65 years ago: Bruce McLaren's first victory, the man who moved mountains

How did a kid from New Zealand become a major player in Formula 1? Chance encounters, DNA focused on driving, love of mechanics and above all, unfailing tenacity have made it possible to set a precocity record.

Published 12/12/2024 à 17:18

Medhi Casaurang

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65 years ago: Bruce McLaren's first victory, the man who moved mountains

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Making your way in the cutthroat world of motorsport has never been an easy task. The greatest drivers, or team principals, have all followed a tortuous path, made of uncompromising life choices before being able to make a living from their passion. But what happens when you grow up, literally, on the other side of the world?

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Medhi Casaurang

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Yves-Henri RANDIER

16/08/2024 at 07:57 a.m.

Legendary Formula 1 actor from "Down Under" but who failed to attract F1 to his native soil even though the country has a real motorsport culture and had nice tracks like Pukekohe (today closed), the very fast Teretonga Park or today Taupo or Highlands Motorsport Park!

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