The Focused Mind of François Cevert.

The Focused Mind of François Cevert.

There was more to François Cevert than just the blue eyes and the movie-star looks. Behind the visor was a driver of immense technical focus and a hunger for perfection.

This tribute captures Cevert at Kyalami in 1972, deep in concentration before taking to the track in the Tyrrell 002. It’s a study in the mental game of Formula 1, a moment of quiet before the roar of the Cosworth V8 takes over.

Bring home the intensity. High-quality digital images are available now at motoprint.co.za

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