In our series exploring the history of Grands Prix through a selection of iconic images, we focus the lens on Austria, which returns to the calendar this year after an 11-year absence. This trip down memory lane takes in the inaugural race on Zeltweg’s bumpy airfield, a last-lap battle to the flag, one of the most controversial finishes of all time, and more… Bandini survives race of attrition for only win, Zeltweg, 1964When the teams arrived at Zeltweg airfield for the inaugural world championship Grand Prix in Austria they found a track riddled with bumps. The situation was so bad that several drivers experienced suspension failures during practice and then, more critically,...
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