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Formula One (F1) is the highest class of open-wheeled auto racing defined by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), motorsport's world governing body. [1] The "formula" in the name refers to a set of rules to which all participants and vehicles must conform. [2]
Fatal accidents to competitors at the Watkins Glen International Circuit during the United States Grand Prix and other national and international motorsport events on a 10.6 km (6.6 mi) road circuit (1948–1952), an amended 7.4 km (4.6 mi) circuit (1953–1956) and the 3.78 km (2.35 mi) Grand Prix circuit from 1957 onwards.
Another five races were stopped due to incidents that resulted in fatalities: the 1975 Spanish Grand Prix was stopped on lap 29 and not restarted after Rolf Stommelen's car crashed into a spectator area, killing five people; [13] the 1978 Italian Grand Prix was red-flagged after a massive crash that ultimately contributed to the death of Ronnie ...
Firstly, due to rain and Carlos Sainz Jr.'s crash. Secondly, as three-hour time limit reached, after which the race was not restarted) [15] Lowest average race speed (winner) without a red flag: 98.701 km/h (61.330 mph) 1950 Monaco Grand Prix (Juan Manuel Fangio) [16] Highest average race speed (winner) 247.586 km/h (153.843 mph)
The wrecked Renault R28 car driven by Nelson Piquet Jr. at the centre of the controversy. The Renault Formula One crash controversy, dubbed as "Crashgate" by some in the media, [1] [2] was a sporting scandal caused when Renault F1 driver Nelson Piquet Jr. deliberately crashed during the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix to give a sporting advantage to his Renault teammate, Fernando Alonso.
(Top) 1 List of fatal accidents involving competitors. ... 10 Oct 1955 Austin Healey 4 Ian Dudley 23 May 1956 Cooper 5 David S.Dunnage 7 April 1958
18 May 1958 [1] Club House corner 1958 Grand Prix de Francorchamps: Lister - Jaguar 18 Chris Bristow: 19 June 1960 [2] Burnenville 1960 FIA Formula 1 World Championship 1960 Belgian Grand Prix: Cooper - Climax T51 19 Alan Stacey: 19 June 1960 [2] Masta 1960 FIA Formula 1 World Championship 1960 Belgian Grand Prix: Lotus 18 20 Piero Frescobaldi ...
The 1976 German Grand Prix (formally the XXXVIII Großer Preis von Deutschland) was a Formula One motor race held at the Nürburgring on 1 August 1976. [4] It was the scene of reigning world champion Niki Lauda's near-fatal accident, and the last Formula One race to be held on the Nordschleife section of the track.