Refuelling Collection (page 3)

2014 Nurburgring
NuRBURGRING, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 21: Belgian Audi Club Team WRT refueler during the Nurburgring at Nurburgring on September 21, 2014 in Nurburgring, Germany. (Photo by Eric Gilbert / Motorsport.com)

1974 Dutch GP
ZANDVOORT, NETHERLANDS - JUNE 23: Alastair Caldwell talks to Denny Hulme as his McLaren M23 Ford is refuelled during the Dutch GP at Zandvoort on June 23, 1974 in Zandvoort, Netherlands

World Championship for Makes 1974: Watkins Glen 6 Hours
WATKINS GLEN INTERNATIONAL, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - JULY 13: Jean-Pierre Jarier / Jean-Pierre Beltoise, Equipe Matra, Matra MS670C in the pit lane during the Watkins Glen 6 Hours at Watkins Glen

2004 Brazilian GP
AUToDROMO JOSe CARLOS PACE, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 24: A pit stop for Juan Pablo Montoya, Williams FW26 BMW during the Brazilian GP at Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace on October 24

Formula 1 2005: British GP
SILVERSTONE CIRCUIT, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 10: Kimi Raikkonen, McLaren MP4-20 Mercedes, makes a pitstop during the British GP at Silverstone Circuit on Sunday July 10, 2005 in Northamptonshire

1984 South African GP
KYALAMI, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 07: Elio de Angelis, Lotus 95T Renault, makes a pitstop during the South African GP at Kyalami on April 07, 1984 in Kyalami, South Africa. (Photo by LAT Images)

Other rally 1950: Monte Carlo Rally
CIRCUIT DE MONACO, MONACO - JANUARY 27: Circuit de Monaco during the Monte Carlo Rally at Circuit de Monaco on January 27, 1950 in Circuit de Monaco, Monaco. (Photo by LAT Images)

1995 Spanish GP
CIRCUIT DE BARCELONA-CATALUNYA, SPAIN - MAY 14: Michael Schumacher, Benetton B195 Renault, makes a pitstop during the Spanish GP at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on May 14

2006 French GP
CIRCUIT DE NEVERS MAGNY-COURS, FRANCE - JULY 16: Jacques Villeneuve, BMW Sauber F1.06 pitstop during the French GP at Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours on July 16, 2006 in Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours

2006 French GP
CIRCUIT DE NEVERS MAGNY-COURS, FRANCE - JULY 16: Scott Speed, Toro Rosso STR-01 Cosworth pitstop during the French GP at Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours on July 16

2006 French GP
CIRCUIT DE NEVERS MAGNY-COURS, FRANCE - JULY 16: Michael Schumacher, Ferrari 248 F1 pitstop during the French GP at Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours on July 16, 2006 in Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours

Formula One World Championship
The jack for Michael Schumacher (GER) Ferrari sits in the pit lane ready for his pit stop (Note the seven flags for seven race victories thus far this season)

2006 Malaysian GP
SEPANG INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT, MALAYSIA - MARCH 19: Michael Schumacher, Ferrari 248 F1 pitstop during the Malaysian GP at Sepang International Circuit on March 19

1983 British GP
SILVERSTONE, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 16: Nelson Piquet, Brabham BT52B BMW, in the pits. Team boss Bernie Ecclestone stands behind the car

1982 Austrian GP
RED BULL RING, AUSTRIA - AUGUST 15: The Brabham team practice a pitstop on the BT50 BMW, including refuelling during the Austrian GP at Red Bull Ring on August 15, 1982 in Red Bull Ring, Austria

Speed World Challenge 1962: Nurburgring 1000 kms
NuRBURGRING, GERMANY - MAY 27: Bruce McLaren / Tony Maggs, Essex Racing Stables, Aston Martin DBR1/300 1 in the pit lane during the Nurburgring 1000 kms at Nurburgring on May 27, 1962 in Nurburgring

International Championship for Makes 1964: Reims 12 Hours
REIMS-GUEUX, FRANCE - JULY 05: John Surtees / Lorenzo Bandini, N.A.R.T. Ferrari 250 LM, makes a pitstop during the Reims 12 Hours at Reims-Gueux on July 05, 1964 in Reims-Gueux, France

Fueling lighter with clam shell hoist, Ashtabula, Ohio, ca 1900. Creator: Unknown
Fueling lighter with clam shell hoist, Ashtabula, Ohio, ca 1900

'The Naval Manoeuvers; With the Hostile Fleet; HMS "Iron Duke, " Coaling in mid-Ocean, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42

Coaling Stations in the East; HMS"Nelson" and the French man-o-war "Decres", 1890
'Coaling Stations in the East; HMS"Nelson" and the French man-o-war "Decres" Taking Coals on board from the beach in the Island of Timor, 1890. From "The Graphic

1995 Brazilian GP
AUToDROMO JOSe CARLOS PACE, BRAZIL - MARCH 26: Michael Schumacher, Benetton B195 Renault, makes a pitstop during the Brazilian GP at Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace on March 26

1978 Italian GP
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 10: Mechanics work on the rear of Carlos Reutemann's Ferrari 312T3 while he waits in the cockpit during the Italian GP at Autodromo Nazionale Monza

2006 Chinese GP
SHANGHAI INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT, CHINA - OCTOBER 01: Michael Schumacher, Ferrari 248 F1 pitstop during the Chinese GP at Shanghai International Circuit on October 01

Formula 1 2005: Malaysian GP
SEPANG INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT, MALAYSIA - MARCH 20: Fernando Alonso, Renault R25, makes a pitstop during the Malaysian GP at Sepang International Circuit on Sunday March 20, 2005 in Sepang, Malaysia

2006 Spanish GP
CIRCUIT DE BARCELONA-CATALUNYA, SPAIN - MAY 14: Michael Schumacher, Ferrari 248 F1 pitstop during the Spanish GP at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on May 14, 2006 in Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya

Le Mans 1989: 24 Hours of Le Mans
CIRCUIT DE LA SARTHE, FRANCE - JUNE 11: Jean-Louis Schlesser / Jean-Pierre Jabouille / Alain Cudini, Team Sauber Mercedes, Sauber Mercedes C9/88 - Mercedes M119

2002 Australian GP
MELBOURNE GRAND PRIX CIRCUIT, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 03: Michael Schumacher, Ferrari F2001, makes a pitstop during the Australian GP at Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit on March 03

2002 Malaysian GP
SEPANG INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT, MALAYSIA - MARCH 17: Michael Schumacher, Ferrari F2001, makes a pitstop during the Malaysian GP at Sepang International Circuit on March 17

1996 San Marino GP
IMOLA, ITALY - MAY 05: Jos Verstappen, Footwork FA17 Hart, makes a pit stop during the San Marino GP at Imola on May 05, 1996 in Imola, Italy. (Photo by LAT Images)

World Championship for Makes 1972: Watkins Glen 6 hrs
WATKINS GLEN INTERNATIONAL, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - JULY 22: Pit stop for Mario Andretti / Jacky Ickx, SEFAC Ferrari, Ferrari 312 PB during the Watkins Glen 6 hrs at Watkins Glen International

ERC 1955: Monte Carlo Rally
JANUARY 23: Ch. R. Hardman / H.T. Dennison, Ford Zodiac during the Monte Carlo Rally on January 23, 1955. (Photo by LAT Images)

1972 24 Hours of Le Mans
CIRCUIT DE LA SARTHE, FRANCE - JUNE 11: Francois Cevert / Howden Ganley, Equipe Matra-Simca Shell, Matra-Simca MS670, makes a pitstop during the 24 Hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe on June

Formula One World Championship
The Brabham Cosworth BT26A of Jack Brabham (AUS) waits to be refuelled in the pitlane. Spanish Grand Prix, Rd2, Montjuich Park, Spain. 4 May 1969. BEST IMAGE

World Sportscar Championship 1983 : Nurburgring 1000km
NuRBURGRING, GERMANY - MAY 29: Hans-Joachim Stuck / Walter Brun, Brun Motorsport, Sehcar SH C6 BMW Turbo, makes a pitstop during the Nurburgring 1000km at Nurburgring on May 29, 1983 in Nurburgring

1981 United States GP
STREETS OF LONG BEACH, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - MARCH 15: Elio de Angelis, Lotus 81 Ford, is refuelled in the pits during the United States GP at Streets of Long Beach on March 15

1965 Nurburgring 1000 kms
NuRBURGRING, GERMANY - MAY 23: Lorenzo Bandini gives instructions to his teammate Nino Vaccarella as he refuels their SpA Ferrari SEFAC

2008 Singapore GP
SINGAPORE STREET CIRCUIT, SINGAPORE - SEPTEMBER 28: Felipe Massa, Ferrari F2008 leaves his pit box with the fuel hose still attached during the Singapore GP at Singapore Street Circuit on September

1967 Daytona 24 Hours
DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - FEBRUARY 05: Pit stop for David Piper / Richard Attwood, Ferrari 365 P2/3 during the Daytona 24 Hours at Daytona International Speedway

Indy Racing League
The leaders take to the pits for another round of stops. Indy Racing League, Indianapolis 500, Indianapolis, USA, 25 May 2003. DIGITAL IMAGE

Formula One World Championship
A mid-race fuel and tyre pitstop for Keke Rosberg (FIN) Williams FW08C who retired for the first time that season with a mechanical problem when a misfire sidelined him on lap fifty-four

1999 San Marino GP
IMOLA, ITALY - MAY 02: Michael Schumacher, Ferrari F399, makes a pit stop during the San Marino GP at Imola on May 02, 1999 in Imola, Italy. (Photo by LAT Images)

1995 Portuguese GP
CIRCUITO ESTORIL, PORTUGAL - SEPTEMBER 24: A Pacific PR02 Ford makes a pitstop during the race during the Portuguese GP at Circuito Estoril on September 24, 1995 in Circuito Estoril, Portugal

1935 Donington GP
DONINGTON PARK, UNITED KINGDOM - OCTOBER 05: Mechanics refuel the Riley 2000/6 shared by Walter Handley and Pat Driscoll during the Donington GP at Donington Park on October 05

1966 Sebring 12 Hours
SEBRING INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - MARCH 26: Mike Parkes / Bob Bondurant, SpA Ferrari SEFAC, Ferrari 330 P3 in the pit lane during the Sebring 12 Hours at Sebring International

International Championship for Makes 1970: Spa 1000 kms
CIRCUIT DE SPA FRANCORCHAMPS, BELGIUM - MAY 17: Jacky Ickx / John Surtees, SpA Ferrari SEFAC, Ferrari 512s in the pit lane during the Spa 1000 kms at Circuit de Spa Francorchamps on May 17

1995 Belgian GP
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, BELGIUM - AUGUST 27: Eddie Irvine's Jordan 195 Peugeot catches fire in the pits during a pitstop during the Belgian GP at Spa-Francorchamps on August 27

1929 Tourist Trophy
AUGUST 17: Otto Merz, Mercedes-Benz SS, makes a pitstop during the Tourist Trophy on August 17, 1929. (Photo by LAT Images)

2002 French GP
CIRCUIT DE NEVERS MAGNY-COURS, FRANCE - JULY 21: Michael Schumacher, Ferrari F2002, makes a pitstop during the French GP at Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours on July 21

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"Refuelling: A Journey Through Time and Speed" In the fast-paced world of motorsports, refuelling plays a crucial role in ensuring that the wheels keep turning and the engines keep roaring. From historic races to iconic moments, let's dive into the captivating stories behind this essential pit stop maneuver. Back in 1984 at the British GP, adrenaline filled Silverstone as drivers eagerly awaited their turn for refuelling. The Avro Lancaster G-AHJW formerly known as ED866 soared above, reminding us of its wartime legacy while adding an air of nostalgia to this modern spectacle. Rewind further to 1957 at the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans. As sports cars raced through dusk till dawn, teams strategized meticulously during each refuelling session, hoping it would be their key to victory. Meanwhile, mechanics huddled around Trintignants Bugatti Type 251 chassis during the 1956 French Grand Prix. Their focused gaze fixed upon the straight-8 Bugatti engine within; a testament to both innovation and dedication in pursuit of speed. But not all refuellings took place on grand stages - sometimes they occurred on smaller scales too. Picture a Mini patiently waiting for its tank to be replenished; a humble reminder that even everyday vehicles require occasional nourishment. Traveling back even further in time takes us to Lawrence's garage in Brixton, London circa 1924. Though captured by an unknown creator, this snapshot showcases early efforts towards efficient fuel distribution – a glimpse into how far we've come since then. Fast forward once more to Sports Cars 1956: Reims 12 Hours race where sleek machines roared across tracks with determination. Refuelling stations stood ready like lifelines amidst intense competition – offering precious seconds gained or lost depending on efficiency and precision. The International Championship for Makes brought forth another memorable moment at Daytona's grueling endurance race in 1968.