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For László: Maserati 250F
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Copyright: Mario Belanger (EOSF1) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1489 W: 123 N: 2164] (19817)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-07-14
Categories: Transportation, Event, Action
Camera: Canon EOS 20D, Canon EF 70-200mm f2.8L IS, ISO 100, B+W 77 010 UV-Haze 1 x
Exposure: f/4, 1/800 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Dedications to TL members (Chapter Two), Friday theme 2007/12/30 "Red" [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-11-29 14:31
Viewed: 787
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 48
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note [French]
Here's one for László who likes my racing car pictures :-) That's Charles McCabe driving the 1955's Maserati 250F. Shot at 'Le sommet des Légendes' event in Mont-Tremblant last summer. Good for the red theme of course ! :-)

Maserati 250F
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Maserati 250F
Category Formula One
Constructor Maserati
Designer(s) Gioacchino Colombo
Valerio Colotti
Technical Specifications
Chassis Aluminium tubular ladder frame
Suspension (front) Independent wishbone
Suspension (rear) De Dion tube
Engine Maserati
1954 - 2490 cc, straight 6
1957 - works cars - V12, naturally aspirated,
All models:front engine, longitudinally mounted
Transmission 1954: Maserati
1956: Stirnsia
1954: 4 speed
1956: 5 speed

Fuel 50% methanol, 35% petrol, 10% acetone, 4% benzol, 1% castor oil
Tyres Pirelli
Notable drivers 1954:Juan Manuel Fangio, Onofre Marimon, Stirling Moss, Prince Bira, Sergio Mantovani, Luigi Villoresi, Ken Wharton, Roy Salvadori, Alberto Ascari, Roberto Mieres, Harry Schell, Louis Rosier,
1955: Jean Behra, Luigi Musso, Clemar Bucci, Carlos Menditeguy, Cesare Perdisa, Lance Macklin, Johnny Claes, Horace Gould, Peter Walker, Peter Collins, Andre Simon, John Fitch,

Debut 1954 Argentine Grand Prix, J.M. Fangio, 1st

Racing history

The 250F first raced in the 1954 Argentine Grand Prix where Juan Manuel Fangio won the first of his two victories before he and Stirling Moss left for the new Mercedes-Benz team. Fangio won the 1954 Drivers' World Championship, with points gained with both Maserati and Mercedes-Benz.

Although Bellentoni and Massimino left for Ferrari, 1955 saw a setup with 5-speed gearbox as well as SU fuel injection (240 bhp) and Dunlop disc brakes. Jean Behra ran this in a five-member works team which included Luigi Musso.

In 1956 Stirling Moss won at the Italian Grand Prix and the Monaco Grand Prix in his private car.

In 1956 three 250F T2 cars first appeared for the works drivers. Developed by Giulio Alfieri using lighter steel tubes they sported a slimmer, stiffer body and sometimes the new 315 bhp V12 engine, although it offered little or no real advantage over the older straight 6. It was eventually reused in the unsuccessful 1966 F1 Cooper Maserati.

In 1957 Juan Manuel Fangio drove to four more championship victories, including his legendary final win at German Grand Prix at the Nürburgring (Aug. 4, 1957), and his final race at the French Grand Prix.

The Constructors' World Championship was introduced in 1959, by which time the 250F was generally outclassed. However, the car remained a favourite with the privateers, including Maria Teresa de Filippis and was used until 1960.

In total, the 250F competed in 46 Formula One championship races with 277 entries, leading to eight wins.
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Hello Mario,

Not just a 'Man-thing'! It's a great photograph which I like very much!
Crisp, detailed and beautifully composed!

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

Excellent capture, for the colors and sharpness but also for the compo and tilt.

TFS

Marco

a return to the origins.. F1!! fast and perfect definition!! really alive.. well done my friend!
ciao Marco

Great sharp shot Mario,we can see every detail on the car.I like the slant of your composition,it seems to add to the effect of a speeding racing car!
Tfs, regards Jean.

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  • boonie Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1289 W: 69 N: 1538] (7679)
  • [2007-11-29 15:24]

The quality here is just as good as your birds and they are as good as it gets. Really, Reallt great detail - superb lighting. You can tell I like the image.

Dan

wow! cool photo, Mario. fantastic shot with excellent, sharpness, composition, detail, colours..

i love there red Maserati.. well done!

tfs and regards, terry

Bonsoir Mario
Voilŕ une bien jolie belle d'autrefois. Sur le plan esthetique elles ont plus de charme que celle d'aujourd'hui. Couleur Ferrari sur une Maserati, le rouge est superbe. Beau point de vue cadré ŕ la diagonale. Une excellente composition comme toujours.
Bravo
Serge

Hello mario,

Excllent colors Bg pOV DOF excllent details very crisp well balaced and captured photo. well done and TFS Kyle

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  • Danert Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 437 W: 18 N: 804] (4076)
  • [2007-11-29 18:42]

Salut Mario ,
Une prise trčs nette de cette machine infernale des années 50 . Et dire que c'était de la haute technologie ŕ l'époque . J'aime bien l'angle de ta caméra pour la prise de la photo . Je le fais aussi ŕ l'occasion . Bon choix pour le thčme et une magnifique voiture .
Daniel

Hi Mario...another great long distance shot...With my camera I have to set the autofocus on manual and preset the distance to get a clear action shot...how do you do it? I assume the auto focus on the L series lens is fast but is it fast enough for your racing pictures?

Great composition and clarity as usual.

Roger

Bonsoir Mario,
Superbe photo et bon choix pour le thčme "red" Quelle belle prise de vue! et les couleurs sont magnifiques.Bravo..
Michel

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  • Silke Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2847 W: 263 N: 5947] (23588)
  • [2007-11-30 1:56]

Hair-sharp and with an unbeatable composition. Who could NOT love this one?
Outstanding posting on its own and for the theme
TFS
silke
:D

Hi Mario,
I like the angled presentation and as always good colour and sharpness with an interesting note.
Regards Andy

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  • WMcK Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 663 W: 11 N: 1718] (6837)
  • [2007-11-30 3:05]

Mario
Beautiful car. Beautiful colour. Super presentation. Love how you have slanted it. Lovely photo.
Wanda
Not a bird :( It is ok, Serge is sending me one for the chalet.

Salut Mario,
Fantastique photo...précision, netteté, contraste...tout est parfait...comme d'habitude...ça agace !!! :-))
Que dire de la voiture...sinon quelle est superbe...
Une belle pičce de collection.
Félicitations.
Amicalement,
Stephane.

Hi Mario,

Back to the racing cars! Nice one! What a specific mixture of fuels! Amazing. Nice!

Greetings, Dennis

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  • jentt Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 198 W: 71 N: 419] (3693)
  • [2007-11-30 8:16]

Salut Mario
Une photo impressionnante de netteté et d'une qualité incroyable. J'aime bien la prise de vue penchée qui donne plus de dynamisme a la bęte.
Par contre le pilote il a pas l'air de rigoler. Superbe.
Amicalement
Antoine

Hi Mario,

Thank You VERY, VERY much for dedicating a photo to me... It's really appreciated.

And what a photo it is! An absolutely perfect one: a Mario Belanger-ish. :) Hats off to You.

Congrats, tfs, best regards, László

PS: You're right, I love Your racecar photos!

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  • lele Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 814 W: 51 N: 1717] (11169)
  • [2007-11-30 12:24]

mario...la tua bravura si esalta quando fotografi momenti come questi...le maserati sono bellissime...ottima nota...fantastica composizione e grande la tua eleganza espressiva...
lele

bonjour Mario
j'aime bien le tilt, la netteté est parfaite, la voiture est mythique, joli post
amicalement
jo

Beautiful picture of a beautiful car - vibrant colour and I love the diagonal slant on the shot.
Thanks for sharing
Mark

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  • lopa Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1083 W: 244 N: 847] (8927)
  • [2007-11-30 18:28]

Hi Mario ,
Cool car and even more cool capture here. superb work.
I like the diagonal composition.
TFS
Lopa

Hello Mario,

Absolutely fantastic photograph with wonderful red!
Congratulations!
TFS
Sergio

:) I'll be back on saturday with the green faces.

Hi Mario,
Beautiful photo,(fine art),very sharp,congratulation.
Best regards,
Ralf

Cool oldie Mario !

Tilt and composition are great . Simple and effective . I like the poker face of the focussed driver !
Cheers!
Robert

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