New Zealand motor racing driver. Considered one of best Formula 1 drivers to never win a championship Grand Prix, he made his grand prix debut at the 1963 Monaco Grand Prix for the Parnell team. In 1966 he won the 24 Hours of Le Mans race, while in 1967 he received an invitation from Enzo Ferrari to drive for his F1 team. He showed incredible speed during his time at Ferrari, with a run of pole positions in 1968. He decided to retire from F1 in 1976 and returned to his native New Zealand.
New Zealand motor racing driver. Considered one of best Formula 1 drivers to never win a championship Grand Prix, he made his grand prix debut at the 1963 Monaco Grand Prix for the Parnell team. In 1966 he won the 24 Hours of Le Mans race, while in 1967 he received an invitation from Enzo Ferrari to drive for his F1 team. He showed incredible speed during his time at Ferrari, with a run of pole positions in 1968. He decided to retire from F1 in 1976 and returned to his native New Zealand.
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