The Site for F1 Aficionados

Formula One Art & Genius is one of the pioneering non-commercial Web sites devoted to Grand Prix motor racing. First launched for the 1996 F1 season — with more than 410,000 visitors in its initial six years — this enthusiast-designed site is still the work of just one passionate F1 aficionado. Currently undergoing extensive renovations, F1A&G is an historical tribute to the passion, heroism, glory and tragedy that for six decades have made Formula One racing the world's greatest stage for drivers, their machines and the people who admire both.

Photos

The art and genius of F1 motor racing is represented best in photographs of the cars and drivers who have made the sport their stage over the decades. Please e-mail me if you have photos to add to the F1A&G collection, and many thanks to those who have graciously contributed to this gallery.

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Click on the thumbnail for any category to go to the full gallery of photos and slide show options.

The Classic Era (1950-69)

	The classic era of Formula One was a very different time — before sponsors, downforce, worldwide TV and multimillion dollar contracts. These Grand Prix legends competed for the love of the sport, risking death in every race.

The Third Decade (1970-82)

	The third decade of Formula One witnessed radical changes in Grand Prix technology — from wings to ground effects — and starred some of the best drivers of all time, including Jackie Stewart, Emerson Fittipaldi and Niki Lauda.

The Modern Era (1983-94)

	The modern era of Formula One traces from the introduction of turbos in the early 1980s, to the tremendous “active cars” that were banned after the 1993 season, to the turmoil in the aftermath of Ayrton Senna’s tragic 1994 accident at the San Marino GP.

The Schumacher Era (1995-2005)

	For a full decade Michael Schumacher dominated Formula One like no other driver in history, handily eclipsing contemporary rivals Villeneuve, Häkkinen, Hill and others, on the way to an astounding seven World Championships.

The New Lions (2006-present)

	Under renovation. Led by Alonoso, Hamilton and Button, the new lions in today’s F1 circus are navigating radically different sporting waters with ever-changing rules, circuits and sponsors, while vying to claim leadership of another Grand Prix generation.

The Drivers (All Eras)

	The legendary drivers of F1, and today’s contemporary heros, seen up close, in the cockpit — with the intensity and determination of champions — and on the winners’ podium in joyous celebration.

Photo Credits

Except as indicated, all images are believed to be in the public domain. Many excellent vintage photos (Fittipaldi, Cevert, Boutsen, Courage, etc.) graciously supplied by Franco Varani. Beautiful Michael Schumacher Ferrari F310 photo (“Michael ’97″) copyright © 1997 by Mark Holmes, F1 Design. Several superb driver close-ups (“Fab 4,” Piquet, Berger, Irvine, D. Hill, etc.) and Schumacher’s ’98 Melbourne engine blow-out by Arie van der Laan. Catalunya 1998 test photos (Hakkinen, Wurz) by Damià Mor-Barcelona. Autographed Clark ’65 photo courtesy of Luis Pedro Lamas. Several classic Zandvoort Dutch GP photos (Watson/Penske, Fittipaldi/Copersucar, etc.) by G. Standaar. Watkins Glen (G. Hill, Hulme and Surtees) personal photos by Bob Sanderson of Sandman’s Historic Race Car Gallery. Gurney (Lowes) and Clark (small close-up) photos from Bob Westinicky’s RaceZine. Mansell paddock close-up copyright © 1992 by David Cunliffe. Senna (Williams ’94) and several nice photos, including Schumacher at La Source ’97, from Martijn’s BadYear’s BuRnOut. Any copyright notices should be directed to attention of the F1A&G webmaster.