Lotus 72 1970–75 F1 FORMULA ONE book

Description: This book, the first in Evro’s new Formula 1 Greats series, covers one of the most revered Formula 1 cars ever made. Introduced in 1970, the wedge-shaped Lotus 72 competed for six seasons, winning 20 World Championship Grands Prix, two Drivers’ titles (for Jochen Rindt in 1970 and Emerson Fittipaldi in 1972) and three Constructors’ titles (in 1970, 1972 and 1973), racing first in Lotus’s evocative red, white and gold livery, then the equally eye-catching black and gold of the John Player Special period. Pete Lyons, Autosport’s renowned Formula 1 reporter for part of the Lotus 72 era, explores the car’s entire race-by-race career in his insightful commentary accompanying a magnificent array of more than 300 photos. ·The 1970 season: after troubled early development, the 72 --> Visit Our Store About Us Feedback Newsletters Contact Us Lotus 72: 1970-75 (Formula 1 Greats) Description Lotus 72: 1970-75 (Formula 1 Greats)--> SKU: B09206 This book, the first in Evro’s new Formula 1 Greats series, covers one of the most revered Formula 1 cars ever made. Introduced in 1970, the wedge-shaped Lotus 72 competed for six seasons, winning 20 World Championship Grands Prix, two Drivers’ titles (for Jochen Rindt in 1970 and Emerson Fittipaldi in 1972) and three Constructors’ titles (in 1970, 1972 and 1973), racing first in Lotus’s evocative red, white and gold livery, then the equally eye-catching black and gold of the John Player Special period. Pete Lyons, Autosport’s renowned Formula 1 reporter for part of the Lotus 72 era, explores the car’s entire race-by-race career in his insightful commentary accompanying a magnificent array of more than 300 photos. ·The 1970 season: after troubled early development, the 72 finally took over from the long-serving 49, its four consecutive race wins enough to secure the World Championship for Jochen Rindt, posthumously after his death during practice for the Italian Grand Prix. ·The 1971 season: with promising youngster Emerson Fittipaldi elevated to team leader after Rindt’s death, great things were expected of the 72’s second season but it proved to be winless. ·The 1972 season: now in black and gold John Player livery, the 72 became far more competitive and Fittipaldi’s four Grand Prix victories made him World Champion. ·The 1973 season: Ronnie ‘SuperSwede’ Peterson joined Fittipaldi to form a dream team and together they won seven races, but because Lotus’s spoils were divided between the two drivers Jackie Stewart was able to come through to become World Champion. ·The 1974 season: still the 72 soldiered on, now as the fall-back car after its successor, the 76, failed to deliver; partnered by Jacky Ickx, Peterson won three Grands Prix. ·The 1975 season: well beyond its sell-by date, the 72 did a final season but by now it was far from effective, with Ickx’s second place in the tragic Spanish Grand Prix its best result. This book about the Formula 1 Lotus 72, Colin Chapman’s wedge-shaped trendsetter introduced in 1970, explores the car’s entire race-by-race career with an insightful commentary accompanying 300 magnificent photos. Written by a renowned American motorsports author, this is a highly detailed and photographically rich survey of the Lotus 72, one of the most innovative and successful Formula 1 cars ever created. Written by a renowned American motorsports author, this is a highly detailed and photographically rich survey of one of the most important Formula 1 cars ever created. This book celebrates one of the best race cars designed by Colin Chapman, widely recognized as the most innovative designer Formula 1 has ever seen. Three of the finest Formula 1 drivers of the era — Jochen Rindt, Emerson Fittipaldi and Ronnie Peterson — achieved great success in the Lotus 72 and are extensively featured in the book. This book, the first in Evro’s new Formula 1 Greats series, covers one of the most revered Formula 1 cars ever made. Introduced in 1970, the wedge-shaped Lotus 72 competed for six seasons, winning 20 World Championship Grands Prix, two Drivers’ titles (for Jochen Rindt in 1970 and Emerson Fittipaldi in 1972) and three Constructors’ titles (in 1970, 1972 and 1973), racing first in Lotus’s evocative red, white and gold livery, then the equally eye-catching black and gold of the John Player Special period. Pete Lyons, Autosport’s renowned Formula 1 reporter for part of the Lotus 72 era, explores the car’s entire race-by-race career in his insightful commentary accompanying a magnificent array of more than 300 photos. ·The 1970 season: after troubled early development, the 72 finally took over from the long-serving 49, its four consecutive race wins enough to secure the World Championship for Jochen Rindt, posthumously after his death during practice for the Italian Grand Prix. ·The 1971 season: with promising youngster Emerson Fittipaldi elevated to team leader after Rindt’s death, great things were expected of the 72’s second season but it proved to be winless. ·The 1972 season: now in black and gold John Player livery, the 72 became far more competitive and Fittipaldi’s four Grand Prix victories made him World Champion. ·The 1973 season: Ronnie ‘SuperSwede’ Peterson joined Fittipaldi to form a dream team and together they won seven races, but because Lotus’s spoils were divided between the two drivers Jackie Stewart was able to come through to become World Champion. ·The 1974 season: still the 72 soldiered on, now as the fall-back car after its successor, the 76, failed to deliver; partnered by Jacky Ickx, Peterson won three Grands Prix. ·The 1975 season: well beyond its sell-by date, the 72 did a final season but by now it was far from effective, with Ickx’s second place in the tragic Spanish Grand Prix its best result. This book about the Formula 1 Lotus 72, Colin Chapman’s wedge-shaped trendsetter introduced in 1970, explores the car’s entire race-by-race career with an insightful commentary accompanying 300 magnificent photos. Written by a renowned American motorsports author, this is a highly detailed and photographically rich survey of the Lotus 72, one of the most innovative and successful Formula 1 cars ever created. Written by a renowned American motorsports author, this is a highly detailed and photographically rich survey of one of the most important Formula 1 cars ever created. This book celebrates one of the best race cars designed by Colin Chapman, widely recognized as the most innovative designer Formula 1 has ever seen. Three of the finest Formula 1 drivers of the era — Jochen Rindt, Emerson Fittipaldi and Ronnie Peterson — achieved great success in the Lotus 72 and are extensively featured in the book. CONDITION: AUTHOR: Pete Lyons AUTHOR BIO: Pete Lyons is an international motorsports reporter, photographer and award-winning book author in the fields of Formula 1, Can-Am, Endurance sports cars, Indycar, Trans-Am and many more forms of the sport. In his decades-long, worldwide career, Lyons has authored 14 books and also been a staff and/or freelance contributor of stories and/or pictures to numerous enthusiast publications, including Autosport, AutoWeek, Car and Driver, Road & Track, Vintage Motorsport and many others. His honors include 2 Dean Batchelor Awards for Excellence in Journalism, and a Lifetime Achievement Award. DATE OF PUBLICATION: 03/26/2019 DIMENSIONS: 280 x 2235 ILLUSTRATIONS: 300 color & b/w photos PAGES: 304 Payment Policy We accept: PayPal, Credit card or debit card Return Policy If you're not satisfied for any reason, our return policy allows you to send back the merchandise within 30 days of the date you received the package for an exchange or a refund of the purchase price, minus the shipping, handling, restocking fee. Shipping Policy All orders are shipped Standard Shipping Monday - Friday as long as the order is placed by 3:00 pm est. You can combine your orders at checkout for combined shipping rates. 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