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Legendary motorsports photographer Jesse Alexander captured some of his most iconic images while following Scuderia Ferrari on the European Grand Prix circuit from 1954 to 1966. His photographs showcase an unparalleled level of access, allowing him to explore freely and connect intimately with his subjects. This closeness is evident in the relaxed and unguarded expressions of drivers and team principals, stemming from his personal friendships. The images often depict fleeting moments, such as Juan Manuel Fangio engaging with teammates at Reims in 1956, Enzo Ferrari bundled up during a chilly winter test in 1957, and Wolfgang von Trips congratulating Phil Hill at Spa in 1961 after their one-two finish. Dramatic lighting enhances these scenes, with shadows on the Monza track and sunlight illuminating the Ferrari factory. While Alexander is renowned for his black-and-white work, early color images are also included. These photographs vividly portray a transformative era for Ferrari, marked by fierce competition from Mercedes-Benz and emerging British teams. This period also saw Ferrari's significant transition from front-engined cars to the rear-engined Dino 156, which restored the team's dominance in 1961. Alexander offers a personal perspective on the people, places, and events that defined this pivotal time in Grand Prix racing history.
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Ferrari Grand Prix Moments, Jesse Alexander
- Sprache
- Erscheinungsdatum
- 2007
- Einband
- (Hardcover)
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- Titel
- Ferrari Grand Prix Moments
- Untertitel
- Formula One Photographs, 1954-1966
- Sprache
- Englisch
- Autor*innen
- Jesse Alexander
- Erscheinungsdatum
- 2007
- Einband
- Hardcover
- Seitenzahl
- 96
- ISBN10
- 1893618846
- ISBN13
- 9781893618848
- Reihe
- Schlagwörter
- Beschreibung
- Legendary motorsports photographer Jesse Alexander captured some of his most iconic images while following Scuderia Ferrari on the European Grand Prix circuit from 1954 to 1966. His photographs showcase an unparalleled level of access, allowing him to explore freely and connect intimately with his subjects. This closeness is evident in the relaxed and unguarded expressions of drivers and team principals, stemming from his personal friendships. The images often depict fleeting moments, such as Juan Manuel Fangio engaging with teammates at Reims in 1956, Enzo Ferrari bundled up during a chilly winter test in 1957, and Wolfgang von Trips congratulating Phil Hill at Spa in 1961 after their one-two finish. Dramatic lighting enhances these scenes, with shadows on the Monza track and sunlight illuminating the Ferrari factory. While Alexander is renowned for his black-and-white work, early color images are also included. These photographs vividly portray a transformative era for Ferrari, marked by fierce competition from Mercedes-Benz and emerging British teams. This period also saw Ferrari's significant transition from front-engined cars to the rear-engined Dino 156, which restored the team's dominance in 1961. Alexander offers a personal perspective on the people, places, and events that defined this pivotal time in Grand Prix racing history.