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/.

Grand Prix – The Racing Events That Make Audiences Go Wild

Formula 1 is a racing phenomenon that is broadcast in each and every country in the world. Only the Football World Cup surpasses it in popularity and viewership. All the teams have great fans, at least in their own countries, not to mention those who cheer for the team they feel is the best, regardless of which country they belong to. For example, Ferrari is popular not only in Italy. There are many other nationals who cheer for Ferrari, even if their own countrymen are driving another car in the competition. The same goes for BMW from Germany and McLaren from UK. Ferrari, BMW and McLaren are the most popular teams in all the Grand Prix events.

The reason for the popularity of F1 racing could be due to the futuristically designed, customized and highly priced cars that are used in the races. Another probable reason is the high and strict standards that all these cars and drivers have to comply with so as to be able to qualify for these championships. The Grand Prix is a series of races that are run on tailor made courses or sometimes even on public roads – both of which are strategically designed to have deep right and left turns. Some of these world famous circuits around the world are the streets in big cities.

The MotoGP is another world class racing event for four-stroke bikes. These Grand Prix motorcycles are custom-built racing machines that are neither available for purchase by the general public nor can be ridden legally on public roads. It was started in the year 1949 and has risen to a popular sport. The Riders' World Championship is awarded to the most successful rider over a season, as determined by a points system based on Grand Prix results.

When these racing events are being held in any part of the world, they easily eclipse all other kind of sports news. The thrill of watching an F1 or MotoGP race in person is unparalleled. Even if you are following the series on the television or on a website, these races are sure to give you a nail-biting finish.Regardless of what attracts you to the sport, could be the high speeds, or the 4 and 5 Gs pulled by courageous and calculative F1 drivers, races are the most thrilling of sports to get addicted to.

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