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The Ickx factor bursts on to the scene
Phillip van Osten
07/07/2026 at 12:3007/07/2026 at 11:46 40 SHARES Share on.. Share on.. Share on.. ©TheCahierArchive The French Grand Prix at Rouen held on this day in 1968 was only the seventh World Championship event for 23-year-old Jacky Ickx, but the works Ferrari driver conquered his maiden win in F1 with the ease of a seasoned veteran. Starting his race on the front row of the grid, the Belgian relied on his flair to opt for a wet tyre choice while all his rivals had stuck with their dry compounds. From the outset, Ickx was in a league of his own, mastering his competitors and the elements around the daunting Rouen course to finish ahead by almost two minutes. Alas, the Belgian's...
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