- © Courtesy of Giovanni Talli

36 yrs later, Patrese has finally managed to drive Lancia LC1 in a Martini suit.

He actually never driven the LC1 wearing the Lancia's racing suit, until last month during the 2018 Imola Motor Legend Festival. Here's why :

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Back in 1982, Lancia's drivers wore the Martini suit both in WSC and WRC

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Ghinzani even had a Martini helmet instead of his Fittipaldi's look-a-like!

However...

A funny guy wanted Riccardo Patrese to wear the Brabham-Parmalat suit in all of his races for contract reasons!

Business first for Bernie :D

Business first for Bernie :D

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And that's why it took so long to see Patrese drive the Lancia LC1 in regular uniform with the iconic stripes!

Pics & Story credits to Giovanni Talli.

Alex Alfisi #HistoryTribe #AlfisisCockpit

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