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Originally Posted by 450knotOffice View Post
....stumbled onto an awesome article about the 1934 Alfa Romeo Tipo B that Nuvolari drove at the 'Ring in 1935, beating the mighty Silver Arrows.

Thanks for that.
Yeah, I think Smith wrote that article. He's a good reason to keep the R&T subscription going.

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Originally Posted by strupgolf View Post
Always had this question. Why, in the driver interviews after not qualifying, do they always have a "handler" with them recording every word they say. Are the teams scared of drivers saying something bad about them. Why not just let the driver be himself. Every time you see them sticking a recorder in their face. Oh well.
Probably multiple reasons, one might be that the handler can help keep the interview short but also make sure everyone that matters gets to get a question or two to the driver. Keep the press happy!
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