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Chris Amon dies in hospital aged 73 after battle with cancer
Formula 1 legend Chris Amon has died at the age of 73 following a battle with cancer. Amon made his F1 debut at the age of 19 in 1963, and would go on to race for teams including Ferrari, March and Matra across a 13-year stint in the sport. Amon is widely regarded as being one of the greatest drivers never to win a grand prix, but was victorious in a handful of non-championship races. The New Zealander also won the 24 Hours of Le Mans alongside Bruce McLaren in 1966 for Ford, and the Daytona 24 Hours and the Monza 1000km with Ferrari in 1967. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Amon's family confirmed that he had died in hospital in Rotorua after a battle with...
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