1979 Press Photo Mark Thatcher Race Car Driver

Mark Thatcher to test formula tablotwith the no-petrol racing formula for 1980: Britain is to have a new single-seater racing car formula for 1980. Known as Formula Talbot. It will use vegetable based methanol fuel instead of petrol and much of the development driving will be undertaken by Mark Thatcher the 26 year old racing son of the Prime Minister. The prototype Formula Talbot car, the Royal RP28M, was unveiled in London today. Photo shows Mark Thatcher seen seated in the prototype car in London today.

Photo measures 8 x 10 inches.

Photo is dated 11-11-1979.

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