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William Ferguson

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South African racing driver (1940-2007)

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William "Willie" Ferguson was a racing driver from South Africa. He entered the 1972 South African Grand Prix with local outfit Team Gunston, running a Brabham BT33, but could not start the race due to a blown engine in practice.

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William "Willie" Ferguson was a racing driver from South Africa. He entered the 1972 South African Grand Prix with local outfit Team Gunston, running a Brabham BT33, but could not start the race due to a blown engine in practice. He was also pencilled in to drive a Surtees TS9 for the same team, but that car was eventually raced by John Love. Ferguson participated in numerous non-Championship Formula One races.

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South Africa
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deceased
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Lived 1940 to 2007 · aged 67
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