The fact that Lauda was racing again 6 weeks after that is mindboggling. A normal human would have his pants so full, no more championships ever... He won 2 more. What a crazy legend!
I remember an interview with Lauda where he reflected on that day. He said to himself that he didn't want to die that day because & I quote... "that's annoying". I think that best describes the mindset of Niki & many others 👍
I watched in 77 where he romped away from the rest at Khayalami, and I remember thinking that you wouldn't get me in a donkey cart after that fiery accident.
I was an a helicopter accident where it caught on fire when it hit the ground. Police body cam showed the two occupants walking around, talking to the police afterwards and so on. But a few days later one of them died. Burn injuries are so dangerous.
It saddens me that, I did not know of Lauda till now, I live in Germany and saw him every now and then on the news, but besides knowing that he drove in F1, I really had no idea that he was living legend. What a man. I wish I knew before his passing.
The guy that struck the mechanic is really a tragedy, you can tell the driver is utterly shaken by what just happened, amazing the race was launched with people on the track as well.
it is unbelievable that the race control official couldn't see nor respond to that situation given just how long Patrese tried to flag them on the situation... even if he didn't help, Patrese was an absolute sitting duck for a massive disaster!
After Nelson Piquet's 1987 San Marino Grand Prix crash he not only suffered from headaches for the rest of the year, but his depth perception was permanently damaged, which is one of the reasons the latter part of his career isn't as impressive as the earlier parts.
Yes, he later confessed he didn't say anything otherwise he wouldn't be able to find a seat, but in his own estimate he lost close to 1 second a lap due to the injuries
I'm a die hard F1 fan and have spent countless hours watching old races, investigating statistics and consuming crash videos. Still I was able to learn something new from this, and this is actually a very well put together compilation. Really like the way you give an informative narrative behind each incident
Before I released this I was really hoping that someone may just learn something new from it so it really makes me happy to know that, so thank you very much! 😊
There's one driver you haven't mentioned yet is Martin Donnelly he suffered a bad crash where he was thrown from his F1 car and suffered multitude of broken bones but had to retire indefinite from F1 due to the injuries he suffered from the crash
Sky F1 did an interview with Grosjean some time after the crash. His description of the fight to get out of the burning car was gut-wrenching. His foot had gotten stuck under the pedals and as the cockpit was partially under the armco barrier, it was very difficult to get out of the burning wreckage. IIRC, once he had managed to rip his foot free from under the pedals (his foot came out of the shoe), he tried multiple times to get out of the car, but every time he hit something above him and was unable to get out. According to him, at that point he accepted his fate and gave up, thinking this is where his life will end and he came to terms with it. But then he thought of his wife and kids and thought he has to fight for his life for their sake. And then he managed to squirm his way out between the halo and the armco barrier. It was one of the most touching descriptions of events I've ever heard. The halo had saved his life when the car struck the barrier, but then it almost killed him when it blocked his way out of the burning car.
I can see what you mean with the difficulties caused by the halo, but I'd say it gave him a fighting chance, and it pretty much brings no downsides in plenty of other scenarios without fire
@@md244-w6v Yeah as I said, it saved his life although getting out of the car was more difficult because of it. Without the halo the barrier would've probably cut his head off, exactly like what happened to Helmuth Koinigg in 1974.
This is a design flaw with the halo that has been evident since day 1, but people won't acknowledge that the design can be improved. Otherwise we are going to see an accident where a driver is trapped like Grosjean was, and they won't have the same luck he did.
Even after all that, Grosjean praised the halo for saving his life. When someone talked to him about it in an interview, he said if that halo wasn’t there, he wouldn’t be here talking about it.
@@Bennyboy1985unfortunately just like old times, I don’t think they will update until a special crash happened, even now after zhou guanyu’s crash they fixed the roll hoop because it has a chance to fail
Seeing the drivers helplessly calling out to Lauda and calling for aid during the fireball is so heartbreaking, even with the knowledge that Lauda lived. Imagine having witnessed the crash, seeing the fireball, and even crashing into him, and having the humanity to essentially "quit" your job for a moment for the sake of another. Its inspiring, but heartbreaking. Edit: Thank you for including that footage, because it very commonly gets overlooked, as does the footage of the drivers staying with him trackside, as there is usually more focus on the crash itself.
Thank you for your kind words though, I really appreciate that because it was my intention with this series that it won't just focus on the crash but also the drivers themselves because they are also human & seems to be forgotten about in a lot of videos 👍
@@MotorMadeven today we still see things like that. May i point to the incident at the british gp where Russell jumped out of his car and ran towards zhou, with zero regard for himself. Or vettel at spa when lando crashed during quali, immediately driving towards him and checking if he is okay. Or grosjean's crash where everyone was so incredibly worried. I believe it's quite unfair to say today's drivers are not treating each other like family anymore, or that today's drivers bicker on the radio much more. You simply hear more of what they say, and most of if not all of the drivers are very close friends. Many of them spent most of their careers racing against each other from karting all the way up to F1.
@@MotorMadI don't know if that's a fair comparison. Drivers have always bickered, Hunt was a famous shithouse, lots of drivers talked shit about Stewart even when he was trying to save their lives and Senna was a real crybaby when he wanted to be and this only scratches the surface of the manchild antics. Back in the 60's and 70's drivers did stop and help because they were often the first on the scene and there were few marshals and even fewer who were trained or equipped to deal with the fireballs and wrecks of bent metal. Once the 80s rolled around the marshalling improved massively and drivers were instructed not to risk adding another casualty to the mess by getting involved, just follow race director instructions and leave it to the professionals. It didn't mean they didn't care, they're all human and they understand the risks better than any of us can.
@@adenkyramud5005 Upon reflection, yeah you are right it was unfair of me to say that in the above statement & I hold my hands up in apology if I had upset you in anyway, that's never my intention. Have a nice weekend 👍
Sir Jackie Stewart is heralded as the sports biggest safety ambassador and should be thanked by many for saving countless lives and injuries. Excellent video...BRAVO!!!
He lost many friends in his F1 career, and as far as I know, never missed a single funeral for an F1 racer. He once lamented and wondered how many more funerals he’s going to have to attend. It’s what kept him pushing harder and harder for safety regulations.
This is one of the most impressive documentaries I've ever seen on F1's dark side. No over-sensationalizing of the facts, no dramatic commentary, none of the usual bullcrap that tends to get slathered on with a spade when covering this subject. Just a calm stating of the facts, with relevant details on the incident and aftermath. Excellent job! Sub well & truly earned.
Thank You very much! 😊. I really don't like any of that clickbaity stuff that seems to be plastered all over youtube now especially with F1 related content. So before I made this video I made a pledge to be as real as possible & produce something good for true F1 fans! 🤜
Agree. Also love the fact that @MotorMad gives some context of the race and the cause of the accident before showing the accident. Great documentary, thought I had to skip the part where the mechanic got killed between two cars, that was too much for my stomach to digest.
Brundle could have been killed not only once but even TWICE just in 1994, as in the Japanese GP when he basically had an accident very similar to the one in which Jules Bianchi was killed twenty years later (in the same corner, too). If I recall correctly, after losing control, Martin saw the crane and managed to avoid it just by inches, by hitting abruptly the brakes in the attempt to make his car spinning harder than it was already doing, in the hope of getting out of the crane trajectory. Unfortunately he run over a marshal who suffered legs fractures.
Man, some of these locations have horrific track records no pun intended; it seems like Japan has a history of terrible crashes and fatalities equal to those of the more infamous Grands Prix like SA and Belgian.
That's three in the first four weekends of 1994 the series could have killed drivers. You could argue that the series got lucky that "only" two drivers were killed. Brundle in Brazil, the obvious two in Imola then Wendlinger at Monaco was sent into a coma. Then Barrichello was sent into a catchfence in Practice at Imola. The same issue which paralysed Robert Wickens, killed Dan Wheldon and somehow didn't kill Kenny Brack. Yes, those accidents were at higher speeds. However, they were at least 10 years later. That's 5 drivers in 3 weekends.
Can we all just pause for a moment and recognize the absolute bloody fearless heroes that are the marshals support people and fire teams You have balls of steel and I salute you for your courage and hard work. THANK YOU.
THANK YOU ! for the “tip of the hat” to all the Marshals. Retired now, I spent 27 years as a volunteer member of a (pick your favorite label) Emergency, Fire/Rescue, or Safety crew team member. I never (yet) had the opportunity to attend a F 1 race, but worked many NASCAR, Champ car, IndyCar, IMSA, Formula E, Vintage , and hundreds of amateur events. I was privileged to work with so many dedicated and amazing people who are truly drawn to do this work inside the fences. On both sides of the fence, we’re all fans; some of us need to do something when bad stuff happens, some of us just can’t. For those who can step up, please do. It becomes harder and harder to find people who will support our racing passion and you’ll meet some wonderful folks.
What is more horrific is that safety won't see major improvements unless another driver is killed. Just because a scenario is a one in a million chance, the fact it even is a chance should be taken into heavy consideration.
@@alessandromazzini7026You can't take into consideration every scenario, of course, but proper risk assessments are important. Safety was neglected back in the day and no one even bothered to conduct risk assessments of different tracks and the cars. Many obvious crashes and close calls have happened due to the scarcity of risk managers and could've easily been avoided with adequate due diligance.
I 100% agree on that one. It's a shame he never really got going in F1 but that image of him sat in the medical car almost pin points the exact moment when he realises that he is alive & is going to see his family again. It's enough to make me almost cry everytime I see it
How Luckett survived that incident I will never know. The whole lead up to that is beyond infuriating, it is so hard to understand how negligently the sport was run in that period
The fact both Piquet and Berger crashed like Senna did at Tumborello says a lot about how small of a priority safety was in that time. There's 7 and 5 years between those crashes and Senna's crash respectively
@404TVfr obviously they mean exactly that... tire barrier. It's not like some things aren't understood by intelligent people without being said. Get real.
What a great video. I was an SCCA driver for a short time, and was an avid F-1 fan throughout this era. While in the military I was fortunate to be stationed in Germany at Hahn AFB. While there I was able to attend several F-1 races in Europe. In the CONUS, I enjoyed races at Watkins Glen and one at Indianapolis. I have drifted away after Michael Schumaker retired, and have never found my way back since. Thank you for the research and the time taken to bring us this terrific video.
You have obviously put in so much work to present this in such a compelling manner, without oversensationalising anything, and totally respecting the drivers. I will definitely be watching the second part.This is the most impressive F1 documentary that I have ever seen. God bless you for the work and love that you have invested in this project.
It comes from kart... If you have the opportunity someday, drive a 125cc 2-stroke kart, and you'll understand why - for these guys - it's normal to race a Formula 1 with no Halo. Personally, I still prefer the car without Halo - and I'm pretty sure that the drivers think the same, but I understand that's a good step from keep death away hehe
@@MotorMadi just recently fell in love with the history and everything about this sport. I also stumbled upon this probably because of how often i watch, nonetheless it’s great and I’m learning so much. So thank you for this amazing piece! Cheers
Excellent work. You've covered these unfortunate events with decorum and sensitivity. I'm almost dreading Episode 2 but I'm sure you will make a good job of it.
This was really respectfully narrated with obviously a lot of knowledge of the history of the sport and research done on the drivers. Thanks for the great work!
Another horrific non-fatal crash would be Luciano Burti with Eddie Irvine at Spa in 2001. I still vividly remember watching it live, and I had a horrible feeling in my stomach for a few minutes afterwards.
That's not even the half of it. He went on to found an airline with his name, and when one of his Boeing 767s crashed, he fought tooth and nail to get Boeing to recognise a serious fault with their plane and fix it.
@@thirdwheel1985au did not know that...thanks for the info 👍. Adds to Laudas badassery for sure ..lol. The man was amazing. Last rites/burnt to a crisp to sitting on the grid in a matter of weeks. 💪
You Sir, deserve amazing things. This is the first time where i actually full heartedly feel like a video deserves more than a like. It is clear how much time and effort you put into the making of this video and episode 2. The respect you have for the people you talk about is very noticable and i‘m infinitely thankful that you‘ve given us free access to your work, wonderful, Thank you.
These are all terrible but Stohr's might be the worst for me, how he holds his hands up in grief as soon as he crashes, tumbling out of the car and standing there devastated as the medics rush past, clearly panicking and probably thinking he just killed someone... just terrible.
I had to watch it many times over during the making of this episode & every time it sends chills through my body because it just looked so painful. I don't think anyone blames Stohr for walking away from F1 not so long after
@@MotorMad I certainly don't, absolutely no shame in deciding not to take part in the sport after a traumatic incident like that. Great compilation mate, really appreciate the narrative depth and fantastic video footage you've put in here - clearly a lot of hard work and very well done indeed!
I was 3 years old when Ronnie Petterson crashed in 1978 at Monza and from what my parents have told me i ran up as my parents screamed and i shut off the tv. It is one of those things that you can never not think about when you watch races afterwards that you know just how badly things can go, and although this was a good video and i thank you for it, i don't think i will be watching part 2 to save myself from further grief.
I'm not a F1 fan but watch many iceberg videos on all kinds of various topics and seen this in my recommendations list. I'm glad I clicked, never been so captivated by a sport I don't watch. It has shed new light on how dangerous the sport is and a new found respect for it as you're basically driving strapped into a possible fire bomb on wheels. These crashes must have concussion more dangerous than any other sport whereby receiving 70G impacts, albeit for a millisecond but that's insane. Well done brother.
Well done on Part 1. For part 2, I hope you don't forget Maria de Villota, whose death led to major safety changes for Formula 1 testing, after she died due to the injuries caused in 2012.
I've been an F1 fan for many years and seen many accidents, but seeing that mechanic struck at the start of the race truly shocked me and brought a tear me eyes. Not only did he look to be in great pain, but the driver who hit him was distraught. So happy all involved were physically ok in the end, albeit must have taken a long time to recover mentally.
It is a miracle that everyone survived that particular incident. I remember being quite shocked that the mechanic survived when I first became aware of this accident
Awesome video! Can't wait for episode 2! It's a shame Massa never was the same after that accident. I think deep down it changed him despite Massa never admitting it :/
Thank You! 😊. Yeah it is a shame as he was really just starting to get to his best by the time of his accident so who knows what he could've achieved if that never happened
@@MotorMad Massa said in a recent podcast ft. Rubens Barrichello, that he said it didn't change him, but he never had another competitive car. I dunno about that
I've never seen that Brundle/Verstappen crash before but it's horrible. In an era before raised cockpit sides, HANS and the halo it's incredible how exposed the driver's heads were and it's a miracle he didn't have his neck snapped instantly. It would take the Senna and Ratzenberger deaths for the FIA to look seriously at the problem and fortunately head protection would start to be beefed up for the '96 season and they've continued working on it since. It's an accident that simply couldn't happen today, fortunately. On the subject of Senna, it's feels like the Piquet and Berger accidents were the F1 gods trying to warn everyone about how dangerous Tamburello was. Shame nobody paid attention.
Martin is a very lucky man to walk away from that & he knows it. But it's a very good thing that it doesn't happen anymore. Personally, I think Tamburello itself wasn't actually that dangerous. However, the protections in place were not sufficient for such a fast part of the circuit. It probably would've been a much different story if they had proper barriers & gravel traps instead of a giant concrete wall with nothing to slow them down in between. But F1 is full of "what ifs?" & that is definitely one of them
I have never watched an F1 race in my life, never been interested in the sport, but this documentary is so damn interesting. Maybe I'll watch a race someday, it looks captivating.
WOW I love the HD footage!!! I don't know where you were able to find such an excellent quality vintage footage but I hope you have more. Doesn't have to be accidents, just any old footage in this quality is mesmerizing to watch. Also the old footage shows how tough the F1 used to be...
I don't understand either, I would be disappointed in myself If I did that sort of stuff so I made sure to be as true to life as possible with this series! Thanks for subbing! 😊
Wow this is a quality documentary work. I watched Grosjean accident "live" and damn.. so much time in wrecked car in flames, after some time i was sure luck ran out for Romain. Despite all the security measures death still find a way and claimed life. And then he just walked out of it. What a moment.
As a long time F1 fan (since the early 90's and been catching up on the back catalogue), I learned some new things today and saw some amateur footage I didn't even know existed. You've obviously put a lot of effort and research into this video, making it a true pleasure to watch, despite the subject. Bravo!
Thank you very much! 😊. The youtube algorithm wasn't kind to me on this occasion which was a bit of a kick in the teeth after 6 weeks solid work. But I'm still gonna do Episode 2 which I hope I can get done by the end of this week! I very much appreciate you taking time out of your day to check it out! 👍
Don't know if anyone mentioned it before, but in 41:20 there's someone throwing a seemingly full can of maybe beer right in front of two cars. That would be attempted murder.
There was more than one. Schumacher said, weeks later, that he could smell beer as he got to the end of the straight. Apparently those 'fans' would rather watch someone be killed than not race on safety grounds.
i’m only a few minutes in but i’m genuinely mind blown by how incredible the quality is. i’ve seen TV documentaries with worse quality. you deserve way more than 5000 subscribers.
This is how it starts: I watch a video like this and all the sudden I’m watching terrible things via body cams or other tragedies I don’t wanna see but somehow can’t escape or look away. “That” part of the internet.
I appreciate your sensitivity in the kind and supportive words that you use to describe, sometimes terrible, endings. This is the only time I have heard the deaths described in a way that respects and elevates these brave men, and doesnt glorify the tragic ends....
48:00 I have seen a lot crash footage, but I'm baffled I have never seen the amateur footage of this crash. That looks utterly frightening. Excellent video.
Mate this was one of the best videos I have ever watched on TH-cam. You excellently captured the bravery and spiritual ambition that F1 drivers encapsulate. This sport feels like a science fiction novel at times. Incredible tech and human spirit involved. Great video can’t wait for part 2
Well done video, without sensationalizing these tragedies. I recall the Indy races were just poorly managed, hard to blame Michelin for the one-off banked track. Peace all. ✨🏁
Best internet documentary 💯✅️ Niki Lauda resting peacefully as the greatest Grand Prix driver.🏆 Formula 1 : the toughest sport one could imagine, incredible endurance and courage 👊
Amazing work! Very interesting and empathic. When I finished it I apreciate even more the greatness of this sport and how brave drivers and riders are. The way it has been explained is very respectful, serious and full of emotion. I look forward to see more like this.
I remember watching Grosjean's crash at Bahrain. My first thought was "there's no way he's going to be able to get out of that one". I can't even explain how surprised I was to see him ok after that crash. I still get chills watching replays of it.
I'm watching F1 since the British GP of 1975 and through the years I've seen a lot of death and is amazing today we are not confronted so frequently with the dead of our heroes. Thanks for remembering them.
What an absolutely superb video! You have earned yourself another subscriber right here. The way you handled what is rightly considered a pretty sensitive subject was handled with the respect and dignity it deserves, as well as honouring all the brave men who risk their lives doing what they love for our entertainment. I was curious to see if you would include the Tom Pryce incident until I saw the picture at the end. That was a truly horrendous accident, of which I have seen many angles and videos, some of which are frankly gruesome. I also learned something insomuch as the 1981 Belgian GP was held at Zolder as opposed to Spa-Francorchamps. I also saw a clip of whom I believe to be Roland Ratzenbeger, so I assume he will feature in part 2. That is very important to me personally, as I feel his tragic death was overshadowed by the equally tragic death of Ayrton Senna. Not forgetting, of course, that Rubens Barrichello too almost died on the Saturday, having swallowed his tongue following his crash. Were it not for the quick actions of the FIA doctor, Professor Sidney Watkins, he too would have died. Again, what an awesome video. I'm going to see if part 2 is out as soon as I have posted this comment.
Thank you very much! 😊. I don't want to say who or who won't be featured in Episode 2 but it will feature some very well known accidents, some of which are the worst F1 has ever seen. Expect to see that go live in about 3-4 weeks (work is currently delayed a bit because I've got a cold which won't help during voice over work!) but there will eventually be a trailer which will reveal the date of its release 👍
Just want to say, I really appreciate this video a lot. I have an extreme fascination with documentaries and F1, but I also struggle to watch fatal tragedies. so you splitting this video to allow the chance for viewers of different calibres to watch, it helps so much! Plus this video is super well made, I think I've already watched it a few times now. Thanks heaps man
Thank you & I'm glad you appreciate me splitting it because that is exactly why I did it in the first place. Some people criticize me for it, but honestly I don't give a damn since it's content that I want to make anyway & it works out well for a series format too. Just in case you didn't know, but Episode 3 will focus on more non-fatal accidents 👍
It really was. Whilst I was doing research for Episode 2 I found out something intriguing about Senna's car that day that will be discussed in that episode & yes it relates to the steering column.
Your approach to this was very respectful to racers and their fans. We are, from time to time, certainly reminded of just how deadly racing can be, and this seems to happen just when we've "got a good handle" on safety. Notably: Bianchi, Hubert, Grosjean, Correa. When shall we see part2?
Your efforts in assembling this two-part series stand as a remarkable historical testament, chronicling the tragedies and close calls within the realm of F1. Your adept gathering of information and media has respectfully depicted these pivotal moments. Admirably done! Thank you! IBCGPT
Grosjean's first Indycar team is Dale Coyne, not Dale Hart. Other than that this is an incredible video, very professionally handling some horrific stories. You should be proud of this, and frankly this is the standard all content creators should aspire to.
What a detailed and thorough documentation. No over sensationalizing and keeping the dignity of human life. Thank u so Much for putting this together. Well done.
You were able to find the images of the Mika´s crash in 1995 that I remember so vividly seeing in the Finnish media back then. Everyone were worried about what happened and if he could survive. That whole ordeal is the exact culmination of what we Finns call "Sisu". Coming back from the near death experience and winning two times World Championship after that. That's why I myself regarded Niki so high above many others.
To be honest, this is one of the best quality I have ever seen from a F1 channel (TV quality or even better). There was no doubt it deserved a subscribe and I barely wait for the second episode.
Very impressive documentary. Modern day safety features are so incredibly important to everyone involved in this sport - not only for drivers, but also for mechanics, marshals and spectators.
What an amazing documentary! The only thing I would add is that it would've been nice at the very end after the text says "we should never forget their names", to actually have their names shown at the same time their picture was displayed. I know most watching this probably know who everyone is, but surely not everyone does.
Thank you & yes I do agree to some extent with that. Especially the first clip that appears which shows Roland Ratzenberger appearing on a UK kid's show (Roland Rat) in the 1980s & I don't think many people noticed it was Ratzenberger unless you heard the woman say his name. However, I do have something planned for the ending of the final episode so keep your eye out for that!
Awesome job on gatering all that inho in one clip... But it would also be worth noting, that year after Kubica crash in Canada ( 9:51 ), he won his only race in F1 career on the same circuit he almost lost his life...
I remain convinced that some of the most horrific, especially in the fifties, were not caught on reel Truly heartbreaking to see Gilles being in the Zolder protest 1 year prior to his demise, and Patrese starting a career that would give Chris Amon a run for his bad luck F1 king title...
Yeah finding footage (or even photos) from that era has been difficult to find, especially for Episode 2. It is haunting to see Gilles involved in that protest & you've gotta take your hat off to Patrese for continuing in F1 despite his troubled early years, especially after the treatment he received after the Monza 1978 incident. He held his head up & ended being one of the most experienced F1 drivers of all time!
@@MotorMad Exactly. You can say that Jim, Gilles and Senna had warning after warning in their careers. And the worst was that they were just about to heed them when disaster struck... I suggest you collab with Fatal Motorsport Crashes, since they have incredibly respectful material for such tragic incidents. Do not, and I repeat, do not go on errands on your own looking for material. Chech FMC or a similar motor enthusiast that truly has an interest in preserving the memory of the drivers and not sensationalism at heart. Months ago I was looking for fatal crashes data for an ML errand... As a former media professional, I knew they kept filming no matter what and did not destroy photos, yet this reminded me that most medical records and pictures of motorsport crashes are not public for a reason 😐
@@LathropLdST Sorry I've taken a long time to reply, there's been so many comments recently 😅. But, thank you very much for your advice as I hadn't considered contacting FMC so I will definitely do that. A few people have also offered to help me out with finding footage. I've had a few set backs which has forced me to change things around for the next Episode. I'm very new to documentary making so all of this is a unique challenge 😅
I always used to speculate that Gilles Villeneuve put a curse on F1 from beyond the grave. I know it is nonsense, but back then, with what happened to Mass, Pironi and of course the fatality of Paletti at the renamed Circuit de Gilles Villeneuve (which was caused by Pironi's car stalling on the grid)...I thought I was on to something. Then the weed wore off.
Man you really smashed it with these episodes. I watched Episode 2 as well and im hoping theres a 3 in the works. Very good narration and great video quality! Good job
Regarding the incident at Zolder involving Stohr. How can you possibly lay any fault on him is appalling. his lack of experience had nothing to do with it. He had a better jump than those around him. thus him having to take evasive actions to avoid hitting them. therefore him steering right into Luckett. What is truly shocking is the outright dismissal of race officials to take action. If anyone is to blame it is them.
Forgive me but I didn't lay any fault on anyone during that particular segment, It's not my place to point fingers. I was very careful not As you've pointed out its quite obvious where the problem is (Race control didn't even have a TV & no one bothered to tell them that Patrese stalled). This is the first time doing a full-length documentary so I'm gonna say things that come out sounding wrong. I do not blame Stohr at all for that, any driver could've been in that unlucky position. Me labelling Stohr inexperienced is neither a good or bad thing, but it was his 3rd GP start at the time compared to other drivers around him. I'm sorry if I upset you in anyway, that's certainly not my intention, but to clarify I don't blame Stohr for that accident at all & I think my rookie script writing abilities is being taken out of context. I hope you can see where I'm coming from & have a good weekend 👍
@@MotorMad But You said "his inexperience was probably a factor in his inability to avoid Patrese's car." I would disagree 100%. I don't believe even the great Senna would have avoided an accident like that as the driver was totally unsighted & you could see he braked heavily and tried avoiding action but it was too late. I thought his reactions seemed pretty good, but alas not enough for the unfortunate Mr Luckett. Thank god he wasn't killed, unlike driver Paletti a year later. I was not upset by the way, just wanted to correct that misleading statement. Loved the rest of the vid, so please keep them coming. ☺️
@@Peter-Oxley-Modelling-Lab Yeah & I agree that my comment was misleading & it wasn't intended to be seen as me blaming Siegfried because it really wasn't. It's my first time doing this kind of content so I'm learning as I go & I know to be a bit more careful with how I put things across going forward in future episodes 🙂. Have a nice evening & I enjoy your content too as I'm a modeller myself 😅
@@MotorMad No worries at all, and thanks for the comment on my stuff. I really liked the rest of the vid and learned something as I just couldn't recall the incident & subsequent retirement of Mass at Paul Ricard...Poor guy had just had enough. Paul Ricard didn't learn much from that accident though, because Elio De Angelis died only a few metres away from the same spot in the Brabham in testing 4 years later. 😞 I like the way you presented the vid...so more please! 😃
Both parts 1 and 2 are really well done. Informative and engaging presentation. I know much less about F1 than many on the board but I enjoyed Motorsport Madness's calm, cogent documentary style.
What a brilliant review. Your docco is a resume in itself. You should be working for an international sports media company. Just awesome. Well done mate.
Fantastic video, very well done. I’m amazed Martin Brundle is still alive and commentating on Sky after his head got hit like that! It seems impossible that his neck didn’t snap and kill him instantly
Nikki Lauda and Jackie Stewart were my favorite drivers growing up.I was 14 when Lauda had his horrendous accident,even my Dad was shaken. When he returned to racing after such a short time. My Dad put his hand on my shoulder and said " Sam that is courage".
Got to see Niki Lauda win the 1982 Long Beach Grand Prix. Amazing comeback from nearly losing his life. Guy had massive forged steel balls. RIP Niki Lauda and thanks for the memories.
The space age changes they have made to these cars in just the last 50 years is just mind-blowing. It's so bad that it always seem to be the most loved drivers who are taken in accident.
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The fact that Lauda was racing again 6 weeks after that is mindboggling. A normal human would have his pants so full, no more championships ever... He won 2 more. What a crazy legend!
I remember an interview with Lauda where he reflected on that day. He said to himself that he didn't want to die that day because & I quote... "that's annoying". I think that best describes the mindset of Niki & many others 👍
I watched in 77 where he romped away from the rest at Khayalami, and I remember thinking that you wouldn't get me in a donkey cart after that fiery accident.
I was an a helicopter accident where it caught on fire when it hit the ground. Police body cam showed the two occupants walking around, talking to the police afterwards and so on. But a few days later one of them died. Burn injuries are so dangerous.
And he would probably had won more if he didn't had enough with Ferrari in 1977.
It saddens me that, I did not know of Lauda till now, I live in Germany and saw him every now and then on the news, but besides knowing that he drove in F1, I really had no idea that he was living legend. What a man. I wish I knew before his passing.
The guy that struck the mechanic is really a tragedy, you can tell the driver is utterly shaken by what just happened, amazing the race was launched with people on the track as well.
it is unbelievable that the race control official couldn't see nor respond to that situation given just how long Patrese tried to flag them on the situation... even if he didn't help, Patrese was an absolute sitting duck for a massive disaster!
it is unbelievable that the race control officials are not imprisoned.
@@mariusbotha5418 That should have been a stop, get the car back on, let him start from pitlane as penalty and noone would´ve been hurt.
Rip Tom pryce 🏴 and the mechanic
@@SpursarebottlersThat's not Tom Pryce.
After Nelson Piquet's 1987 San Marino Grand Prix crash he not only suffered from headaches for the rest of the year, but his depth perception was permanently damaged, which is one of the reasons the latter part of his career isn't as impressive as the earlier parts.
How’s his daughter?
Wow he was very lucky the car didn’t set on fire because it looked like he was trapped..Loved this era of F1 ❤
Yes, he later confessed he didn't say anything otherwise he wouldn't be able to find a seat, but in his own estimate he lost close to 1 second a lap due to the injuries
@@wilspu5590 random
@@wilspu5590. You seem like a nice breed of pond scum
Hearing of Mika's generosity following his accident brought a tear to my eye. Excellent video.
Thank You! 😊
Same. I had heard of his accident but never heard this part of the story before. Just another proof of what a great man he is.
What an incredible human Mika is!!!! That's amazing and such a big heart!!!!
Saw this crash on live tv, and my first thoughts were, this hé can not survive
@@festivalbeast Yep. Me too.. And When Senna Died i watched too..
I'm a die hard F1 fan and have spent countless hours watching old races, investigating statistics and consuming crash videos. Still I was able to learn something new from this, and this is actually a very well put together compilation. Really like the way you give an informative narrative behind each incident
Before I released this I was really hoping that someone may just learn something new from it so it really makes me happy to know that, so thank you very much! 😊
Agreed. I've been big into F1 for nearly 30 years and this is superb. Really looking forward to episode 2.
There's one driver you haven't mentioned yet is Martin Donnelly he suffered a bad crash where he was thrown from his F1 car and suffered multitude of broken bones but had to retire indefinite from F1 due to the injuries he suffered from the crash
Sky F1 did an interview with Grosjean some time after the crash. His description of the fight to get out of the burning car was gut-wrenching. His foot had gotten stuck under the pedals and as the cockpit was partially under the armco barrier, it was very difficult to get out of the burning wreckage. IIRC, once he had managed to rip his foot free from under the pedals (his foot came out of the shoe), he tried multiple times to get out of the car, but every time he hit something above him and was unable to get out. According to him, at that point he accepted his fate and gave up, thinking this is where his life will end and he came to terms with it. But then he thought of his wife and kids and thought he has to fight for his life for their sake. And then he managed to squirm his way out between the halo and the armco barrier. It was one of the most touching descriptions of events I've ever heard.
The halo had saved his life when the car struck the barrier, but then it almost killed him when it blocked his way out of the burning car.
I can see what you mean with the difficulties caused by the halo, but I'd say it gave him a fighting chance, and it pretty much brings no downsides in plenty of other scenarios without fire
@@md244-w6v Yeah as I said, it saved his life although getting out of the car was more difficult because of it. Without the halo the barrier would've probably cut his head off, exactly like what happened to Helmuth Koinigg in 1974.
This is a design flaw with the halo that has been evident since day 1, but people won't acknowledge that the design can be improved. Otherwise we are going to see an accident where a driver is trapped like Grosjean was, and they won't have the same luck he did.
Even after all that, Grosjean praised the halo for saving his life. When someone talked to him about it in an interview, he said if that halo wasn’t there, he wouldn’t be here talking about it.
@@Bennyboy1985unfortunately just like old times, I don’t think they will update until a special crash happened, even now after zhou guanyu’s crash they fixed the roll hoop because it has a chance to fail
Seeing the drivers helplessly calling out to Lauda and calling for aid during the fireball is so heartbreaking, even with the knowledge that Lauda lived. Imagine having witnessed the crash, seeing the fireball, and even crashing into him, and having the humanity to essentially "quit" your job for a moment for the sake of another. Its inspiring, but heartbreaking.
Edit: Thank you for including that footage, because it very commonly gets overlooked, as does the footage of the drivers staying with him trackside, as there is usually more focus on the crash itself.
Thank you for your kind words though, I really appreciate that because it was my intention with this series that it won't just focus on the crash but also the drivers themselves because they are also human & seems to be forgotten about in a lot of videos 👍
@@MotorMad you did an amazing and respectful delivery in the video. Looking forward to watching more videos seeing your channel grow!
@@MotorMadeven today we still see things like that. May i point to the incident at the british gp where Russell jumped out of his car and ran towards zhou, with zero regard for himself. Or vettel at spa when lando crashed during quali, immediately driving towards him and checking if he is okay. Or grosjean's crash where everyone was so incredibly worried. I believe it's quite unfair to say today's drivers are not treating each other like family anymore, or that today's drivers bicker on the radio much more. You simply hear more of what they say, and most of if not all of the drivers are very close friends. Many of them spent most of their careers racing against each other from karting all the way up to F1.
@@MotorMadI don't know if that's a fair comparison. Drivers have always bickered, Hunt was a famous shithouse, lots of drivers talked shit about Stewart even when he was trying to save their lives and Senna was a real crybaby when he wanted to be and this only scratches the surface of the manchild antics. Back in the 60's and 70's drivers did stop and help because they were often the first on the scene and there were few marshals and even fewer who were trained or equipped to deal with the fireballs and wrecks of bent metal. Once the 80s rolled around the marshalling improved massively and drivers were instructed not to risk adding another casualty to the mess by getting involved, just follow race director instructions and leave it to the professionals. It didn't mean they didn't care, they're all human and they understand the risks better than any of us can.
@@adenkyramud5005 Upon reflection, yeah you are right it was unfair of me to say that in the above statement & I hold my hands up in apology if I had upset you in anyway, that's never my intention. Have a nice weekend 👍
Sir Jackie Stewart is heralded as the sports biggest safety ambassador and should be thanked by many for saving countless lives and injuries.
Excellent video...BRAVO!!!
He lost many friends in his F1 career, and as far as I know, never missed a single funeral for an F1 racer. He once lamented and wondered how many more funerals he’s going to have to attend. It’s what kept him pushing harder and harder for safety regulations.
This is one of the most impressive documentaries I've ever seen on F1's dark side. No over-sensationalizing of the facts, no dramatic commentary, none of the usual bullcrap that tends to get slathered on with a spade when covering this subject. Just a calm stating of the facts, with relevant details on the incident and aftermath.
Excellent job! Sub well & truly earned.
Thank You very much! 😊. I really don't like any of that clickbaity stuff that seems to be plastered all over youtube now especially with F1 related content. So before I made this video I made a pledge to be as real as possible & produce something good for true F1 fans! 🤜
Agree. Also love the fact that @MotorMad gives some context of the race and the cause of the accident before showing the accident. Great documentary, thought I had to skip the part where the mechanic got killed between two cars, that was too much for my stomach to digest.
@@almarma Hey don't worry, the mechanic survived that accident & continued on in F1 & other forms of motorsport for the rest of his life 🙂
Its a ripper eh
No frills outright delivery of real facts.
Quite refreshing actually💯👌
It's OK you're allowed to say bullshit
I'd never noticed how lucky Brundle was in 94. That could so easily have killed him. Great video and very nicely explained.
He was very lucky indeed!
Thank You! 😊
Especially considering he could be in a wheelchair after his legs were badly damaged in the early 80s.
Brundle could have been killed not only once but even TWICE just in 1994, as in the Japanese GP when he basically had an accident very similar to the one in which Jules Bianchi was killed twenty years later (in the same corner, too).
If I recall correctly, after losing control, Martin saw the crane and managed to avoid it just by inches, by hitting abruptly the brakes in the attempt to make his car spinning harder than it was already doing, in the hope of getting out of the crane trajectory. Unfortunately he run over a marshal who suffered legs fractures.
Man, some of these locations have horrific track records no pun intended; it seems like Japan has a history of terrible crashes and fatalities equal to those of the more infamous Grands Prix like SA and Belgian.
That's three in the first four weekends of 1994 the series could have killed drivers. You could argue that the series got lucky that "only" two drivers were killed. Brundle in Brazil, the obvious two in Imola then Wendlinger at Monaco was sent into a coma.
Then Barrichello was sent into a catchfence in Practice at Imola. The same issue which paralysed Robert Wickens, killed Dan Wheldon and somehow didn't kill Kenny Brack. Yes, those accidents were at higher speeds. However, they were at least 10 years later. That's 5 drivers in 3 weekends.
Can we all just pause for a moment and recognize the absolute bloody fearless heroes that are the marshals support people and fire teams You have balls of steel and I salute you for your courage and hard work.
THANK YOU.
THANK YOU ! for the “tip of the hat” to all the Marshals. Retired now, I spent 27 years as a volunteer member of a (pick your favorite label) Emergency, Fire/Rescue, or Safety crew team member. I never (yet) had the opportunity to attend a F 1 race, but worked many NASCAR, Champ car, IndyCar, IMSA, Formula E, Vintage , and hundreds of amateur events. I was privileged to work with so many dedicated and amazing people who are truly drawn to do this work inside the fences. On both sides of the fence, we’re all fans; some of us need to do something when bad stuff happens, some of us just can’t. For those who can step up, please do. It becomes harder and harder to find people who will support our racing passion and you’ll meet some wonderful folks.
What is more horrific is that safety won't see major improvements unless another driver is killed. Just because a scenario is a one in a million chance, the fact it even is a chance should be taken into heavy consideration.
The point Is, most of the time you cannot know about a certain scenario till happens
That's what you fail to understand
@@alessandromazzini7026You can't take into consideration every scenario, of course, but proper risk assessments are important. Safety was neglected back in the day and no one even bothered to conduct risk assessments of different tracks and the cars. Many obvious crashes and close calls have happened due to the scarcity of risk managers and could've easily been avoided with adequate due diligance.
I was never a fan of Romain. But seeing him climb over that barrier is one of the most awesome things I have seen in all the years I have watched F1.
I 100% agree on that one. It's a shame he never really got going in F1 but that image of him sat in the medical car almost pin points the exact moment when he realises that he is alive & is going to see his family again. It's enough to make me almost cry everytime I see it
He could have died the way he has driven his entire career. Dumbass move, risking not only his but also fellow drivers health so he can be p17.
@@kutaplex It's not about position. It's about beating the person in front of you.
F1 has been safer since Romain retired.
@@robinkerr3373 *Pastor Maldonado has entered the chat*
Gotta be honest here, this is a really well done video. Doesn’t sensationalise the crashes and shows real footage. Well done, thumbs up from me
Thank You!
How Luckett survived that incident I will never know. The whole lead up to that is beyond infuriating, it is so hard to understand how negligently the sport was run in that period
The fact both Piquet and Berger crashed like Senna did at Tumborello says a lot about how small of a priority safety was in that time. There's 7 and 5 years between those crashes and Senna's crash respectively
Ikr, "Hmm this corner has had a lot of serious crashes, maybe we should put some barriers there ?, Naah..."
@404TVfr Duh, crashing into concrete barier is hardly safe .
@404TVfr obviously they mean exactly that... tire barrier. It's not like some things aren't understood by intelligent people without being said. Get real.
@404TVfr no... you had no valid point. EVER
@404TVfr I literally addressed that, dude.
What a great video. I was an SCCA driver for a short time, and was an avid F-1 fan throughout this era. While in the military I was fortunate to be stationed in Germany at Hahn AFB. While there I was able to attend several F-1 races in Europe. In the CONUS, I enjoyed races at Watkins Glen and one at Indianapolis. I have drifted away after Michael Schumaker retired, and have never found my way back since. Thank you for the research and the time taken to bring us this terrific video.
You have obviously put in so much work to present this in such a compelling manner, without oversensationalising anything, and totally respecting the drivers.
I will definitely be watching the second part.This is the most impressive F1 documentary that I have ever seen. God bless you for the work and love that you have invested in this project.
Having only got into f1 in 2021, I can't get used to seeing the cars with no halo. They look so vulnerable
it’s crazy to think it took 60 odd years to finally have it
Now compare 1995 to 1996 with the high sides on the cockpits. Part of the issue for the Brundle 1994 crash.
i still think that open wheel racing seems way more dangerous than gt3 or even lmdh/lmh hypercars
It comes from kart... If you have the opportunity someday, drive a 125cc 2-stroke kart, and you'll understand why - for these guys - it's normal to race a Formula 1 with no Halo. Personally, I still prefer the car without Halo - and I'm pretty sure that the drivers think the same, but I understand that's a good step from keep death away hehe
@@kaxmo69same with the neck braces, if i was a safety regulator and saw the replay of 29:38, i would have instantly enforced neck braces
this was one of the highest quality F1 documentaries i have ever seen it deserves way more views
That genuinely means a lot to me, thank you! 😊
Agreed!!!!
@@MotorMadi just recently fell in love with the history and everything about this sport. I also stumbled upon this probably because of how often i watch, nonetheless it’s great and I’m learning so much. So thank you for this amazing piece! Cheers
@@BlumpkinBigchop have you checked out peter brook yet? he goes into every detail of a teams history really intresting!
Excellent work. You've covered these unfortunate events with decorum and sensitivity. I'm almost dreading Episode 2 but I'm sure you will make a good job of it.
Thank you very much 🙂
This was really respectfully narrated with obviously a lot of knowledge of the history of the sport and research done on the drivers. Thanks for the great work!
Another horrific non-fatal crash would be Luciano Burti with Eddie Irvine at Spa in 2001. I still vividly remember watching it live, and I had a horrible feeling in my stomach for a few minutes afterwards.
I must admit I completely forgot about that one until you mentioned it. I'll have to note it down for a future episode 👍
was that when someone went strait on at blanchimont?
@@JoshyB_1608 yes
Yep. I was only 9 but the fear was palpable through the screen
I was 11 and remember feeling really awful when watching. Seeing him not moving buried in the tyres
Lauda was such a hardass.
That's not even the half of it. He went on to found an airline with his name, and when one of his Boeing 767s crashed, he fought tooth and nail to get Boeing to recognise a serious fault with their plane and fix it.
@@thirdwheel1985au did not know that...thanks for the info 👍. Adds to Laudas badassery for sure ..lol. The man was amazing. Last rites/burnt to a crisp to sitting on the grid in a matter of weeks. 💪
You Sir, deserve amazing things. This is the first time where i actually full heartedly feel like a video deserves more than a like. It is clear how much time and effort you put into the making of this video and episode 2. The respect you have for the people you talk about is very noticable and i‘m infinitely thankful that you‘ve given us free access to your work, wonderful, Thank you.
These are all terrible but Stohr's might be the worst for me, how he holds his hands up in grief as soon as he crashes, tumbling out of the car and standing there devastated as the medics rush past, clearly panicking and probably thinking he just killed someone... just terrible.
I had to watch it many times over during the making of this episode & every time it sends chills through my body because it just looked so painful. I don't think anyone blames Stohr for walking away from F1 not so long after
@@MotorMad I certainly don't, absolutely no shame in deciding not to take part in the sport after a traumatic incident like that. Great compilation mate, really appreciate the narrative depth and fantastic video footage you've put in here - clearly a lot of hard work and very well done indeed!
@@DontTreadOnMe777777 Thank you very much! 😊. Keep an eye out for episode 2 soon!
A very respectful and well done documentary without the usual need to sensationalize the horrific injuries suffered by our racing idols.
I was 3 years old when Ronnie Petterson crashed in 1978 at Monza and from what my parents have told me i ran up as my parents screamed and i shut off the tv. It is one of those things that you can never not think about when you watch races afterwards that you know just how badly things can go, and although this was a good video and i thank you for it, i don't think i will be watching part 2 to save myself from further grief.
This is a very well made film.
Great pacing and narration, informative. Also has a ton of good footage.
Well done!
I'm not a F1 fan but watch many iceberg videos on all kinds of various topics and seen this in my recommendations list. I'm glad I clicked, never been so captivated by a sport I don't watch. It has shed new light on how dangerous the sport is and a new found respect for it as you're basically driving strapped into a possible fire bomb on wheels. These crashes must have concussion more dangerous than any other sport whereby receiving 70G impacts, albeit for a millisecond but that's insane. Well done brother.
Well done on Part 1. For part 2, I hope you don't forget Maria de Villota, whose death led to major safety changes for Formula 1 testing, after she died due to the injuries caused in 2012.
She actually did live on for another year consciously with one eye removed so if it’s in, it should be the first one
I've been an F1 fan for many years and seen many accidents, but seeing that mechanic struck at the start of the race truly shocked me and brought a tear me eyes. Not only did he look to be in great pain, but the driver who hit him was distraught. So happy all involved were physically ok in the end, albeit must have taken a long time to recover mentally.
It is a miracle that everyone survived that particular incident. I remember being quite shocked that the mechanic survived when I first became aware of this accident
I believe Patrese's car took took the brunt of the impact. @@MotorMad
had 1977 south africa vibes
Awesome video! Can't wait for episode 2! It's a shame Massa never was the same after that accident. I think deep down it changed him despite Massa never admitting it :/
Thank You! 😊. Yeah it is a shame as he was really just starting to get to his best by the time of his accident so who knows what he could've achieved if that never happened
@@MotorMad Massa said in a recent podcast ft. Rubens Barrichello, that he said it didn't change him, but he never had another competitive car. I dunno about that
"Young" pal here... I remember I saw it live on the TV, despite the accident looking like a minor crash,
I was very unsettled about Massa's health
I remember the commentators weeks later when he got back into the car. "That is a small brazilian, with very large attachments."
I've never seen that Brundle/Verstappen crash before but it's horrible. In an era before raised cockpit sides, HANS and the halo it's incredible how exposed the driver's heads were and it's a miracle he didn't have his neck snapped instantly. It would take the Senna and Ratzenberger deaths for the FIA to look seriously at the problem and fortunately head protection would start to be beefed up for the '96 season and they've continued working on it since. It's an accident that simply couldn't happen today, fortunately.
On the subject of Senna, it's feels like the Piquet and Berger accidents were the F1 gods trying to warn everyone about how dangerous Tamburello was. Shame nobody paid attention.
Martin is a very lucky man to walk away from that & he knows it. But it's a very good thing that it doesn't happen anymore.
Personally, I think Tamburello itself wasn't actually that dangerous. However, the protections in place were not sufficient for such a fast part of the circuit. It probably would've been a much different story if they had proper barriers & gravel traps instead of a giant concrete wall with nothing to slow them down in between. But F1 is full of "what ifs?" & that is definitely one of them
Alboreto also had a big crash there while Testing
The fact that Berger survived that fire-crash with minor injuries is quite astonishing, really.
Fantastic episode, by the way! Keep up the good work.
I have never watched an F1 race in my life, never been interested in the sport, but this documentary is so damn interesting. Maybe I'll watch a race someday, it looks captivating.
WOW I love the HD footage!!! I don't know where you were able to find such an excellent quality vintage footage but I hope you have more. Doesn't have to be accidents, just any old footage in this quality is mesmerizing to watch. Also the old footage shows how tough the F1 used to be...
This might have been one of the best f1 documentries I've ever seen
Finally an F1 channel worth subscribing too. I don't know how so many channels thrive on click bait and false reporting.
I don't understand either, I would be disappointed in myself If I did that sort of stuff so I made sure to be as true to life as possible with this series!
Thanks for subbing! 😊
Wow this is a quality documentary work. I watched Grosjean accident "live" and damn.. so much time in wrecked car in flames, after some time i was sure luck ran out for Romain. Despite all the security measures death still find a way and claimed life. And then he just walked out of it. What a moment.
As a long time F1 fan (since the early 90's and been catching up on the back catalogue), I learned some new things today and saw some amateur footage I didn't even know existed. You've obviously put a lot of effort and research into this video, making it a true pleasure to watch, despite the subject. Bravo!
Thank you very much! 😊
Good sir, bravo. Enthralling and poignant with compassion and deference to the dignity of every driver. A+
The fact that Alonso walked away from that crash with only bruises is crazy
The fact he missed all the yellow flags is more amazing and come round the corner at race speeds😮
I know absolutely nothing about F1. This documentary is amazing, can't wait for episode 2.
I can’t wait to watch this! You seriously deserve way more attention, your videos are in great depth and are edited and executed very well!
Thank you very much! 😊. The youtube algorithm wasn't kind to me on this occasion which was a bit of a kick in the teeth after 6 weeks solid work. But I'm still gonna do Episode 2 which I hope I can get done by the end of this week! I very much appreciate you taking time out of your day to check it out! 👍
Don't know if anyone mentioned it before, but in 41:20 there's someone throwing a seemingly full can of maybe beer right in front of two cars. That would be attempted murder.
Oh jeez! Didn’t see that
There was more than one. Schumacher said, weeks later, that he could smell beer as he got to the end of the straight. Apparently those 'fans' would rather watch someone be killed than not race on safety grounds.
i’m only a few minutes in but i’m genuinely mind blown by how incredible the quality is. i’ve seen TV documentaries with worse quality. you deserve way more than 5000 subscribers.
This is how it starts: I watch a video like this and all the sudden I’m watching terrible things via body cams or other tragedies I don’t wanna see but somehow can’t escape or look away. “That” part of the internet.
Fantastic video and very well made. Look forward to part 2 although it will have horrendous stories
Thank You! 😊
I've been an f1 fan for 38 years, finally a great TH-cam video on F1. Great material. Thank you.
Jesus this such a great video, better that documentaries made by people with bigger bugdets, you have earned yourself a sub, man
I appreciate your sensitivity in the kind and supportive words that you use to describe, sometimes terrible, endings.
This is the only time I have heard the deaths described in a way that respects and elevates these brave men, and doesnt glorify the tragic ends....
48:00 I have seen a lot crash footage, but I'm baffled I have never seen the amateur footage of this crash. That looks utterly frightening.
Excellent video.
It's the only footage of the accident known to exist 😳
Thank You! 😊
Just saw it too, if gone a bit worse we could have lost 1 driver minimum and maybe even some spectators
Love your approach to documentaries, straight to the meat and potatoes without unnecessary buildup. You got a follow
Mate this was one of the best videos I have ever watched on TH-cam. You excellently captured the bravery and spiritual ambition that F1 drivers encapsulate. This sport feels like a science fiction novel at times. Incredible tech and human spirit involved. Great video can’t wait for part 2
Thank You! 😊
Well done video, without sensationalizing these tragedies. I recall the Indy races were just poorly managed, hard to blame Michelin for the one-off banked track. Peace all. ✨🏁
Absolutely superb documentary, included lots of footage of these accidents i wasn't even aware existed! great job!
Thank you very much! 😊
Best internet documentary 💯✅️
Niki Lauda resting peacefully as the greatest Grand Prix driver.🏆
Formula 1 : the toughest sport one could imagine, incredible endurance and courage 👊
Amazing work! Very interesting and empathic. When I finished it I apreciate even more the greatness of this sport and how brave drivers and riders are. The way it has been explained is very respectful, serious and full of emotion. I look forward to see more like this.
I remember watching Grosjean's crash at Bahrain. My first thought was "there's no way he's going to be able to get out of that one". I can't even explain how surprised I was to see him ok after that crash. I still get chills watching replays of it.
This is an exceptional film. Better quality and details than major documentary’s of this sport! Great stuff!
Thank You very much! 😊
That is totally on point!
I'm watching F1 since the British GP of 1975 and through the years I've seen a lot of death and is amazing today we are not confronted so frequently with the dead of our heroes. Thanks for remembering them.
What an absolutely superb video! You have earned yourself another subscriber right here. The way you handled what is rightly considered a pretty sensitive subject was handled with the respect and dignity it deserves, as well as honouring all the brave men who risk their lives doing what they love for our entertainment. I was curious to see if you would include the Tom Pryce incident until I saw the picture at the end. That was a truly horrendous accident, of which I have seen many angles and videos, some of which are frankly gruesome. I also learned something insomuch as the 1981 Belgian GP was held at Zolder as opposed to Spa-Francorchamps. I also saw a clip of whom I believe to be Roland Ratzenbeger, so I assume he will feature in part 2. That is very important to me personally, as I feel his tragic death was overshadowed by the equally tragic death of Ayrton Senna. Not forgetting, of course, that Rubens Barrichello too almost died on the Saturday, having swallowed his tongue following his crash. Were it not for the quick actions of the FIA doctor, Professor Sidney Watkins, he too would have died. Again, what an awesome video. I'm going to see if part 2 is out as soon as I have posted this comment.
Thank you very much! 😊. I don't want to say who or who won't be featured in Episode 2 but it will feature some very well known accidents, some of which are the worst F1 has ever seen. Expect to see that go live in about 3-4 weeks (work is currently delayed a bit because I've got a cold which won't help during voice over work!) but there will eventually be a trailer which will reveal the date of its release 👍
"Sheer luck" was an understatement of epic proportions, It's nothing short of a miracle that Brundle survived that tire hitting his head.
5.7k subs and you're making incredible content like this, hats off to you man.
Just want to say, I really appreciate this video a lot. I have an extreme fascination with documentaries and F1, but I also struggle to watch fatal tragedies. so you splitting this video to allow the chance for viewers of different calibres to watch, it helps so much!
Plus this video is super well made, I think I've already watched it a few times now. Thanks heaps man
Thank you & I'm glad you appreciate me splitting it because that is exactly why I did it in the first place. Some people criticize me for it, but honestly I don't give a damn since it's content that I want to make anyway & it works out well for a series format too.
Just in case you didn't know, but Episode 3 will focus on more non-fatal accidents 👍
Berger's crash is eerily similar to Senna's, I still think something failed on Senna's car, most likely the steering column.
It really was. Whilst I was doing research for Episode 2 I found out something intriguing about Senna's car that day that will be discussed in that episode & yes it relates to the steering column.
I seen a inboard camera that shows the steering in his car just die. Afterwards, we all know the outcome.
Ich habe mal eine Dokumentation gesehen in der gesagt wurde das die Lenksäule "verlängert wurde"!
Es wurde wohl geschweißt!
Your approach to this was very respectful to racers and their fans.
We are, from time to time, certainly reminded of just how deadly racing can be, and this seems to happen just when we've "got a good handle" on safety.
Notably:
Bianchi, Hubert, Grosjean, Correa.
When shall we see part2?
Fantastic video. Can't wait for P2. Subbed!
Thank you very much! 😊
Your efforts in assembling this two-part series stand as a remarkable historical testament, chronicling the tragedies and close calls within the realm of F1. Your adept gathering of information and media has respectfully depicted these pivotal moments. Admirably done! Thank you! IBCGPT
Grosjean's first Indycar team is Dale Coyne, not Dale Hart. Other than that this is an incredible video, very professionally handling some horrific stories. You should be proud of this, and frankly this is the standard all content creators should aspire to.
What a detailed and thorough documentation. No over sensationalizing and keeping the dignity of human life.
Thank u so
Much for putting this together. Well done.
You were able to find the images of the Mika´s crash in 1995 that I remember so vividly seeing in the Finnish media back then. Everyone were worried about what happened and if he could survive. That whole ordeal is the exact culmination of what we Finns call "Sisu". Coming back from the near death experience and winning two times World Championship after that. That's why I myself regarded Niki so high above many others.
Amazing footage you have here. Back in the day the majority of footage was never seen publicly.
Beautifully done. Cheers.
Thank You! 😊
this is a heart wrenching documentary series. I appreciate the hard work and effort you make of these documentaries and i hope this continues
Thank you for the video. You must have put a whole lot of work in it. Good job!
6 weeks & a whole lot of research before that 😅. Thank you! 😊
To be honest, this is one of the best quality I have ever seen from a F1 channel (TV quality or even better). There was no doubt it deserved a subscribe and I barely wait for the second episode.
Very impressive documentary. Modern day safety features are so incredibly important to everyone involved in this sport - not only for drivers, but also for mechanics, marshals and spectators.
Grosjean's is the only one I watched live, still gives me chills. The sport has come a long way in the name of safety
The quality on this video is insane for such a small channel !
Thank you very much, I try 😅
What an amazing documentary! The only thing I would add is that it would've been nice at the very end after the text says "we should never forget their names", to actually have their names shown at the same time their picture was displayed. I know most watching this probably know who everyone is, but surely not everyone does.
Thank you & yes I do agree to some extent with that. Especially the first clip that appears which shows Roland Ratzenberger appearing on a UK kid's show (Roland Rat) in the 1980s & I don't think many people noticed it was Ratzenberger unless you heard the woman say his name. However, I do have something planned for the ending of the final episode so keep your eye out for that!
@@MotorMad Awesome! I look forward to it!
It’s shocking what we can do with some engineering and carbon fiber, EXCEPT go to the titanic of course.
Awesome job on gatering all that inho in one clip... But it would also be worth noting, that year after Kubica crash in Canada ( 9:51 ), he won his only race in F1 career on the same circuit he almost lost his life...
I remain convinced that some of the most horrific, especially in the fifties, were not caught on reel
Truly heartbreaking to see Gilles being in the Zolder protest 1 year prior to his demise, and Patrese starting a career that would give Chris Amon a run for his bad luck F1 king title...
Yeah finding footage (or even photos) from that era has been difficult to find, especially for Episode 2.
It is haunting to see Gilles involved in that protest & you've gotta take your hat off to Patrese for continuing in F1 despite his troubled early years, especially after the treatment he received after the Monza 1978 incident. He held his head up & ended being one of the most experienced F1 drivers of all time!
@@MotorMad Exactly. You can say that Jim, Gilles and Senna had warning after warning in their careers. And the worst was that they were just about to heed them when disaster struck...
I suggest you collab with Fatal Motorsport Crashes, since they have incredibly respectful material for such tragic incidents.
Do not, and I repeat, do not go on errands on your own looking for material. Chech FMC or a similar motor enthusiast that truly has an interest in preserving the memory of the drivers and not sensationalism at heart. Months ago I was looking for fatal crashes data for an ML errand... As a former media professional, I knew they kept filming no matter what and did not destroy photos, yet this reminded me that most medical records and pictures of motorsport crashes are not public for a reason 😐
@@LathropLdST Sorry I've taken a long time to reply, there's been so many comments recently 😅. But, thank you very much for your advice as I hadn't considered contacting FMC so I will definitely do that. A few people have also offered to help me out with finding footage. I've had a few set backs which has forced me to change things around for the next Episode. I'm very new to documentary making so all of this is a unique challenge 😅
Man what a fantastic video. An actual human speaking, and a story to each crash, not just a compilation. Very nice.
Thank You! 😊
You did a fantastic job with this video! Looking forward to seeing more great content of yours👏
Thank you! 😊
Well done! Really enjoyed the look back into the darker history of F1 racing. Looking forward to episode 2!
I always used to speculate that Gilles Villeneuve put a curse on F1 from beyond the grave. I know it is nonsense, but back then, with what happened to Mass, Pironi and of course the fatality of Paletti at the renamed Circuit de Gilles Villeneuve (which was caused by Pironi's car stalling on the grid)...I thought I was on to something. Then the weed wore off.
Man you really smashed it with these episodes. I watched Episode 2 as well and im hoping theres a 3 in the works. Very good narration and great video quality! Good job
Regarding the incident at Zolder involving Stohr. How can you possibly lay any fault on him is appalling. his lack of experience had nothing to do with it. He had a better jump than those around him. thus him having to take evasive actions to avoid hitting them. therefore him steering right into Luckett. What is truly shocking is the outright dismissal of race officials to take action. If anyone is to blame it is them.
You're absolutely right. He bore no responsibility at all. I watched it live and couldn't believe they were starting the race! It was horrific. 😱
Forgive me but I didn't lay any fault on anyone during that particular segment, It's not my place to point fingers. I was very careful not As you've pointed out its quite obvious where the problem is (Race control didn't even have a TV & no one bothered to tell them that Patrese stalled). This is the first time doing a full-length documentary so I'm gonna say things that come out sounding wrong. I do not blame Stohr at all for that, any driver could've been in that unlucky position. Me labelling Stohr inexperienced is neither a good or bad thing, but it was his 3rd GP start at the time compared to other drivers around him. I'm sorry if I upset you in anyway, that's certainly not my intention, but to clarify I don't blame Stohr for that accident at all & I think my rookie script writing abilities is being taken out of context. I hope you can see where I'm coming from & have a good weekend 👍
@@MotorMad But You said "his inexperience was probably a factor in his inability to avoid Patrese's car." I would disagree 100%. I don't believe even the great Senna would have avoided an accident like that as the driver was totally unsighted & you could see he braked heavily and tried avoiding action but it was too late. I thought his reactions seemed pretty good, but alas not enough for the unfortunate Mr Luckett. Thank god he wasn't killed, unlike driver Paletti a year later. I was not upset by the way, just wanted to correct that misleading statement. Loved the rest of the vid, so please keep them coming. ☺️
@@Peter-Oxley-Modelling-Lab Yeah & I agree that my comment was misleading & it wasn't intended to be seen as me blaming Siegfried because it really wasn't. It's my first time doing this kind of content so I'm learning as I go & I know to be a bit more careful with how I put things across going forward in future episodes 🙂. Have a nice evening & I enjoy your content too as I'm a modeller myself 😅
@@MotorMad No worries at all, and thanks for the comment on my stuff. I really liked the rest of the vid and learned something as I just couldn't recall the incident & subsequent retirement of Mass at Paul Ricard...Poor guy had just had enough. Paul Ricard didn't learn much from that accident though, because Elio De Angelis died only a few metres away from the same spot in the Brabham in testing 4 years later. 😞 I like the way you presented the vid...so more please! 😃
Both parts 1 and 2 are really well done. Informative and engaging presentation. I know much less about F1 than many on the board but I enjoyed Motorsport Madness's calm, cogent documentary style.
Don't forget to sub if you want to see part two like me.👍
What a brilliant review. Your docco is a resume in itself. You should be working for an international sports media company. Just awesome. Well done mate.
Fantastic video, very well done. I’m amazed Martin Brundle is still alive and commentating on Sky after his head got hit like that! It seems impossible that his neck didn’t snap and kill him instantly
They really are another breed, to get back into these cars after serious accidents takes some seriously huge balls of steel
One of the best documentaries about a difficult subject I have seen.
Nikki Lauda and Jackie Stewart were my favorite drivers growing up.I was 14 when Lauda had his horrendous accident,even my Dad was shaken.
When he returned to racing after such a short time. My Dad put his hand on my shoulder and said " Sam that is courage".
Got to see Niki Lauda win the 1982 Long Beach Grand Prix. Amazing comeback from nearly losing his life. Guy had massive forged steel balls. RIP Niki Lauda and thanks for the memories.
The space age changes they have made to these cars in just the last 50 years is just mind-blowing. It's so bad that it always seem to be the most loved drivers who are taken in accident.