Worst Accidents In The Formula One History

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The game of formula one is synonymous with fun, speed, adrenaline rush and excitement. Formula one remains the most popular and enduring forms of motorsport worldwide. However the sport takes a tragic turn when life is taken during a racing event, something which happens far too often. Let’s have a look at some accidents in the history of F1 racing that shook the fans across the world.

Niki Lauda

It was 1976 and the German grand prix at the Nurburgring. Lauda lost control of his Ferrari in the second lap of the race, his car spun into the barriers on the right side and then back across the track, where he collided with another car and burst into flames.

Gilles Villeneuve

This accident is termed as one of the worst accidents in the history of F1 racing. On his final qualifying lap for the Belgian Grand Prix at Zolder, his Ferrari came into contact with Jochen Mass’s car and was launched into the air. The crash was so strong that his car was severely smashed and Villeneuve was thrown across the track still strapped to his seat. Unfortunately, this accident claimed Villeneuve’s life.

Roland Ratzenberger

Ratzenberger was killed during a qualifying run at Imola. He had damaged his car on the previous lap and was attempting to secure the last grid spot, when the wind pressure caused by his high speed tore the wing completely off the car. The wing slid underneath the car, which failed to make the corner and slammed into the wall at 195 miles per hour.

Scott Kalitta

During an event at Oldbridge Township Raceway Park in Englishtown, New Jersey, Scott was in a qualifying race when, near the end of the run, the engine exploded into flames. The parachutes failed to open and the car careened through a sand trap before hitting a concrete wall at nearly 300 miles per hour. He died in this fatal accident. 

Moto GP

Accidents and injuries are an integral part of sports. However, the fun and excitement turn into sorrow when the accidents turn fatal. These were some unfortunate incidents that shook the Moto racing fans all over the world. For more information on F1 racing, Moto GP, or any other sports news, log in to- http://www.sportsbox360.com/.