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Achille Varzi and Tazio Nuvolari, Monaco Grand Prix, 1933. The 1933 Monaco Grand Prix saw one of the epic duels of Grand Prix history, between Italian rivals Achille Varzi and Tazio Nuvolari. The two fought for the lead over 97 of the 100 laps of the race, with the lead changing hands on frequent occasions. In the end, Varzi emerged victorious while Nuvolari ended up being disqualified for receiving a push from a mechanic. Here Varzi's Bugatti is seen leading Nuvolari's Alfa Romeo into the Loews hairpin.