This dynamic 1969 poster by Guy Leygnac celebrates the Les Trophées de France, a prestigious series of French motor racing events held at three iconic circuits: Pau, Reims, and Albi. These races, taking place in April, June, and September of 1969, formed a celebrated trio of competitions that brought together drivers, teams, and motorsport enthusiasts from across Europe.
The poster captures the spirit of speed and modernity that defined late-1960s racing culture. A sleek Formula racing car streaks across the composition, its bold red body contrasted against a blurred landscape that conveys motion and adrenaline. Leygnac’s painterly technique gives the image both dynamism and immediacy, evoking the sensation of a machine cutting through air and asphalt.
Below the racing scene, the design becomes strikingly graphic. The typography announces the three host cities and the sponsorship of the Martini “Vitesse” trophy, whose distinctive red circle logo anchors the composition. The clean layout reflects the visual language of 1960s advertising, where bold lettering and simple geometric forms enhanced clarity and impact.
Each of the featured circuits had its own character. Pau offered a demanding street circuit set within the city’s historic streets, Reims was famous for its high-speed layout along public roads through the Champagne region, and Albi combined tight technical sections with fast straights in southern France.
Today, posters like Les Trophées de France are prized for their blend of graphic design and motorsport heritage. They capture a moment when racing was both glamorous and experimental, and when poster art played a central role in promoting the excitement of international competition.
Original Poster
Sport - Motorsport - France
Martini Speed Trophy
Printed by Thivillier
Good condition
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