F1 1971: "Great Scot!" formula one

1971. This was the year of the Stewart-Tyrrell double-act.

But it wasn't as clear-cut at the start of the season. Ferrari was still the team to beat, and the brute force of the V-12 engine threatened to destroy everything in its wake. It was the addition of Stewart and Tyrrell into the Championship that challenged the balance of power. It made for an epic season that pitted mechanical muscle against driving skill.

And as the season progressed Stewart and Tyrrell developed a magical formula that combined radical aerodynamics with Stewart's sublime talent. It became clear that the might of the prancing horse could (and would) be tamed.

This review doesn't just show the action from the season -- it tells the story. 1971: the year the tyre-war intensified as the first slicks hit the tarmac, the year driver safety became a genuine concern and the year of Lauda's first GP.

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Sports

Tags:

• formula
• one
• grand
• prix
• racing
• 1971
• Stewart
• Tyrrell
• Lauda
• Championship

[maladsyko]

I don't understand how brunswick films could put theire own film here rather than selling the DVDs... ! that's not logical !

[cascas012]

Thanks for this clips really. Stewart is one of f1 racing greats. Truly a legend. Jackie is the only driver who has retired in '73 but stil living a high profile in f1 as a very successful businessman and in other aspects of racing and development program in blue chip companies. Thanks again n keep posting specially clips from the great Jim Clark!