Synopsis
This British Petroleum-sponsored color film documents the 1961 Monaco Grand Prix on the Circuit de Monaco, the first World Championship motor race held under 1.5 litre engine regulations, in which British Lotus-Climax driver Stirling Moss claimed a victory (his third) over the U.S. Ferrari drivers Richie Ginther and Phil Hill. Next, the 1961 German Grand Prix at Nürburgring, in which Moss emerged victorious over challenger Wolfgang von Trips winning the 21st European Grand Prix (TRT: 14:31). The film pays particular attention to Stirling Moss; unfortunately his career was ended by a bad accident during the 1962 race at Goodwood. He finished third behind 1961 champion Phil Hill and runner up Wolfgang von Trips.Opening titles: Script and Commentary by Nevil Lloyd; a Stanley Schofield Production (0:08). Monte Carlo’ coastal harbor in the ward of Monaco, the Maritime Alps along the French Riviera (0:25). Spectators, drivers, and pit crews at the famed Formula One track, Circuit de Monaco. A British, navy blue Lotus 18 mid-engine racing car (#20), driven by Stirling Moss, silver Porsches, and a brand-new red Ferrari (#36), driven by Richie Ginther of the U.S. (0:32). A full view of spectators at the starting grid. Drivers receive their briefing. The race begins (0:50). Cars come out of the first curve, passing advertisements for Total and Shell gasoline. Ginther leads after the first lap, with Moss in third (1:39). Coastal views of the French Riviera reveal ships at harbor, BP…
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Details
- Running time
- 14 minutes
- Collection
- Ephemeral Films
Subjects on the Internet Archive
- Nevil Lloyd
- This British Petroleum
- Monaco Grand Prix
- World Championship
- British Lotus
- Stirling Moss
- Richie Ginther
- Phil Hill
- German Grand Prix
- European Grand Prix