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Happy birthday!

Happy birthday to Wes!

On this day in motorsport

• Born today in 1914: Carlos Menditeguy, who achieved a single F1 podium in his home race at Buenos Aires in 1957, driving a Maserati 250F
• Born today in 1992: Future Formula E champion Oliver Rowland
• 45 years ago today Jacques Laffite won the German Grand Prix after the Renault drivers dropped out with engine problems. Pole winner Alan Jones held off closest title rival Nelson Piquet for third behind team mate Carlos Reutemann.