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Regazzoni wins sombre 1970 Italian GP

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The late Clay Regazzoni claimed his maiden Formula One victory on this date 46 years ago. Making only his fifth career start with Ferrari, the Swiss won a sombre 1970 Italian Grand Prix, which had been marred by the death of Jochen Rindt one day before.

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