F1: Drivers who won a race without leading a single lap

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Grand Prix of Great Britain
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#3 Tony Brooks - 1957 British Grand Prix

Grand Prix of Italy

Tony Brooks' win at the 1957 British Grand Prix was the third and final time a victory was shared between two drivers. Brooks started the race from third while his teammate Stirling Moss started it from pole position.

Tony Brooks was still recovering from his injuries sustained earlier, while his teammate was flying at the top of the grid. However, Moss soon found himself in the pits after his car faced a mechanical issue. Brooks returned to the pits and handed over the car to Moss as he was not confident of going the race distance.

A fired-up Moss charged out of the pits and began his fight to claim the top spot. Mechanical failures and accidents at the top of the grid helped Moss take the lead and finally a very memorable Grand Prix victory at his home race.

Tony Brooks was also awarded the victory for sharing the car with Stirling Moss.

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