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Giuseppe F1
8th May 2008, 17:30
Nice!!!

One of THE iconic motorsport liveries returns to F1 :) :) :)


http://en.f1-live.com/f1/en/headlines/news/detail/080508145333.shtml

Martini stripes return in Turkey
A new brand and look for Ferrari

Martini Racing’s iconic stripes are making a return to F1 this weekend at the Turkish Grand Prix.

The famous blue and red livery will adorn the nosecones of reigning Champions Ferrari replacing the distinctive Martini ‘Ball and Bar’ brand icon in Istanbul.

2008 marks the 40th anniversary of Martini’s involvement in motor racing and the stripes that once graced Brabham, Alfa Romeo and Lotus in F1 return to celebrate the anniversary. Martini is the longest serving lifestyle sponsor still active in motor racing today.

Motor racing officials first removed race car sponsorship and advertising restrictions in 1968. In exchange for carrying Martini Racing decals on their race cars, drivers were provided with racing jackets and promotional items.



In 1968 Martini sponsored a Porsche 906 sportscar at Hockenheim. Since that time Martini has been associated with an illustrious list of teams, including Brabham, Alfa Romeo and Lotus in F1, Porsche in the World Champion Series, Le Mans, World Rallying and the German Touring Car Championship and Lancia and Ford in both the World Rally Championship, and the World Championship of Endurance Racing.

© CAPSIS International

ArrowsFA1
8th May 2008, 17:35
And there's me thinking they weren't allowed to use the brand name "Martini" on the cars in Turkey :p

Powered by Cosworth
8th May 2008, 18:38
And there's me thinking they weren't allowed to use the brand name "Martini" on the cars in Turkey :p

They can't, hence stripes ;)

http://www.sutton-images.com/previews/d08tur187.jpg

Azumanga Davo
8th May 2008, 18:49
Oh. Was kind of hoping for a bit more than a little barcode. :p : Hehe, taking logos from BAR's book... :D

dc10
9th May 2008, 00:48
Boy, those 'stripes' are a bit subtle :rolleyes:

wedge
9th May 2008, 01:21
I was hoping a return with BMW

Tazio
9th May 2008, 06:06
Wow :dozey:

Ranger
9th May 2008, 07:45
All this fuss over a stamp! pfft.


I was hoping a return with BMW

That would be a sweet looking car. :up:

Donney
9th May 2008, 08:55
It's a bit small for my liking but I love to see the Martini colours back again.

Hawkmoon
9th May 2008, 10:58
And there's me thinking they weren't allowed to use the brand name "Martini" on the cars in Turkey :p

I take it the "Johnny Walker" logos are off the McLarens too?

woody2goody
9th May 2008, 11:18
I thought there would be large stripes on the front and going down the side of the car, but there you go.