With a healthy lead, Scottish "Crookie" Jackie Stewart appears to have the race won when he slows to a halt at the north end of the track with only nine laps remaining. Under the mistaken impression that he can still be classed as a finisher by pushing his car across the line (as is the rule in Europe at the time), he climbs out and begins the task. After an official explains that he does not need to do so here, Jackie then abandons the car and walks in, smiling and waving to acknowledge a huge ovation from the crowd. (It turns out that the oil pressure had dropped to zero and the thoughtful Jackie was merely trying to save his car owner, John Mecom, the expense of a blown engine.) Fellow Grand Prix driver and teammate Graham Hill wins the race, but Jackie is voted Rookie of the Year.

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• Taken: February 09, 2006

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