Monaco GP, May 23, 1971

Qualifying was extremely wet and so it was Friday morning times that really counted for the grid; for Mario Andretti this was particularly unfortunate, as his Ferrari 312B2 was stranded out on the track at this time so he was unable to qualify despite lying second in the World Championship. Jackie Stewart claimed a stunning pole position over a second ahead of his front row companion Jacky Ickx and in the race shot into an immediate lead from the fast-starting Jo Siffert, Ickx, Pedro Rodríguez, Ronnie Peterson and Denny Hulme. Chris Amon stalled on the grid and Graham Hill - seeking a 6th Monaco win - made a rare mistake, hitting the wall at Tabac on lap 2.

Stewart extended his lead from Siffert and Ickx, despite being painfully ill from fumes leaking into the cockpit. Peterson was astonishing the crowd with his valiant attempts to take 4th place from Rodríguez, who was baulking him as much as was legally possible. Hulme managed to join the battle and pass Peterson on one lap. Eventually the Mexican slipped up under pressure and locked up a wheel to let both Peterson and Hulme through. Stewart went on to win the race.

Le Mans 1970. Porsche 917K(s)

John Wyer Automotive Engineering Team. Wyer's team became the factory's main partner and was a major factor in developing the wedge-shaped Kurzheck tail of the 1970 917K.
Jo Siffert Brian & Redman (No. 20), Pedro Rodriguez & Leo Kinnunen (No.21).

Targa Florio 1971, Porsche 908/3

Driven by Pedro Rodriguez and Herbert Müller. A car that is so small and relatively low in power, it could and did beat Ferrari 512’s, 312’s, Alfa Romeo Tipo 33/3’s, Porsche 908/2’s and Porsche 917’s just to name a few, all of which are very successful race cars. The 908/3 didn’t just beat them, the car managed to get a 75% win ratio!
The driver’s legs were in front of the front tyres, making the best drivers in the world very nervous. Simply stunning to look at and I’m simply amazed by what this car completed given the time period and the 2 year race life.