I wanted my 25th blog post to be really very very special , to blog on something which I adore the most. Browsing through my collection I picked this one without even having a second thought. Yes , it's none other than Ferrari. What else it can be ?
Needless to say , Ferrari is one of the most successful competitors in the history of Formula One racing , they had won 16 constructor championship titles till last season. The other teams that comes close to this record are Williams ( 9 ) , Mclaren ( 8 ) & Lotus ( 7 ). From 1999 to 2004 , it's one way and all the way for Ferrari , they won a straight 6 constructor championship titles, a first in the history of Formula One racing , thanks to Ross Brawn - Jean Todt - Michael Schumacher for their excellent team work and their very effective racing strategies.
Bridgestone , Ferrari's official tyre supplier and their reliability during these years was also one of the main factors behind Ferrari's championship titles. During these 6 years Michael Schumacher broke as well as set many new records which made him one of the best drivers in the history of Formula One racing. ( that's where I made cricket my ex game )
In 2004 Gibraltar post released "a collectable issue - a Ferrari official licensed product" ( that sounds amazing right ) called as "Ferrari Champions" to celebrate Ferrari's 6 straight constructor championship titles. A miniature sheet comprising 6 stamps, each stamp depicting the respective years Ferrari F1 car design.
The designs ( years ) are - F399 ( 1999 ), F1-2000 ( 2000 ), F2001 ( 2001 ), F2002 ( 2002 ), F2003 GA ( 2003 ) & F2004 ( 2004 ).
Other than the miniature sheet the other items that were part of this special commemorative collection are presentation pack, individual sheetlets , first day covers and stamp sets.
Which one do you have ?
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