Formula 1 Monaco Winner 1997 in MAUTO museum - Turin, Italy - Trophies, Medals and Cups on Waymarking.com

About the Formula 1 race in Monaco in 1997:
"Half an hour before the start it started to rain: both Williams cars started with a dry weather setup, while Schumacher had opted for a wet weather setup. Schumacher's gamble paid off, because he started fastest and managed to build up a gap of more than twenty seconds within five laps. Behind him were both Jordans , until Rubens Barrichello with a Stewart and Eddie Irvine with a Ferrari passed them. Both Williams drivers struggled with the conditions and lost more and more ground.

Both Frentzen and Villeneuve eventually crashed out. Michael Schumacher never lost his lead, despite a small mistake at Ste. Devote, when he ran straight ahead, costing him ten seconds. The race was flagged after 62 of the 78 laps, as the two-hour limit had been reached. Rubens Barrichello took second place, the first points and also a podium finish for the new Stewart team.

1 Michael Schumacher
2 Ruben Barichello
3 Eddie Irvine"
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From the MAUTO website:
"MAUTO – Museo dell’Automobile di Torino has one of the rarest and most interesting collections of its kind, with more than 200 original cars of 80 brands from all over the world. The oldest core of the collection is linked to the history of its founder, Carlo Biscaretti di Ruffia, who with enthusiasm and determination gathered cars, chassis and engines. The cars on display represent creativity, technical excellence and manufacturing expertise, but just as important are the stories linked to each piece in the collection, each a protagonist of a historical, sporting, social or customary achievement: the exhibition traces the continuous evolution of the automobile, recounting projects that were successfully completed (or ended in failure), the result of the great passion for progress that drove manufacturers, entrepreneurs and drivers to focus on the means of transportation that was a symbol of the 20th century."
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Info about prices/times Museum
Monday from 10 to 14
From Tuesday to Sunday from 10 to 19
Ticket office closes one hour earlier
Entrance fee is 15 euros

Sport: Formula 1 Year: 1997 Contest: Formula 1 race in Monaco Adress of the Building: Corso Unità d’Italia 40 Turin, Italy

Visit Instructions:
Please take a photo of the award and describe your experience. If it is particularly large trophy or cup include a photo with yourself for scale.

Special note regarding schools: Public secondary schools are public places, and they often include public displays of trophies, medals and cups; however, security concerns might make it difficult to visit these locations at certain times. The best time to visit is probably during an athletic competition. The trophy case is very often adjacent to the gymnasium, and it would be very easy to photograph the trophies at such times. Alternately, you may visit during the school day. Respect school policy and sign in at the office as appropriate. You might explain that you heard that there was a national championship trophy on display somewhere in the school and you would like to photograph it. The secretary will likely direct you down the correct hallway, pleased as punch that people still care about that old championship.

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