Eau Rouge with a Ford DFV at full chat. There can’t be many more evocative experiences in motorsport, but it’s one that sadly very few of us will be fortunate enough to live it for real. This on-board video, featuring Nigel Mansell’s Lotus 87B, might be the next best thing.

Never mind what it looks like, though. With sound quality that does the subject justice, turn up the volume and enjoy the 500bhp Ford DFV soundtrack.

Read more about Nigel Mansell’s time at Team Lotus. Issue 35 of Absolute Lotus tells the full story of Red 5’s less-than-glittering time with the Ketteringham Hall squad. It’s available here.