Hamilton at Zandvoort
24. Aug 2024
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Duncan Hamilton (picture-above) hard at work at the wheel of his Talbot Lago T26c, at the 1951 Dutch Formula One Grand Prix held at Circuit Zandvoort Park. It was a non-championship Formula One race that was won for the second year in a row by French driver Louis Rosier in a Talbot-Lago. Duncan Hamilton finished fifth, 4 laps down on the winner.
Duncan Hamilton (1920-1994) was a British racing driver. He was known for his colourful and extroverted personality. After fighting in the Second World War, he took up motorsport. Although competent in single-seaters, he was more successful in sportscars, winning for instance the 1953 24 Hours of Le Mans with Tony Rolt in a Jaguar C-Type (picture-below).
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Formula 1, Zandvoort, Dutch Grand Prix, 24 Hours Le Mans, Duncan Hamilton, Tony Rolt, Louis Rosier, Talbot Lago, Jaguar, England, 1951, 1953
Source: DR