Off Duty Collection

Formula One World Championship: Lella Lombardi who finished fourteenth and last in her last race for the March team
Lella Lombardi (ITA) who finished fourteenth and last in her last race for the March team, relaxes by the side of the hotel pool in Sao Paulo

Formula One World Championship: Jody Scheckter Tyrrell, with wife Pam at a themed party
Jody Scheckter (RSA) Tyrrell, with wife Pam at a themed party. French Grand Prix, Rd 9, Paul Ricard, France, 6 July 1975

Formula One World Championship: John Goossens Texaco Chief and Bernie Ecclestone Brabham Team Owner played cards to
(L to R): John Goossens (BEL) Texaco Chief and Bernie Ecclestone (GBR) Brabham Team Owner played cards to decide whether a set of Texaco stickers be placed on the Brabham s

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Second placed Carlos Reutemann (ARG) Brabham, enjoys a game of indoor crazy golf. Swedish Grand Prix, Rd 7, Anderstorp, Sweden, 8 June 1975.

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Jacky Ickx(BEL) left, in discussion with Jackie Stewart(GBR) as they relax by the pool Argentine GP, Buenos Aires, 28 January 1973

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Graham Hill (GBR) Embassy Shadow, putts the ball towards the hole with an unfeasibly small putter during a pre race round of golf. United States Grand Prix, Rd 15, Watkins Glen, USA, 7 October 1973

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Alex Zanardi(ITA) Malaysian GP, Sepang, 17 October 1999

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Damon Hill in the gym Brazilian GP, Interlagos, 11 April 1999

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(L to R): Jody Scheckter (RSA) Tyrrell, with wife Pam and Norah Tyrrell (GBR), wife of Ken Tyrrell (GBR) Tyrrell Team Owner, at a themed party

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Formula Two driver Patrick Tambay (FRA) enjoys a themed party at the circuit. French Grand Prix, Rd 9, Paul Ricard, France, 6 July 1975.

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Damon Hill (GBR) Jordan enjoys the opportunity to relax on the beach before the first race of the season. Australian Grand Prix, Melbourne, 7 March 1999.

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The GPDA (Grand Prix Drivers Association) hold their annual meeting under the trees (L to R): Jochen Rindt (AUT), Denny Hulme (NZL), Dan Gurney (USA), Chris Amon (NZL), Graham Hill (GBR)

Off-duty police officer arrives home, 1850
3478830 Off-duty police officer arrives home, 1850; (add.info.: 19th century, English, off-duty police officer arrives home to be with his wife and baby in time for tea)

French legionnaire colonial soldiers relaxing off duty, Sidi Bel Abbes, Algeria. postcard 1909
5305173 French legionnaire colonial soldiers relaxing off duty, Sidi Bel Abbes, Algeria. postcard 1909; (add.info.: French legionnaire colonial soldiers relaxing off duty, Sidi Bel Abbes, Algeria)

French legionnaire colonial soldiers relaxing off duty, Sidi Bel Abbes, Algeria. postcard 1909
5305172 French legionnaire colonial soldiers relaxing off duty, Sidi Bel Abbes, Algeria. postcard 1909; (add.info.: French legionnaire colonial soldiers relaxing off duty, Sidi Bel Abbes, Algeria)

F1 meets R.A.F
A view of the cockpit of the VC10 which is being refuelled by another VC10. Members of the Jordan Grand Prix Team visit R.A.F Brize Norton to see how they refuel their aircraft. R.A.F

Villars 24 Hour Ski race
(L to R): Damon Hill (GBR) and Jacques Villeneuve (CDN) Villars 24 Hour Ski race, Villars, Switzerland - 13-14 January 2001

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FOCA President Bernie Ecclestone (GBR) prepares to go on the piste with his family. Bernie Ecclestone Feature, Switzerland. BEST IMAGE.

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Clay Regazzoni(SUI) enjoys a game of table tennis South African GP, Kyalami, 4 March 1972

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Eddie Irvine at home in Ireland Formula One Drivers At Home

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Michael Schumacher (GER) at the Formula One Charity Football Match. European Grand Prix, Jerez, Spain, 16 October 1994.

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Rubens Barrichello with his wife, Silvana. Brazilian Grand Prix, Interlargos, Brazil, 26/3/00

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The Team Mclaren table at the post race prizegiving lunch L to R round the table, Peter Revson, Gordon Coppuck, Jody Scheckter, Denny Hulme, Eoin Young, Phil Kerr and Teddy Mayer South African GP

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(L to R): Legend has it that Bernie Ecclestone (GBR) Brabham Team Owner and John Goossens (BEL) Texaco Chief played cards to decide whether a set of Texaco stickers be placed on the Brabham's

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Alan Jones(AUS), left and Frank Williams(GBR) in training near the Williams Grand Prix Engineering Factory in Didcot Oxfordshire in 1978

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Race retiree Ronnie Peterson (SWE) Lotus relaxes with a game of tennis at the Kyalami Ranch Hotel before the GP. South African Grand Prix, Kyalami, 30 March 1974. BEST IMAGE

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Barbro Peterson (SWE) sews patches into the overalls of her husband Ronnie Peterson (SWE) Lotus (In background) at the Kyalami Ranch Hotel

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(L to R): Second placed Jackie Stewart (GBR) enjoys a game of table tennis with his Tyrrell team mate Francois Cevert (FRA) at the Kyalami Ranch Hotel

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(L to R): Second placed Jackie Stewart (GBR) enjoys a game of table tennis with his Tyrrell team mate Francois Cevert (FRA) at the Kyalami Ranch Hotel

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Niki Lauda (AUT) Ferrari relaxes with a game of table tennis at the Kyalami Ranch Hotel before going onto take his first pole position

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Niki Lauda (AUT) Ferrari relaxes with a game of table tennis at the Kyalami Ranch Hotel before going onto take his first pole position

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Two drivers enjoy a game of tennis at the Kyalami Ranch Hotel. South African Grand Prix, Rd 3, Kyalami, South Afirca, 1 March 1975.

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The drivers relax in the serene confines of the Kyalami Ranch Hotel. South African Grand Prix, Kyalami, 30 March 1974. BEST IMAGE

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Peter Revson(USA) shows a good technique at tennis Argentine GP, Buenos Aires, 28 January 1973

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The atmosphere of Spain. Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, 29 September 1991

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Johnny Herbert(GBR) relaxes in the pool Brazilian GP, Interlagos, 11 April 1999

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Clay Regazzoni(SUI) enjoying the pool at the Kyalami Ranch Hotel, where most drivers stay for the Grand Prix South African GP, Kyalami, 4 March 1972

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Michael Schumacher (GER) Ferrari and Heinz-Harald Frentzen (GER) Williams, right Formula One World Championship, Rd 12, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium, 24 August 1997.

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Eddie Irvine (GBR) Ferrari F300 with his helicopter Formula One World Championship, British GP, Silverstone, England, 12 July 1998

Villars 24 Hour Ski race
Craig Pollock Villars 24 Hour Ski race, Villars, Switzerland - 13-14 January 2001

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Pedro Diniz(BRA) Sauber Petronas C19 has some help with his shopping Monaco GP, 4 June 2000

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The drivers relax in the serene confines of the Kyalami Ranch Hotel. South African Grand Prix, Kyalami, 30 March 1974. BEST IMAGE

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(L to R): Jody Scheckter (RSA) Tyrrell, with wife Pam and Norah Tyrrell (GBR), wife of Ken Tyrrell (GBR) Tyrrell Team Owner, at a themed party

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Alan Jones(AUS), right and Frank Williams(GBR) in training near the Williams Grand Prix Engineering Factory in Didcot Oxfordshire in 1978

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Rolf Stommelen(GER) tries his hand at photography by the pool at the Kyalami Ranch Hotel, where most drivers stay for the Grand Prix South African GP, Kyalami, 4 March 1972

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Race winner Alain Prost is in a hurry to get away from the circuit. French Grand Prix, Magny-Cours, 4 July 1993

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In between races a chance to go 'tourist' at Niagara Falls L to R: Derek Bell, Tim Schenken, Ron Tauranac with Ronnie Peterson in the background with camera Canadian GP, Mosport Park

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"Unwinding in the Fast Lane: Formula One World Championship drivers find solace off duty" In the high-octane world of Formula One, even racing legends like Lella Lombardi and John Goossens need a break from the adrenaline-fueled tracks. After finishing her last race for the March team, Lombardi found respite by the side of the circuit, basking in a moment of tranquility. Meanwhile, Texaco Chief Goossens and Brabham Team Owner Bernie Ecclestone engaged in an unusual card game to settle their differences. Jody Scheckter, renowned Tyrrell driver, took time off with his wife Pam at a themed party - a chance to let loose and revel in some well-deserved fun. This glimpse into their off-duty lives reveals that behind every fearless racer lies a person seeking balance and joy outside of their professional pursuits. Stepping back further in time, we witness heroes closer to home. In 1906's "Heros d'interieur, " Le Pele-Mele captures intimate moments where individuals find solace away from public eyes. A painting titled "Break aboard / Not on duty" depicts soldiers relaxing during wartime – reminding us that even amidst chaos, humans seek moments of peace. Similarly, historical scenes unfold as The Emperor greets triumphant troops outside the capital in 1772 while William Crown Prince visits German soldiers finding solace with their families. These instances showcase how leaders acknowledge and appreciate those who serve tirelessly but also understand their need for downtime. From Miss Perks Soldiers Home at Bulford Camp to British soldiers unwinding at Tel-el-Jemi camp during World War I or members of Australian Light Trench Mortar Battery taking respite together – these images capture camaraderie formed when comrades come together after grueling battles. Lastly, sketches from M Detailles Studio transport us to various settings where people escape daily routines.