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Chris Amon

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New Zealand racing driver

New ZealandAthletesLived 1943 to 2016 · aged 73
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Christopher Arthur Amon was a New Zealand racing driver and motorsport executive who competed in Formula One from 1963 to 1976.

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Amon driving for Ferrari in the 1968 Dutch Grand PrixAmon driving for Ferrari in the 1968 Dutch Grand PrixAmon in the 3.0L Ferrari 312P during the 1969 Nürburgring 1000 km.Amon in the 3.0L Ferrari 312P during the 1969 Nürburgring 1000 km.Amon at the 1970 Dutch Grand PrixAmon at the 1970 Dutch Grand PrixChris Amon's Matra MS120 racing car, used in the 1971 Argentine Grand PrixChris Amon's Matra MS120 racing car, used in the 1971 Argentine Grand PrixChris Amon won the 1973 Nürburgring 6-hour race, sharing a works BMW 3.0 CSL with Hans-Joachim StuckChris Amon won the 1973 Nürburgring 6-hour race, sharing a works BMW 3.0 CSL with Hans-Joachim StuckChris Amon seated in the Amon AF101 at the NZ Festival of Motor Racing 2011Chris Amon seated in the Amon AF101 at the NZ Festival of Motor Racing 2011Amon driving for Ensign at the 1976 British Grand Prix.Amon driving for Ensign at the 1976 British Grand Prix.

Teams 7

Ensign Racing1976-1976
Chris Amon Racing1974-1974
Tecno1973-1973
Equipe Matra Sports1971-1972
March Engineering1970-1970
Scuderia Ferrari1967-1969
Reg Parnell Racing1963-1965

Awards 1

1993Member of the Order of the British Empire

Connected to Chris 6

Ronnie PetersonAlso played for March EngineeringGraham HillAlso played for Equipe Matra SportsJohn SurteesAlso played for Reg Parnell RacingJacky IckxAlso played for Ensign RacingTony BrooksAlso played for Scuderia FerrariArturo MerzarioAlso played for Scuderia Ferrari

About this person

Christopher Arthur Amon was a New Zealand racing driver and motorsport executive who competed in Formula One from 1963 to 1976. Widely regarded as one of the greatest drivers to never win a Formula One Grand Prix, Amon won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1966 with Ford, as well as the 24 Hours of Daytona in 1967 with Ferrari.

Country
New Zealand
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1943 to 2016 · aged 73
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