Team Lotus testing the Lotus 49B with a rear wing and twin front winglets during free practice at the 1968 French Grand Prix in Rouen. It marked the first appearance of high-mounted wings in Formula 1 - a radical innovation that would be banned just one year later due to safety concerns. #formula1 #f1 #racing #vintage | Taste Carrera

The Lotus 49 was a revolutionary Formula One car designed by Colin Chapman and Maurice Philippe, introduced in 1967. It is widely regarded as one of the most significant cars in Formula One history. The Lotus 49 was one of the first cars to use the engine as a stressed member of the chassis, reducing weight and improving rigidity. The car was powered by the legendary Ford-Cosworth DFV engine, a powerful and reliable V8 that would dominate Formula One for many years. The 49 featured innovative ae

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Born from one man's philosophy, Lotus has always made cars that are as beautiful as they are brilliant. Learn more at https://www.lotuscars.com/en-GB/the-lotus-story/ #ForTheDrivers | Lotus Cars

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