Maserati 250F - Fangio No1
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Why the number 1? This was the race number that was on the Maserati 250F in this very famous race and also because Juan Manuel Fangio is considered to be the greatest Formula 1 driver of all time.

This holdall has been made to celebrate the the 1957 German Grand Prix - a Formula One race held on 4 August 1957 at Nürburgring. The 22 lap race was won by Juan Manuel Fangio, and is often cited as one of the greatest victories in racing history. Fangio had taken notice of the tyre and fuel-level selection of the Ferrari drivers, and realised they were probably going to run the entire race without a pit stop. Fangio decided he would use softer tyres, and only a half tank of fuel. This would allow the car to take corners faster, but would also require a pit stop. Fangio took his pit stop on lap 13, in 1st place, and 30 seconds ahead of Hawthorn and Collins. The pit stop was a disaster - the pit crew had trouble removing one of the wheels. Fangio left the pit lane in 3rd place, and 48 seconds behind Collins who was in 2nd place. Over the next 10 laps, Fangio broke and rebroke the lap record 9 times (7 of the records were in successive laps). Early in the 21st lap, Fangio was beside Collins on a straight, approaching a bridge that was barely wide enough for both cars to fit side by side. Collins backed off and Fangio took 2nd place. Late in the 21st lap, during a left corner, Fangio cut past Hawthorn on the inside of the corner, with only his right tires on the track and his left tires on the grass. Fangio maintained his lead, and won the race. After the race, Fangio commented, "I have never driven that quickly before in my life and I don't think I will ever be able to do it again". This performance is often regarded as the greatest drive in Formula One history, but it was to be Fangio's last win.

Celebratory Italian hand made leather holdall. Great for weekends. Medium size. The design of the holdall represents the colour scheme of this iconic race car. Rosso Olio the best natural vegetable tanned leather with Rosso Stitching. Fully lined, internal pocket, Fitted with metal studs/feet for protection. Will age with style. Accepted as hand luggage. W57cm H32cm D28cm (lighting conditions will change the colour of the leather).

Price: £329.17 (+ VAT)
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