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Chris Amon

Born
Jul 20, 1943 · Aged 73
Died
Aug 3, 2016
Place of birth
Bulls, New Zealand
Gender
Male
Movie credits
3
TV credits
0

Biography

Chris Amon (July 20, 1943 – August 3, 2016) was a highly respected New Zealand racing driver known for his exceptional skill and smooth driving style, often cited as one of the best drivers never to win a Formula 1 Grand Prix. Born in Bulls, New Zealand, Amon began his motorsport career in the 1960s and quickly rose through the ranks to race in Formula 1. Over his career, he drove for teams such as Ferrari, March, and Matra, achieving numerous pole positions and podium finishes. In 1966, Amon won the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans with Bruce McLaren, driving a Ford GT40, marking one of his…