Mario Andretti - 1978 F1 World Champion - Lotus 79

Mario Andretti - 1978 F1 World Champion - Lotus 79
594mm x 420mm Limited Edition Giclée Print (Limited to 150 prints) with Certificate of Authenticity*

One of the most famous F1 cars of all time, the Lotus 79D became iconic for two key reasons. It was the first car to use ‘ground effects’, a process were the airflow is channelled under the car, giving huge amounts of grip by sucking it to the track. The second reason was the reflective black and gold JPS branding used to cover the beautifully sculpted bodywork.

The 1978 season brought highs and lows to the Lotus F1 team. Its two star drivers, Mario Andretti and Ronnie Peterson, dominated most races and Andretti wrapped up the title at Monza. Sadly that same race cost the life of his teammate after a fiery start-line crash. This painting depicts the all-conquering 79D, sat in the garage, after being driven to victory by Andretti at the 1978 German GP.

Formula 1 Artwork by Alex Stutchbury

SIZE

A2 | 594 x 420mm | 23.38" x 16.54"

PRINT

A high quality Fine Art Giclée print on Canson Rag Photographique 310gsm paper. This paper is traditionally mould made from 100% cotton, to high archival standards, producing a paper with genuine heritage. By using high-quality rollers, the print will go to the edge of the paper, replicating the original painting dimensions.

Note: The print is delivered unframed.

PACKAGING

All prints are professionally packaged and sent via a Fine Art Guild supplier, to ensure quality assurance.

• UK mainland: Each print is professionally rolled by the manufacturer in acid free tissue paper (rolling of prints will not damage quality and will flatten easily when artwork is displayed in a frame). Protected in an outer card wrapping. Sealed in a strong protective tube and transported using the DPD Courier Service and a tracking number will be supplied when in transit.
• UK Isles / Europe / Rest of World: Professionally rolled by the manufacturer in acid free tissue paper (rolling of prints will not damage quality and will flatten easily when artwork is displayed in a frame). Protected in an outer card wrapping. Sealed in a strong protective tube and sent by Airmail International Track&Sign to ensure safe delivery.

*Certificate of Authenticity provided by DstudioUK, member of the Fine Art Guild and registered with the Guild's ArtSure service.