Weekend of a Champion (1972)
Directed by: Frank Simon
Produced by: Roman Polanski
Starring: Jackie Stewart
Format: Original Australian Daybill
Size: Approx. 13" x 30"
Distributor: MGM/EMI (Anglo-EMI Film Distributors Ltd)
Printer: M.A.P.S. Litho Pty Ltd
Classification: G (General)
Tagline: “The Grand Prix Ace! It takes you behind the jet-set scenes into a world of motor racing.”
Design Notes: Stylised illustration of Jackie Stewart in racing gear and behind the wheel of his Formula One car. Iconic orange and black tones give it a bold 70s aesthetic—classic motorsport poster appeal.

About the Film: Weekend of a Champion is a candid and compelling documentary that follows Formula One legend Jackie Stewart through the 1971 Monaco Grand Prix weekend. Produced by Roman Polanski, it offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at the pressures and rituals of elite racing in the golden era of F1. The film was digitally restored and re-released in 2013 with added footage of Stewart and Polanski in discussion.

Collecting Notes (Australia): Motorsport ephemera collectors and F1 fans value this daybill highly. Polanski’s involvement adds crossover interest among cinema collectors. Australian daybills for motorsport documentaries are relatively scarce and niche-specific.
Collector Insight: This poster appeals to both film buffs and Formula One enthusiasts. Its vivid graphic style and Stewart’s enduring legacy in F1 help drive steady collector interest. Expect interest to rise around major F1 anniversaries or documentaries.