Grand prix of the United States - Watkins Glen 1970

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This 1970 original Formula 1 poster, illustrated by British motorsport artist Michael Turner, was created to promote the United States Grand Prix held at Watkins Glen International on 4 October 1970. The event formed part of the Formula One World Championship and was one of the most prestigious races on the American motorsport calendar. The composition vividly captures the intensity of late-1960s Formula 1 racing. A pack of open-wheel cars sweeps through the circuit beneath the iconic Watkins Glen banner, with dramatic perspective and motion emphasising speed, competition, and the spectacle of international motor racing. Turner’s characteristic precision and painterly realism — hallmarks of his celebrated racing illustrations — give the scene both documentary accuracy and visual dynamism. Beyond its immediate promotional function, the poster reflects a pivotal period in Formula 1 history, when technological innovation, increasing sponsorship, and global media attention were transforming the sport. Watkins Glen, in particular, had become synonymous with American Grand Prix racing, attracting leading European teams and drivers while building a passionate North American audience. Today, this poster is appreciated both as a piece of motorsport history and as an example of classic racing illustration. It remains highly collectible for enthusiasts of Formula 1 memorabilia and vintage sporting graphics, embodying the energy and visual culture of early-1970s international motor racing. Original Poster Sport - Automobile - United States Formula 1 for the world championship of drivers Printed by Wilcox press in Ithaca Good condition Show more