MOTOR RACE THRILLS.
FREN.CH DRIVERS' FEATS. BRITISH RIVALS DEFEATED. LONDON. Aug. 9. The first motoring Grand Prix held in Britain was conducted over 110 laps of the Brooklauds track, the total distance being 287 miles. Sandbanks and hairpin benjas were- placed at different points,- to' resemble a road event. Five British and four French' cars started, and three finished, all of which were French. The first, a Delage, was driven, by Sen'eschal and Wagfier, and averaged 78.66 miles an "hour.' The second, a Bugatli, driven by Captain Campbell, averaged 68.28; and the third, a Delage (Benoist) 68.12.. " : . The British entries immediately led, but met 'with, csrly stoppages, except Segrave's Talbot, which, belching flames from the exhaust, led at the eighth lap from Benoist. Segrave was then compelled to halt and change both rear tyres.
After 90 minutes Benoist was leading Segrave by a lap, with Seneschal third. Segrave's car broke into flames in the 52nd round and retired. Benoist retained the lead until the lOflth lap, when he contracted engine trouble. Seneschal was here suffering from, burned feet. Wagner relieved him, and went on to win. France thus won the world's championship.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIII, Issue 19412, 21 August 1926, Page 11
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