Some Crazy Formula 1 Stories!

1.Ascari Goes For A Swim At Monaco 1955
On his final formula 1 race, Alberto Ascari lost control of his Lancia coming out of the tunnel and crashed through the barrier. His car flew into the ocean and the surprised Ascari had to swim to safety. Ascari was transported to the hospital with a few cuts and bruises and a shaken up body. Watch this video in the link below to see the incident!  https://youtu.be/xwoCLiyzdgU

2. Sebastian Buemi's Funny Surprise
If you are a f1 fan, you already know this funny incident. During Free Practice at the Shanghai International Circuit,  on the back straight approaching the hairpin, Buemi's front tires unexpectedly popped off. But what caused this spectacular crash? Torro Rosso were trying out a new pair of lighter suspension uprights to save weight. However, the parts weren't strong enough to withstand the immense G-Forces of the f1 cars braking for the hairpin. The front right tire went off first, and the pressure caused the left tire to pop of within a half a second. Luckily the long gravel run off area, Buemi didn't suffer any injuries. Click on this link to see the crazy crash!  https://youtu.be/M2GU6UBAGAg

 

3. Sick In a Formula 1 Car?!?!
Yep, in the 2007 Japanese Grand Prix, Mark Webber suffered from food poisoning while driving the f1 car! ( He threw up in the car)  Just Imagine That! Surprisingly, he managed to go on! However, he ended up retiring after Sebastian Vettel had a collision with him. click on the link to see the bizzare incident! https://youtu.be/mONoMIHqpa4

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