The decisive moment of the 1000 km race at the Nürburgring in 1961. The Ferrari 250TRI/61, entered by NART and driven by the Mexican brothers, Pedro and Ricardo Rodríguez, comes into the pits with a puncture on the front right tyre.
Pedro Rodríguez, Ferrari 250TRI/61, 1000 km Nürburgring 1961
The slow drive to the pits and the time changing the wheel lost them the one lap that cost them victory. Victory ultimately went to the Camoradi Maserati Tipo 61 driven by Masten Gregory and Lucky Casner.
The Motorsport Classic 2026 calendar by McKlein
This is hands-on racing history: The Motorsport Classic 2026 calendar by McKlein takes you back to the golden era of motorsport. Breathtaking images from the 1950s to the 1970s show legendary drivers, iconic cars, and unforgettable moments – captured by some of the finest motorsport photographers of the time.
Whether it’s epic duels on the racetrack, the tension before the start, or detailed glimpses under the bonnet in the pit lane, with two images to choose from each month, the calendar offers the full spectrum of motorsport – from Formula 1 to the great sports car and touring car races, and all the way to rallying.
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Motorsport Classic 2026 is presented entirely in black and white and is far more than just an eye-catcher on the wall. It is a piece of motorsport history for your home, office, or workshop.
