"Silver Arrows" - Mercedes-Benz W25/Auto Union Type C - Rudolf Caracciola/Bernd Rosemeyer
These 2 pilots are the greatest German pilots of the thirties : Rudolf Caracciola (Mercedes W25E) and Bernd Rosemeyer (Auto Union). In this 1936 Monaco Grand Prix, a terrible storm caused a pile up in the harbour area, and Rudy Caracciola, "Prince of the rain", won the race.
Size Print : 68x47/80x60 Overall size cm. - Signed by the Artist - Limited 403/1000 Pcs.
The Monaco Grand Prix is a race on the Formula 1 calendar. It is held on the streets of Monaco, the Circuit de Monaco. The Monaco Grand Prix is regarded as a classic and was already being held before the Formula 1 championships came into existence. Nowadays, the circuit no longer really meets the modern requirements of Formula 1; it is not possible to drive very fast there, and the numerous bends make overtaking difficult. Together with the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the Indianapolis 500, the race forms part of the Triple Crown of Motorsport and is regarded as one of the most prestigious
Otto Wilhelm Rudolf Caracciola (German pronunciation; 30 January 1901 – 28 September 1959) was a German racing driver. He won the European Drivers' Championship, the pre-1950 equivalent of the modern Formula One World Championship, an unsurpassed three times. He also won the European Hillclimbing Championship three times – twice in sports cars, and once in Grand Prix cars. Caracciola raced for Mercedes-Benz during their original dominating Silver Arrows period, named after the silver colour of the cars, and set speed records for the firm. He was affectionately dubbed Caratsch by the German public,and was known by the title of Regenmeister, or "Rainmaster", for his prowess in wet conditions.