Ginther takes the hairpin at the 1965 Mexican GP
A colourful scene with a Honda leading in the final race of the ’65 season
Grand Prix Photo
October 24, 1965, Mexico City, Mexico
The 10-round F1 championship came to a close under a blue sky in Mexico. The last race of the 1500cc era was won by Richie Ginther, leading – which would be his sole F1 victory. He was driving a Honda – the manufacturer’s first win. Jim Clark retired early in the race, but he’d been 1965 world champion for almost three months.
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