1966 gewann Chris Amon das legendäre 24-Stunden- Rennen von Le Mans. Im exklusiven Interview erinnert sich der Neuseeländer an das schwierige Rennen im Ford GT40, Bruce McLarens legendäres "Go like Hell" und seine Pechsträhne, die er heute gelassen sieht.
Chris, wer waren Deine größten Gegner beim Rennen in Le Mans 1966 - Ferrari oder die anderen Ford GT40?
CHRIS AMON: "Gemeinsam mit Bruce McLaren fuhr ich damals den GT40 mit der Startnummer 2. Uns beiden war klar, dass wir vor allem die anderen Werksautos von Ford im Auge behalten mussten - im Jahr zuvor war unser Ford GT40 viel schneller
Chris, wer waren Deine größten Gegner beim Rennen in Le Mans 1966 - Ferrari oder die anderen Ford GT40?
CHRIS AMON: "Gemeinsam mit Bruce McLaren fuhr ich damals den GT40 mit der Startnummer 2. Uns beiden war klar, dass wir vor allem die anderen Werksautos von Ford im Auge behalten mussten - im Jahr zuvor war unser Ford GT40 viel schneller
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