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Photograph captures British racing legend
Stirling Moss sitting in his Vanwall racing car during practice for the 1958 Italian Grand Prix at Monza, Italy. The iconic black-and-white image was taken by renowned motorsports photographer Jesse Alexander.
Key Details:
Driver: Sir Stirling Moss, widely regarded as the greatest Formula One driver never to have won the world championship.
Car: A Vanwall, an important British racing car that helped Moss secure several victories.
Location: Monza Circuit, Italy.
Event Date: Around the time of the Italian Grand Prix in September 1958.
Photographer: Jesse Alexander, known for his photographs from the golden age of motorsports in the 1950s and 1960s.
Context: Moss is seen looking back in amusement as mechanics and team members work around the car in the pit area. |
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