Kenneth McAlpine obituary

04/20/2023 12:02 PM

Grand prix driver of the 1950s who supported the Connaught racing team with wealth from his family's construction businessAlthough he never scored a point in the Formula One world championship, for several years Kenneth McAlpine, who has died aged 102, held the title of the oldest surviving grand prix driver. His seven appearances in the series between 1952 and 1955 yielded a best result of 1

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