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The Ickx factor bursts on to the scene
Phillip van Osten
07/07/2025 at 14:3007/07/2025 at 14:01 ©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 joy was tampered with sorrow following the...
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