18K views · 765 reactions | Lotus 72D | Racing Spec | Facebook

Arguably one of the prettiest F1 cars we have ever seen. The #Lotus 72 raced over six seasons and achieved 20 wins, 3 Constructors’ Championships and 2 Drivers’ Championships. It really is a special machine. Making its debut at the 1970 season, it was a complete innovation when it was launched, with inboard brakes, side-mounted radiators, and an overhead air intake. The 72 was quite possibly Colin Chapman’s ultimate masterpiece. The wedge shape was a departure from the cigar-style Formula 1 cars

Emerson Fittipaldi VS Jochen Rindt Lotus 72 Battle | Racing Spec

Evolution of Lotus 1996 - 2023 | MYS Restoration

80K views · 1.1K reactions | Year 1978 - Team Lotus at the factory preparing the Lotus 79 prior the British Grand Prix at Brands Hatch | Cultrevolutioner traveler | Facebook