News Details
When Rodriguez slid to a win on Spa's toboggan
Pedro Rodriguez was as brave as they came, and the small Mexican driver proved it once again on this day in 1970 when he triumphed in the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa. The daunting Ardennes track, a flat-out 14 km toboggan back then, was the scene of a titanic battle between the BRM driver and March rival Chris Amon. The Kiwi took the lead early on but was overhauled by Rodriguez on lap 5 out of 28, the latter making good use around Spa of the BRM's powerful V12 engine. The fearless pair ran nose to tail for one and half hours, and despite his best efforts Amon never managed to gain a crucial edge. Amon's valiance at Spa was particularly noteworthy as the Kiwi had pulled out of practice for...
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
Original F1 race date for Mexican GP “remains firm”
The promoters of the Mexican Grand Prix expect their Formula 1 race will...
5y ago from Crash.net
Dixon takes season-opening IndyCar win in Texas
©IndyCar Chip Ganassi Racing's Scott Dixon added one more win to his...
5y ago from F1i.com
Mercedes to share reserves with McLaren and Racing...
Mercedes will share reserve drivers Stoffel Vandoorne and Esteban...
5y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Green praising underestimated driver: ''In that area,...
Sergio Perez is one of the most talented drivers in the smaller teams and...
5y ago from GPBlog.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Why Dani Pedrosa won't replace Maverick Vinales at Le...
No description available...
9h ago from Motorsport.com
Toprak Razgatlioglu: Yamaha struggles make me think...
No description available...
14h ago from Motorsport.com
Andrea Iannone returns to MotoGP paddock in...
No description available...
13h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
IndyCar officiating board helps shape Push to Pass...
IndyCar’s new Independent Officiating Board has made one of its first...
10h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
IndyCar expands Push to Pass availability
The NTT IndyCar Series has announced a change to the series’ Push to...
10h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
FOX unveils plan for 60 hours of Indy 500 coverage
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Motorsport legend Alex Zanardi dies aged 59
Ex-F1 and CART driver Alex Zanardi has passed away aged 59. His family...
3d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
How Ott Tanak can help Toyota's WRC 2027 car...
No description available...
13h ago from Motorsport.com
Why Hyundai’s WRC season “really starts” at...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
M-Sport weighs up WRC new car build as all options...
No description available...
6d ago from Motorsport.com
Toyota steps up WRC 2027 car testing with new look...
No description available...
6d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Player ratings: Arsenal 1-0 Atletico Madrid
Arsenal reached the Champions League final for the first time in 20 years...
2h ago from FreshArsenal.com
'I can tell you' – Journalist confirms Man...
Manchester United are currently leading the race to sign Atalanta’s...
2h ago from CaughtOffside.com
'Let this be a lesson', 'Monstrous performance' -...
Arsenal fans are delighted with the performance of Viktor Gyokeres in the...
2h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Alan Shearer reveals the one Arsenal tweak behind...
Viktor Gyokeres’ overall play as Arsenal’s focal point, both on and...
4h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
F1 News Today: Christian Horner return welcomed as Newey...
Christian Horner has been given an open... Read More »
4h ago from GPFans.com
Lewis Hamilton plays the 'shrimp', Aston Martin in 'a deep...
Last weekend's Miami Grand Prix saw Kimi... Read More »
4h ago from GPFans.com
Adrian Newey builds rocket ship faster than any F1 car, but...
Adrian Newey's F1 genius has contributed to a... Read More »
6h ago from GPFans.com
