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Celebrating 75 Years of Formula 1 at the Pebble Beach Concours

November 1, 2025

Pictured above: The 1970 March 701 Formula 1 drives along the show field on Concours Sunday.

To celebrate the 75^th anniversary of Formula 1, the 2025 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance traced the full history of Formula racing — from cars representing its origins in Grand Prix racing through to cars on the starting grid today.

A total of thirty-one cars lined up along Stillwater Cove on Concours Sunday, adding a fierce and colorful element to the show field. Here’s a look back at a few standout moments from every Formula 1 class:

*The 1910 Benz 21/80 Prinz Heinrich Renn Wagon makes its way down Highway 1 on the Tour d’Elegance.*

Origins of Formula 1: Grand Prix 1906–1940
While the cars in this class were exhibited rather than judged, they were not at all static: two out of the seven cars participated in the Pebble Beach Tour d’Elegance. These cars included the 1910 Benz 21/80 Prinz Heinrich Renn Wagon and the 1927 Delage Type 15 S8 Grand Prix. This class demonstrated the elegance and attitude that came from these racing greats that played a role in the rise of Formula 1.

*The 1927 Delage Type 15 S8 Grand Prix leads the way over Bixby Creek Bridge, along the Big Sur coast.*

75th Anniversary of Formula 1: 1950-1973 class
Restored in 2010 to its 1967 Watkins Glen specification, the 1967 Lotus 49 Formula 1 took First in Class for the 75th Anniversary of Formula 1: 1950 to 1973. Its engine, the Ford Cosworth DFV, became the most successful Formula 1 engine in history, winning 155 Grand Prix. This car also drove over the ramp a second time to receive the Tony Hulman Trophy, which is awarded to the most significant open wheel race car.Another standout moment for this class was the first American-built F1 race car, the 1960 Scarab Formula 1, in motion on the Tour d’Elegance.

*The 1967 Lotus 49 Formula 1 drives onto the ramp to receive an award.*

*Posed on the show field along Stillwater Cove, the 1960 Scarab Formula 1 shows off its Tour d’Elegance ribbon.*

75th Anniversary of Formula 1: 1974-Present The 1976 Ferrari 312 T2 Formula 1 raced by famed Niki Lauda in his historic season, was awarded First in Class for the 75th Anniversary of Formula 1: 1974-Present. This car was a true representation of the racing greats that were present on the show field at this year’s Concours.Built for speed, it soon became a pivotal force in a season that left a lasting mark in Formula 1 history. Nicky Lauda and the 1976 Ferrari 312 T2 reshaped what it meant to be a champion.