April 7, 1968: Jim Clark Killed in Hockenheim Crash
Fifty years ago, one of the most naturally talented motor racing drivers of all time died when Jim Clark’s Lotus-Cosworth left the track at Hockenheim at 140 mph and hit a tree. Read More …
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Twenty Years On—”Seconds From Death”
Twenty years to the day after Ayrton Senna’s tragic crash and death at Imola’s Tamburello corner, we’re still looking for answers to why the accident happened and how the Brazilian’s eerie demeanor over that dark weekend portended his demise. These selected videos capture come of the memories and lingering controversy. Read More …
Mario’s Somber Title (1978)
Mario Andretti fulfilled his childhood dream of an F1 championship, clinched at Monza, in the most poignant of circumstances. Read More …
von Trips—Monza 1961
The gruesome 1961 death of German driver Wolfgang (“Taffy” ) von Trips illustrates the dramatic change in values in Formula One racing over the decades. Read More …
Cevert Triumphs
Surely there was never a more handsome GP driver than Francois Cevert? The tall Frenchman joined the Tyrrell March team in 1970 but, in Jackie Stewart’s shadow, scored but a single Grand Prix victory before a tragic death at the 1973 USGP. Read More …
Dan Wheldon Dies In IndyCar Finale
Two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon died Sunday in a fiery 15-car wreck at Las Vegas Motor Speedway during the final IndyCar race of the season. Read More …
When F1 Was Really Life or Death
Fifty years ago, when “Taffy’ von Trips died during the Italian Grand Prix at Monza in 1961, nobody had thought of stopping the race. Were people more callous back then? Read More …
Imola 1994
The full race video of the tragic San Marino Grand Prix of 1994, with commentary from the BBC’s Murray Walker (joined by John Watson and Jonathan Palmer) is available from StreetFire.net. It is still difficult and very troubling to watch after 17 years on. Read More …
Remembering Bandini
It’s been nearly 45 years since the Monaco Grand Prix of 1967. For those too young to remember, which is likely a majority of readers, the events of that day are one of the many, tragic black marks on the early history of Formula One. Read More …