Stewart Lewis-Evans, (10) Connaught B. With white hat Tony Vandervell, head of the Vanwall Formula One racing team. Grand Prix Monaco 1957. When Vandervell was asked why he ploughed his fortune into building a British Grand Prix team he said, dismissively, 'Some people play golf; I play cars.' B But for him it was a lot more serious than that: the honour of Great Britain was at stake, and he was determined to beat Ferrari and Maserati. (Moss Racing Life p.18)1.) Tony Vandervell could be a difficult man, but as long as his cars were winning he was happy. (Moss Racing Life p.18)3
At the 1957 Monaco Grand Prix, Stewart Lewis-Evans pilots his number 10 Connaught B around a corner on the sun-drenched street circuit. Watching from the roadside, distinguished by his white hat, is Tony Vandervell, head of the rival Vanwall Formula One team. Spectators, including a photographer, line the track behind a makeshift barrier. Signs for "TABAC SOUVENIRS" and restaurants evoke the atmosphere of the Riviera race.
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