After running non-championship Grand Prix under sportscar rules for six years at Mosport Park, the Canadian Grand Prix had its bid to become a World Championship event in 1967 accepted.
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Reflections: “Clark dominates at Clermont-Ferrand – 1965 French Grand Prix (Rd 4)”
Before the 1965 French Grand Prix, Lotus driver Jim Clark was quietly confident. After three rounds, the legendary Scot had a three-point advantage over BRM's Graham Hill when they arrived at Clermont-Ferrand. With skill and smoothness a premium at the French circuit, Clark possessed an advantage that often superseded the superb engineering of his nimble Lotus 33. In the race, he would made it look so easy.
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This generation's Chris Amon has had another struck of shit luck this weekend. Mark Webber, fresh from finishing the Formula 1 season in Brazil a few weeks ago, was hit by a 4x4 in Tasmania while in a charity cycling race. It would seem he has multiple fractures in his right leg, but has had … Continue reading Get Well Soon Mark