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Formula One World Championship: Pole sitter Jackie Stewart March 701 lost the lead with a misfire and eventually retired on lap 57 when the Cosworth
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Formula One World Championship: Pole sitter Jackie Stewart March 701 lost the lead with a misfire and eventually retired on lap 57 when the Cosworth
Pole sitter Jackie Stewart (GBR) March 701 lost the lead with a misfire and eventually retired on lap 57 when the Cosworth engine died completely.
Monaco Grand Prix, Monte Carlo, 10 May 1970.
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In this print from the 1970 Monaco Grand Prix, we witness a dramatic turn of events for pole sitter Jackie Stewart. The Scottish racing legend had secured the coveted top spot on the grid with his March 701, filled with hopes of clinching victory in the Formula One World Championship. However, fate had other plans. As the race commenced, Stewart's dreams were shattered when his car suffered a misfire, causing him to lose his hard-fought lead. Determined not to give up easily, he battled through lap after lap, hoping for a miraculous recovery. But alas, luck was not on his side that day. On lap 57, disaster struck as the Cosworth engine in Stewart's March 701 completely died out. With no chance of reviving it and continuing in the race, he reluctantly made the decision to retire. It was undoubtedly a heartbreaking moment for both Stewart and his devoted fans. This photograph perfectly captures the intensity and disappointment etched on Jackie Stewart's face as he realizes that victory has slipped through his fingers. Despite this setback at Monte Carlo's iconic street circuit, Stewart would go on to become one of Formula One's greatest champions - proving that even in defeat there is resilience and determination to rise again.
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