Surtees has walked out on Ferrari
Sutees and Dragoni have not got along for some time and when Dragoni installed an additional driver in the P3 John shares with his fellow Englishman Mike Parkes it was agreed.
John explained to the chief that he would chose when he would drive Dragoni said he would tell John. following phone calls back to Ferrari John has walk out. He may have walk out on his Formula One drive as well only time will tell.
Nino Vacarrella didn't want to drive a Dino and pack for home.
When Nino arrived he was told he would not be driving a P3 but was now in a 2 litre Dino so he walk out and pack to return to Sicily. Before he got his flight he was persuaded to return and drive the Dino.
Ford nearly walk out along with Porsche
Thompson driving a Mark II arrives a 'White House' to collide with a GT40 bloking his way. He drives back to the pits and informs a steward who does nothing!
Shortly after the car is banned by the Circuit for not reporting an accident. Leo Beebe goes 'mad' and threaten to remove all the 3 works teams and Porsche hearing of the stupid carry on further tells the organiser they will withdraw if Ford go.
As a face saver Thompson is banned but the car allowed to start.
Rushed from England the big saloon driver Brian Muir has been out testing and practicing this morning never having sat in a Prototype style car before.
Author: ArchitectPage