Strong driver needed

Duncan Hamilton, hard at work in his Talbot Lago T26C, picture-above, during the 1951 Ulster Trophy held at Dundrod. Notice the strength that was necessary then to master these wild racing machines and the lack of safety for the driver: no seatbelts, a primitive helmet, no fire-proof overalls…

The 1951 Ulster Trophy was a non-championship Formula One race held on 2 June 1951 at Dundrod Circuit, in North Ireland. The race was won by Alfa Romeo driver and 1950 World Champion Giuseppe Farina (picture-below), who also set pole position and fastest lap. Hamilton and his Talbot Lago were forced to retire after 3 laps only with a broken camshaft.