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Obituary: John Nicholson, 1941-2017

John Nicholson, who made one just grand prix start at Silverstone in 1975 but won two Formula 1 world championships as an engine builder, has died at the age of 75. The New Zealander was best known for founding Nicholson-McLaren engines, one of the premier suppliers of Cosworth DFVs. His products powered Emerson Fittipaldi to the title in 1974, and James Hunt two years later. Although he never had the finance or time with which to pursue a driving career at the top level, he showed considerable ability in the lower ranks, beating many future stars. Born in Auckland in 1941, "Johnny Nick" followed his father into powerboat racing before moving into cars, racing Lotus and Brabham...
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