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Formula 1

XXI Großer Preis von Deutschland 1959
The sixth race of the season was in Germany and had a total of 15 racers, ( originally, Porsche was in it but after the incident of John Behra, they withdrew ). Unlike the other races, this one was done in two short heat rounds. First one saw Tony Brooks and Stirling Moss battling for the early lead. Best one to open was Brooks and Moss being the one to have been passed by many. Most of the heat showed people trying to fight for a position, however, half distance, Brabham fell out from the lead group, and literally ground to a halt with transmission trouble. This led to a very entertaining and amazing fight that would be won by Brooks. Second one shows McLaren doing a good start but immediately ending into a bad spot and then... well, a few messes. The race was then won by Tony Brooks with a time of: 1:06:14.0.
2.3 /10
VIII Grande Prémio de Portugal 1959
The seventh race was in Portugal and had a total of 16 racers. The race was in warm heat and had started early. Brabham was fast away, leading into the first corner followed by Gregory, poleman Moss dropping down to third, being then overtaken by Moss. Phill Hart was trying to get out of the field but would spin and crash onto another car, leading into double elimination. Most of the race was not too intense and was calm, however, Brooks complained of misfire and the Ferrari pitted to try and find the problem. By the time he was sent away he had dropped into last position and On lap 23, Brabham misjudged a move to lap Cabral, his Cooper flying off track and wrapping itself round a telegraph pole, the driver lucky to survive. Race was won by Moss with a time of: 2:11:55.41.
3.7 /10
2nd Grand Prix of the United States 1959
The final race of the season is set in a new track and a new Grand Prix, The US Grand Prix. It would be an exciting day for F1 fans and racers, however, this track is not to be messed with. The best starter proved to be Jack Brabham, as the Australian lit up his rear wheels to launch himself into the lead of the race, with Stirling Moss and Brooks slotting in behind. They remained in that order until Wolfgang von Trips hit the back of his team mate, forcing Brooks into the pits to assess damage at the end of the lap. Due to the Sebring circuit being very bumpy, the racers would struggle to keep balance of their cars, leading at one point to seven cars still on the run. It was won by Bruce McLaren with a time of: 2:12:35.7.
6.7 /10
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