When it comes to collecting Formula One themed stamps , Austria would be my first choice. Austria post in the recent years from 2007 to 2009 have issued a series of stamps on "Formula One Legends". 2009 series had a set of 4 stamps which features the portraits of Wolfgang von Trips, Gilles Villeneuve, James Hunt & Bernie Ecclestone.
Wolfgang von Trips was a German racing driver. He started his Formula One career in 1956 and his career spanned till 1961. In 1961 he died in a fatal accident during the Italian Grand Prix race.
Gilles Villeneuve was a Canadian racing driver. He also had a tragic end to his life during the 1982 Belgian Grand Prix.
James Hunt was an English racing driver from 1973 to 1979. He won the Formula One Championship in 1976.
In the racing world , Bernie Ecclestone and Formula One are synonymous. Often controversial he is the man behind the Formula One. He is commonly called as "F1 Supremo" and he literally controls the Formula One through his authority as well as through his companies.
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