David's Day
by Robert Tomlin The ever popular David Coulthard made
his mark on the Monaco Grand Prix in 2002 with a wonderful victory.
Driving his McLaren Mercedes, he was first away from pole position and
kept his cool to make this his first win of the 2002 season.
Serving Notice
by Robert Tomlin At the end of the first
race of the 2003 season, Neil Hodgson raises his fist in salute, serving
notice that this year - 2003 - the title of Champion would be his.
Riding his highly-colourful Ducati in
matching leathers, Neil Hodgson had gained a massive points lead by
mid-season and went on to win the championship in style.
Il Dottore Volante
by Robert Tomlin 'Il Dottore Volante' - 2001 world MOTOGP
500 champion Valentino Rossi 'flying' along on his Honda.
Mansell's Taxi Service
by Robert Tomlin In this very famous episode during
the Grand Prix at Silverstone in 1992, the late Ayrton Senna was behind a
dominant Mansell. During the last lap, Senna ran out of fuel!. Ever
the gentleman, Nigel Mansell took pity on Senna who was at the sharp end
of some heckling and carried him back to the pits. Limited edition of 500 prints. Signed by Nigel
Mansell.
And Senna Goes Through
by Robert Tomlin Signed by Donington Circuit owner Tom Wheatcroft.
The 1993 European Grand
Prix, held at the refurbished, historic race circuit of Donington Park in
Leicestershire on a soggy Easter Sunday, was one of the most remarkable
races in the history of Formula One. It produced what is generally
accepted to be the Lap of the Century. After having been seriously
outclassed in practice by Prost and Hill in the Williams and narrowly by
Schumacher’s Benneton, Senna found himself in fourth place on the grid.
As the race started and the sprint for the first corner got under way,
Prost and Hill streaked away whilst a battle developed between Senna and
Schumacher. As the Benneton cut across Senna’s line he took
avoiding action which let the Sauber of Wendlinger through into third
place and pushed Senna into fifth out of the first corner. With grim
determination Senna reacted immediately. He quickly forced his way
past Schumacher and taking to the wet part of the track made a dramatic
flat-out overtaking pass on Wendlinger through the fast Craner Curve.
At McLeans he was already on the tail of Hill who was still grappling with
the wet conditions. Senna pushed through on the inside and by the
time the Esses came up for the first time he was amazingly up behind
Prost. With the slow Melbourne Hairpin coming next, Senna again did
the unthinkable and took the wet line, surprising and outbraking Prost.
As our picture shows, he dived through on the inside to take the lead.
In less than one lap Senna had achieved the impossible, climbing from
fifth to first place, and went on to win one of the most memorable races
in the history of F1.
Noch Eins
by Robert Tomlin World Champion again in 2001, and 2002, and yet again
in 2003, winner of the first three Grand Prix races of 2004, we
salute the man who has set the record for the greatest number of F1 wins
in history. Our picture shows the raised arm of Michael Schumacher
as he claims 'yet another' first place position.
Clash of the Titans
by Robert Tomlin First-corner drama at the
Malaysian Grand Prix as Michael Schumacher runs wide and clips Juan Pablo
Montoya's Williams car. A controversial drive-through penalty costs
Montoya the race whilst an unlucky retirement by Jenson Button gives
Michael Schumacher a dramatic third place behind his brother's and
Montoya's Williams.
Senna
by Robert Tomlin The late, great Ayrton da Silva Senna looks quizzically
at the artist, perhaps trying to read his thoughts instead of vice-versa.
Sadly missed, 2004 is the 10th anniversary of his untimely death.
Sibling Rivalry II by Robert Tomlin
Again set at the European Grand Prix
at Nurburgring, with a large crowd attendance and its beautiful scenery,
Bob's sequel picture to Sibling Rivalry (now sold out) shows brothers Ralf
in his Williams turning the tables on Michael Schumacher who was battling
for prime position. The Nurburgring circuit is just 50
kms from the Schumachers' home of Kerpen where their parents Rolf and
Elizabeth worked continuously to ensure the funding and running of the
Kerpen-Mannheim kart racing track where the brothers learned to race.
This picture captures the moment
where Michael Schumacher is just 0.5 seconds behind Ralf
Towards Victory
by Robert Tomlin F1 racing would not be the same
without a tribute to the great Damon Hill whose father was the
equally-famous Graham Hill.
This picture depicts the action at
the 1996 San Marino Grand Prix when Damon kept ahead of Michael
Schumacher. A brilliant race strategy by Williams eventually gave
him the race by some 16 seconds from Schumacher. Damon Hill went on
to win the championship following in Nigel Mansell's shoes as the hero of
British racing fans.
Wild Cats at Monaco
by Robert Tomlin Racing in front of the familiar back-drop of the
heat-hazed marina at Monaco, Eddie Irvine displays the grace and form of
the 2001 Jaguar in its beautiful metallic green livery.
Let's Hear it for Shakey by Robert Tomlin
Shakey Burn salutes the crowd at Brands Hatch after
comprehensively beating all of the World Superbike stars in both races of
the 2003 series.
The Legend - Barry Sheene 1959 - 2003 by Robert Tomlin
Barry Sheene, at the pinnacle of his success, takes a
lap of honour after breaking all records when winning the 1977 500cc World
Championship race at Spa Francorchamps in Belgium. On a circuit now
considered too dangerous for Superbikes, his remarkable lap record remains
unbroken.
Down to the Wire
by Robert Tomlin Colin Edwards gave Honda racing another victory with an
inspired performance during the last race of the season to put rival Troy
Bayliss into second place. Bob's painting depicts the typically-aggressive
cornering style of the "Texas Tornado" in his winning leathers
as he threw the mighty Honda around the Imola racing circuit. Limited edition of 500 prints.
Signed by Colin Edwards.
