We’re lucky to have some incredibly talented and skillful friends, such as our friend Mike. Not only is he a sensational driver (who we did a Talking Classics with about his love for 1990s Formula 1 cars, which you can see here) but he also creates beautiful pieces of art and jewelry connected to the world of motorsport. So, when he came in recently he asked if we could photograph some new pieces for him.
First up, is a beautiful pendant made from the oil cooler that was fitted to one of Michael Schumacher’s earliest F1 race cars, a Benetton.
Next up on the list to be shot in the Classic Lounge, were two formula 1 exhaust manifolds. Much like our very own manifold sculpture, these were originally supplied to cars for Sergio Perez and Fernando Alonso – with the Alonso manifold being part of his Renault R29 during the Monaco Grand Prix in 2009. These wonderful, organic, skeletal sculptures are truly amazing to see let alone photograph, and especially when refinished in Blue and Red.
