1989: When GP racers were superheroes and traction control hadn’t been invented

“The winner of the 1989 Miss Brazilian Grand Prix beauty contest has just been declared and here comes Randy in Rolex and briefs. How the ladies swooned.”

The following is an excerpt from Mat Oxley’s new book “An Age of Superheroes” which tells the tale of Grand Prix racing’s golden era, 1988-1993, from a rider’s perspective. The book’s available to buy on Amazon right now and this isn’t the only time Mamola’s pictured undressed. — Ed.

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