7 SEPTEMBER 1956, Page 6

COLLINS heard of Fangio's trouble when he pulled in for

a routine tyre change. 'I won't race any more,' he said at once, 'Fangio can have my car.'—News Chronicle, September 3.

'FANGIO said to him, "Will you let me take over your car? I know I have no right to demand it, it is not in your contract." ' 'Collins replied: "If it will help you to win the world championship, certainly." '—Daily Express, September 3.

'THERE was a sensational finish to the European Grand Prix here today when British ace driver Peter Collins was ordered to hand over his Ferrari to Fangio with only a few laps to go.'—Daily Herald, September 3.