Gary,
Thanks for posting that.
As a good Canuk, my mate was barracking for GV but I was still a McLaren boy.
I honestly can't remember too many details but I do remeber a tiff in the Williams garage.
Word has it that Regazzoni and Jones HATED each other (more the former) as Regga was a bit of a Diva whereas Jones was a real 'Bloke's Bloke' and (I think) PW was reading CR the riot act about what was what.
or it could have been an argument about German beer.
Paul: Monaco was laid out when the cars were half the width they are now (curiously not a lot slower and with worse brakes!). Passing was not uncommon and the whole thing just reeked of wealth, daring-do and the 'Champagne' lifestyle - everything F1 was meant to be. Death and injury were unfortunate, but that's why you got paid the big bucks!
Gotta agree with Chris that the mid 70's to mid 80's were the high point of F1. Unpredictable cars, drivers that drank -before the race! - cheating was an accepted art form and lap-tops hadn't been invented. Siiighhhh.
One thing that hasn't changed though is the smell of the fuel.
It probably gives you nine kinds of brain damage but..........intoxicating!!!!!!
Looking forward to Montreal. That last corner is one of the best.