Lotus #1 was a childhood favourite when growing up in Ireland- I still have my Corgi model that came out the first year it raced. Thank you for hosting and sharing this video!
My first F1 race was the British GP at Brands Hatch in 1970, as an 11 year old I saw Jochen Rindt win in the 72. Wonderful to see these cars still running.
Legitimate question.... was the wheel/tire combination on the first Lotus (49) period correct? They were cool looking but seemed much wider on the No. 5 car than I remembered.
Yeah, this was right at the end of the no aero era, so tyres and trick suspension were the only thing for grip, the 49 b and 49 c both had front and rear aero elements, this was just a 49
Usually historic racing people are using Avon brand race tires for these old cars. Avon might not have an equivalent Firestone tire of what you are used to. That said, Lotus changed tire and possibly rim widths quite a bit during the season. The cars were always projects in work.
The 49 and earlier models look so delicate. Almost as if the driver could steer the car into a turn just by tilting his head. Also, strange to see the offset Indy car negotiate right hand turns
@@chriscross6806 And ironically Lotus was the first full-time factory team sponsored by a CIGARETTE brand 😂 (full-time factory team,Team Gunston was the first and it only ran in 1968 South African GP in a Brabham BT20 and a LDS Mk. 3)
I've always loved Lotus for its philosophy and engineering but show me a Lotus 72 in JPS colours and I swear; there's never been a more beautiful (or successful) F1 car...
Coming from an American boy like myself, Lotus will always be one of the most recognizable racing vehicle brands ever to exist. It is the most quintessential British racing legacy that is still stuck in my head.
I missed having narrators to tell me details about each car. (I just watched "Grand Prix," so I recognized the 43 car, with its BRM P75 H16 engine, as driven by "Scott Stoddard" at Monza. They did a great job making that Formula 3 look like the real thing!) IMHO, the early rear-engined cars were the prettiest cars--as long as you can ignore the fact that they were fairly deadly to drive. Thanks for the memories. Stay safe, everyone.
Please also consider that these are not flat-out racing, but rather, doing demonstration laps for entertainment, not competitive reasons. Sure, some are competing, but not to the potential of the machine by any standard.
What was the greatest Lotus racer of all?
Lotus #1 was a childhood favourite when growing up in Ireland- I still have my Corgi model that came out the first year it raced. Thank you for hosting and sharing this video!
The Type 72 of course!
97t or type 79🤔
Lotus 25
97T forever
🎶Ole ole ole ola
Senna Senna
Ole ole ole ola
Senna Senna🎶
I'm not Brazilian but I like sing it
RIP Eternal Champion
Had the privilege to see some of these in the metal. The JPS car stole my heart as a kid
My first F1 race was the British GP at Brands Hatch in 1970, as an 11 year old I saw Jochen Rindt win in the 72. Wonderful to see these cars still running.
“Simplify, then add lightness” ~ Colin Chapman
Lotus-43 - all the cylinders! 55 years ago in Northern New York State.
4:33 that classic chattering backfire of a Cosworth DFV…
Legitimate question.... was the wheel/tire combination on the first Lotus (49) period correct? They were cool looking but seemed much wider on the No. 5 car than I remembered.
Yeah, this was right at the end of the no aero era, so tyres and trick suspension were the only thing for grip, the 49 b and 49 c both had front and rear aero elements, this was just a 49
Usually historic racing people are using Avon brand race tires for these old cars. Avon might not have an equivalent Firestone tire of what you are used to. That said, Lotus changed tire and possibly rim widths quite a bit during the season. The cars were always projects in work.
Thanks for the info!
4:53 why is that lotus 38 wider to the right?
Indy car. It only had to turn left.
indy on tourne à gauche
Emerson fittipaldi driving his own car is so special and awesome
The 49 and earlier models look so delicate. Almost as if the driver could steer the car into a turn just by tilting his head. Also, strange to see the offset Indy car negotiate right hand turns
JPS Lotus probably the best looking F1 car ever
My favorite Lotus racing is Lotus 79 Formula 1 driven by Mario Andretti and Lotus 72E driven by Emerson Fittipaldi. 😀🏆
Those pre-aero F1 cars are the coolest. Basically a sewing needle with wheels
more like a cigar with wheels
@@chriscross6806 six to one. Pick your battles better
@@chriscross6806 And ironically Lotus was the first full-time factory team sponsored by a CIGARETTE brand 😂 (full-time factory team,Team Gunston was the first and it only ran in 1968 South African GP in a Brabham BT20 and a LDS Mk. 3)
I love the liveries on Lotus f1 cars! This video is awesome. 👌
I've always loved Lotus for its philosophy and engineering but show me a Lotus 72 in JPS colours and I swear; there's never been a more beautiful (or successful) F1 car...
Coming from an American boy like myself, Lotus will always be one of the most recognizable racing vehicle brands ever to exist. It is the most quintessential British racing legacy that is still stuck in my head.
6:11 Look this detail with attention,this is how an oval open wheel racer looks,asymetrical
What was the music performed by the otchestra ?
6:11 Lotus 38 explain why is it that way?, please
That Lotus 38 is a little skewed to the left, was it used for the Indy 500?
Yes it was!
I missed having narrators to tell me details about each car. (I just watched "Grand Prix," so I recognized the 43 car, with its BRM P75 H16 engine, as driven by "Scott Stoddard" at Monza. They did a great job making that Formula 3 look like the real thing!) IMHO, the early rear-engined cars were the prettiest cars--as long as you can ignore the fact that they were fairly deadly to drive. Thanks for the memories. Stay safe, everyone.
Les plus belles !! Et ces images !! une merveille
Dammit, I blinked and missed the 11.
The 72e is incredibly loud 😓👌
Nice legs... I say nice rear wheels
Ooh my heart😍😍😍❤❤🥺
Thought it was a time trial, these guys could be beat by a tricycle
Not all cars run timed.
Please also consider that these are not flat-out racing, but rather, doing demonstration laps for entertainment, not competitive reasons. Sure, some are competing, but not to the potential of the machine by any standard.
These cars are irreplaceable historical artifacts.
@@gemanscombe4985 You break cars,you break history