Motorsport Moment – Dan Gurney’s First Grand Prix Victory

1962 French Grand Prix

Where: France / Date: July 8, 1962

Dan Gurney scored his initial Grand Prix victory in this 8-cylinder Porsche 804, seen here at Nouveau Monde corner at the bottom of the challenging Rouen-Les Essarts open road course during the French Grand Prix on July 8, 1962. Gurney was the surprise and popular winner that day, giving the Porsche marque its only F1 triumph.

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