1st Win Collection

Non-Championship Formula One: Third placed Ronnie Peterson Lotus 72E makes the best start from Jody Scheckter Tyrrell
Third placed Ronnie Peterson (SWE) Lotus 72E (Centre) makes the best start from Jody Scheckter (RSA) Tyrrell 005 (Right), who retired from the race on lap 26 with a blown engine

Non-Championship Formula One: Tom Pryce stops at the end of the pit lane and climbs from his Shadow DN5 after taking
Tom Pryce (GBR) stops at the end of the pit lane and climbs from his Shadow DN5 after taking his first and only F1 victory. Race of Champions, Brands Hatch, England, 16 March 1975

Formula One World Championship: Emerson Fittipaldi Lotus 72C took victory in only his fourth GP
Emerson Fittipaldi (BRA) Lotus 72C took victory in only his fourth GP, ensuring a posthumous World Championship crown for his former team mate Jochen Rindt (AUT)

Formula One World Championship
Peter Revson (USA) McLaren won his first GP. British Grand Prix, Rd 9, Silverstone, England, 14 July 1973

Formula One World Championship
Jean-Pierre Jabouille (FRA) Renault RS11 took pole position and went on to take his first GP victory - the first for Renault and the first for a turbocharged engine

1974: Sutton Images Grand Prix Decades: 1970s: 1974
Sutton Images Grand Prix Decades: 1970s: 1974

Formula One World Championship: Kimi Raikkonen McLaren celebrates on the podium after his maiden GP victory
Kimi Raikkonen (FIN) McLaren celebrates on the podium after his maiden GP victory. Formula One World Championship, Rd2, Malaysian Grand Prix, Race Day, Sepang, Malaysia, 23 March 2003. DIGITAL IMAGE

Formula Ford 1600: Ayrton Senna da Silva Van Diemen R81 leads the race en route to taking his first single seater
Ayrton Senna da Silva (BRA) Van Diemen R81 leads the race en route to taking his first single seater victory in only his third race

Toyota Atlantic Championship
(L to R): Second placed Aaron Justus (USA) RuSPORT and race winning team mate A.J. Allmendinger (USA) RuSPORT lead the field at the start of the race

Formula One World Championship
Rene Arnoux (FRA) Renault RE20 crosses the finish line en route to winning his first GP. Formula One World Championship, Rd2, Brazilian Grand Prix, Interlagos, Brazil, 27 January 1980.

Formula One World Championship, British Grand Prix, Rd 9, Silverstone, England, 14 July 1979
The podium (L to R): Rene Arnoux (FRA) Renault, second; Clay Regazzoni (SUI) Williams, race winner; Jean-Pierre Jarier (FRA) Tyrrell, third. It was the first GP victory for the Williams team

Formula One World Championship
Pole sitter Nelson Piquet (BRA) Brabham, took his first F1 victory. United States Grand Prix (West), Long Beach, California, USA. 30 March 1980. BEST IMAGE

Formula One World Championship
John Watson (GBR) Penske PC4, who claimed his first and PenskeOs only GP victory, calls into the pits during race day morning warm up to have his wet tyres replaced with slicks

Formula One World Championship
David Coulthard (GBR) Williams celebrates his first Grand Prix victory with members of the Williams team. Portuguese Grand Prix, Estoril, 24 September 1995.

Formula One World Championship
Jody Scheckter (RSA) celebrates a historic victory in the opening race of the season, as the Wolf team he drove for became the first and only constructor to win on their GP debut

Formula One World Championship
The Williams team celebrate as Keke Rosberg (FIN) Williams FW08 crosses the line to claim his first GP win and the only victory in his championship winning season

Formula One World Championship
Bruce McLaren (NZL) McLaren M7A took his first F1 victory in six years and the first victory for his McLaren team. Belgian Grand Prix, Spa-Francorchamps, 9 June 1968.

Formula One World Championship
Emerson Fittipaldi (BRA) Lotus 72C took victory in only his fourth GP, ensuring a posthumous World Championship crown for his former team mate Jochen Rindt (AUT)

Formula One World Championship
Jim Clark (GBR) Lotus (centre) celebrates his first Grand Prix victory. Belgian Grand Prix, Spa-Francorchamps, 17 June 1962.

Non-Championship Formula One
Pole sitter Tom Pryce (GBR) Shadow DN5 (Left) made a bad start but recovered through the race to take his first and only F1 victory. Race of Champions, Brands Hatch, England, 16 March 1975.

Formula One World Championship
Carlos Reutemann (ARG) Brabham BT44 won his first GP and the first for the Brabham team under the ownership of Bernie Ecclestone (GBR). South African Grand Prix, Kyalami, 30 March 1974. BEST IMAGE

Formula One World Championship
Gilles Villeneuve (CDN) Ferrari 312T3 won his first GP at his home race. Canadian Grand Prix, Rd 16, Montreal, Canada, 8 October 1978.

Formula One World Championship
Ayrton Senna (BRA) Lotus 97T dominated the race in appalling conditions to claim his first Grand Prix victory. Portuguese Grand Prix, Estoril, 21 April 1985.

Formula One World Championship
Ayrton Senna (BRA) Lotus 97T dominated the race in appalling conditions to claim his first Grand Prix victory. Portuguese Grand Prix, Estoril, 21 April 1985.

Formula One World Championship
Race winner Clay Regazzoni (SUI) Williams FW07 secured the first victory for Frank WilliamsO team. British Grand Prix, Silverstone, England, 14 July 1979.

Formula One World Championship
Race winner Clay Regazzoni (SUI) Williams FW07 secured the first victory for Frank Williams team. British Grand Prix, Silverstone, England, 14 July 1979.

Non-Championship Formula One
Tom Pryce (GBR) Shadow (Right) takes the chequered flag as he claims is first and only F1 victory. Race of Champions, Brands Hatch, England, 16 March 1975.

Formula Ford 1600
Ayrton Senna da Silva (BRA) Van Diemen R81 leads the race en route to taking his first single seater victory -in only his third race

Formula One World Championship
A hip dungaree wearing Brabham mechanic holds out the pit board for first time race winner Carlos Reutemann (ARG) Brabham with ten laps remaining. South African Grand Prix, Kyalami, 30 March 1974

Formula One World Championship
The McLaren team, including Teddy Mayer (USA) (Under Martini sign) and Alastair Caldwell (NZL) McLaren (sitting) saw Bruce McLaren (NZL)

Formula One World Championship
Peter Revson (USA) McLaren M23 celebrates his first GP win as he takes the chequered flag at the end of the race. British Grand Prix, Rd 9, Silverstone, England, 14 July 1973.

Formula One World Championship
Emerson Fittipaldi (BRA) Lotus 72C took victory in only his fourth GP, ensuring a posthumous World Championship crown for his former team mate Jochen Rindt (AUT)

Formula One World Championship, Rd 9, British Grand Prix, Silverstone, England, 14 July 1979
Race winner Clay Regazzoni (SUI) Williams FW07 crosses the finish line to secure the first victory for Frank Williams team

Formula One World Championship
Carlos Reutemann (ARG) Brabham celebrates his first GP victory on the podium. South African Grand Prix, Kyalami, 30 March 1974. BEST IMAGE

Non-Championship Formula One
Third placed Ronnie Peterson (SWE) Lotus 72E (Centre) makes the best start from Jody Scheckter (RSA) Tyrrell 005 (Right), who retired from the race on lap 26 with a blown engine

Formula One World Championship
James Hunt (GBR) Hesketh 308B took his first GP victory and the first (and only) for Hesketh. Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort, 22 June 1975. BEST IMAGE

Formula One World Championship
A jubilant Francois Cevert (FRA) Tyrrell celebrates his first GP victory on the podium in the final round of the season. United States Grand Prix, Watkins Glen, 3 October 1971. BEST IMAGE

Formula One World Championship
Francois Cevert (FRA) Tyrrell 002. United States Grand Prix, Watkins Glen, USA, 3 October 1971.

Formula One World Championship
(L to R): Peter Gethin (GBR) BRM celebrates the then closest ever GP victory and the highest ever average race speed on the podium with Louis Stanley (GBR) BRM Team Owner

Formula One World Championship
Clay Regazzoni (SUI) Ferrari 312B took his first GP victory in only his fifth race.Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 6 September 1970.BEST IMAGE

Formula One World Championship
Clay Regazzoni (SUI) Ferrari 312B took his first GP victory in only his fifth race.Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 6 September 1970.BEST IMAGE

Formula One World Championship
(L to R): Peter Gethin (GBR) BRM celebrates the then closest ever GP victory and the highest ever average race speed on the podium with Louis Stanley (GBR) BRM Team Owner

Formula One World Championship
Gilles Villeneuve (CDN) Ferrari, who won his maiden GP, is interviewed by Jackie Stewart (GBR) before heading to the podium. Canadian Grand Prix, Rd 16, Montreal, Canada, 8 October 1978.

Formula One World Championship
Jim Clark (GBR) Lotus 25, who won his first Grand Prix victory by nearly a minute on the daunting Spa circuit, gives a message of support to the photographer

Formula One World Championship
Francois Cevert (FRA) Tyrrell 002 took his first GP victory in the final race of the season. United States Grand Prix, Watkins Glen, 3 October 1971. BEST IMAGE

Formula One World Championship
The Williams team celebrate as Clay Regazzoni (SUI) take the first GP victory for the Williams team. British Grand Prix, Rd 9, Silverstone, England, 14 July 1979. BEST IMAGE

Formula One World Championship
The podium (L to R): Kimi Raikkonen (FIN) McLaren, second; Fernando Alonso (ESP) Renault, winner; Juan Pablo Montoya (COL) Williams, third

Formula Ford 1600
Ayrton Senna da Silva (BRA) Van Diemen R81 leads the race en route to taking his first single seater victory in only his third race

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"First Win: A Journey of Triumph and Perseverance" In the world of Formula One, victory is the ultimate goal. It represents years of hard work, dedication, and a relentless pursuit for excellence. For some drivers, that momentous occasion comes early in their careers, while others have to wait patiently for their turn to bask in the glory. Take Ronnie Peterson, for example. In a non-championship Formula One race, he showcased his incredible skills by making an impeccable start in his Lotus 72E. The crowd watched in awe as he left Jody Scheckter's Tyrrell 005 behind before it eventually retired from the race. Similarly, Tom Pryce experienced an unforgettable moment when he stopped at the end of the pit lane and climbed out of his Shadow DN5 after securing his first and only F1 victory. The joy on his face was evident as he celebrated this milestone achievement. But it wasn't just these non-championship races that witnessed historic wins; even within the highly competitive Formula One World Championship itself, drivers etched their names into history books with remarkable triumphs. Emerson Fittipaldi proved himself to be a force to be reckoned with when he claimed victory in only his fourth Grand Prix. This outstanding feat not only solidified him as a formidable competitor but also ensured him a posthumous World Championship crown - forever immortalizing him among racing legends. The year was 1974 when Sutton Images captured breathtaking moments from Grand Prix Decades: 1970s. It was during this era that young talents like Ayrton Senna da Silva emerged onto the scene. In just his third single-seater race ever - competing in Formula Ford 1600 - Senna displayed sheer brilliance by leading the pack en route to claiming his first-ever win. Fast forward to more recent times; Kimi Raikkonen's maiden GP victory sent shockwaves through McLaren and the entire Formula One community.