In the 14th issue of Automobilsport, we learn a lot of interesting facts about the Alpine Renault in the 35-page special section. There are also reports on the Formula 2 European Championship, the 7th Spa Classic Meeting and the 1st Nürburgring Classic, and the stories of Jean-Pierre Jabouille and Richard Seaman are told.
Alpine-Renault sports prototypes 1973 - 1978
This report shows the progress of the Alpine Renault from 1973 - 1978 up to the victory at the 24h race in Le Mans. From Alpine-Renault's first steps in the sports car sector to the introduction of turbocharging in the mid-1970s and finally the ascent to the summit, the overall victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Pioneer Jean-Pierre Jabouille
Jean-Pierre Jabouille's quiet manner leads many to underestimate him, but he is certainly one of those who played a decisive role in shaping French motorsport in the 1970s. As a racing driver, he became a two-time Grand Prix winner and was also an outstanding test and development driver and even designed his own Formula Renault single-seater.
Richard Seaman - A gentleman in a Silver Arrow
Mercedes-Benz celebrated the premiere of the W 125 80 years ago. The 600 hp Grand Prix racing car was intended to put the Stuttgart-based company, which had lost the European Championship duel against Auto Union in 1936, back on the road to success. A young British driver joined the Stuttgart works team at the same time as the W 125: Richard John "Dick" Seaman.
At eye level - Formula 2 European Championship 1967 - 1971
Just in time for this year's revival of Formula 2, AUTOMOBILSPORT takes a look back at the early days of the racing category. Introduced in 1967, the Formula 2 European Championship was intended as a "flow heater" for the premier class, where later Grand Prix winners such as Jochen Rindt, Jacky Ickx, Francois Cevert and Clay Regazzoni attracted attention on the international stage. But even established stars occasionally competed in the Junior Formula, where they collected lucrative entry fees and victory bonuses.
A new generation - 7th Spa Classic Meeting
From 19 to 21 May, organizer Peter Auto hosted the Spa Classic Meeting on the legendary Ardennes circuit. More than three hundred cars from various series competed in exciting duels on the legendary circuit to the delight of around 20,000 fans.
Rev-fest - 1st Nürburgring Classic
90 years to the day before the Sunday of the Nürburgring Classic, on June 18, the Nürburgring was officially opened in 1927. In addition to rare pre-war vehicles, Formula 2 racers and the "Battle of the Dwarves", this year's event also focused on the Touring Car Classics. The Ford Sierra RS500 Cosworth and other original vehicles from the Touring Car Classics were reminiscent of the wild times at the Nürburgring.
