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For a first serious attempt at Grand Prix racing the Vanwall 2.3-litre engine showed up well, never missing a beat throughout the whole race. This should encourage Mr. Vandervell to press on at full speed with his team of three 2.5-litre cars for next year.
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Mantovani has proved to be Italian champion for 1954, being the only Italian driver to compete in Grand Prix events consistently, and also to finish. His driving at Monza showed a very steady hand and, while not having the required flair to make a top driver, his progress is steady.
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If Wacker had not stopped twice for new goggles, he would have beaten Trintignant’s sick Ferrari and finished fifth.
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In spite of changing from four cylinders to six cylinders, poor Rosier was, still running at the end of the field, though this time the car held together for the whole race.