Herbert, Lotus Ford-Cosworth

Mika Hakkinen, Lotus

Jim Clark (GB) in the Lotus 23 Ford entered by Essex Racing Team

BMW 2000CS, 1965

Mario Andretti, Championship leader driving for Lotus

Jochen Rindt still in the 'old model' Lotus-Cosworth 49C

BMW 503 Cabriolet, 1956

BMW 503 Cabriolet, 1956

BMW 700 LS Luxus, 1963

Jochen Rindt with his chief mechanic at Lotus Eddie Dennis (left) and Cosworth engineer Dick Scammell, during practice for the German Grand Prix 1970 at Hockenheim

Jochen Rindt in a Lotus-Cosworth 72C

John Miles goes to practice in a Lotus-Cosworth 72C

Austrian Jochen Rindt in pits together with his Lotus team-boss Colin Chapman during a practice session for the Spanish Grand Prix at Jarama

Grand Prix winner Michael Schumacher and his Ferrari team-mate Barrichello on the podium

Jochen Rindt in his Lotus drives through the pits, as Ken Tyrrell (with cap) stands at the left beside his Tyrrell cars

Jackie Stewart and Jochen Rindt introduce Lotus Formula 2 team's new sponsor BP during the German GP

Race winner Jochen Rindt in the cockpit of the Lotus-Cosworth 72C

Race winner Jochen Rindt in the cockpit of the Lotus-Cosworth 72C

Race winner Jochen Rindt in the cockpit of the Lotus-Cosworth 72C

Race winner Jochen Rindt on Lotus-Cosworth 72C in front of second placed Jacky Ickx on a Ferrari 312B, Hulme and Fittipaldi

Race winner Jochen Rindt on Lotus-Cosworth 72C

Jochen Rindt with Lotus team principal Colin Chapman on the grid, the new Lotus-Cosworth 72C wins the German GP

Dutch GP winner Jochen Rindt with Lotus team boss Colin Chapman on Zandvoort's podium

Race winner Jochen Rindt in the Lotus-Cosworth 72C

Race winner Jochen Rindt in the Lotus-Cosworth 72C

French GP winner Jochen Rindt on Lotus-Cosworth 72C

French GP winner Jochen Rindt stands in the Lotus-Cosworth 72C after the race, surrounded by Colin Chapman, Lotus team mechanics and journalists

French GP winner Jochen Rindt stands in the Lotus-Cosworth 72C after the race, surrounded by Colin Chapman, Lotus team mechanics and journalists

Winner of the British GP Jochen Rindt on Lotus-Cosworth 72C in front of pursuer Jack Brabham

Winner of the British GP Jochen Rindt on Lotus-Cosworth 72C in front of pursuer Jack Brabham

Jochen Rindt wins the German GP with the new Lotus-Cosworth 72C

Jochen Rindt discusses times with Lotus team principal Colin Chapman, the Austrian journalist Heinz Prueller listens

Jochen Rindt discusses times with Lotus team principal Colin Chapman

Jackie Oliver in a Lotus-Cosworth 49B

Jochen Rindt on Lotus-Cosworth 49B

Jochen Rindt on Lotus-Cosworth 49B

Jochen Rindt sits on his Lotus-Cosworth 72 whilst talking to Lotus team boss Colin Chapman

Jochen Rindt in a Lotus-Cosworth 72

Jochen Rindt chats with Austrian journalist Heinz Prüller in Lotus pits

The winning race car of the French Grand Prix at Rouen-Les-Essarts, the Porsche 'Typ 804' 1962, driven to victory by the 'Eagle' Dan Gurney. It raced just in 1962 because Porsche built it for F1 only and stopped participating F1 in the end of the season.

The winning race car of the French Grand Prix at Rouen-Les-Essarts, the Porsche 'Typ 804' 1962, driven to victory by the 'Eagle' Dan Gurney. It raced just in 1962 because Porsche built it for F1 only and stopped participating F1 in the end of the season.

The winning race car of the French Grand Prix at Rouen-Les-Essarts, the Porsche 'Typ 804' 1962, driven to victory by the 'Eagle' Dan Gurney. It raced just in 1962 because Porsche built it for F1 only and stopped participating F1 in the end of the season.

The winning race car of the French Grand Prix at Rouen-Les-Essarts, the Porsche 'Typ 804' 1962, driven to victory by the 'Eagle' Dan Gurney. It raced just in 1962 because Porsche built it for F1 only and stopped participating F1 in the end of the season.

The winning race car of the French Grand Prix at Rouen-Les-Essarts, the Porsche 'Typ 804' 1962, driven to victory by the 'Eagle' Dan Gurney. It raced just in 1962 because Porsche built it for F1 only and stopped participating F1 in the end of the season.

The winning race car of the French Grand Prix at Rouen-Les-Essarts, the Porsche 'Typ 804' 1962, driven to victory by the 'Eagle' Dan Gurney. It raced just in 1962 because Porsche built it for F1 only and stopped participating F1 in the end of the season.

The winning race car of the French Grand Prix at Rouen-Les-Essarts, the Porsche 'Typ 804' 1962, driven to victory by the 'Eagle' Dan Gurney. It raced just in 1962 because Porsche built it for F1 only and stopped participating F1 in the end of the season.

The winning race car of the French Grand Prix at Rouen-Les-Essarts, the Porsche 'Typ 804' 1962, driven to victory by the 'Eagle' Dan Gurney. It raced just in 1962 because Porsche built it for F1 only and stopped participating F1 in the end of the season.

The winning race car of the French Grand Prix at Rouen-Les-Essarts, the Porsche 'Typ 804' 1962, driven to victory by the 'Eagle' Dan Gurney. It raced just in 1962 because Porsche built it for F1 only and stopped participating F1 in the end of the season.

The winning race car of the French Grand Prix at Rouen-Les-Essarts, the Porsche 'Typ 804' 1962, driven to victory by the 'Eagle' Dan Gurney. It raced just in 1962 because Porsche built it for F1 only and stopped participating F1 in the end of the season.

The winning race car of the French Grand Prix at Rouen-Les-Essarts, the Porsche 'Typ 804' 1962, driven to victory by the 'Eagle' Dan Gurney. It raced just in 1962 because Porsche built it for F1 only and stopped participating F1 in the end of the season.

The winning race car of the French Grand Prix at Rouen-Les-Essarts, the Porsche 'Typ 804' 1962, driven to victory by the 'Eagle' Dan Gurney. It raced just in 1962 because Porsche built it for F1 only and stopped participating F1 in the end of the season.

The winning race car of the French Grand Prix at Rouen-Les-Essarts, the Porsche 'Typ 804' 1962, driven to victory by the 'Eagle' Dan Gurney. It raced just in 1962 because Porsche built it for F1 only and stopped participating F1 in the end of the season.

The winning race car of the French Grand Prix at Rouen-Les-Essarts, the Porsche 'Typ 804' 1962, driven to victory by the 'Eagle' Dan Gurney. It raced just in 1962 because Porsche built it for F1 only and stopped participating F1 in the end of the season.

The winning race car of the French Grand Prix at Rouen-Les-Essarts, the Porsche 'Typ 804' 1962, driven to victory by the 'Eagle' Dan Gurney. It raced just in 1962 because Porsche built it for F1 only and stopped participating F1 in the end of the season.

The winning race car of the French Grand Prix at Rouen-Les-Essarts, the Porsche 'Typ 804' 1962, driven to victory by the 'Eagle' Dan Gurney. It raced just in 1962 because Porsche built it for F1 only and stopped participating F1 in the end of the season.

The winning race car of the French Grand Prix at Rouen-Les-Essarts, the Porsche 'Typ 804' 1962, driven to victory by the 'Eagle' Dan Gurney. It raced just in 1962 because Porsche built it for F1 only and stopped participating F1 in the end of the season.

The winning race car of the French Grand Prix at Rouen-Les-Essarts, the Porsche 'Typ 804' 1962, driven to victory by the 'Eagle' Dan Gurney. It raced just in 1962 because Porsche built it for F1 only and stopped participating F1 in the end of the season.

The winning race car of the French Grand Prix at Rouen-Les-Essarts, the Porsche 'Typ 804' 1962, driven to victory by the 'Eagle' Dan Gurney. It raced just in 1962 because Porsche built it for F1 only and stopped participating F1 in the end of the season.

The winning race car of the French Grand Prix at Rouen-Les-Essarts, the Porsche 'Typ 804' 1962, driven to victory by the 'Eagle' Dan Gurney. It raced just in 1962 because Porsche built it for F1 only and stopped participating F1 in the end of the season.

Ross Brawn talks to his Ferrari driver Michael Schumacher on the grid just before the start of the Brazilian Grand Prix 2000

Lotus driver Reine Wisell finishes 13th (11 laps behind, nc)

Ayrton Senna, San Marino Grand Prix 1994

Champagne shower for Abu Dhabi's first Grand Prix winner Sebastian Vettel

Many lenses aim at Abu Dhabi's first Grand Prix winner Sebastian Vettel

Many lenses aim at Abu Dhabi's first Grand Prix winner Sebastian Vettel

The Red Bull team celebrates their season's achievements after Abu Dhabi's first Grand Prix, the last race in 2009

Abu Dhabi's first Grand Prix winner Sebastian Vettel gives interviews after the race

Abu Dhabi's first Grand Prix winner Sebastian Vettel gives interviews after the race

Champagne shower for Abu Dhabi's first Grand Prix winner Sebastian Vettel

Podium ceremony of the first Abu Dhabi Grand Prix with a 1-2 victory for Red Bull: second placed Mark Webber, race winner Sebastian Vettel and as third Brawn's World Champion Jenson Button, His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness General Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, H.E. Sheikh Lubna Al Qasimi and H.E. Mohamed Ben Sulayem

Race winner Sebastian Vettel takes the chequered flag at the first Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and becomes F1 Vice Champion

Jenson Button, Brawn Grand Prix, passes the illuminated Yas Marina Hotel complex

Jenson Button, Brawn Grand Prix, and his team mate Barrichello in front of the Yas Marina Hotel complex

Rubens Barrichello, Brawn Grand Prix, in front of Kubica and Trulli

The start field passes turn one of the first Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

The start of the first Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Hamilton in the lead

The start of the first Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

The second before the start of the first Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Jenson Button, Brawn Grand Prix

Rubens Barrichello, Brawn Grand Prix, enters the tunnel at pit lane exit

Rubens Barrichello, Brawn Grand Prix

Jenson Button, Brawn Grand Prix

Jenson Button, Brawn Grand Prix

Rubens Barrichello, Brawn Grand Prix

Jenson Button, Brawn Grand Prix

Rubens Barrichello, Brawn Grand Prix

Jenson Button, Brawn Grand Prix

Ronnie Peterson, Lotus Ford-Cosworth 72E

Green lights for the pitting Rubens Barrichello, Brawn Grand Prix

Pit stop of Jenson Button, Brawn Grand Prix

Pit stop of Jenson Button, Brawn Grand Prix

Pit stop of Jenson Button, Brawn Grand Prix

Brawn Grand Prix mechanics wait for Button to come to the pits

Brawn Grand Prix mechanics evacuate the pits

Pit stop of Rubens Barrichello, Brawn Grand Prix

Pit stop of Rubens Barrichello, Brawn Grand Prix

Pit stop of Rubens Barrichello, Brawn Grand Prix

Rubens Barrichello, Brawn Grand Prix

Rubens Barrichello, Brawn Grand Prix

Rubens Barrichello, Brawn Grand Prix, in a rain-swept pitlane

Rubens Barrichello, Brawn Grand Prix, in a rain-swept pitlane

Jenson Button, Brawn Grand Prix

Rubens Barrichello comes to Brawn Grand Prix pits - on extreme wet tyres like his team mate

Jenson Button exits Brawn Grand Prix pits - on extreme wet tyres which results in a disappointing result

Ross Brawn of Brawn Grand Prix walks in the pitlane

Rubens Barrichello, Brawn Grand Prix

Jenson Button, Brawn Grand Prix

Jenson Button, Brawn Grand Prix

Jenson Button, Brawn Grand Prix, brakes into first corner

Rubens Barrichello, Brawn Grand Prix

Jenson Button, Brawn Grand Prix

Jenson Button, Brawn Grand Prix

Rubens Barrichello, Brawn Grand Prix

Jenson Button, Brawn Grand Prix

Rubens Barrichello, Brawn Grand Prix

Jenson Button, Brawn Grand Prix

Jenson Button of Brawn Grand Prix waves at the fans during drivers parade

Rubens Barrichello of Brawn Grand Prix gives autographes before drivers parade

Rubens Barrichello, Brawn Grand Prix

Jenson Button, Brawn Grand Prix

Rubens Barrichello, Brawn Grand Prix

Jenson Button, Brawn Grand Prix

Rubens Barrichello, Brawn Grand Prix

Ercole Colombo celebrates his 600th Grand Prix as a photographer

Brawn Grand Prix engineer on the podium besides second placed Jenson Button

Second placed Jenson Button crosses the finish line and fulfills the 1-2 win for Brawn Grand Prix

Brawn GP's Rubens Barrichello takes the chequered flag and wins the Italian Grand Prix

The start of the Italian Grand Prix 2009

Barrichello's Brawn Grand Prix-Mercedes is being prepared to Monza's race on fifth grid position

Jenson Button, Brawn Grand Prix

Jenson Button, Brawn Grand Prix

Jenson Button, Brawn Grand Prix

Rubens Barrichello, Brawn Grand Prix

Rubens Barrichello, Brawn Grand Prix

Jenson Button, Brawn Grand Prix

Rubens Barrichello, Brawn Grand Prix

Jenson Button, Brawn Grand Prix

Jenson Button, Brawn Grand Prix

Sir Jackie Stewart celebrates the 40th anniversary of winning the 1969 Italian Grand Prix at Monza with a large cake for the hungry press which he received from the Williams team

Sir Jackie Stewart celebrates the 40th anniversary with the 'Trofeo Lorenzo Bandini' he collected for winning the 1969 Italian Grand Prix at Monza in Williams' motorhome

Start of the British Grand Prix in Silverstone: Exceptional 1st pole position for Tom Pryce in the Shadow, but Pace in his Brabham (no. 8) went away quickest to snatch the lead from the Welsh

Using his Dunlop wet tyres to maximum effect in pouring rain, Jackie Stewart leads the German Grand Prix in his Matra Ford-Cosworth MS10

Richard Attwood (GB) and Jo Schlesser (F) on Ford GT40 GT/104, leading the Lotus Elite #41-10391

Team Elite's Frank Gardner (AUS) and John Coundley (GB) on Lotus Elite Climax 1792 pass the crashed Lola Mk 6 GT Ford of Richard Attwood (GB) and David Hobbs (GB)

Belgian dairy farmers pose with Bernie Ecclestone before the Grand Prix of Formula 1 in Francorchamps as to take the chance to talk about current situation on milkmarket

Rubens Barrichello, Brawn Grand Prix

Rubens Barrichello, Brawn Grand Prix

A disappointed Alonso waves at the fans after his retirement from the Belgian Grand Prix after 26 laps

Rubens Barrichello, Brawn Grand Prix

Jenson Button, Brawn Grand Prix

Jenson Button, Brawn Grand Prix

Rubens Barrichello, Brawn Grand Prix

Jenson Button, Brawn Grand Prix, enters the lower Eau Rouge

Rubens Barrichello, Brawn Grand Prix

Jenson Button, Brawn Grand Prix

Rubens Barrichello, Brawn Grand Prix

Rubens Barrichello, Brawn Grand Prix

Rubens Barrichello, Brawn Grand Prix

Rubens Barrichello on a Brawn Grand Prix Mercedes during a rainy Friday morning practice

Barrichello's race engineer at Brawn Grand Prix Jock Clear

Jim Crawford's Lotus-Cosworth 72E spins off in the difficult changing weather conditions

Brawn Grand Prix' race winner Rubens Barrichello celebrates his victory in parc ferme

Jenson Button, Brawn Grand Prix

Rubens Barrichello, Brawn Grand Prix

Jenson Button, Brawn Grand Prix

Rubens Barrichello, Brawn Grand Prix

Winning his 1st Grand Prix after 2004, Rubens Barrichello, Brawn Grand Prix, takes the chequered flag

Brawn Grand Prix' Rubens Barrichello and second placed Hamilton celebrate in parc ferme

Brawn Grand Prix' race winner Rubens Barrichello celebrates in parc ferme

Brawn Grand Prix' Rubens Barrichello celebrates in parc ferme and dedicates his victory to his injured friend Massa

Brawn Grand Prix' Rubens Barrichello celebrates in parc ferme and dedicates his victory to his injured friend Massa

Brawn Grand Prix' Rubens Barrichello celebrates in parc ferme

Rubens Barrichello, Brawn Grand Prix, approaches parc ferme after his honoury lap

Rubens Barrichello, Brawn Grand Prix, takes the chequered flag

Rubens Barrichello, Brawn Grand Prix

Behind Jenson Button, Brawn Grand Prix, Sutil tries to overtake Heidfeld's BMW Sauber

Rubens Barrichello, Brawn Grand Prix

Jenson Button, Brawn Grand Prix

Jenson Button, Brawn Grand Prix

Rubens Barrichello, Brawn Grand Prix

Jenson Button, Brawn Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton, McLaren Mercedes, receives the chequered flag and wins the Hungarian Grand Prix, his 1st victory of the 2009 season

Jenson Button, Brawn Grand Prix

Rubens Barrichello, Brawn Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton, McLaren Mercedes, wins the Hungarian Grand Prix and passes his cheering team

Lewis Hamilton, McLaren Mercedes, wins the Hungarian Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton, McLaren Mercedes, receives the chequered flag and wins the Hungarian Grand Prix

Jenson Button, Brawn Grand Prix

BMW Sauber's Robert Kubica celebrates his 50th Grand Prix with the help of BMW Motorsport Director Dr. Mario Theissen and a couple of hungry journalists

Jenson Button, Brawn Grand Prix

Jenson Button, Brawn Grand Prix

Rubens Barrichello, Brawn Grand Prix

Jenson Button, Brawn Grand Prix

Rubens Barrichello, Brawn Grand Prix

Like at the previous race Ayrton Senna (Lotus-Renault) took pole position in qualifying ahead of the two Williams-Hondas of Nelson Piquet and Nigel Mansell. At the start Senna leaves tyre rubber and takes the lead with Piquet second and Mansell thrid followed by the two McLaren's of Prost and Rosberg.

Jacky Ickx (No 9) starting from pole position in his Ferrari, leads the field. Chris Amon (Ferrari, No 8) is second and Jochen Rindt (Brabham) third, followed by Elford's Cooper and Hill's Lotus (No 3).

Jim Clark in his Lotus (No. 9) and Graham Hill, BRM, at Monaco harbour

Jim Clark

Aston Martin Atom 1939

Aston Martin Atom 1939

Champagne showers for Red Bull's race winner Mark Webber, celebrating his first Grand Prix victory

Champagne showers for Red Bull's race winner Mark Webber, celebrating his first Grand Prix victory

Mark Webber, Red Bull Racing, shakes his arms after winning his first Grand Prix

Jenson Button, Brawn Grand Prix, ends his pit stop

Aston Martin 2-litre Sports 1950

Aston Martin 2-litre Sports 1950

Two Brawn Grand Prix cars in parc ferme

Jenson Button, Brawn Grand Prix, finishes his pit stop

Pit stop of Jenson Button, Brawn Grand Prix

Jenson Button diverts to Brawn Grand Prix pits

Rubens Barrichello, Brawn Grand Prix, still leads the later race winner Webber

Rubens Barrichello, Brawn Grand Prix

Rubens Barrichello, Brawn Grand Prix

Jenson Button, Brawn Grand Prix

Rubens Barrichello, Brawn Grand Prix

Rubens Barrichello, Brawn Grand Prix, brakes into first corner

Rubens Barrichello, Brawn Grand Prix

Jenson Button, Brawn Grand Prix

Rubens Barrichello, Brawn Grand Prix, spins wheels at pit lane exit

Jenson Button, Brawn Grand Prix

Jenson Button, Brawn Grand Prix

1949 Veritas RS Rennsportwagen

1949 Veritas RS Rennsportwagen

1949 Veritas RS Rennsportwagen

Rubens Barrichello, Brawn Grand Prix

Sir Jackie Stewart performs an honoury lap for the Silverstone circuit with the Matra in which he won the Silverstone Grand Prix 40 years ago

Rubens Barrichello, Brawn Grand Prix

Rubens Barrichello, Brawn Grand Prix

Jenson Button, Brawn Grand Prix

Race winner Jenson Button jumps on Brawn Grand Prix CEO Nick Fry in parc ferme

Jackie Stewart presents a Lotus-Cosworth 49 with high rear wings during the Jochen Rindt Car Show 1969

Jackie Stewart, Matra-Ford, Belgian Grand Prix, 1968

Jochen Rindt at his own show sitting in Jackie Stewart's championship winning Matra of the 1969 Grand Prix season

Jackie Stewart presents a Lotus-Cosworth 49 with high rear wings during the Jochen Rindt Car Show 1969

Jackie Stewart, together with his wife Helen, enjoys his victory at the French Grand Prix, 1969

At the Turkish GP, Brawn's Button takes the chequered flag to win his 6th race out of 7 so far in the 2009 Grand Prix season. He now leads the championship with 61 points.

Jenson Button, Brawn Grand Prix

Rubens Barrichello, Brawn Grand Prix

Jenson Button watches the qualifying times on screen in Brawn Grand Prix pits

Race winner Jenson Button and second placed Brawn Grand Prix team-mate Rubens Barrichello during their honoury lap

Jenson Button receives a fast service at Brawn Grand Prix pits

Rubens Barrichello lift off from Brawn Grand Prix pits

Rubens Barrichello at Brawn Grand Prix pits

Rubens Barrichello at Brawn Grand Prix pits

Jenson Button, Brawn Grand Prix, on the main straight during the race

Jenson Button, Brawn Grand Prix

Rubens Barrichello of Brawn Grand Prix before the race besides the grid

Jenson Button, Brawn Grand Prix, takes the blue flag at pit lane exit

Jenson Button, Brawn Grand Prix

Rubens Barrichello is being pushed backwards to Brawn Grand Prix pits

Rubens Barrichello, Brawn Grand Prix

Rubens Barrichello, Brawn Grand Prix

Jenson Button, Brawn Grand Prix

Rubens Barrichello, Brawn Grand Prix

Rubens Barrichello, Brawn Grand Prix

Rubens Barrichello, Brawn Grand Prix

Jenson Button, Brawn Grand Prix

Rubens Barrichello, Brawn Grand Prix

Jenson Button, Brawn Grand Prix

Jenson Button, Brawn Grand Prix, lifts a wheel at Mirabeau

Jenson Button, Brawn Grand Prix, at turn 06, the 'Ex-Loews' hairpin

Graham Hill in his Lotus Ford-Cosworth

Rubens Barrichello, Brawn Grand Prix, close to the boats at the Chicane

Rubens Barrichello, Brawn Grand Prix, at the Hotel de Paris

Jenson Button, Brawn Grand Prix

Rubens Barrichello, Brawn Grand Prix, passes some sunbathing beauties

Rubens Barrichello, Brawn Grand Prix

Regular Monaco Grand Prix visitor and legendary director George Lucas gives an interview on the grid

Jenson Button, Brawn Grand Prix, arrives at his pole position

Rubens Barrichello, Brawn Grand Prix, at turn 06, the 'Ex-Loews' hairpin

Rubens Barrichello, Brawn Grand Prix

Jenson Button, Brawn Grand Prix

Jenson Button, Brawn Grand Prix, exits the tunnel

Rubens Barrichello, Brawn Grand Prix

Rubens Barrichello in the Brawn Grand Prix Mercedes takes the hairpin in front of the Fairmont-Hotel (ex Loews, ex railway station)

Champagne showers for the winning Brawn Grand Prix boys

Champagne showers for the Brawn Grand Prix boys

Riccardo Ceccarelli, the Toyota team's medical doctor, celebrated his 300th Grand Prix

Riccardo Ceccarelli, the Toyota team's medical doctor, celebrated his 300th Grand Prix

Riccardo Ceccarelli, the Toyota team's medical doctor, celebrated his 300th Grand Prix

Despite Jimmy does the fastest lap in practice at Spa 1967, he becomes only sixth placed in the race.

Winner Niki Lauda (1st win in the 3rd Grand Prix of his comback season 1982), 2nd Keke Rosberg (left) and 3rd Gilles Villeneuve (later disqualified for using an illegal rear wing).

German Grand Prix winner and World Championship leader Niki Lauda with laurel. He celebrates his 2nd season's victory on the Hockenheim podium with AvD president Metternich and 2nd placed Scheckter (far right)

Violent incident at the restart of the Austrian Grand Prix 1987, the track was blocked again and the race red flagged for a second time

Violent incident at the restart of the Austrian Grand Prix 1987, the track was blocked again and the race red flagged for a second time

Jean-Pierre Jabouille in a Tyrrell Ford-Cosworth 007, Tyrrell's third car only here at the French Grand Prix. This was the single employment for the F2-star Jabouille in the year 1975.

Violent incident at the restart of the Austrian Grand Prix 1987, the track was blocked again and the race red flagged for a second time

Masten Gregory (Lotus-BRM No. 38) has qualified himself alongside Innes Ireland (Lotus-Climax No. 40) on the 3rd row of the grid

Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing, wins the Chinese Grand Prix 2009

Robert Kubica's BMW Sauber car waits jacked up at pitlane exit, his starting position for the 2009 Chinese Grand Prix

Reining world champion Mario Andretti about to let Villeneuve's Ferrari through

Lotus driver Jim Clark starting from pole takes the lead at the start followed by Bandini's Ferrari (No 4) and Stewart's BRM (No 12)

Jim Clark celebrates his victory on the rostrum of the 1967 British Grand Prix

Lotus team boss Colin Chapman and driver Jim Clark

Before the start to the Italian Grand Prix in Monza 1962, Jimmy receives practical advice from Lotus chief mechanic Jim Endruweit.

Alain Prost's pit stop, he stays in the lead of the French Grand Prix

Lotus driver Johnny Herbert

Mika Hakkinen in his Lotus with Ford's Cosworth HB5 V8 engine

Ross Brawn truly deserves a big drought of his driver's champagne after a fantastic 1-2 victory at the team's first Grand Prix

Ross Brawn, the lucky brain, managed a miracle - his Brawn Grand Prix team's first championship round becomes a double victory

Clean advertising girls of a partner of the Australian Grand Prix

Jean Alesi becomes second on the Ferrari's home Grand Prix at Monza 1993

Mika Hakkinen wins the Brazilian Grand Prix

Winner Johnny Herbert sprays champagne on European Grand Prix podium

Johnny Herbert and Rubens Barrichello celebrate the great 1-3 victory for Stewart at the European Grand Prix in 1999

Johnny Herbert celebrates his 100th Grand Prix in the Sauber pits

Mika Hakkinen calls his wife Erja from his motorhome, after winning his first and the last Grand Prix of season 1997, making together with David Coulthard a 1-2 for McLaren-Mercedes

Giancarlo Fisichella finished the Canadian Grand Prix in 3rd position

Jarno Trulli in his Minardi-Hart at his debut Grand Prix

David Coulthard (middle) finally won his first Grand Prix at Estoril, Portugal

Johnny Herbert wins the Italian Grand Prix for his Benetton team (second placed Mika Hakkinen and third Heinz-Harald Frentzen)

Johnny Herbert, whose future at Benetton is uncertain, obtained his first Grand Prix victory

Johnny Herbert lifts a wheel of his Lotus, he retires with gearbox problems after 68 laps

Mika Hakkinen qualifies for the Monaco Grand Prix on second grid place, but is trapped in an accident with Damon Hill at Ste Devote after the start and retires

Lotus driver Alex Zanardi retires with a burning Mugen-Honda engine

Alex Zanardi (Lotus) in friendly discussion with Michele Alboreto (left, Minardi), both walking back to pits after retiring with engine failures

Jim Clark, Lotus 49, leads Denny Hulme’s BRM and Dan Gurney’s Eagle-Weslake at the end of the main straight. Clark later retires, Gurney leads and breakes down, leaving Hulme to win.

Graham Hill in the Lotus-Cosworth 49B

Winner of the German Grand Prix, Gerhard Berger on Ferrari

Alex Zanardi zoomy

Lotus drivers Johnny Herbert and Alessandro Zanardi at drivers presentation

Mika Hakkinen, Lotus

Mika Hakkinen with an open visor in hot Mexico, put under pressure by his Lotus team mate Johnny Herbert

Damon Hill did not manage to qualify for the Monaco Grand Prix with his Brabham-Judd

Mika Hakkinen, Lotus

Mika Hakkinen, Lotus

Jacky Ickx, Lotus 72

As Jack Brabham, 8th on the grid, in the foreground retires with a blown up engine, Jackie Oliver's Lotus takes the lead at the start

Ferrari driver Jacky Ickx, winner of the 1972 German Grand Prix

Michael Schumacher wins the German Grand Prix 2002

French Grand Prix winner Michael Schumacher in parc ferme, now having equalled Juan Manuel Fangio's record of five World Championship titles

Mark Webber gains a spectacular fifth position at his home Grand Prix with his (usually backmarker) Minardi-Asiatech

Johnny Herbert cuts the cake before his last Grand Prix race

Scotsman Jim Crawford making his F1 debut in a Lotus 72E Ford-Cosworth. He also took part in the Italian Grand Prix the same year. These were the only two participations in F1 of his career.

Concept Car, Bertone Lamborghini Bravo, 1974

Newcomer Jacky Ickx at his first Grand Prix in a F1 car

Lamborghini Countach Evoluzione, 1987 (Concept Car)

Mario Andretti and his Lotus 79, best car of the 1978 season so far

ATS' new driver Austrian Gerhard Berger attending his 2nd Grand Prix

Grand Prix winner Jackie Stewart at Jarama podium

Grand Prix winner Damon Hill on the podium, left 2nd placed Alesi

Lotus driver Graham Hill

Build-up of the Lotus cars

A delighted McLaren-Mercedes driver Mika Hakkinen after winning the Japanese Grand Prix and for the 2nd time the drivers championship

A moment of silence to honour the victims of an aeroplane crash in Madrid the previous day.

After starting from 2nd position on the grid, Nelson Piquet takes the lead in the 1.5 t/c Brabham BT53-BMW 4 ahead of Prost's McLaren, Tambay's Renault and de Angelis' Lotus

In Clermont-Ferrand waiting fatigues Jim Clark, team boss Colin Chapman and team mate Mike Spence.

Brett Lunger in the 2nd Hesketh 308 Ford-Cosworth. The Vietnam veteran would drive the car also at the Italian and the Watkins Glen Grand Prix in the US.

Ronnie Peterson in his oversteering March, followed by Mario Andretti in the Lotus

Lorenzo Bandini sitting in his Ferrari 312 on the grid, Monaco Grand Prix, 1967

Hector Rebaque's Lotus 78 in front of Derek Daly's Ensign

Mike Hailwood on McLaren-Cosworth M23 in front of Jacky Ickx' Lotus-Cosworth 72E

Nigel Mansell, Lotus

Lotus driver Nigel Mansell

Not having completed the first lap, Coulthard retires too early at his farewell Grand Prix

Before the start of the Monaco Grand Prix 1998, teammanager Jo Ramirez of McLaren hands over the helmet to his driver, polesetter Mika Hakkinen

David Coulthard wins the Belgian Grand Prix

Podium group photo after the Chinese Grand Prix 2008: second placed Massa, winner Hamilton and third placed Raikkonen

Lewis Hamilton wins the Chinese Grand Prix 2008

Race atmosphere at the Chinese Grand Prix 2008

Rene Arnoux celebrates his first ever Grand Prix victory

Fernando Alonso celebrates his victory at the Japanese Grand Prix 2008

Fernando Alonso wins the Japanese Grand Prix 2008, his second victory in a row

Fernando Alonso wins the Japanese Grand Prix 2008

Fernando Alonso wins the Japanese Grand Prix 2008, his second victory in a row

The field seconds before the start: Jim Clark of Lotus (no. 1) on pole, at his side John Surtees, Jackie Stewart and Ludovico Scarfiotti

Start to the Hungarian Grand Prix: Michael Schumacher of Ferrari starting from pole, in 2nd position Juan Pablo Montoya of McLaren-Mercedes, 3rd Jarno Trulli of Toyota

Lotus teamboss Colin Chapman with his Austrian driver Jochen Rindt on the grid

Lotus mechanics fit the nose cone at Emerson Fittipaldi's Lotus during practice

Emerson Fittipaldi, Lotus 72D Ford-Cosworth

Jim Clark celebrates his victory on the rostrum of the 1967 British Grand Prix. At the far right Keith Duckworth of Cosworth and Lotus teamboss Colin Chapman.

Jabouille's Renault is being prepared for the German Grand Prix 1980

The start field approaches the first corner, Turkish Grand Prix 2005

Graham Hill, Zandvoort 1969

Former Grand Prix drivers and team-mates at Williams: Keke Rosberg and Jacques Laffite

Felipe Massa is being pushed to grid position at Chinese Grand Prix 2007

Belgian Ferrari driver Jacky Ickx at ease before the Italian Grand Prix 1970

Felipe Massa with his manager Nicolas Todt and his physio sit besides the grid before the start of the Spanish Grand Prix 2007

Belgian Grand Prix 1968: Ferrari mechanics

Giancarlo Baghetti speaks with Ferrari's team manager Mauro Forghieri during a rainy practice session to the German Grand Prix, Nuerburgring 1962

Jackie Stewart celebrates his first Grand Prix victory at Monza 40 years ago

Ferrari mechanics perform Michael's second pitstop during the Malaysian Grand Prix 2002

Dan Gurney, German Grand Prix Nuerburgring 1962

Peter Arundell sits in a Lotus-BRM 33 in pits during the Dutch Grand Prix 1966

Mercedes 150 Sportroadster 1935

Youngest Grand Prix winner of all times Sebastian Vettel showers his Toro Rosso team with champagne

First placed and youngest Grand Prix winner of all times Sebastian Vettel presents his trophy

First placed and youngest Grand Prix winner of all times Sebastian Vettel expesses his joy on podium

Sebastian Vettel takes the chequered flag and breaks the record as youngest Grand Prix winner ever

Lotus driver Ronnie Peterson waits in his cockpit during a practice session

Starting from pole position Ronnie Peterson takes the lead in his Lotus with Ickx (Ferrari No 3) chasing and then Hulme (No 7), Cevert and Reutemann (No 10)

Carlos Reutemann, Lotus 79 Ford-Cosworth

Emerson Fittipaldi, Lotus 72D Ford-Cosworth

Swede Ronnie Peterson took his first Grand Prix victory. His wife Barbro, Lotus teamboss Colian Chapman and teammanager Peter Warr are jubilating

Ronnie Peterson took off into lead at the start with Stewart in 2nd place being chased by a fast-starting Pace and Cevert

At the start both Lotus drivers Mario Andretti (No 5) and and polesetter Ronnie Peterson leading the field

Lotus driver Ronnie Peterson waits in his cockpit during a practice session

Massa wins the European Grand Prix

Bridgestone celebrates the company's 200th supplied Grand Prix with a drivers group photo together with motorsport director Hiroshi Yasukawa and Hirohide Hamashida, director of motorsport tyre development

Bridgestone celebrates the company's 200th supplied Grand Prix with a drivers group photo together with motorsport director Hiroshi Yasukawa and Hirohide Hamashida, director of motorsport tyre development

Bridgestone celebrates its 200th Grand Prix and displays two golden tyres

Lotus driver Jim Clark in a exchange of words about the new Cosworth V8 engine with Keith Duckworth, a tyre expert of Firestone, Walter Hayes of Ford and Lotus team boss Colin Chapman.

Lotus driver Ronnie Peterson, on the left Peter Warr

Kovalainen takes the chequered flag to win the Hungarian Grand Prix

A Lotus mechanics works on the rear wing of Hill's Lotus before the french Grand Prix 1969

Drivers briefing before the Grand Prix in Monaco 1967

Lewis Hamilton passes his cheering team and wins the German Grand Prix

Fernando Alonso, Renault, passes the 'Motodrom' grand stand

Jochen Rindt in his Lotus Ford-Cosworth 49C

Swedish Lotus driver Gunnar Nilsson

British Grand Prix at Siverstone: Jackie Stewart and Bernard Cahier in the pits

British Grand Prix at Silverstone: Bernard Cahier with Jackie Stewart in the pits

Triple Olympic gold medalist skier Jean-Claude Killy and team-mate Bernard Cahier, winner of the Grand Touring Class in a Porsche 911S, 7th overall at the Targa Florio 1967

Tripe Olympic gold medalist skier Jean-Claude Killy and team-mate Bernard Cahier winner of the Grand Touring Class in a Porsche 911S, 7th overall at the Targa Florio 1967

Lotus toolbox

Lotus driver Ronnie Peterson during practice session

Starting from 9th on the grid, March driver Ronnie Peterson has a chat with Lotus teamboss Colin Chapman

Robert Kubica takes the chequered flag, wins the Canadian Grand Prix 2008 and takes the lead of the World Championship

BMW Sauber driver Robert Kubica, winner of the Canadian Grand Prix and present Formula One World Championship leader

Happy BMW Sauber F1 mechanics celebrate with Kubica's champagne bottle after the podium ceremony of the 2008 Canadian Grand Prix

Podium ceremony with the first polish Grand Prix winner Robert Kubica

Jim Clark jumps over the hill in front of Hotel de Paris, Grand Prix de Monaco 1964.

McLaren's Lewis Hamilton wins the Monaco Grand Prix 2008

Jarno Trulli cuts Grand Hotel hairpin's apex

McLaren's Heikki Kovalainen at Grand Hotel hairpin

Jenson Button in front of Fisichella between Grand Hotel hairpin and Portier

Later Monaco Grand Prix 1986 winner Alain Prost in his McLaren-TAG Porsche

Another safety car phase in lap 59, Sutil is being followed by Heidfeld around Grand Hotel hairpin

After his fellow-countryman Ronnie Peterson, Swedish Lotus driver Gunnar Nilsson signs on the girl's shirt too

Princess Gracia Patricia and Prince Rainier de Monaco drive a lap of honour before the start of the Grand Prix race

Graham Hill, Lotus, Monaco 1969

Lotus team boss Colin Chapman with Tyrrell driver Jackie Stewart

Rubens Barrichello, Honda, awaits the 'GO' at his pitstop during qualification session. The number 257 besides his cockpit indicates that at the Istanbul Grand Prix he takes over Patrese's record of 256 driven F1 races.

Lotus drivers Jim Clark (center) and Graham Hill with Walter Hayes, public relations executive for Ford

Kimi Raikkonen wins the Spanish Grand Prix

Chris Amon in a Ferrari 312 at the Spanish Grand Prix 1968

Chris Amon in a Ferrari 312 at the Spanish Grand Prix 1968

Chris Amon in a Ferrari 312 at the Spanish Grand Prix 1968

Chris Amon in a Ferrari 312 at the Spanish Grand Prix 1968

Chris Amon in a Ferrari 312 at the Spanish Grand Prix 1968

Start to the French Grand Prix 1963 in Reims, Jim Clark in Lotus car no. 18

As a cause for thought for a safer Formula 1 a works team presented their results with the Pininfarina Sigma Grand Prix car which could be seen in Geneva Salon in 1969

Belgian Teddy Pilette, one of the first 'sons' driving in F1 like the father who attended sporadically F1 races between 1951 and 1964. Sponsor Hitachi made it possible for him to drive the second works Brabham-Cosworth BT42 at his home Grand Prix.

Jody Scheckter wins the Monaco Grand Prix 1979

Grand Prix winner Jackie Stewart enjoys the Silverstone podium ceremony together with his wife Helen

Policeman Hambazi and his motorbike colleagues attend the 10th Malaysian Grand Prix

The three winning cars of the Malaysian Grand Prix lined up in a very tidy parc fermé

Mercedes-Benz Maybach 62 Guard, 2003

Mercedes-Benz Maybach 62 Guard, 2003

Mercedes-Benz Maybach 62 Guard, 2003

Mercedes-Benz Maybach 62 Guard, 2003

Mercedes-Benz Maybach 62 Guard, 2003

Mercedes-Benz Maybach 62 Guard, 2003

Mercedes-Benz Maybach 62 Guard, 2003

Mercedes-Benz Maybach 62 Guard, 2003

Mercedes-Benz Maybach 62 Guard, 2003

Mercedes-Benz Maybach 62 Guard, 2003

Mercedes-Benz Maybach 62 Guard, 2003

Mercedes-Benz Maybach 62 Guard, 2003

Mercedes-Benz Maybach 62 Guard, 2003

Mercedes-Benz 540 K, 1938

The Formula 2 grid before the start. Car no. 6 Kurt Ahrens, car no. 10 Derek Bell and car no. 1 Jim Clark.

Dampfwalze / steam roller

Yamamoto's tyre explodes during the qualifying for the Italian Grand Prix 2006.

Jim Clark (GB) in a Lotus 23 Ford entered by Essex Racing Team

Race winner Jim Clark in his Lotus-Climax 25, during the Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort 1964

Jim Clark

Jim Clark, Lotus Ford-Cosworth DFV V8

Mercedes-Benz 190 SL, 1961

Mercedes-Benz 190 SL, 1961

Mercedes-Benz 190 SL, 1961

Mrs. Stanley, wife of BRM owner Louis Stanley, at Dutch Grand Prix 1968

Jim Clark, Lotus 48

Jim Clark in pits with the Lotus 33 during practice at Monaco 1967.

Jim Clark, Lotus 49 (No. 3) starts from pole position but retires leaving Denny Hulme’s Brabham-Repco (No. 2) to win the race

Jim Clark

Lotus drivers Jim Clark and Graham Hill speed through Parabolica curve at Monza 1967.

In 1967 at Copse corner only a small wall protected the drivers against too bothersome photographers - and vice versa.

Jim Clark in Spa-Francorchamps 1967, during practice with Lotus mechanics. The constructor of the new 8-cylinder engine Keith Duckworth speaks to Laurie Hands of Champion spark plugs.

Jim Clark

Jim Clark in front of the start fields

Jim Clark

Jim Clark runs the new Ford-Cosworth DFV V8 engine

Despite starting from third grid position, Jim Clark (here in Parabolica) retires later in the race.

Jim Clark

During the race Jim Clark retires with engine failure in the Casino approach.

Jim Clark

Jim Clark, the fulgent race winner of the Belgium Grand Prix, 1964

Jim Clark at Monaco 1964, when the railway station still was name giver to a narrow curve. The Lotus meanwhile received a yellow paint stripe.

Jim Clark heads toward 'Portier', but a stabiliser broke loose.

At Spa-Francorchamps the reigning World Champion Jim Clark achieves a superiour victory in his Lotus 25 with the Climax-V8 engine.

Jim Clark getting out of his car during practice for the 1966 German Grand Prix

Lotus 43-BRM H16 of Jim Clark

Lotus driver Jim Clark with team boss Colin Chapman during practice session for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza 1966.

At Gasometre curve, Englishman Geoffrey Goddard photographs his idol Jim Clark in front of the famous rock of Monaco.

Nicola Larini could not even pre-qualify his Osella-Alfa Romeo for the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Jimmy in the pits.

Jim Clark and Mike Spence

Jacky Ickx in his Ferrari 312B gains second podium place behind Jochen Rindt at the German Grand Prix 1970 in Hockenheim

Start for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza 1975, with both Ferrari's of Clay Regazzoni (No.11) and Championship leader Niki Lauda (No.12) in the lead

Rene Arnoux in the Renault banging into the back of Riccardo Patrese's Brabham-BMW at the start of the British Grand Prix at Brands Hatch 1982. This forced Alain Prost (in the 2nd Renault No.15), Derek Daly (Williams No.5) and John Watson (McLaren) to go onto the grass

At the start of the British Grand Prix at Brands Hatch 1982, Rene Arnoux on Renault crashes into the back of Riccardo Patrese's Brabham-BMW

Dampfwalze / steam roller

Dampfwalze / steam roller

Dampfwalze / steam roller

Jo Siffert in the Walker-Lotus passes the main grandstand at start/finish line

Kimi Raikkonen takes the checquered flag and wins the Chinese Grand Prix

Turkish grid girls wave conrats to Rainer who celebrates his 500th Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton passes the finish line and wins the Hungarian Grand Prix

Fernando Alonso wins the European Grand Prix

Mika Hakkinen, winner of the Hungarian Grand Prix 2000, 2nd Michael Schumacher, 3rd Hakkinen's McLaren-Mercedes team-mate David Coulthard

BMW 328 Fachsenfeld 1938

BMW 328 Fachsenfeld 1938

Winner of the French Grand Prix Michael Schumacher (benetton) on podium with second placed Damon Hill (Williams) and third placed Gerhard Berger (Ferrari)

Mika Hakkinen, Lotus

Richard Attwood in the Lotus brakes to late for the Rascasse corner, John Surtees in the Ferrari is going to pass him (see also next picture 593-69MC-12)

Winner of the 1963 Monaco Grand Prix: Graham Hill, BRM

John Surtees in the Ferrari has just passed Richard Attwood, Lotus

Johnny Herbert, Lotus

Tony Maggs in a Cooper-Climax (No. 8) and Lotus-Climax driver Trevor Taylor (No. 10) accelerate towards first corner

Concept Car, Bertone Lamborghini Marzal, 1967

Lewis Hamilton receives chequered flag, wins his first Grand Prix and leads the World Championship

Kimi Raikkonen takes the chequered flag and wins the British Grand Prix

Nigel Mansell, Lotus-Renault

Lotus driver Ronnie Peterson in the pits during wet practice session

John Surtees, winner of the Belgian Grand Prix 1966

Jim Clark

Jim Clark

Colin Chapman, Jim Clark and Mike Spence at Lotus pits

Jim Clark in front of the Grimaldi 'rock'

Jim Clark and Colin Chapman

Jim Clark exits his cockpit

Jacky Ickx with Lotus teamboss Colin Chapman

Fernando Alonso wins the Italian Grand Prix

Emerson Fittipaldi, Lotus

The three winning cars of the Turkish Grand Prix in parc ferme after the race

Turkish Grand Prix podium, winner Massa in the middle

Felipe Massa wins the Turkish Grand Prix for a second time

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 2004

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 2004

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 2004

Jacky Ickx, currently in 4th place, leading Emerson Fittipaldi and Ronnie Peterson

Ronnie Peterson signs a fan's shirt, Lotus drivers Gunnar Nilson and Mario Andretti watching the scene

Lotus driver Emerson Fittipaldi, winner of the Spanish Grand Prix, 2nd place for Tyrrell driver Francois Cevert (on the right), 3rd George Follmer, driving for Shadow

Elio de Angelis, Lotus

Nigel Mansell, Lotus

Michael Schumacher facing the press after the final race of the season 1997, the European Grand Prix at Jerez, Spain

Pierluigi Martini of Minardi briefly in the lead of the Portuguese Grand Prix

Lunch break with his ATS mechanics: Manfred Winkelhock, Dutsh Grand Prix Zandvoort, 1983

Graham Hill besides his Lotus-Cosworth 49B

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 2004

Ferrari driver Jacky Ickx, winner of the Austrian Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton gaines pole position at his home Grand Prix

Lorenzo Bandini, Ferrari 312/67 V12, Monaco Grand Prix 1967

French GP 1974: Ronnie Peterson, Lotus Ford-Cosworth 72E

Ronnie Peterson, Lotus

Former Grand Prix drivers Keke Rosberg and Jacques Laffite

Happy test drivers: BMW Sauber's Sebastian Vettel with Williams' Kazuki Nakajima, son of ex-Grand Prix racer Satoru Nakajima

Start of Swedish Grand Prix 1974, both Tyrrell-Cosworths in the lead until race end

Jacques Villeneuve, winner of the Hungarian Grand Prix 1997

Nigel Mansell

Ayrton Senna, Lotus-Renault 97T

David Thieme

The Wolfman Cometh. These historic images of Walter Wolf from 1976 depict the Countach's much needed benefactor, with the prototype S. Wolf ensured that the Countach evolved into the car that was originally intended by his personal financing of the development of the model. These images were shot in Cannes, France and show Wolf with prototype number 1 (s/n 1120148). Words by © 2004 Joe Sackey

Jackie Stewart and Jochen Rindt introduce Lotus Formula 2 team's new sponsor BP during the German GP

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German enterpriser Wendelin Schell takes a close look at a fake F1 car which was made especially for John Frankenheimer's awarded motion picture GRAND PRIX from 1967 - note the wooden dummy gearbox.

Race leader Jochen Rindt in a Lotus-Cosworth 49C in front of (later third placed) Henri Pescarolo in a Matra Simca-Matra MS120

Champioship leader Jochen Rindt getting out of his Lotus 72, watched by Austrian journalist Helmut Zwickl (left), mechanic Herbie Blash (far left) and Colin Chapman (sitting beside the car). Cooling fans are attached above the brake discs.

Bahrain Grand Prix general manager Martin Whitaker (middle) with racing legend and TV presenter Niki Lauda

Group shot of all drivers (exept Nigel Mansell) at the seasons opening Grand Prix at Kyalami, South Africa

Lola team mates Vincenzo Sospiri and Ricardo Rosset during drivers parade at Australian Grand Prix 1997

Emerson Fittipaldi, Lotus Ford-Cosworth 72D

Graham Hill

Violent incident at the start of the Austrian Grand Prix 1987, on the right Adrian Campos passes Danner's Zakspeed and some other damaged cars

Violent incident at the start of the Austrian Grand Prix 1987, Christian Danner

Violent incident at the start of the Austrian Grand Prix 1987

Violent incident at the start of the Austrian Grand Prix 1987

Swiss Ferrari driver Clay Regazzoni has taken the lead at the 1st start for the German Grand Prix 1976. Pole sitter James Hunt (McLaren no. 11) drops back, so as Niki Lauda in the 2nd Ferrari. Jochen Mass in the 2nd McLaren (no. 12) starts on dry weather tyres in the slippery conditions.

Ferrari race manager Luca di Montezemolo and his driver Clay Regazzoni at the Italian Grand Prix

Dan Gurney after winning the Belgian Grand Prix. On the right alongside him Jo Ramirez.

View into Senna's cockpit

View in an empty Lotus cockpit

Jaguar S.S. I, 1934 (William Lyons' Sports Saloon Standard-Swallow)

Jaguar S.S. I, 1934 (William Lyons' Sports Saloon Standard-Swallow)

Jaguar S.S. I, 1934 (William Lyons' Sports Saloon Standard-Swallow)

Jaguar S.S. I, 1934 (William Lyons' Sports Saloon Standard-Swallow)

16th Annual Los Angeles Times Grand Prix And International Race of Champions, Riverside International Raceway, IROC 1974, Round 1-3 27./28.10.1973, Porsche Carrera RSR 911

16th Annual Los Angeles Times Grand Prix And International Race of Champions, Riverside International Raceway, IROC 1974, Round 1-3 27./28.10.1973, Porsche Carrera RSR 911

Jaguar XK SS 1957

The winning race car of the French Grand Prix at Rouen-Les-Essarts, the Porsche 'Typ 804' 1962, driven to victory by the 'Eagle' Dan Gurney. It raced just in 1962 because Porsche built it for F1 only and stopped participating F1 in the end of the season.

The winning race car of the French Grand Prix at Rouen-Les-Essarts, the Porsche 'Typ 804' 1962, driven to victory by the 'Eagle' Dan Gurney. It raced just in 1962 because Porsche built it for F1 only and stopped participating F1 in the end of the season.

The winning race car of the French Grand Prix at Rouen-Les-Essarts, the Porsche 'Typ 804' 1962, driven to victory by the 'Eagle' Dan Gurney. It raced just in 1962 because Porsche built it for F1 only and stopped participating F1 in the end of the season.

The winning race car of the French Grand Prix at Rouen-Les-Essarts, the Porsche 'Typ 804' 1962, driven to victory by the 'Eagle' Dan Gurney. It raced just in 1962 because Porsche built it for F1 only and stopped participating F1 in the end of the season.

Michele Alboreto, Ferrari, Monaco Grand Prix 1988

Gerhard Berger, Ferrari, San Marino Grand Prix 1988

Luciano Burti rolling over in the air at the start of the German Grand Prix 2001

USA-West GP: Gunnar Nilsson in his Lotus Ford-Cosworth

Gunnar Nilsson, Lotus Ford-Cosworth leading Tom Pryce, Shadow Ford-Cosworth

Gunnar Nilsson and Mario Andretti loosely chatting with journalists

Gunnar Nilsson under preparation in his Lotus-Cosworth 77

Gunnar Nilsson in a Lotus-Cosworth

Gunnar Nilsson in his Lotus-Cosworth

Gunnar Nilsson

Gunnar Nilsson as a Grand Prix visitor after a chemotherapy

Italian GP 1970: Ferrari driver Clay Regazzoni passes the chequered flag to win his 1st Grand Prix

Grand Prix de Monaco 1963: race leader Jim Clark drifts in his Lotus-Climax 25 around Gasometre curve.

Mika Hakkinen, Lotus 102B equipped with a Judd EV V8 engine, (note exceptional sponsor livery)

Mika Hakkinen, Lotus 102B equipped with a Judd EV V8 engine, (note exceptional sponsor livery)

The flying Finn and man of the weekend Mika Häkkinen sets the fastest time in all sessions and wins the Spanish Grand Prix

Start of the San Marino Grand Prix 2004. Jenson Button (Honda, front right) starts from pole position and finishes second behind his competitor Michael Schumacher

BMW Mini Cooper S, 2003

Aston Martin Vanquish, 2001

Aston Martin Vanquish, 2001

Aston Martin Vanquish, 2001

After the 2000 Malaysian Grand Prix Michael Schumacher, Rubens Barrichello and Ross Brawn wear red wigs to celebrate the Italian team's victory in the Constructors' Championship

Damon Hill wins the French Grand Prix. Eddie Jordan's team found itself in the remarkable position of running 1-2 (Damon Hill followed by Ralf Schumacher) with Jean Alesi's Sauber third. Thanks for this caption to GrandPrix.com, the best database we ever needed!

Ralf Schumacher and Juan Pablo Montoya dominate the 2003 French Grand Prix at Magny Cours, giving the BMW Williams team its second 1-2 in seven days

BMW Z8 Roadster 2000

BMW Z8 Roadster 2000

BMW Z8 Roadster 2000

BMW Z8 Roadster 2000

BMW Z8 Roadster 2000

BMW Z8 Roadster 2000

BMW Z8 Roadster 2000

BMW Z8 Roadster 2000

BMW Z8 Roadster 2000

BMW Z8 Roadster 2000

BMW Z4 3.0i, 2003, E85

BMW Z4 3.0i, 2003, E85

BMW Z4 3.0i, 2003, E85

BMW Z4 3.0i, 2003, E85

Michael Schumacher passing a grand grandstand

Michael Schumacher wins the Chinese Grand Prix and takes over the lead to the Driver's World Championship

Emerson Fittipaldi sits waiting in his cockpit in front of the pits, having his Lotus-Cosworth 72D well-temperatured by two cooling devices

Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Luftbremse, 1955

A thoughtful Jim Clark during practice at the Grand Prix de Monaco 1963.

Race winner Graham Hill, Lotus-Cosworth 49B, GP Monaco 1968

Michael Schumacher winning Ferrari's home Grand Prix

Start of the Grand Prix

Cabaret showcase supported by track action, Monaco Grand Prix 1968

The Lotus team enjoys the sunshine before the start of a practice session: Graham Hill, Keith Duckworth, Colin Chapman and Jim Clark

Jim Clark and Graham Hill waiting for their practive entry.

Jim Clark celebrating the first victory for the Ford-Cosworth V8 engine with Lotus team owner Colin Chapman and Keith Duckworth (at the back of the car).

Pole position, fastest lap and third victory in Monaco 1965 for Graham Hill, here on his honoury lap. Former Grand Prix driver Louis Chiron, now race director, waves a flag and still lives a dangerous life - like the photographer Horst Baumann.

Podium ceremony of the Hungarian Grand Prix 1990: winner Thierry Boutsen, second placed Ayrton Senna and third placed Nelson Piquet

Podium ceremony of the Hungarian Grand Prix 1990: winner Thierry Boutsen, second placed Ayrton Senna and third placed Nelson Piquet

Podium ceremony of the Hungarian Grand Prix 1990: winner Thierry Boutsen, second placed Ayrton Senna and third placed Nelson Piquet

Podium ceremony of the Hungarian Grand Prix 1990: winner Thierry Boutsen, second placed Ayrton Senna and third placed Nelson Piquet

Michael Schumacher passing a giant grand stand in Motodrom

Fittipaldi's Lotus in the pits

Ross Brawn watches Massa pursuing Alonso, still 9 laps to go to finish the 2006 French Grand Prix with both drivers on the podium

Business talk in Lotus pits - from left to right: Bette Hill, Jochen Rindt, Jo Siffert, Graham Hill, an unknown fan and Nina Rindt

Lotus team-mates with Peter Warr

Mario Andretti in a Lotus-Cosworth, Monaco 1979

Podium ceremony for winner James Hunt, winner of the Spanish Grand Prix, with third placed Gunnar Nilsson - in front of him Juan Carlos, King of Spain, his wife Sophia and Prince Felipe

ART grand prix and soon-to-be-F1 driver Lewis Hamilton

Emmo with Lotus team boss Colin Chapman

Bruce McLaren in his McLaren-Cosworth M7C, next to him on the left is his team manager Teddy Mayer. The dangerous high wings are still attached to the cars during the first practice for the Monaco Grand Prix, 1969.

David Coulthard celebrates his 200th Grand Prix

Michael Schumacher crossing the finish line to win the European Grand Prix at Nuerburgring

Ronnie Peterson

Ronnie Peterson

Ronnie Peterson in a Lotus-Ford

Ronnie Peterson

Ronnie Peterson

A zoom of Fittipaldi's Lotus

Ronnie Peterson

Emerson Fittipaldi

Dave Walker in his Lotus cockpit

Start of Austrian Grand Prix 1971

Jochen Rindt

Alex Soler-Roig

A lonely car climbing the hill of the Zeltweg start/finish straight under a red "sun", the pit lane signal, Austrian Grand Prix, 1970

Start of the Dutch Grand Prix 1968

Jim Clark

Malaysian grand stand roof

Qualifying resulted in Niki Lauda (Ferrari) taking pole position with James Hunt (McLaren) alongside him. Mario Andretti (3rd) had just stalled his Lotus and is waving hands.

Race winner Graham Hill in his Lotus-Cosworth 49B, Monaco Grand Prix 1968

Derek Warwick of Camel Lotus

Italian Ferrari driver Lorenzo Bandini, German Grand Prix, 1962

Mercedes-Benz 170 1931

Mercedes-Benz 170 1931

Mercedes-Benz 170 1931

Mercedes-Benz 170 1931

Mountainous skyline facing the Jacarepagua venue befor the 1989 Brazilian Grand Prix, reshaping itself to resemble the prone figure of Enzo Ferrari who had died the previous year (Haynes Publishing, Formula 1 in Camera 1980-1989, p. 219)

Jean-Pierre Jabouille, the winner of the French Grand Prix. It was Renault's first victory and the first for a turbocharged engine, an important point in F1 history.

Alex Wurz' Grand Prix debut.

Michael Schumacher, the winner of the Grand Prix.

Benz Spider 1902

Daimler Phoenix Rennwagen 1899

Left to right: Emerson Fittipaldi, driver of the Lotus team, Denny Hulme, driver for McLaren and Francois Cevert, driver for Tyrrell.

Ronnie Peterson and his wife Barbro in the Lotus pits.

Benz Rennwagen 1899

With Ralf Schumacher winning the Malaysian GP 2002, the BMW Williams team scores a 1-2 in the Malaysian Grand Prix and takes the lead in the FIA Formula 1 Constructors' World Championship

Chris Amon (left) and Jackie Stewart celebrating their 3rd and 1st place at the Spanish Grand Prix.

Jack Brabham in his Brabham-Repco BT24 leading Chris Amon in his Ferrari 312 during the British Grand Prix 1967

Graham Hill at the British GP 1967

Benz Velo 1894

Benz Victoria Vis-à-Vis 1893

Hector Rebaque in his ex-works Lotus 78.

Daimler Motorkutsche 1886

Atmospheric picture, Monaco preparing itself for the Grand Prix

David Coulthard winning the Grand Prix.

Juan Pablo Montoya (McLaren-Merceceds) passing his cheering team winning the British Grand Prix.

Jackie Stewart, celebrating the 40th anniversary of his first Grand Prix win at Monza in 1965.

Jackie Stewart, celebrating the 40th anniversary of his first Grand Prix win at Monza in 1965.

The celebration of Jenson Buttons’s 100th Grand Prix, alongside him BAR team manager Nick Fry.

The start of the San Marino Grand Prix 2004 - Jenson Button (BAR-Honda, No. 9) starts from pole position, alongside Michael Schumacher (Ferrari, No. 1).

Two mechanics working at the rear of Elio de Angelis' Lotus Ford-Cosworth.

Graham Hill in front of Piers Courage through Becketts.

In Monza 1962, a thoughtful Jim Clark sits on the pitwall behind his Lotus 25, he will retire later in the race.

Not very amused with the performance of the 16-cylinder BRM engine, Jim Clark steps out of his Lotus 43 during practice in Monza 1966.

Jim Clark celebrating his win and the World Championship at the Nurburgring Grand Prix with Lotus team boss Colin Chapman (above left) and a mechanic (left).

Hill in the lead, followed by Ginther (Honda), Clark (Lotus) and Gurney (Brabham).

Through pouring rain Jim Clark corners La Source to his fourth and last victory here in Spa-Francorchamps.

The start, Graham Hill (BRM) in the front, in the back Innes Ireland (Lotus)

Car of the Australian "Swimming Kangaroo" Paul Hawkins who is being made fun of by his colleagues at the German GP - because of his harbor bath by accident in Monaco that year in his ex-works Lotus 33, entered by privateer Dickie Stoop.

Ferrari 365 GT/4 Berlinetta Boxer, 1974

Ferrari 365 GT/4 Berlinetta Boxer, 1974

30 years of Cosworth engines being entered in Formula 1. Front: Lotus 49 from 1967, behind the Tyrrell from 1970, then the Lotus from 1971, the Tyrrell from 1973, Lotus from 1977, Tyrrell from 1983, Brabham from 1981, Lotus from 1983, the Williams from 1983 and the Stewart from 1999.

The new 3-liters Ford Cosworth DFV V8 engine in the Lotus 49

The new 3-liters Ford Cosworth DFV V8 engine

The new 3-liters Ford Cosworth DFV V8 engine in Graham Hill's Lotus 49

The new 3-liters Ford Cosworth DFV V8 engine in Graham Hill's Lotus 49

The new 3-liters Ford Cosworth DFV V8 engine in Jim Clark's Lotus 49

The new 3-liters Ford Cosworth DFV V8 engine in Gramham Hill's Lotus 49

The new 3-liters Ford Cosworth DFV V8 engine

The new 3-liters Ford Cosworth DFV V8 engine in Graham Hill's Lotus 49

Michael Schumacher bekommt Besuch von Schauspielerin Brigitte Nielsen während des Italienischen Grand Prix 1992

30 years of Cosworth engines being entered in Formula 1. Front: Lotus 49 from 1967, behind the Tyrrell from 1970, then the Lotus from 1971, the Tyrrell from 1973, Lotus from 1977, Tyrrell from 1983, Brabham from 1981, Lotus from 1983, the Williams from 1983 and the Stewart from 1999.

30 years of Cosworth engines being entered in Formula 1.

30 years of Cosworth engines being entered in Formula 1.

Jo Siffert jumps with his Lotus-Cosworth 49B

Jenson Button celebrates his 100th Grand Prix anniversary

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Under the eyes of Lotus team boss Colin Chapman, Helena Fittipaldi and Barbro Peterson keep the times of their husbands

A sunny waiting break appreciated by Jim Clark, Graham Hill und Keith Duckworth at the French Grand Prix in Le Mans 1967.

All of a sudden the gearbox stalls...

The two Scotsmen Jackie Stewart and Jim Clark chat before the start of the British Grand Prix 1967 in Silverstone.

Kimi Raikkonen, European Grand Prix, Nuerburgring 2005

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Kimi Raikkonen, McLaren Mercedes, European Grand Prix, Nuerburgring 2005

Jean Max in a March 701 at the French Grand Prix, 1971, his only race for the Frank Williams Team

Fernando Alonso, 2005 Monaco Grand Prix

Jacques Villeneuve, Sauber, 2005 Monaco Grand Prix

Ronnie Peterson in the pits, teamboss Colin Chapman and teammanager Peter Warr alongside him

Zeltweg 1970: Nina and Jochen Rindt in pits with Lotus team boss Colin Chapman

New Jordan Grand Prix driver Tiago Monteiro

The two BAR Hondas at their home Grand Prix

Jim Clark

Jim Clark

Jim Clark, Lotus founder Colin Chapman and Lotus engineer Keith Duckworth celebrate Clark's victory and the successful debutant win of the new DFV Cosworth engine on the podium in Zandvoort

A Lotus engineer works at the radiator system of a Lotus-Cosworth 49

Graham Hill's Lotus-Cosworth 49B with new bodywork parts

John Miles retires later with the Lotus-Cosworth 63

Mechanics work on the gearbox of a 4-wheel-drive Lotus-Cosworth 63

Jacky Ickx on Brabham-Cosworth BT26 in front of a Lotus car

The front suspension of a 4-wheel-drive Lotus-Cosworth 63

Mechanics prepare Jochen Rindt's Lotus-Cosworth 49B

Jochen Rindt

Jochen Rindt wins the 1970 German GP on Lotus-Cosworth 72C

Emmo with Lotus team biss Colin Chapman

Race cars return after the 1973 Italian GP Monza

Race cars return after the 1973 Italian GP Monza

Mario Andretti im Lotus-Ford 79 in Hockenheim

Non-championship Spanish Grand Prix.

The aftermath of Gilles Villeneuve's fatal accident during qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix.

The aftermath of Gilles Villeneuve's fatal accident during qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix.

1985 Belgian Grand Prix had to be re-scheduled to the second half of the season because the track was breaking up during practice

The start of the 1987 Austrian Grand Prix is remembered by multiple cars crash.

Telemetry and computers

Mika Häkkinen drives Formula 3 before taking a seat in a Lotus in 1991

Mika Häkkinen, Lotus-Judd, Brazil 1991

Mika Häkkinen

Podium ceremony of European Grand Prix

Jacques Villeneuve wins the European Grand Prix 1996 not even a second ahead of Michael Schumacher

David Coulthard the winner of the French Grand Prix together with the second Mika Häkkinen and third Rubens Barrichello.

A display of historical Honda F1 powered cars and drivers as part of the Japanese Grand Prix weekend in Suzuka.

Rubens Barrichello wins the German Grand Prix 2000

Mountainous skyline facing the Jacarepagua venue befor the 1989 Brazilian Grand Prix, reshaping itself to resemble the prone figure of Enzo Ferrari who had died the previous year (Haynes Publishing / Formula 1 in Camera 1980-1989, p. 219)

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Cooper's Bruce McLaren listens to Lotus driver Innes Ireland, Italian GP Monza 1962

Jim Clark discusses the car setup during the Italian Grand Prix at Monza 1963.

Jim Clark with full speed through Eau Rouge, rushing to his third victory at the Ardennes-circuit.

Jim Clark

Jackie Stewart, French Grand Prix 1965

Jim Clark

Lotus owner Colin Chapman and chief mechanic Jim Endruweit congratulate Jim Clark for his first and only German GP victory

2pm local time, round 6 of the 1966 F1 season is about to start. Polesetter Jim Clark, Lotus No 1, John Surtees' Cooper, Jackie Stewart's BRM, and Scarfiotti's Ferrari made it on to the front row of the grid.

Jim Clark, World Champion 1963 and 1965 with Lotus.

Jim Clark during practice session, Monza 1966

Jim Clark wins the British Grand Prix 1967 in a Lotus-Cosworth. The Lotus mechanics proudly display the trophy after Clark scored his 22nd Grand Prix victory for the team.

Jim Clark in pits in his Lotus 49 Cosworth V8, Dutch GP Zandvoort 1967

Jacky Oliver jumps in a Formula 2 Lotus car at Nuerburgring km 12,9 Klostertal

Zandvoort 1967, finally the Lotus 49 with the new Ford-Cosworth engine is operational. Jim Clark and Graham Hill rejoyce together with team boss Colin Chapman und engine constructor Keith Duckworth.

Jim Clark

Lorenzo Bandini, Ferrari 312, Monaco Grand Prix 1967

Graham Hill gives Jo Siffert a ride on his Lotus back to pits during practice, Monaco 1967

Jim Clark

Jacky Ickx' (B) and Richard Attwood's (GB) Mirage M1 Ford 10001 in pits, further the Lotus 47 Climax 47/GT/16 of Julian Sutton (GB) and Hugh Dibley (GB)

Victory already at the first deployment of the new Cosworth engine in the Netherlands 1967.

Denny Hulme, Brabham-Repco BT20, Monaco Grand Prix 1967

Lotus team principal Colin Chapman sits in pits in front of Graham Hill's timekeeping wife Bette, GP Belgium 1968

Graham Hill on Lotus passes Pedro Rodriguez' destroyed BRM P133, GP Monaco 1968

Jo Siffert on Lotus-Cosworth 49 receives a new visor from retired team mate Graham Hill whilst Piers Courage overtakes on BRM P126 during the French GP in Rouen 1968

Jim Clark sits in his Gold Leaf Formula 2 Lotus 48 on the grid before the start to his last race at Hockenheim 1968. Kneeling beside the cockpit is mechanic Dave Sims

Graham Hill in the Gold Leaf Team Lotus 49B races through the mist and the rain at the Suedkehre en route to second place.

Helen Stewart kisses her husband Jackie Stewart, winner of the Dutch Grand Prix 1968. A helping hand holds his visor because the handicapped Jackie has a cast around his broken wrist.

Jackie Stewart plows the puddles on the Nuerburgring with the Matra-Cosworth MS10, on his way to achieve his greatest Grand Prix victory: four minutes ahead second placed Graham Hill

Race winner Graham Hill, Lotus-Cosworth 49B

Jo Bonnier in the Lotus-Cosworth 49B which was only entered at this race by the Swedish Ecurie Bonnier. He was the last private 'gentleman' driver and died in an accident during the 24hs of Le Mans on June 11th 1972.

This race provided a memorable battle for the lead between Jackie Stewart (car no. 3) and Jochen Rindt (no. 2), the pair running nose to tail for most of the race.

Polesetter Jochen Rindt (No. 2) in his Lotus, 2nd on the grid Jackie Stewart (Matra No. 3) and Denny Hulme (McLaren No. 5) lead the field at the start of the British Grand Prix 1969

Graham Hill, Lotus-Cosworth 49B

Jo Siffert, Lotus-Cosworth 49B

Jochen Rindt, Lotus-Cosworth 49B, Dutch GP Zandvoort 1969

Graham Hill, Lotus-Cosworth 49B

Race winner Graham Hill, Lotus-Cosworth 49B

Graham Hill on Lotus-Cosworth 49B wins the Monaco GP 1969

Winner Graham Hill, Lotus-Cosworth 49B

Jochen Rindt in the lead, closely followed by his Lotus team-mate Graham Hill

Bruce McLaren on McLaren-Cosworth M7C leads Graham Hill on Lotus-Cosworth 49B, both practising with the afterwards forbidden fragile rear wings during the Monaco GP weekend 1969

Jochen Rindt, Lotus-Cosworth 49B, German GP Nuerburgring 1969

Graham Hill's Lotus-Cosworth 49B

Race winner Graham Hill, Lotus-Cosworth 49B

Race winner Graham Hill, Lotus-Cosworth 49B

Graham Hill, Lotus-Cosworth 49B

Jochen Rindt puts his helmet on, Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort, 1970

Moments after the start: Jochen Rindt (Lotus No. 2) being overtaken by 4th grid placed Jo Siffert (March No. 12), German GP Hockenheim 1970

Jochen Rindt on Lotus-Cosworth 72C, winner of the French GP 1970

Race winner Jochen Rindt poses behind the Lotus-Cosworth 72C, now leading the championship

Jochen Rind and his Lotus team-mate Graham Hill, Dutch GP Zandvoort 1970

Race winner Jochen Rindt, Lotus-Cosworth 72C

Moments before the start for the German Grand Prix at Hockenheim 1970: Pole position for Jacky Ickx (Ferrari no. 10), alongside him Jochen Rindt (Lotus no. 2). 3rd place on the grid for Clay Regazzoni (Ferrari no. 15), 4th Jo Siffert (March no. 12).

Race winner Jochen Rindt in his Lotus-Cosworth 49C leads Piers Courage, Jo Siffert and Bruce McLaren

Jochen Rindt and Lotus owner Colin Chapman, Italian GP Monza 1970

Jochen Rindt discusses times with Lotus team principal Colin Chapman

Race winner Jochen Rindt, Lotus-Cosworth 72C

Jacky Ickx, Ferrari 312B, in front of later winner Rindt on Lotus

British Grand Prix 1970 podium ceremony: Jochen Rindt presents his trophy

Race winner Jochen Rindt with his Lotus-Cosworth 49C

Graham Hill, Lotus-Cosworth 49C

Jochen Rindt wins the French GP 1970 on Lotus-Cosworth 72C

Jochen Rindt with his wife Nina and Lotus team boss Colin Chapman, Austrian GP 1970

Graham Hill, Lotus-Cosworth 49C

Jochen Rindt, Lotus-Cosworth 72C, German GP Hockenheim 1970

Francois Mazet in a March-Cosworth 701 which was entered by Jo Siffert Autobiles at this single event only, managed to finish the French Grand Prix 1971 as 13th placed.

Emerson Fittipaldi, Lotus-Cosworth 72D

Clay Regazzoni, Ferrari, during practice for the Spanish Grand Prix at Montjuich Park in 1971

Race winner Jackie Stewart, Tyrrell-Cosworth 003, German Grand Prix, Nurburgring, 1971

Alex Soler-Roig on March-Cosworth 711 in front of Reine Wisell's Lotus-Cosworth 72D

European Touring Car Championship, Grand Prix Brno 1972, John Fitzpatrick, Ing. J. u. H. Schnitzer, BMW 2800 CS

South African Dave Charlton on Lotus-Cosworth 72D - he appeared from time to time in F1 with his personal sponsor Lucky Strike which gave the cars a special appearance.

European Touring Car Championship, Grand Prix Brno 1972, John Fitzpatrick, Ing. J. u. H. Schnitzer, BMW 2800 CS

Race winner Emerson Fittipaldi, Lotus-Cosworth 72D, British GP Brands Hatch 1972

Second placed Emerson Fittipaldi, Lotus-Cosworth 72D, French GP 1972

Race winner Emerson Fittipaldi, Lotus-Cosworth 72D

Niki Lauda, BMW Alpina, BMW 2800 CS, European Touring Car Championship, Grand Prix Brno 1972

Emerson Fittipaldi, Lotus-Cosworth 72D, German GP 1972

European Touring Car Championship, Grand Prix Brno 1972, John Fitzpatrick, Ing. J. u. H. Schnitzer, BMW 2800 CS

Race winner Emerson Fittipaldi, Lotus-Cosworth 72D (had no. 31 at the race)

European Touring Car Championship, Grand Prix Brno 1972, John Fitzpatrick, Ing. J. u. H. Schnitzer, BMW 2800 CS

16th Annual Los Angeles Times Grand Prix And International Race of Champions, Riverside International Raceway, IROC 1974, Round 1-3 27./28.10.1973

At the start Peterson (No. 2) from pole went into the lead with Lotus teammate Fittipaldi chasing him while Hulme's McLaren (No. 7) claimed third ahead of Stewart's Tyrrell (No. 5) and Revson's McLaren (No. 8), Italian GP Monza 1973

16th Annual Los Angeles Times Grand Prix And International Race of Champions, Riverside International Raceway, IROC 1974, Round 1-3 27./28.10.1973

16th Annual Los Angeles Times Grand Prix And International Race of Champions, Riverside International Raceway, IROC 1974, Round 1-3 27./28.10.1973

16th Annual Los Angeles Times Grand Prix And International Race of Champions, Riverside International Raceway, IROC 1974, Round 1-3 27./28.10.1973

Lotus timekeepers Helena Fittipaldi and Barbro Peterson keep the times of their husbands, Le Castellet 1973

16th Annual Los Angeles Times Grand Prix And International Race of Champions, Riverside International Raceway, IROC 1974, Round 1-3 27./28.10.1973

Ronnie Peterson, Lotus-Cosworth 72E, German GP Nuerburgring 1975

At the 1st ever Long Beach United States West GP, the 1975 F1 Word Champion Niki Lauda takes a seat in an historical Mercedes Grand Prix car from 1954. The driver of the car at that time was Juan Manuel Fangio, five times F1 World Champion (in the background with helmet on).

Héctor Rebaque, here in front of Peterson's Lotus, becomes 6th placed at Hockenheim in 1978, his best placement so far

Héctor Rebaque

Héctor Rebaque could not pass the pre-qualifying with a damaged Lotus-Cosworth, a towrope hangs on its rear side. Only 20 cars were allowed on Monaco's grid back then.

Mario Andretti, Lotus-Cosworth 78, Monaco GP 1978

French drivers Rene Arnoux and Alain Prost chat on the grid before the United States West Grand Prix in Long Beach 1981

Ayrton Senna on Lotus-Renault, German GP Hockenheim 1986

Ayrton Senna, Lotus-Renault, Italian GP Monza 1986

F1 engineers meet behind the 'silver arrow' during a historical racing car display: Williams engineers Patrick Head and Frank Dernie with Sir John Surtees, on the right hand Lotus engineers Gerard Ducarouge and Peter Warr

Kimi Raikkonen passes the cheering McLaren Mercedes team and becomes second at the British Grand Prix 2004

Race winner Ayrton Senna on Lotus-Honda, Monaco GP 1987

Ayrton Senna, winner of the Monaco Grand Prix and Nigel Mansell, 2nd

Jacques Villeneuve is welcomed by his cheering team and wins the European Grand Prix 1996

Annyversary celebration of 30 years of Cosworth engines being entered in Formula 1 at Donington: groupshot of Dick Scammel, Walter Hayes, Jackie Stewart and Keith Duckworth together with the Lotus-Cosworth of the first days

Johnny Herbert celebrates his 100th Grand Prix

Former F1 word champion Emerson Fittipaldi in action during a historical event within the German Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton, McLaren Mercedes, on the last meters to win his second Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton leads the field at the start of the Chinese Grand Prix.

Beim Aston Martin DB2 LML/50/21 handelt es sich um die Nummer 21 der ersten 49 produzierten DB2 und um den ersten Aston Martin mit Vantage-Paket. Überhaupt wurden nur zwei Fahrzeuge dieser Serie als Vantage-Version ausgeliefert - die hier gezeigte an keinen geringeren als Briggs Cunningham.

Beim Aston Martin DB2 LML/50/21 handelt es sich um die Nummer 21 der ersten 49 produzierten DB2 und um den ersten Aston Martin mit Vantage-Paket. Überhaupt wurden nur zwei Fahrzeuge dieser Serie als Vantage-Version ausgeliefert - die hier gezeigte an keinen geringeren als Briggs Cunningham.

Aston Martin DB7 Zagato, 2003

Aston Martin DB7 Zagato, 2003

Aston Martin DB7 Zagato, 2003

Aston Martin Vanquish, 2001

BMW Mini Cooper S, 2003

Jaguar V12, 5.3 E-Type Coupé 2+2, 1972

Jaguar E-Type, 1967

Jaguar E-Type, 1967

Jaguar E-Type, 1967

Jaguar SS 100, 1936

Jaguar XK 120, 1951

Jaguar XK 120, 1951

Jaguar XK 150 Coupé 2+2 3.8 Litre 1960

Jaguar XK 150 Coupé 2+2 3.8 Litre 1960

Jaguar XK8 1996

Jaguar XK8 1996

Jaguar XK8 1996

Jaguar XKR, 2001

Jaguar XKR, 2001

Jaguar XKR, 2001

Jaguar XKR, 2001

Lamborghini Countach Evoluzione, 1987 (Concept Car)

Lamborghini Countach Evoluzione, 1987 (Concept Car)

Mercedes-Benz 170 V, 1951

Mercedes-Benz 170 V, 1951

Mercedes-Benz 170 V, 1951

Mercedes 190 E 2,5-16 Evolution II

Mercedes 190 E 2,5-16 Evolution II

Mercedes-Benz 260 D Pullman-Limousine, 1938

Mercedes-Benz 260 D Pullman-Limousine, 1938

Mercedes-Benz 260 D Pullman-Limousine, 1938

Mercedes-Benz 280 E, 1983

Mercedes-Benz 280 E, 1983

Mercedes-Benz 280 E, 1983

Mercedes-Benz 300 TD, 1979

Mercedes-Benz 600 Pullman-Landaulet, 1971

Mercedes-Benz 600 Pullman-Landaulet, 1971

Mercedes-Benz Mannheim 350 Tourenwagen, 1929

Mercedes-Benz Mannheim 350 Tourenwagen, 1929

Mercedes-Benz Mannheim 350 Tourenwagen, 1929

Mercedes-Benz Mannheim 350 Tourenwagen, 1929

Mercedes-Benz SS (Supersport) Cabriolet (W06), Modell 27/170/225 PS, 1933

Mercedes-Benz SS (Supersport) Cabriolet (W06), Modell 27/170/225 PS, 1933

Mercedes-Benz SS (Supersport) Cabriolet (W06), Modell 27/170/225 PS, 1933

Mercedes-Benz SL 500, 1995 (Baureihe 300 SL - SL 600)

Mercedes-Benz SL 500, 1995 (Baureihe 300 SL - SL 600)

Rubens Barrichello in front of Brawn Grand Prix team mate Jenson Button, leading Kubica, Alonso and Raikkonen

Jenson Button, Brawn Grand Prix

Suzuka Grand Prix winner Sebastian Vettel celebrates in parc ferme

Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing

Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing

Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Racing

Jarno Trulli, Team Lotus

Jarno Trulli, Lotus Racing

Concept Car, Bertone Ferrari Rainbow, 1976

Concept Car, Bertone Lancia Stratos, 1970

Concept Car, Bertone Lancia Stratos, 1970

Héctor Rebaque

Héctor Rebaque

Héctor Rebaque retires after an accident with Daly