MotorsportMemorabilia 1971 Grand Prix commemorative cover signed MAX MOSLEY

Jackie Stewart in the Tyrrell 003 retired early in the Italian GP but had already won his second Drivers' Championship. The race produced an exceptionally close finish with 5 cars crossing the line within 0.6 seconds. Peter Gethin, BRM P160 (No 18) won the race, followed by Ronnie Peterson, March 711 (No 25), Francois Cevert, Tyrrell 002 (No 2), Mike Hailwood, Surteees TS9 (No 9) and Howden Ganley, BRM P160 (No 19). Ross Wardle has captured the excitement of this unique race for our 1971 cover.  

The final special cover is autographed by MAX MOSLEY the extremely famous President Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) who realised his future in the management of Formula 1 racing. In 1969, Mosley had joined his friends Alan Rees, Graham Coaker and Robin Herd, their initials spelling out the company name MARCH; their cars won 3 F1 races in the 1970s. Together with Bernie Ecclestone, he realised that the Grand Prix Constructors' and Entrants' Association (GPCA) was disorganized and through the newly formed Formula One Constructors' Association (FOCA) they negotiated appearance deals with circuits and television coverage. Mosley was instrumental in resolving differences between the Federation Internationale du Sport Automobile (FISA) led by Jean-Marie Balestre in the 1980/81 timeframe, concluding negotiations with the 'Concorde Agreement'. In 1991, Mosley challenged Balestre for the Presidency of the FIA and won a landslide victory. He continues in this role, creating wealth for the constructors and applying his vast experience to the sport; along with Ecclestone he is considered a leading 'power broker'.   

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