For example, Britain's defence secretary during the Falklands war, John Nott, revealed in his memoirs that France had been Britain's staunchest ally, providing information that helped to render the Exocet anti-ship missiles used by Argentina ineffective, and supplying Mirage and Super-Etendard fighters for British Harrier pilots to pit themselves against in training.

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He was forced to pit after just seven laps due to worn super-soft tires and never threatened thereafter.

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Some will want to see him enter Tom Brady-ville by winning his 3rd Super Bowl in 7 years, hoping that it is a mere pit stop on his way towards matching the championship marks of legendary Steelers QB and (ironically) Fox studio analyst Terry Bradshaw.

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