Formula One driver who began champagne-spraying tradition dies, aged 86

Former American Formula One driver Dan Gurney has died following complications with pneumonia.

Formula One driver who began champagne-spraying tradition dies, aged 86

Former American Formula One driver Dan Gurney has died following complications with pneumonia.

Gurney, who won four grands prix and began the tradition of celebrating a victory by spraying champagne, passed away on Sunday, aged 86.

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