Honda's maiden Grand Prix victory

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The returning Mexican Grand Prix will definitely have a special meaning for Honda, which claimed its maiden Formula 1 victory at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in 1965. The historical event was also American Richie Ginther's first and only Grand Prix win, and the first triumph for Goodyear in F1. Given the Japanese manufacturer’s current form, a repeat performance fifty years later would be nothing short of a miracle.

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