Denis Hulme at the wheel of his McLaren M7A enroute to victory in the 1968 Italian Grand Prix. (Inset) Jackie Stewart talks with team owner Ken Tyrrell.
Photos: Ed McDonough Collection
The 1968 season was a year of outstanding change and innovation in Grand Prix racing. The 3-liter formula was in its third year and constructors sought new technical directions in the quest for speed and victory. In what started out as a year where Lotus dominance appeared certain, Jim Clark was killed and the other teams and drivers made Graham Hill work very hard for his second world championship. At Monza, the McLarens showed a true return to early season form.
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