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| The Portuguese Grand Prix; Oporto, August 24, 1958 |
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| Mike Hawthorn taking the Ferrari 246/F1 over the tram lines in the city. He and Stirling Moss with the Vanwall had a race long duel. Late in the going Hawthorn had a spin and restarted by pushing the car against the traffic for which he was disqualified. Moss, however, testified that Hawthorn had actually not been on the racing surface, resulting in the disqualification being withdrawn and Hawthorn regaining second place. For Moss it became the ultimate gesture of sportsmanship as his reinstatement of Hawthorn ultimately would cost him the Championship. |
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