436 710002 - Jackie Stewart 1971 - World Champions Collection
The 1/43 model of the Tyrrell 003 as driven by Jackie Stewart in 1971 was released by Minichamps as part of the sought after World Champions Collection.
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Jackie Stewart, World Champion 1971 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Jackie Stewart drove the Tyrrell 003-Ford in 1971 winning 6 Grand Prix:- Spain, Monaco, France, Britain, Germany and Canada. Together with his team mate Francois Cevert, who won the United States Grand Prix, they had 7 victories in the 11 round championship winning the Constructor's Championship. Points for the 11 round season were awarded based upon the best 5 results from the first 6 races and the best 4 from the remaining 5 races. With 9 points for a win, 6 for second and 2 for 5th, Jackie Stewart scored: - (6+9+9+9+9) + (9+9+2) = 62 Points. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Jackie Stewart 1973 - Wikipedia |
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Jackie Stewart went on to win the 1971 World Driver's Championship after 8 rounds from runner up Ronnie Peterson who finished the season 29 points adrift. Paul Ricard hosted the French Grand Prix for the first time on the 4th July 1971. Treadless tyres were used for the first time known as 'slicks'. Ronnie Peterson almost achieved his 1st win losing out to Peter Gethin by 0.01s at Monza. Pedro Rodriguez was killed on 11th July 1971 in a sports car race at the Norisring. Jo Siffert was killed on 24th October 1971 in a non championship F1 race at Brands Hatch. Jo Bonnier retired from F1 in 1971 but was killed at Le Mans in June 1972. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Related Links | World Champions Collection 1/43 Tyrrell Collection 1971 Driver's Table 1971 Constructor's Table Grand Prix Winners |