Great Read: Penske's only F1 win

The victory that followed tragedy | View in browser F1 | JAMES ELSON John Watson on Penske's only F1 win after tragedy: 'The irony wasn't lost' Austria '75 found Penske at its lowest ebb – but on this day in 1976, the team fought back with the help of John Watson, a 'magic' set of tyres and a Gillette-themed bet: today's Great Read looks back at the last F1 win by an American constructor Mark Donohue, in his own quiet way, was everything to Roger Penske and his racing team. Such a brooding, deep thinker, that he was dubbed by some as 'Dark Monohue', the racing driver cum engineer who not only piloted but also developed many of Penske's cars. During practice the 1975 Austrian Grand Prix, Donohue was involved in a crash which not only tragically killed a marshall, but also lead to his own death. He didn't realise it at first, but a blow to the head sustained in the impact led to a brain haemorrhage and within 24 hours he was dead. Penske and his team were shaken to the core. READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Over 200 collectors' and competition cars going under the hammer The Classic Sale at Silverstone Festival 25-27 August 2023 Iconic Auctioneers, formerly known as Silverstone Auctions, will soon return to Silverstone Festival for a 13th year as their official auction partner. Over 200 cars, as well as over 100 items of automobilia, will be offered for auction, including cars from the late Colin McRae MBE, two cars which feature in the new Gran Turismo movie as well as numerous exciting and unrepeatable examples. Bidding will be available in person, online, by phone or via commission. VIEW CATALOGUE AND REGISTER TO BID F1 Heikki Kovalainen: F1 'real deal' who had to accept being No2 to Hamilton    Entering F1 together in 2007, Heikki Kovalainen and Lewis Hamilton were both tipped as hot prospects. Many races later, Matt Bishop remembers the Finn's only grand prix victory READ MORE Share this newsletter: Stay up to date  Update your preferences to select the content you wish to receive.   UPDATE NOW  Unsubscribe | Privacy Policy. Motor Sport magazine, 18-20 Rosemont Road, London, NW3 6NE Company no. 05471049, Vat no. 871 544 60