Which F1 driver got hit by a tyre?

Henry John Surtees

John Surtees

John Norman Surtees, CBE (11 February 1934 – 10 March 2017) was a British Grand Prix motorcycle road racer and Formula One driver.

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(18 February 1991 – 19 July 2009) was a British racing driver and the son of John Surtees. He died during a Formula Two race at Brands Hatch when he was struck by a wheel which came off another car which had spun into a wall.

What happened to Felipe Massa after the crash?

He subsequently crashed head-on into a tyre barrier. Massa was airlifted to the ÁEK hospital in Budapest, where he underwent surgery in the area surrounding his left eye. His condition was initially described as "life-threatening but stable", but improved rapidly.

What injuries did Felipe Massa have?

Volte quando você está bem, Felipe. Unfortunately, Felipe's injuries were quite severe. The military hospital in Budapest where he was first treated revealed that he had suffered a brain contusion, fractures to his forehead and the base of his skull, and that bone fragments had been removed from around his left eye.

Who was the last driver killed in F1?

The last death of a driver in an F1 car was Ayrton Senna in 1994, but in the early years the toll was alarming. Here is a list of all those who have died racing in Formula One, not including officials and spectators.

Who died in famous F1 crash?

Two Formula One Champions have died while racing or practising in Formula One, Jochen Rindt in 1970, and Senna in 1994. Rindt was not a champion at the time of his death, but won the 1970 championship posthumously, the only driver to have done so.

Henry Surtees Brands Hatch Crash 2009

Who was the badly burned F1 driver?

Lauda was seriously injured in a crash at the 1976 German Grand Prix while racing at the Nürburgring; during the crash his Ferrari 312T2 burst into flames, nearly killing him after he inhaled hot toxic fumes and suffered severe burns.

How big was the spring that hit Massa?

Massa, who was just a few seconds behind his fellow Brazilian, came charging down the straight at over 260km/h and right into the path of the 1kg spring. It hit him on the helmet, just above his left eye - immediately knocking him out.

How long was Felipe Massa coma?

Felipe Massa will be kept in an induced coma for 48 hours following surgery after fracturing his skull in two places during a freak accident in qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix.

How did Massa get knocked out?

Massa was struck on the crash helmet by the spring from the heave damper arrangement at the rear of Rubens Barichello's BGP001. As the discarded black spring bounced along the track, Massa drove into it at high speed – knocking him unconscious and causing him to crash head-on into a tyre barrier.

Who had the worst crash in F1?

The 1955 Le Mans disaster was a major crash that occurred on 11 June 1955 during the 24 Hours of Le Mans motor race at Circuit de la Sarthe in Le Mans, Sarthe, France. Large pieces of debris flew into the crowd, killing 83 spectators and French driver Pierre Levegh, and injuring nearly 180 more.

What is the most fatal F1 crash?

Formula One fans will never forget the 1982 Belgian Grand Prix, where Gilles Villeneuve lost his life. Ferrari's Canadian driver was racing at the final qualifying session, and while eight minutes were left, he intended to improve his time. So he tried to get closer to Jochen Mass, who was driving at a slower speed.

What is the most tragic F1 race?

Are Felipe Massa and Lewis Hamilton friends?

13 Doesn't Get Along With: Felipe Massa

Massa and Hamilton both seemed to find each other on track during the 2011 season. Countless times, the pair collided and ruined each other's races. Singapore, Japan, and India were perhaps the biggest flashpoints between the two drivers.

Why did Massa lose in 2008?

During this Safety Car period, then-Ferrari driver Massa pitted from the race lead, but a stuck fuel hose (back when refuelling was permitted in F1) delayed his stop, sending him to the back of the field. Championship rival Hamilton finished on the podium.

How did Hamilton beat Massa?

Hamilton would finish down the order, with Massa fifth, although he made amends at the penultimate race by leading Massa home from pole. That meant Hamilton returned to Interlagos with a five-point lead over Massa -- points were awarded to the top eight finishers (10-8-6-5-4-3-2-1).

What happened to Felipe Massa eye?

Felipe Massa crashed out after a 1kg spring from Rubens Barrichello's Brawn GP car hit one inch above his left eye. Felipe Massa had a near-death experience at the Hungarian Grand Prix in 2009.

Why did Felipe Massa retire?

“But there was no position for me to carry on, so I felt if that opportunity wasn't there, then it would be better for me to stop, and start thinking about doing different things.” At the penultimate grand prix of last season, in his home country, Brazil, Massa was given a send-off he will never forget.

Would the halo have saved Massa?

Yes, the heavy windscreen combined with the HALO-like frame as used by Indycar would have protected Massa.

Who is Massa's wife?

Felipe Massa married Anna Raffaela Bassi on November 30, 2007.

How long did Felipe Massa drive for Ferrari?

Having driven for Ferrari from 2006 to 2013, Massa joined Williams from 2014 to 2017. Massa had drove for Sauber in 2002 before joining Ferrari as a test driver in 2003. Having finished 3rd in the 2006 Drivers' World Championship, he finished a single point behind champion Lewis Hamilton in 2008.

What was the deadliest F1 season?

1960 was a season which highlighted the dangerous nature of Grand Prix racing in the early years. Two drivers died during the Belgian Grand Prix in Spa and two more were seriously injured. The highly talented Chris Bristow lost control of his Cooper and did not survive the subsequent terrible cartwheeling.

How much does an F1 car cost?

How much does a Formula 1 car cost today? If these figures are taken into account, it is possible to deduce that a Formula 1 racing car from the 2022 season is worth between 12 and 15 million dollars. Even the display or scale units of the single-seaters have extremely high prices.

Who died on Monza?

The Death of Ronnie Peterson: What Really Happened at Monza in 1978. It is hard to believe that 22 years have passed since Ronnie Peterson died, following a multi-car pile up at the start of the 1978 Italian Grand Prix.