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US F1 legend Gurney dies

Former American Formula 1 driver Dan Gurney has died following complications with pneumonia. Gurney, who won four grands prix and began the tradition of celebrating a victory by spraying champagne, passed away on Sunday, aged 86. He was regarded as one of the finest drivers of his era and raced for Ferrari, Porsche and Brabham during an F1 career which spanned more than a decade. The American also won the famous Le Mans 24 Hours race in 1967, and was the first driver to win races in F1, IndyCar and NASCAR. Gurney has passed away at the age of 86 "With one last smile on his handsome face, Dan drove off into the unknown just before noon today," the Gurney family said in a statement....
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