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Ronnie Peterson drives car number 6, a Lotus 79, followed by Didier Pironi driving car number 3, a Tyrrell 008.

British Grand Prix

  • Title British Grand Prix
  • Source John Blakemore Photograph Collection  
  • Description Ronnie Peterson drives car number 6, a Lotus 79, followed by Didier Pironi driving car number 3, a Tyrrell 008.
  • Years 1978  
  • Date 1978-07-16
  • Photographer John Blakemore  
  • City Fawkham   
  • Country England  
  • People Peterson, Ronnie   Pironi, Didier  
  • Marque Lotus   Tyrrell  
  • Model Lotus 79   Tyrrell 008  
  • Event British Grand Prix  
  • Venue Brands Hatch (England)  
  • Race Data Ronnie Peterson did not finish the race due to problems with the fuel system, and Didier Pironi did not finish the race due to problems with the gearbox mounting.
  • Identifier 2014-025BLAK-b2_1.6_0002
  • Original Format color transparencies  
  • Rights Copyright has been assigned to The Revs Institute. Although copyright was transferred by the donor, copyright in some items in the collection may still be held by their respective creator. The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming to the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright which may be involved in the use of this collection.

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