F1 COLLECTION 146

Lotus 98T as driven by Johnny Dumfries

A scion of an aristocratic Scottish family, the young Viscount of Dumfries did not hesitate to leave his homeland in order to live his dream of becoming a racing driver. 

In 1986 he drove his only season in the Formula 1 World Championship for Lotus, alongside Ayrton Senna. 

Take a closer look at the Lotus 98T, designed by Gérard Ducarouge and Martin Ogilvie, and powered by a Renault V6 turbo engine. 

Plus, explore the watershed decision to leave McLaren and move to Copersucar for Emerson Fittipaldi in the mid 70s. 

This issue features the 1980 United States Grand Prix™ and celebrates the simple but hard-working champion, Lorenzo Bandini.